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n Clean air and water. Safe streets. Friendly, honest people. Low unemployment, stable economy, and a growing area population of over 232,000.
n Sioux Falls is consistently ranked among America’s top places to live. Our quality of life is extraordinary. The same reasons that make Sioux Falls a great place to live also makes it a great place to visit.
n For the visitor, Sioux Falls offers everything you would expect from the best: a welcoming atmosphere, unmatched convenience, big city entertainment and – most importantly – small-town attention. It’s an exceptional balance of Midwest values with cutting edge technology.
n You’ll find that your dollars stretch dramatically farther in Sioux Falls. Accommodations, food, entertainment, shopping and special events all cost less here.
We invite you to learn more about our city, one of the Midwest’s hottest meeting, convention, sporting and event locations!
In SIOUX FALLS,
you’ll find everything that’s RIGHT
about
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Table of Contents
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Sioux Falls: One of the Best.....................................
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Transportation ...........................
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What We’re About .....................................
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Entertainment & Attractions ...........................
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Shopping ............................
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Restaurants ...........................
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Arts & Culture ............................
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Sports & Recreation ...........................
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Parks & River Greenway ............................
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Trolley Map/VisitSiouxFallsEvents.com ......................16
Historically Speaking ............................
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For more information, go to www.VisitSiouxFalls.com.
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n Ranked the Number One Small City for Business and Careers, ten times out of the last eleven years. – Forbes Magazine
n Nation’s 10th best city environment in which to raise children. – Parenting Magazine
n One of the Top 100 best places to live in America. - RelocateAmerica
n One of the top rated strongest economies in the United States with a booming job market. – POLICOM & Forbes Magazine, respectively
n Safest Driving City for the fifth time in eight years. – Allstate Driving Report
n Falls Park rated in the top 25 public parks in the nation. - TripAdvisor
n One of the top 10 cities that embody the American Dream. - TheStreet
n Best small city for the aging. – Milken Institute
n Top ten minor league sports market. - Sports Business Daily
SIOUX FALLS: ONE OF THE BEST A N D E V E R Y O N E K N O W S I T !
What’s the Weather Like?
Average Low
Sioux Falls: One of the Best84̊ FAverage High
SummerHot days, warm nights. Bring summer clothes. 84˚F 62˚F
FallWarm days with crisp, cool nights. You’ll want a warm jacket for night. 60˚F 36˚F
WinterCold and snow. Dress in layers. One day may be cold, the next almost spring-like. 29˚F 10˚F
SpringBeautiful! Usually warm days, sometimes rainy. Cool nights. 59˚F 34˚F
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Las Vegas2:25
Phoenix/Mesa2:35
Denver1:25
Dallas/Fort Worth2:10
Atlanta2:29
Orlando2:50
Chicago1:10
Minneapolis St. Paul
0:45
Detroit2:10
Sioux Falls
Tampa3:05
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Sioux Falls is just around the corner from everywhere! Located at the junction
of Interstates 90 and 29, we’re within a day’s drive of most major Midwestern
cities. Sioux Falls is served by several major airlines offering connections to over
200 domestic cities including direct flights to Minneapolis, Denver, Chicago,
Detroit, Las Vegas, Phoenix, Dallas, Atlanta, Tampa and Orlando, with one-stop
service to hundreds of destinations. Private charter service is also available.
Transportation
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We feel pretty strongly about
our city.
From a rich history of personal involvement to an
undying dedication to hospitality, the people of Sioux
Falls have built a cosmopolitan city filled with fun and
friendship.
Sioux Falls offers more to the visitor than just a
handshake and a hearty welcome. Sioux Falls offers the
opportunity to become part of the population – to be a
partner, a guest and a friend.
Sure, we’re located in the heart of America – right
at the center of everything. But we like to think of
ourselves as the Heart of America – a community on
the pulse of the nation’s changing landscape and a city
filled with compassion, service and hospitality.
There’s a lot to do, and there’s lots to love! We join
quality service, welcoming accommodations, bustling
events and home-town hospitality to create a web of
camaraderie. If you don’t have fun in Sioux Falls – you
won’t have fun anywhere. After all, we are the Heart of
America, and we’re proud to be the center of attention.
What We’re A
bout
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What W
e’re About
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Convention and Event Locations and VenuesSioux Falls offers the elbow room you need for conventions, presentations and trade shows. We offer the most up-to-date facilities in the region, including the Sioux Falls Convention Center, Sioux Falls Arena and new Denny Sanford PREMIER Events Center coming fall 2014. Dozens of technically advanced conference rooms are available throughout the city. Add to this a wide variety of venues – from theatres to museums, parks to stadiums – and you’ll be assured the perfect setting for any gathering.
