Sioux Falls is a city of about 184,000 (2019) in Southeast South Dakota. Founded in 1883 in what was then known as the Dakota Territory, Sioux Falls has grown from a sleepy Midwestern town into a resort for shopping and tourism in the northern Great Plains. It is widely recognized as the largest urban center between Minneapolis and Denver.
While there is some public transportation in Sioux Falls and taxis are generally available, the easiest way to get around the city is by car. Roads are generally well-maintained (with the occasional summer road construction) and traffic is quite light by typical North American standards, especially considering the exponential growth of the city. Sioux Falls is at the intersection of I-29 and I-90.
The natural wonder that gave Sioux Falls its name, Falls Park offers multiple viewing areas and a five-story observation tower. From there, you can view not only the impressive waterfalls but some of the city's earliest and most historic buildings. 1 Falls Park, 309 E. Falls Park Dr, ☏ +1 605-367-7430. 2 Center for Western Studies, 2001 S. Summit Ave, ☏ +1 605-274-4007. Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM, Sat 10AM-2PM. More than 200 collections dedicated to preserving and interpreting the history and cultures of the Northern Plains. Free admission, but freewill donations are appreciated. (updated Feb 2020) Old Courthouse Museum, 200 W. 6th St, ☏ +1 605-367-4210. Open daily.
1 Sky Zone Sioux Falls. , 2 Thunder Road Family Fun Park. , 3 Wild Water West. - located in Sioux Falls South Dakota Symphony Orchestra, ☏ +1 605-335-7933. The SDSO is an award winning orchestra whose season spans from Sept to May. They perform in the Great Hall of the Washington Pavilion which is known nationwide for its excellent acoustics. Sertoma Park, 49th & Oxbow. Sertoma Park is a wide open area with a large amount of outdoor activities for all. There is a main part of children containing five incredibly large jungle gyms.
Sioux Falls offers many ethnic restaurants throughout the city, offering ethnic Balkan, Italian, Ethiopian and eastern Asian cuisine. You can also find all of the usual chain restaurant suspects (everything from Outback Steakhouse to Olive Garden) the number of remarkable independent restaurants is small. However, there are a few eateries in the budget (less than $10), mid-range (less than $20) and splurge (more than $20) categories to get you by. The WP Cafe, 301 S. Main Ave, ☏ +1 605-731-2384. Mon-Sat 10AM-5PM, Sun Noon-5PM. On the first floor of the Washington Pavilion, serves sandwiches and rotating entrees. Downtown location means the place can get quite busy.
Sioux Falls does sport a variety of nightclub options: Crow Bar, 2805 S Minnesota Ave, ☏ +1 605-332-2981. Across the street from Poppadox Pub, this bar has the reputation for being a biker hangout in the past. Poppadox Casino & Pub, 2808 S. Minnesota Ave, ☏ +1 605-336-8000. Wiley's Tavern, Main Ave (downtown). (updated Aug 2018) PAve, Phillips Ave (downtown). (updated Aug 2018)
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