Sioux Falls

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.

By car

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. This forms a loop around the city.
From Chicago, Travel west on I-90 to Sioux Falls. Approximate travel time is eight hours.
From Denver, Travel east on I-76 into Nebraska until the I-80 interchange. Merge east onto I-80. Stay east on I-80 until you reach Omaha. From there, go north on I-29 to Sioux Falls. Approximate travel time is nine hours.
From Kansas City, Travel north on I-29 to Sioux Falls. Approximate travel time is five hours.
From Minneapolis, Travel south on I-35, and then west on I-90 to Sioux Falls. Approximate travel time is four hours. An alternative route would be US Highway 169 southwest of out the western suburbs of Minneapolis. Travel south on Minnesota State Highway 60, just west of Mankato. Travel southwest to Worthington, and travel west on I-90 to Sioux Falls. Approximate travel time is four hours.
From Fargo, Travel south on I-29 to Sioux Falls. Approximate travel time is four hours.
From Montana, Wyoming, and Rapid City, Travel east on I-90 to Sioux Falls. Approximate travel time from Rapid City is five hours.
Once in Sioux Falls, the interstate exits are:

• Exit 75/I-29: Intersection with I-229, which runs from the southwest to northeast corner of the city
• Exit 77/I-29: 41st Street, a key area for shopping, restaurants, and hotels
• Exit 78/I-29: Louise Avenue/26th Street, another link to the shopping area around the Empire Mall
• Exit 79/I-29: 12th Street, another major east-west street that leads to the downtown area
• Exit 80/I-29: Madison Street, the exit to reach the Sioux Empire Fairgrounds
• Exit 81/I-29: Russell Street/Maple Street, the Arena/Convention Center/Falls Park exit with numerous hotels
• Exit 82/I-29: Benson Road, exit to new housing development on the northwest side
• Exit 83/I-29: 60th Street North, the airport exit
• Exit 84A/I-29: Intersection with I-90 East
• Exit 84B/I-29: Intersection with I-90 West
• Exit 395/I-90: Marion Road
• Exit 396A/I-90: Intersection with I-29 South
• Exit 396B/I-90: Intersection with I-29 North
• Exit 399/I-90: Cliff Avenue, exit to the airport, as well as Falls Park
• Exit 400/I-90: Intersection with I-229

By bus

Jefferson Lines provides bus service into Sioux Falls from a number of U.S. and Canadian cities, including Dallas, Tulsa, Kansas City, Minneapolis, Chicago, Billings and Winnipeg. Connections with Greyhound and numerous other bus companies mean Sioux Falls is accessible from anywhere within the continental USA, Canada and Mexico. Fares range from $50-200 round-trip, depending on your point of origination. All buses arrive and depart from the Sioux Falls Bus Depot.
The terminal has been described as one of the nicest in the country - it is clean, comfortable with a TV lounge, internet cafe, souvenir gift store and snack bar.

• Sioux Falls Bus Depot, 1500 W. Russell Street, +1 605-336-0885. Located within walking distance (less than a half-mile) to the Sioux Falls Arena & Convention Center and the surrounding hotels.

Onward car transportation from the bus station to all parts of South Dakota, Iowa, and Minnesota from Sioux Falls by Cross Courier & Dispatch +1-800-940-8185

By plane

• Sioux Falls Regional AirportServed by most major U.S. air carriers. Allegiant Air has nonstop service to Las Vegas, Orlando, and Phoenix/Mesa. American Airlines has nonstop service to Chicago and Dallas/Fort Worth. Delta has nonstop service to Minneapolis/St. Paul and seasonal nonstop service to Atlanta and Detroit. United Airlines has nonstop service to Chicago and Denver. Frontier Airlines also has nonstop service to Denver. The airport is small, but clean and efficient with most of the services one would expect at a typical North American facility. Avis, Enterprise, Hertz and National all have rental counters in the terminal building.

• Cross Courier & Dispatch

  phone: +1-800-940-8185
  is a recommended taxi service from the airport.

