Morning

Start your day with a visit to a local coffee shop or brunch at popular spots like Look’s Marketplace, Queen City Bakery, or the iconic Phillips Avenue Diner. If you end up downtown, take time to explore the incredible artisan creations on the SculptureWalk. Make sure to stroll through the unique stores speckled throughout downtown Sioux Falls as well!

Afternoon

When it’s time for lunch, consider exploring local hot spots like Bread & Circus or Roots of Brasil. After that, satisfy your sweet tooth with a trip to Mary’s Mountain Cookies, which has over 20 flavors of cookies baked daily. Take the rest of the afternoon for a leisurely stroll through the Washington Pavilion and explore dozens of exhibits and hands-on activities.

Evening

At night, take in the beautiful frozen falls at Falls Park. Step into the past and catch a movie at the State Theatre. Or, cheer on one of our sports teams, such as Stampede Hockey at Denny Sanford PREMIER Center or Skyforce Basketball at the Sanford Pentagon.

Friday Evening

Start your weekend off with a concert at venues like The District, Sioux Falls Convention Center, or the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center.

Saturday Morning

Treat yourself to a shopping spree in the morning at unique shops in downtown Sioux Falls or locally loved retailers at Lake Lorraine. Make sure to fuel up with coffee at places like Coffea or The Breaks first.

Saturday Afternoon

Include the whole family in an afternoon of fun! Head to the Washington Pavilion for educational, enriching activities. Explore the beauty and wonder of nature at the Great Plains Zoo or Butterfly House & Aquarium. After that, stroll through the SculptureWalk in downtown Sioux Falls. The possibilities are endless!

Saturday Evening

Keep the good times rolling as you transition into Sioux Falls nightlife. Grab a drink downtown at bars like PAve or The Hello Hi. If you’re looking for a quieter atmosphere to get a drink, try out places like Fernson Downtown or Brix Wine Bar.

Sunday Morning

To finish off your weekend in Sioux Falls, grab brunch at local spots like Josiah’s, M.B. Haskett, or Bagel Boy. Before you hit the road back home, make a pit stop at local coffee shops like The Source or Brioux Falls Coffee.

Thinking about sticking around for longer than a weekend? Here are some local attractions to entice you to extend your stay in our city:

Good Earth State Park

Even in the winter, you can’t deny the beauty of Good Earth State Park. As South Dakota’s newest state park, it has accessible walking trails that wind through its captivating landscape.

Pettigrew Home and Museum

Filled with collected artifacts from all over the world, Pettigrew Home and Museum offers tours that are both educational and insightful.

Old Courthouse Museum

A restored 1890s Richardsonian Romanesque building, the Old Courthouse Museum is home to permanent and changing exhibits that exemplify the history and culture of the Siouxland region.

Palisades State Park

Take in the 50-foot vertical cliffs and the captivating beauty of Palisades State Park. This park is popular among campers, hikers, and the nature enthusiasts alike.

Great Bear Recreation Park

For thrill-seekers, Great Bear offers 14 downhill trails perfect for skiing, snowboarding, snow tubing, and snowshoeing. Find full-service food concessions on location, too.

Shopping

Shop ‘til you drop at many unique locations across Sioux Falls. SCHEELS and Dawley Farms are popular shopping spots. For more unique shopping, try out downtown Sioux Falls.

Sky Zone

During the winter months, Sky Zone is a perfect place to get out the wiggles. With wall-to-wall fun, this indoor trampoline park is the ultimate play experience.

Thunder Road

Eat, drink, play, and watch live sports at Thunder Road. Between go-karting, laser tag, batting cages, and hyper-bowling, you’ll have endless fun for hours.