Hotels and LodgingGroups of any size can enjoy the night in Sioux Falls. Thousands of beds are available from a wide spectrum of hotel styles, including approximately 1,000 rooms within a square-mile area of the Sioux Falls Convention Center complex. No place is too far away. No matter where you stay, you’ll find the city easy to navigate with a far-reaching public transportation system. So whether you’re across the street or across town, you’ll be close to everything Sioux Falls has to offer.
Medical and HealthThe Sioux Falls health care community offers personal, individualized care with the benefits of advanced medical technology and expertise. State-of-the-art health care is evident as five hospitals help the region remain healthy, with more than 1,300 hospital beds and numerous clinics to provide care in every American Medical Association specialty.
Nationally recognized as one of the best centers for health care resources between Denver, CO and Rochester, MN, Sioux Falls continues to raise the bar in the medical field. The dedication to health and quality care will position Sioux Falls as a wellness destination for years to come.
Who is the Sioux Falls Convention and Visitors Bureau?The Sioux Falls Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) is a team of friendly, enthusiastic, high-level professionals committed to making your event unforgettable. Offering all-encompassing service for your group’s needs, the Sioux Falls CVB is here to help you at every step along the way. We do more than just book your convention space. We also provide the following:
n Site Selection and Inspections
n Event and Itinerary Assistance
n Accommodation Bids and Arrangements
n Vendor Contacts
n Attendance Builders
n Mobile site for city navigation
When you are in Sioux Falls, you are the VIP. So don’t worry about a thing – the Sioux Falls Convention and Visitors Bureau has you covered.
n Professional Registration Assistance
n Name Badges
n Press and Media Assistance
n Tours and City Information
n Official Welcomes
n Customized web based app
Rooms for Every Need
6Go to VisitSiouxFallsEvents.com for the latest calendar of events!
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Entertainment & Attractions
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Entertainment & Attractions
There’s always something to do in Sioux Falls. We offer a wide variety of exciting entertainment and attractions
for people of all ages. Enjoy a little culture with our nationally renowned museums and art galleries. Have a
blast with family friendly activities like water parks, go-cart rides and more. Visit over 1,000 animals at the
Great Plains Zoo and Delbridge Museum of Natural History, discover amazing sights at the Kirby Science
Discovery Center or enjoy nature at The Outdoor Campus. After hours, you’ll have your choice of one of
Sioux Falls’ many nightlife hot spots.
Go to VisitSiouxFallsEvents.com for the latest calendar of events!
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Whether it’s antiques, the latest in fashions or unique
gifts, Sioux Falls offers an exceptional shopping experience.
Browse our downtown specialty shops, visit intimate
neighborhood malls or spend the day at our regional
shopping centers. You’re bound to find what you love!
Shopping
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Shopping & Restaurants
RestaurantsWith over 650 restaurants, Sioux Falls caters to everyone’s taste. From down-home to
gourmet, fast food to ethnic, there’s something for every palate. Casual restaurants sit in
comfortable surroundings inspired by a neighborhood feel, while fine dining cuisines run
amidst intimate settings. Original to Sioux Falls local favorites are something you won’t
find anywhere else from steaks and local game to an enchilada shop that serves her
mama’s recipes. Whether you like it fast or fancy, you’ll feel right at home in Sioux Falls
and at tantalizingly affordable prices.
For a listing of restaurants in Sioux Falls, go to www.VisitSiouxFalls.com.
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Arts & CultureExperience art and culture like no
other, right here in Sioux Falls!
From local historical museums to
national touring groups, we’re on
the cutting edge of the arts in the
Midwest. Witness authentic Native
American culture and search the
world of science at the Washington
Pavilion. You’re never at a loss for
events: theatre, music, festivals and
exhibitions are happening year-
round.
For a full calendar of events go to
VisitSiouxFallsEvents.com.
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Arts & Culture
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Sports & Recreation
Sioux Falls offers some of the most premier sports complexes and facilities in the nation. New state-of-the-art
indoor sports facilities will debut in 2014 and our CAPRA certified Parks and Recreation Department keeps
the outdoor fields in top shape for national softball, collegiate baseball and regional soccer tournaments. The
Denny Sanford PREMIER Center will open fall of 2014 attached to the current Convention Center and Arena.
Seating for the multipurpose facility will be 12,000 for basketball, 10,450 for hockey and 5,750 for rodeo.