By car

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.
As mentioned above, Sioux Falls is located 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.
Most of the major attractions, shopping areas, and dining establishments are located near two major east-west roads - 12th Street and 41st Street. Minnesota Avenue also has a large selection of restaurants and shopping places.

By bus

Sioux Falls Transit operates 15 bus routes throughout the city. Fares are $1 for adults with books of 10 available for a 15 percent discount.
Buses generally run every half-hour during the day, but nearly all routes stop running by 7PM and bus service on weekends is very limited.

By ride share

Lyft, ride share service has been available in the Sioux Falls area since 2017. (Uber is not).

By taxi

There are a handful of taxi services that operate in Sioux Falls. Fares are reasonable by U.S. standards:

• Airport Limo, 210 N. Fairfax Avenue, smoking allowed: yes. +1 605-336-1500
• City Wide Taxi, 5601 W. 12th Street, smoking allowed: yes. +1 605-332-1234

• Cross Courier & Dispatch

  phone: +1-800-940-8185
  address: 1500 W Russell St
  Smoking allowed: no.
• Sioux Falls Taxi Service, 3307 N. Cliff Avenue, smoking allowed: yes. +1 605-334-3484
• Superior Taxi (formerly Empire Corporate Car/Empire Taxi), BBB accredited, 1100 S. Cliff Avenue, smoking allowed: upon advance request. +1 605-213-8294
• Taxi Company of Sioux Falls, 210 N. Fairfax Avenue, smoking allowed: yes. +1 605-336-1010
• Yellow Cab Company, 210 N. Fairfax Avenue, smoking allowed: yes. +1 605-336-1616

By trolley

Sioux Falls Transit operates a trolley that operates Monday through Saturday from 10AM-8PM during the summer, and on Saturdays through the fall. The trolley operates through downtown Sioux Falls from Falls Park to the Washington Pavilion.

Falls Park

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

  phone: +1 605-367-7430
  address: 309 E. Falls Park Dr

Galleries and museums

• Center for Western Studies

  phone: +1 605-274-4007
  address: 2001 S. Summit Ave
  More than 200 collections dedicated to preserving and interpreting the history and cultures of the Northern Plains. Free admission, but freewill donations are appreciated.

• Delbridge Museum of Natural History

  phone: +1 605-367-7059
  address: 805 S. Kiwanis Ave
  Open seven days a week, hours vary. Offers visitors a look at more than 145 mounted specimens of mounted wildlife. Admission is free with a paid admission to the Great Plains Zoo.

• Northern Plains Gallery

  phone: +1 605-334-4060
  address: 817 N. Elmwood Ave
  Displays original art by American Indians from the northern plains.

• Old Courthouse Museum

  phone: +1 605-367-4210
  address: 200 W. 6th St
  Open daily. A National Historic Landmark that hosts lectures, workshops, children's programs and more. Admission is free.

• Visual Arts Center at the Washington Pavilion

  phone: +1 605-367-6000
  address: 11th Street and Main Ave
  Features multiple exhibits for adults and children. Most exhibits are free.

Other attractions

• Great Plains Zoo

  phone: +1 605-367-7059
  address: 805 S. Kiwanis Ave
  Open seven days a week, hours vary by season. More than 500 animals, from penguins to tigers to baby rhinos, inhabit the grounds. Admission is $7 for adults, $4 for children ages 3 to 12.

• Kirby Science Discovery Center

  phone: +1 605-367-6000
  Home to more than 80 hands-on science experiences and the giant-screen Cinedome (IMAX) theater.

• Sertoma Butterfly House

  phone: +1 605-334-9466
  address: 4320 S. Oxbow Ave
  Open seven days a week, hours vary by season but generally run from 10AM-4PM. View the natural habitat of more than 800 free flying butterflies and other tropical animals. Admission for adults is $6, children under 18 $4.

• USS South Dakota Battleship Memorial

  phone: +1 605-367-7141
  Memorial built to honor the most decorated battleship of World War II.

