Sioux Falls is the largest city in South Dakota, and
has an appropriately large variety of activities and attractions. If
you’re bored in Sioux Falls, then you’re just not trying.
Like almost any city in the western U.S., Sioux Falls has plenty to
keep history-buffs interested. Visitors can take any number of self-guided
historic walking tours that will show them around Sioux Falls while
it teaches them its history. Attractions like Buffalo Ridge Cowboy Ghost
Town will amuse and entertain, but more serious-minded history lovers
will probably want to check out the Center for Western Studies or the
Old Courthouse Museum and its Plains Indians display. Those that need
a break from cowboys and Indians can stop by the Delbridge Museum of
Natural History and enjoy its fascinating collection of mounted wildlife
dioramas.
Art and theater lovers can find both at The Washington Pavilion, which
is the home of the Visual arts center and the Husby Performing Arts
Center. The Orpheum Theater in downtown Sioux Falls is a neat place
to catch a show. A unique attraction for visitors from the east is The
Northern Plains Gallery, which features the work of Native American
artists.
Out-door adventures are available in and near Sioux Falls. You can admire
the rugged beauty of the South Dakota countryside from the air via balloon
rides from Prairie Sky, inc., or by water on a Jesse James Pontoon Ride
through the Split Rock River. Skiers will have a blast at Great Bear
Recreation Park. Falls Park, featuring the natural waterworks that give
the city its name, is a perennial favorite for nature lovers.
There are many options for family fun, like the Wild West Family Fun
Park or Gigglebees restaurant. There are also a number of nightspots
for adult visitors, such as the Royal River Casino & Hotel, or Nitwits
Comedy Club. Neither families nor singles/couples need worry about finding
a place to stay; Sioux Falls is tourist friendly enough that anything
from campgrounds to B&B’s is abundantly available.
Sioux Falls has professional baseball,
basketball, football, hockey and soccer teams.
The television program Little House On
The Prairie was filmed near Sioux Falls. Tours of some of the sets are
available.
