Ways to Explore Sioux Falls
Wander beside cascading water in Falls Park, see wildlife habitats at The Outdoor Campus and learn about both science and art at the Washington Pavilion.
Two-day Sioux Falls getaway
(This getaway itinerary was published in Midwest Living May/June 2011.)
DAY ONE
Fluffy pancakes start the day at Phillips Avenue Diner downtown (605/335-4977). As you window-shop, check out the SculptureWalk (605/838-8102; sculpturewalksiouxfalls.com). In summer, a trolley goes from Phillips Avenue to Falls Park (605/367-7430; siouxfallscvb.com). Have a sandwich at the Falls Overlook Caf (605/367-4885).
Families enjoy the science center and galleries at the Washington Pavilion (605/367-6000; washingtonpavilion.org). Or, for a bit of local history, tour the Old Courthouse Museum (605/367-4210) and the Pettigrew Home and Museum (605/367-7097; siouxlandmuseums.com).
For dinner, the sleek Wild Sage Grille serves locally raised bison (605/274-1667; wildsagegrille.com). After the Falls Park laser show, relax at the comfortably charming Victorian Bed and Breakfast. From $80 (605/376-4634; thevictorianbedandbreakfast.com).
DAY TWO
Head outdoors! Pink cliffs frame Split Rock Creek at Palisades State Park in Garretson (605/594-3824; gfp.sd.gov). The Jesse James pontoon boat cruises the creek (605/594-2225). In Sioux Falls, Zach's Kayaks and Canoe Rentals outfits river paddlers (605/929-1122; zachskayaks.com).
Eat a tasty enchilada lunch downtown at Mama's Ladas (605/332-2772; mamasladas.com). Then, drink in the color at the Sertoma Butterfly House (pictured at left; 605/334-9466; sertomabutterflyhouse.org). For a dinner with flair, try Bracco World Cafe and Island Bar (605/338-4386; braccorestaurant.com).
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