• Strawbale Winery

  phone: +1 605-543-5071
  address: 47215 257th St, Renner, South Dakota
  Open for wine tastings Oct–Apr: Th-F noon-6PM, Sa 11AM-5PM; May–Sep: W-F noon-6PM, Sa 11AM-5PM, Su noon-4PM.

• Sky Zone Sioux Falls

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• Thunder Road Family Fun Park

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• Wild Water West

  - located in Sioux Falls

• South Dakota Symphony Orchestra

  phone: +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

  address: 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. There is a large complex right in the middle of the playground areas containing picnic tables, a perfect place for a family with many children to stop and have a snack or even lunch. There are many outdoor trails going throughout and around the park. They are great for bird-watching. The main trail goes by the Big Sioux River, a large grassy field, several ponds and some woods, and ideal trail for outdoor enthusiasts. The Seratoma Park is also home to a large butterfly house that contains both exotic and local butterflies.

Golf

Sioux Falls has a surprising range of golf options for a mid-sized city, with courses of varying degrees of difficulty and comparably low greens fees. It is important to call early for tee times, especially in the spring and early summer.

• Bakker Crossing Golf Course

  phone: +1 605-368-9700
  address: 47172 Clubhouse Rd
  18-hole, 6,900-yard championship caliber course on the outskirts of Sioux Falls. Greens fee for 18 holes range from $19-27.

• Elmwood Golf Course

  phone: +1 605-367-7092
  address: 2604 W. Russell St
  Public course operated by Sioux Falls Parks Department. Greens fees for 18 holes range from $18-21.

• Kuehn Park Golf Course

  phone: +1 605-362-2811
  address: 2901 S. Kuehn Park Rd
  9-hole course perfect for players of all skill levels. Generally the least crowded course in town. Greens fees for 9 holes range from $9-$10.

• Northern Links

  phone: +1 605-334-6679
  address: 7701 N. Cliff Ave

• Prairie Green Golf Course

  phone: +1 605-367-6076
  address: 600 E. 69th St
  By the far the best public course in town, but the course with the longest waiting list for tee times. Adjacent to an excellent pub and restaurant. Greens fees for 18 holes range from $24-28.

• Willow Run Golf Course

  phone: +1 605-335-5900
  address: 8000 E. Arrowhead Parkway
  18-hole, 6,500-yard championship course on the east side of Sioux Falls. Privately owned, but open to the public. Green fees $25.50-29.50 for 18 holes.

There are two other golf courses in town, associated with the Minnehaha Country Club and Westward Ho Country Club, but they are rarely open to non-members.

Sports

Sioux Falls is home to a number of professional sports teams that play a variety of sports. It is also home to two NCAA Division II schools and one Division I conference, with the conference holding its men's and women's basketball tournaments in the city.

• Sioux Falls CanariesPlay in the American Association of independent baseball at Sioux Falls Stadium. The team has been cherished by the city since it was founded in 1993.

• Sioux Falls SkyforceThe NBA G League affiliate of the Miami Heat, playing home games at the recently built Sanford Pentagon.

• Sioux Falls Storm

  phone: +1 605 274-6686
  A storied team in the Indoor Football League. They play at the Sioux Falls Arena, and have won six league championships. They hold the record for the longest win streak in professional football history, winning 40 straight games between July 2005 and March 2008.

• Sioux Falls StampedePlay at the Sioux Falls Arena. They are a well-loved hockey team in the United States Hockey League.

• Summit League basketball tournamentsPerhaps the city's biggest sporting event comes in the second week of March, when The Summit League, an NCAA Division I conference with its offices in the city, holds its men's and women's basketball tournaments at the city's largest (and newest) sporting venue, the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center. Foe each tournament, eight of the nine member schools converge on Sioux Falls, playing for the league's automatic bids to the NCAA men's and women's tournaments. Despite the Summit being very much a mid-major conference, both tournaments draw large and enthusiastic crowds. Notably, attendance for the women's tournament final regularly tops all other NCAA Division I women's conference finals—even those of "power conferences".

• The University of Sioux Falls Cougars and the Augustana Vikings college sports programs are based in Sioux Falls.

