Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Sioux Falls is a city of 201,469 people in Lincoln County, South Dakota, founded in 1856.
Why visit Sioux Falls
Townapedia lists 62 museums and landmarks, 78 parks and trails, 230 places to eat, 47 places to stay and 17 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Great Plains Zoo, Eighth Street Bridge, Old Courthouse Museum and All Saints Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 7°F.
Weather in Sioux Falls
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About Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls ( soo FAWLZ) is the most populous city in the U.S. state of South Dakota. It is the county seat of Minnehaha County and also extends into northern Lincoln County. The population was 192,517 at the 2020 census (estimated at 209,289 in 2024). The Sioux Falls metropolitan area, with an estimated 308,000 residents, accounts for more than one-third of South Dakota's population.
From the Wikipedia article Sioux Falls, South Dakota (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do17
Great Plains Zoo
Zoo and aquarium · 1.7 mi
Zoo and museum in South Dakota
805 South Kiwanis Avenue, Sioux Falls
Eighth Street Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Southeast Technical College
School · 3.1 mi
Community college in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, U.S
2320 North Career Avenue, Sioux Falls
Great Bear Recreation Park
Ski area · 4.4 mi
Ski hill in Sioux Falls, South Dakota
South Dakota Public Universities and Research Center
School · 3.1 mi
Cooperative higher education system in Sioux Falls, South Dakota
University of Sioux Falls
School · 0.8 mi
Private college in Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Cinemark Century Stadium 14
Cinema and theater · 2.5 mi
2400 South Carolyn Avenue, SIoux Falls
5 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks62
Old Courthouse Museum
Museum · 0.8 mi
200 West 6th Street, Sioux Falls
Mo-We 08:00-17:00; Th 08:00-21:00; Fr 08:00-17:00; Sa 09:00-17:00;...
All Saints Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic district in Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Cathedral Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Historic district in Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Presentation Children's Home
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Orphanage in Sioux Falls, South Dakota
701 South Western Avenue, Sioux Falls
All Saints School Main Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Building in South Dakota, United States
Blood Run Site
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 9.0 mi
Place in Iowa and South Dakota listed on National Register of Historic Places
Carnegie Free Public Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Historic Carnegie library located at 235 W. 10th St. in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, USA
Carpenter Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Hotel building in Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Central Fire Station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Fire station in Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Dr. Steven's House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
House in Sioux Falls , South Dakota
Federal Building and United States Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Historic federal building in Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Grand Lodge and Library of the Ancient Free and Accepted Masons
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Library and Freemason hall in South Dakota, USA
50 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds78
Terrace Park
Park · 1.3 mi
Park in the United States of America
1100 West 4th Street, Sioux Falls
Mo-Su 05:00-22:00
Gitchie Manitou State Preserve
Park · 7.6 mi
Nature preserve in Lyon County, Iowa
Howard Wood Field
Sports field and stadium · 1.9 mi
1200 North Western Avenue, Sioux Falls
66 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes230
Crack’d Pot Restaurant and Bakery
Diner · American · 1.7 mi
1430 North Minnesota Avenue
Su-Th 08:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 08:00-21:00
Backyard BBQ
Restaurant · Barbecue · 2.3 mi
3705 South Western Avenue
Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 11:00-20:00
Bread & Circus Sandwich Kitchen
Restaurant · Sandwich · 0.9 mi
600 North Main Avenue, Sioux Falls
Mo-Th 11:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 11:00-20:00
Buffalo Wild Wings
Restaurant · Wings · 2.5 mi
2601 South Louise Avenue, Sioux Falls
Mo-Su 11:00-01:00
Carnaval Brazilian Grill
Restaurant · Steak House, Brazilian · 2.6 mi
2401 South Carolyn Avenue, Sioux Falls
Mo-Sa 16:00-22:00
Coffea Roasterie and Espresso Bar
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 2.4 mi
2318 South Louise Avenue, Sioux Falls
Mo-Fr 06:00-20:00; Sa 07:00-20:00; Su 12:00-18:00
Cracker Barrel
Diner · American · 2.5 mi
2409 South Shirley Avenue, Sioux Falls
Su-Th 06:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-23:00
Falls Overlook Cafe
Cafe · Sandwich · 1.2 mi
825 North Weber Avenue, Sioux Falls
Mo-Th 11:00-15:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:30; Su 11:00-20:00
Hibachi Grill and Supreme Buffet
Restaurant · Japanese, Chinese, American, Sushi · 1.8 mi
1100 West 41st Street, Sioux Falls
Mo-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:30
Morrie's Steakhouse
Restaurant · Steak House · 2.6 mi
2507 South Shirley Avenue, Sioux Falls
Mo-Th 17:00-21:00
218 more on the map.
History
Sioux Falls's history revolves around the cascades of the Big Sioux River. The falls were created about 14,000 years ago during the last ice age. The lure of the falls has been a powerful influence. Ho-Chunk, Ioway, Otoe, Missouria, Omaha (and Ponca at the time), Quapaw, Kansa, Osage, Arikara, Sioux, and Cheyenne people first inhabited the region. Numerous burial mounds remain on the high bluffs near the river and are spread throughout the vicinity. Indigenous people maintained an agricultural society with fortified villages, and later arrivals rebuilt on many of the sites that were previously settled. Lakota still populate urban and reservation communities in the state and many Lakota, Dakota, and numerous other Indigenous Americans reside in Sioux Falls.
French voyagers/explorers visited the area in the early 18th century. The first documented visit by an American of European descent was by Philander Prescott, who camped overnight at the falls in December 1832. Captain James Allen led a military expedition out of Fort Des Moines in 1844. Jacob Ferris described the Falls in his 1856 book The States and Territories of the Great West.
