Quick Summary:
- The largest city in South Dakota, Sioux Falls, was founded in 1856 and is located next to the spectacular falls on the Big Sioux River.
- Plan a weekend trip to explore the city’s magnificent nature, historic buildings, unique museums, art, and romantic restaurants.
- Top things to do in Sioux Falls for families with kids include the Great Plains Zoo, the Outdoor Campus, and the Sertoma Butterfly House & Marine Cove.
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Falls Park
Sertoma Butterfly House & Marine Cove
Old Courthouse Museum
Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science
Great Plains Zoo and Delbridge Museum of Natural History
The Outdoor Campus
Terrace Park
USS South Dakota Battleship Memorial
Cathedral of Saint Joseph
Veterans' Memorial Park
Pettigrew Home & Museum
Falls Overlook Cafe
SculptureWalk Sioux Falls
Arc of Dreams Monument
Wild Water West
Carnaval
Camille's
Crawford's
Great Bear Recreation Park
Sioux Falls Bike Trails
Good Earth State Park
Mary Jo Wegner Arboretum
The Center for Western Studies
Catfish Bay Water Ski Park
Sioux Falls Events & Festivals:
- Sioux Empire Fair - August 1-9, 2025
- Winter Wonderland at Falls Park
- Festival of Cultures - Every June
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