Outdoor activities

• Catfish Bay

  phone: +1 605-339-0911
  address: N. Cliff Avenue & N. 64th Street
  Open Memorial Day through Labor Day, weather permitting. Water skiing and stage shows. Show tickets are $9 for adults, $7 for kids 6-12.

• Great Bear Recreation Park

  phone: +1 605-367-4309
  address: 5901 E. Rice St
  3 mi east. Skiing, snowboarding and tubing is available on over a dozen trails. Lift tickets range from $15-$20, equipment rentals are generally less than $25.

• Wild Water West Waterpark

  phone: +1 605-361-9313
  address: 26767 466th Ave
  Generally open Memorial Day through Labor Day, weather permitting. South Dakota's largest waterpark with plenty of activities for kids and adults. Admission ranges from $18-24.

Other

• Cloud 9 Balloons

  phone: +1 605-371-1740
  Offers early morning and evening hot-air balloon rides over Sioux Falls and the surrounding areas. Subject to weather and balloon availability.

• Country Apple Orchard

  phone: +1 605-743-2424
  Hours are seasonal, call ahead. Pick your own apples, take your kids on a pony ride and try some homemade apple pie.

• Outdoor Campus

  phone: +1 605-362-2777
  address: 4500 S. Oxbow Ave

• Sioux Falls Ice & Recreation Center

  phone: +1 605-338-5765
  address: 1600 W. 51st St

• Valley West Shooting Complex

  phone: +1 605-361-9313
  address: 1/4 mile south of W. 41st Street on Highway 17
  Open year round and seven days a week, hours vary by season. Best trap, skeet, sporting clay shooting in town. Prices vary by target, gun rentals available.

Outside of town

If you're interested in a night of gambling, Grand Falls Hotel & Casino is less than 15 minutes east of Sioux Falls on Highway 42 and Royal River Hotel & Casino is less than one hour north of Sioux Falls in Flandreau.

• Downtown Farmer's MarketOpen every Saturday morning from May–October. Dozens of vendors offering a variety of fresh fruit, vegetables, meats, etc.

• Empire Mall and Empire East

  phone: +1 605-361-3300
  address: I-29 & 41st Street
  Open seven days a week, store hours may vary. Touted as the largest shopping complex between Minneapolis and Denver with over 180 stores, including major department stores like JCPenney, Sears and Macy's. Single-level layout makes walking its entirety a challenge.

• Falls Park Visitor Information Center & Gift Shop

  phone: +1 605-367-7430
  address: 309 E. Falls Park Dr
  If you need mementos of your time in Sioux Falls, this is the place to go. Another information center and gift shop is in the Empire Mall next to the food court.

• Ten Thousand Villages

  phone: +1 605-335-6209
  address: 218 South Phillips Ave
  Fair trade items from around the world. Interesting and colorful jewelry, accessories, stationery, decor, and more. Even more beautiful items during the holiday season.

Due to the recent influx of immigrants settling in Sioux Falls, a large number of ethnic restaurants have sprung up 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.

• Parkers

  phone: +1 605-275-7676
  address: 210 south Main
  Upscale bistro. Varied menu serving lunch and dinner. The best bread in town and great coffee are two bonuses.

• Bros Brasserie Americano

  phone: +1 605 275-3181
  address: 332 S. Phillips Ave
  Bros Brasserie Americano has incredible food and a concise, but brilliant menu for lunch or dinner. Check out their Brunch on Sundays.

Budget

• Leonardo's Cafe

  phone: +1 605-731-2384
  address: 301 S. Main Ave
  Open for lunch M-Sa on the first floor of the Washington Pavilion. Leonardo's is famous for its outstanding sandwiches, made-to-order pizzas and Nathan's hot dogs. Downtown location means the place can get quite busy.

• Phillips Avenue Diner

  phone: +1 605-335-4977
  address: 121 S. Phillips Ave
  Formerly the Market Street Diner, this place is an ideal breakfast stop if you're tired of Perkins, IHOP or Denny's. Their malts are top-notch.