A few minutes north, the Sanford Sports Complex is a game changing destination. In 2012, an 85,000 square
foot indoor Fieldhouse with 62,000 square feet of Field Turf opened along with nine outdoor junior football fields.
The Pentagon is the cornerstone of the complex which opened in fall of 2013 with nine basketball/volleyball
courts, including the Heritage Court. A seven court indoor tennis facility and the Scheels Iceplex will open with
three indoor ice hockey sheets plans to open in 2014. Retail and hospitality are also a part of the complex.
Go to www.VisitSiouxFalls.com/Sports to learn more about these outstanding facilities and new sports and
entertainment district.
Sports & Recreation
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Parks & River Greenway
Majestic Falls Park may be home to our city’s namesake, the Falls of the Big Sioux River, but Sioux Falls offers more
than 81 parks and a number of landmarks. Visit the Japanese Gardens at Terrace Park and Covell Lake, pay tribute to
heroes at Veteran’s Memorial Park or bike the 26 mile trail system that follows the Big Sioux River throughout the city.
The River Greenway Project is a new highlight to the Big Sioux River, revitalizing and enhancing the bike trail in
Downtown Sioux Falls. A new amphitheater, improved walking trails, interactive water feature, a new pedestrian
bridge and landscaping make it a hot spot for outdoor entertainment and family gatherings.
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Parks
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Trolley Route
Trolley Stop
Trolley Time Point
McClellan Street
1st Street
2nd Street
3rd Street
4th Street
5th St
6th Street
7th Street
8th Street
9th
10th
13th Street
14th Street
12th Street
Falls Park Drive
FALLS PARK
DOWNTOWN
LOOK FOR THIS SIGN
Horse BarnVisitorsCenter
FallsOverlook
Cafe
11th
Fal
Falls Park:00 and :30
after the hour
10th
13th Streetth ee13th Street
1t111tWashington Pavillion
:10 and :40after the hour
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Sioux Falls TrolleyRoute MapSioux Falls Trolley
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VisitSiouxFallsEvents.com
All of our seasons are filled to the brim with celebrations
and family fun. Join us for colorful parades, art fairs,
farm shows, motorcycle rallies, band festivals, concerts,
historic tours — the list goes on! Please contact the
Convention and Visitors Bureau for a complete list of
activities or visit our events website for an up-to-the-
minute calendar of events.
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Historically Speaking
Sioux Falls is named for the Sioux
tribe of American Indians and the
waterfalls of the Big Sioux River,
located a few blocks from today’s
downtown. The Sioux tribe named the
water Minne Waukon (sacred water). The
falls remain a popular local landmark and
tourist attraction. Many of the venerable
reminders of Sioux Falls’ pioneer past were
constructed out of the region’s distinctive
rose quartzite and serve as testimony to the
founder’s hard work, vision and commitment
to the community.
Many of the city’s older buildings made of
rose quartzite are still standing today. In the
early 1800’s, explorers documented the city’s
namesake in journal entries. Famous pathfinder
John C. Frémont and French scientist Joseph
Nicollet explored the region in 1838. Pioneers
first staked claims on the banks of the Big Sioux
River prior to the Civil War in 1856. For the next
six years, settlers claimed land alongside the
rolling hills near the triple waterfalls.
The Dakota War of 1862 engulfed nearby
southwestern Minnesota and caused the evacuation
of Sioux Falls in August of that year. Many former
residents returned in the following years, along
with a wave of new homesteaders who brought
the population up to 2,100 by 1880, making Sioux
Falls the largest city in the Dakota Territory. The
village of Sioux Falls was incorporated in 1876 and
became a city in March of 1889.
By the turn of the century, the prairie settlement
had grown into a city of more than 10,000
residents. These settlers possessed a strong work
ethic, a vision for the future, a commitment to
family and a plan to build a better place for
generations to come.
From there, Sioux Falls’ population has expanded
by an average of 10,000 residents per decade,
breaking the 150,000 barrier in 2009. Today’s
rapidly growing population is mindful of those
visionaries who set into motion the industry,
prosperity and quality of life that continue as
vital sources to the area’s businesses and families
alike.
Sioux Falls truly is a city of the future with values
of the past.
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Ph: 605.275.6060 or 800.333.2072 • Fax: 605.338.0682
200 N. Phillips Ave., Suite 102 • Sioux Falls, SD 57104w w w . V i s i t S i o u x F a l l s . c o m
Photos courtesy of Rich Murphy/Banbury Cross Productions, Chad Coppess/South Dakota Department of Tourism and Think Tourism USA.