From the History section of Sioux Falls, South Dakota on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay47
Churches and places of worship29
First Congregational Church
Church · United · National Register of Historic Places
Josephine Martin Glidden Memorial Chapel
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Renner Lutheran Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 7.3 mi
Muslim Community Center of South Dakota
Place of worship · Sunni · 2.5 mi
3932 South Western Avenue, Sioux Falls
Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church
Church · Greek Orthodox · 0.9 mi
1936 South Summit Avenue, Sioux Falls
Shopping58
Gas and EV charging31
Casey's General Store
Gas station · 3.1 mi
412 North Sycamore Avenue, Sioux Falls
Schools, colleges and libraries79
Healthcare26
Avera McKennan Hospital and University Health Center
Hospital · 1.0 mi
1325 South Cliff Avenue, Sioux Falls
Sanford Diabetes Care Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.7 mi
1305 West 18th Street, Sioux Falls
Hy-Vee Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy · 3.1 mi
1601 South Sycamore Avenue, Sioux Falls
LifeScape Rehabilitation Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.5 mi
1020 West 18th Street
Map of Sioux Falls
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25°F | 7°F | 0.7 in |
| Feb | 30°F | 11°F | 0.8 in |
| Mar | 43°F | 23°F | 1.5 in |
| Apr | 57°F | 36°F | 3.0 in |
| May | 70°F | 48°F | 3.7 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 59°F | 4.6 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 64°F | 3.3 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 61°F | 3.3 in |
| Sep | 75°F | 52°F | 3.0 in |
| Oct | 61°F | 38°F | 2.3 in |
| Nov | 44°F | 24°F | 1.2 in |
| Dec | 30°F | 12°F | 0.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Sioux Falls Wfo Ap (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Lincoln County has had 10 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2024-08-15: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2020-04-05: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-11-18: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2019-06-07: Severe Winter Storm, Snowstorm, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2014-07-28: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 3 miles away.
- Meadow View Addition 6 mi north, about 10 min by car
- Harrisburg 7 mi south, about 12 min by car
- Tea 7 mi southwest, about 12 min by car
- Shindler 7 mi southeast, about 11 min by car
- Brandon 8 mi northeast, about 13 min by car
- Crooks 9 mi northwest, about 14 min by car
- Hartford 12 mi northwest, about 19 min by car
- Valley Springs 14 mi east, about 22 min by car
- Worthing 15 mi south, about 24 min by car
- Lennox 16 mi southwest, about 25 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Downtown Sioux Falls 61, Jon Platek, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Calvary Episcopal Cathedral, Main Avenue and 13th Street, Sioux Falls, SD - 53746866264, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Calvary Episcopal Cathedral, Main Avenue and 13th Street, Sioux Falls, SD, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Calvary Episcopal Cathedral, Main Avenue and 13th Street, Sioux Falls, SD - 53746732823, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Miller Funeral Home, Main Avenue and 13th Street, Sioux Falls, SD, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Miller Funeral Home, Main Avenue and 13th Street, Sioux Falls, SD - 53745662842, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Miller Funeral Home, Main Avenue and 13th Street, Sioux Falls, SD - 53745663047, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Miller Funeral Home, Main Avenue and 13th Street, Sioux Falls, SD - 53746908409, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Grand Lodge Library Building, Main Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD - 53746867094, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Grand Lodge Library Building, Main Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Grand Lodge Library Building, Main Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD - 53746908679, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- "Sioux Falls" christmas 2004 downtown night (2612034), Jerry from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- "Sioux Falls" christmas 2004 downtown night (2612040), Jerry from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Main Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD - 53746907739, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Main Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science, Main Avenue and 11th Street, Sioux Falls, SD - 53746909674, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science, Main Avenue and 11th Street, Sioux Falls, SD - 53745664222, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science, Main Avenue and 11th Street, Sioux Falls, SD - 53746588991, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science, Main Avenue and 11th Street, Sioux Falls, SD - 53746774408, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science, Main Avenue and 11th Street, Sioux Falls, SD - 53746589221, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Sioux Falls, United States (Unsplash Cm5zI68Wdew), Eugene Triguba eugenetriguba, CC0
- Sioux Falls, United States (Unsplash CVO3TozRVp8), Eugene Triguba eugenetriguba, CC0
- Sioux Falls, United States (Unsplash), Linh Pham lhpham12, CC0
- Henderson Apartments, 12th Street, Sioux Falls, SD - 53745661382, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Car Kinetic Sculpture, Main Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Henderson Apartments, 12th Street, Sioux Falls, SD - 53746999520, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Henderson Apartments, 12th Street, Sioux Falls, SD - 53746906009, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Henderson Apartments, 12th Street, Sioux Falls, SD - 53746586296, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Henderson Apartments, 12th Street, Sioux Falls, SD, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Henderson Apartments, 12th Street, Sioux Falls, SD - 53746905624, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Henderson Apartments, 12th Street, Sioux Falls, SD - 53746771058, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Great Plains Zoo, Jake DeGroot, CC BY-SA 3.0
- First Congregational Sioux Falls 1, AlexiusHoratius, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sioux Falls Historic District 1, AlexiusHoratius, CC BY-SA 3.0
- All Saints Hist. Dist. Sioux Falls 1, AlexiusHoratius, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Presentation Children's Home Sioux Falls 1, AlexiusHoratius, CC BY-SA 3.0
- AugustanaSFSD, David Huebner, Public domain
- South Dakota Pen 2, AlexiusHoratius, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Rock Island Depot Sioux Falls 2, AlexiusHoratius, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Washington Pavilion 5, Jon Platek, CC BY-SA 3.0
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