• Hy-Vee Casual Dining

  phone: +1 605-336-8947
  address: 3020 E. 10th St
  Hy-vee is a well-known grocery store in the tri-state area however, in each store there is a dining area. The Hy-vee on E. 10th st has a wide- variety of breakfast, lunch, dinner, or dessert options, including Chinese and Italian. Daily specials.

• Nick's Gyros

  phone: +1 605-335-1588
  address: 1512 West 41st St
  Huge portions, flavorful gyros, fast service, and interesting Greek decor.

Mid-range

• Johnny Carino's

  phone: +1 605 361-7222
  address: 2310 S Louise Ave
  Open for lunch and dinner. It's been voted the past 6 years as the best Italian in Sioux Falls. The menu is a mix of modern Italian dishes and old standards. They have a full bar and extensive wine selection. Once a year they have a wine tasting event were they close the restaurant to all but people who buy tickets for a meal plus the tasting. Mains cost $10-15. On weekends come early or be prepared for a 30-min to an hour wait to be seated. The waitresses are very knowledgeable and helpful.

• Sushi Masa

  phone: +1 605-977-6968
  address: 423 S. Phillips Ave
  Open for lunch and dinner. Small, but the best sushi in town.

• Taste Of India

  phone: +1 605-357-8000
  address: 1504 W. Russell St
  Open for lunch and dinner. Better-than-average Indian food with a fairly expansive menu.' Next door to the bus terminal.

• T.C.'s Referee Sports Bar & Grill

  phone: +1 605-361-2208
  address: 5322 W. 26th St
  Open seven days a week for lunch and dinner. Has all the trappings of a sports bar, but with a selection of 100 beers and a full menu with everything from prime rib to Buffalo wings.

• Tea Steak House

  phone: +1 605-368-9667
  Open for lunch and dinner on Main Street in Tea (less than ten minutes south of Sioux Falls). This place is considered one of the best steak houses in the area.

Splurge

• Minerva's

  phone: +1 605-334-0386
  address: 301 S. Phillips Ave
  Open for lunch and dinner M-Sa. Steaks dominate the menu, but the half-roast duckling and pork filet mignon are outstanding.

• Spezia

  phone: +1 605-334-7491
  address: 4801 S Louise Ave
  Open for lunch and dinner, as well as a Sunday Brunch from 9:30AM-1:30PM. Traditional Italian fare, but the real draw are the near-perfect pizzas cooked in a woodburning oven. The Sunday Brunch is a must.

Sioux Falls does sport a variety of nightclub options:

• Crow Bar

  phone: +1 605-332-2981
  address: 2805 S Minnesota Ave
  Across the street from Poppadox Pub, this bar has the reputation for being a biker hangout in the past.

• Poppadox Casino & Pub

  phone: +1 605-336-8000
  address: 2808 S. Minnesota Ave

• Wiley's Tavern

  address: Main Ave (downtown)

• PAve

  address: Phillips Ave (downtown)

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.

• Quality Inn & Suites

  phone: +1 605-336-1900
  address: 5410 N. Granite Ln
  New hotel.

Budget

• Center Inn

  phone: +1 605-334-9002
  address: 900 E. 20th St

• Cloud 9 Motel

  phone: +1 605-336-0650
  address: 4904 N. Cliff Ave

• Days Inn

  phone: +1 605-361-9240
  address: 3401 S. Gateway Blvd

• Motel 6

  phone: +1 605-336-7800
  address: 3009 W. Russell St

• Microtel Inn & Suites

  phone: +1 605-361-7484
  address: 2901 S. Carolyn Ave
  Clean, comfortable hotel.

• Red Roof Inn

  phone: +1 605-361-1864
  address: 3500 S. Gateway Blvd

• Rodeway Inn

  phone: +1 605-361-2345
  address: 4208 W. 41st St

• Sleep Inn

  phone: +1 605-339-3992
  address: 1500 N. Kiwanis Ave

• Super 8-Cliff Avenue

  phone: +1 605-339-9212
  address: 4808 N. Cliff Ave

• Super 8-East 10th

  phone: +1 605-338-8881
  address: 2616 E. 10th St
  Clean hotel with pool & easy access to I-229.

