South Dakota · United States
Sioux Falls travel guide
Sioux Falls is a city in South Dakota, United States, home to about 193,000 people.
- Nearest airport
- FSD5 km · Sioux Falls Regional Airport
- Currency
- USDUnited States dollar
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Language
- Carolinian, Chamorro, Hawaiian
Things to do
What to see and do in Sioux Falls
See
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.
- Falls Park
- Center for Western Studies
- Old Courthouse Museum
- Visual Arts Center at the Washington Pavilion
- Great Plains Zoo
- Kirby Science Discovery Center
- Butterfly House & Aquarium
- USS South Dakota Battleship Memorial
- Strawbale Winery
Do
- Sky Zone Sioux Falls
- Thunder Road Family Fun Park
- Wild Water West
- South Dakota Symphony Orchestra
- Sertoma Park
- Bakker Crossing Golf Course
- Elmwood Golf Course
- Kuehn Park Golf Course
- Northern Links
- Prairie Green Golf Course
- Willow Run Golf Course
- Sioux Falls Canaries
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Where to stay
Which part of Sioux Falls to stay in
Accommodations in Sioux Falls are plentiful. Budget accommodations will generally run less than $60 per night, while a mid-range hotel shouldn't cost more than $100. Since most hotels cater to business travelers, weekend deals are frequent and it doesn't hurt to call the hotel directly to try to get the best rate.
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When to go
The best time to visit Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls has no month that is both mild and dry by the measure used here. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C; June is the wettest, with about 106 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to Sioux Falls: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD), about 4.5 km from the city centre in a straight line; Sioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day Field (SUX, 131 km) is also within reach.
Getting in
Sioux Falls may be traveled by car, but also has courier and taxi service, as well as trolley service downtown in the summer. There is a municipal bus service, but it shuts down rather early in the evenings. The Sioux Falls Airport (FSD), 2801 N. Jaycee Lane, is the major airport in the area. The Sioux Falls Bus Terminal (SXF), 1500 W Russell St, serves virtually the entire continental North America. Sioux Falls is at the intersection of two major interstates, I-90 and I-29. Another interstate, I-229, travels from the southwestern part of the city to the northeastern part.
Getting around
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. Another interstate, I-229, runs from the southwest to northeast corner of the city, meaning that the vast majority of Sioux Falls is accessible via an interstate.
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FSD · Sioux Falls Regional Airport
SUX · Sioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day Field
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Sioux Falls
Eat
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.
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Questions
Sioux Falls: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Sioux Falls?
Sioux Falls has no month that is both mild and dry by the measure used here. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C; June is the wettest, with about 106 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Sioux Falls?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD), about 4.5 km from the city centre in a straight line; Sioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day Field (SUX, 131 km) is also within reach.
What currency is used in Sioux Falls?
United States dollar (USD).
Nearby
Destinations near Sioux Falls
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.