Overview
Sioux Falls is a city of about 184,000 in Southeast South Dakota, founded in 1883 in what was then Dakota Territory. It has grown from a sleepy Midwestern town into a resort for shopping and tourism in the northern Great Plains.
Family Travel
Before you go
Accommodation
Budget hotels under $60/night, mid-range under $100. Weekend deals are common. Most hotels cater to business travelers, so calling directly may secure better rates. Major hotel clusters near I-29 & 41st Street and the Empire Mall.
Emergency
Emergency services accessible via 911. Avera McKennan Hospital near downtown provides medical care.
Food
Ethnic restaurants (Balkan, Italian, Ethiopian, Asian) plus chain options. Budget meals under $10, mid-range $10-20, splurge over $20. Phillips Avenue Diner and Sushi Masa are local favorites.
Money
Standard U.S. currency (USD). Credit and debit cards widely accepted. ATM networks available throughout the city.
Transport
Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) is served by Allegiant, American, Delta, United, and Frontier. Bus terminal at 1500 W Russell St connects to continental North America. Rental cars available at airport from Avis, Enterprise, Hertz, National.
Weather
Continental climate with cold winters (skiing available at Great Bear Recreation Park) and warm summers. Summer brings outdoor activities, farmers markets, and water parks.