Mid-range

• AmericInn Motel

  phone: +1 605-361-3538
  address: 3508 S. Gateway Blvd

• Baymont Inn

  phone: +1 605-362-0835
  address: 3200 S. Meadow Ave

• Best Western-Empire Towers

  phone: +1 605-361-3118
  address: 4100 W. Shirley Pl

• Best Western-Ramkota Inn

  phone: +1 605-336-0650
  address: 3200 W. Maple St

• Comfort Inn-South

  phone: +1 605-361-2822
  address: 3216 S. Carolyn Ave

• Comfort Suites

  phone: +1 605-362-9711
  address: 3208 S. Carolyn Ave

• Fairfield Inn

  phone: +1 605-361-2211
  address: 4501 W. Empire Pl

• Holiday Inn Express

  phone: +1 605-361-0122
  address: 2501 S. Shirley Ave
  Newer hotel with indoor pool and easy access to restaurants and shopping

• Homewood Suites

  phone: +1 605-338-8585
  address: 3620 W. Avera Dr
  Recently built hotel in a growing sector of the city.

• Quality Inn & Suites

  phone: +1 605-336-1900
  address: 5410 N. Granite Ln
  Newer hotel, with good access to the airport.

• Ramada Inn Limited

  phone: +1 605-330-0000
  address: 407 S. Lyons Ave

• Ramada Inn & Suites Airport

  phone: +1 605-336-1020
  address: 1301 W. Russell St
  Adjacent to the Arena & Convention Center and opposite the bus terminal.

• Super 8-41st Street

  phone: +1 605-361-9719
  address: 4100 W. 41st St

Splurge

• Courtyard

  phone: +1 605-361-2211
  address: 4300 W. Empire Pl
  Built in 2008.

• Clubhouse Hotel & Suites

  phone: +1 605-361-8700
  address: 2320 S. Louise Ave
  Off of I-29, a short drive from the shops and restaurants of 41st Street.

• Hampton Inn

  phone: +1 605-362-1700
  address: 2417 S. Carolyn Ave

• Holiday Inn Express & Suites Empire Mall

  phone: +1 605-361-0122
  address: 2501 S. Shirley Ave
  Close to the Empire mall and restaurants.

• Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sioux Falls Southwest

  phone: +1 605-275-4155
  address: 3821 W. Avera Dr
  Close to shopping and restaurants.

• Holiday Inn City Centre

  phone: +1 605-339-2200
  address: 100 W. 8th St
  In the city center within walking distance of several major downtown attractions.

• Residence Inn

  phone: +1 605-361-2202
  address: 4509 W. Empire Pl
  Built in 2008.

• Sheraton Sioux Falls & Convention Center

  phone: +1 605-331-0100
  address: 1211 West Avenue North
  Sheraton Sioux Falls is connected to the Sioux Falls Convention Center via an enclosed walkway offering a total combined 147,000 square feet of meeting space. The hotel features an indoor heated pool, the Link @ Sheraton, rooms with flat-panel televisions and on-property dining.

• TownePlace Suites

  phone: +1 605-361-2626
  address: 4545 W. Homefield Dr
  Easy access to shopping and restaurants.

Sioux Falls is an ideal launching pad for several day trips.

• The two major state universities in South Dakota. South Dakota State University in Brookings and the University of South Dakota in Vermillion are each within an hour's drive on I-29.
• Just a few miles west of Sioux Falls on I-90, Buffalo Ridge offers a cowboy ghost town experience.
• The town of Mitchell is approximately one hour west of Sioux Falls on I-90, and is home to several attractions including the world-famous Corn Palace.
• The Black Hills are approximately a four-to-five-hour drive west of Sioux Falls, which makes the city a convenient stopping point either going to or coming from that tourist destination.
• Palisades State Park is northeast of Sioux Falls (Exits 406 and 410 off I-90). Buy a day pass into the park and explore the beautiful pink cliffs and rocks. You can even rock climb there if you have your own equipment.