Local Area Attractions Near Sioux Falls KOA Journey

Dine & Drink

Dine & Drink

Dine & Drink:
Safari Bar and Grill - Bar food; just a few miles north of the KOA. Website: https://safaribargrill.com/home/

Downtown Restaurants:
Aqua Fresh - Sandwiches and Smoothies
Blarney Stone - Irish fare; large restaurant, good for bigger parties.
Bread & Circus Sandwich Kitchen - Sandwich shop with a small collection of craft beers and great patio seating. (Close to the Falls)
Carpenter Bar - Craft cocktails, great patio, and centrally located. (No food but amazing drinks for the 21+ crowd)
CH Patisserie - Macaroons and Desserts. (A must-stop)
The Treasury on Phillips - Craft cocktails and food, in a historic bank building. (Stop in to check out the old vault!)
Sanaa's Gourmet Mediterranean - Something different. So give it a go! (Awesome location near shopping)
Parkers Bistro - An elegant restaurant with a vintage vibe; serving upscale American fare in a historic building.
Crawford's Bar & Grill - Upscale restaurant with great steaks; located across from the Carpenter. Try the Smoked Old Fashioned or the Epiphany for an interesting surprise!
High Ball - Brand new bar with craft cocktails and light eats; located next to the historic railway. (A must-stop for those 21 or over)
Icon Events + DaDa Gastro Pub - Located in a historic warehouse; this place is bound to please with interesting cocktails and fare.
Mackenzie River Pizza - Family-friendly pizza joint (along with other menu items); awesome beer list and full bar.
Minerva's - Offers the community with fresh fish, steaks, and pasta; features a full bar and over 150 excellent wines to choose from.
Harvester Kitchen by Bryan - Innovative American Cooking; a contemporary 80 seat restaurant with a focus on the time-honored belief of warm, welcoming hospitality. Chef-owned and operated. 
MB Haskett - The best brunch downtown; has a great lunch, too. (Ask to sit on the back patio)
Josiah's - Great brunch, coffee, and something for everybody! 
The Diner - Family-friendly; classic diner; breakfast, lunch, and dinner. (Stop there for a milkshake after looking at sculptures)
Pizza Cheeks - Grab and Go pizza; NYC style. (Inside of the Hello Hi Bar) 
Hello Hi Bar - Nostalgic and fun; tropical vibes; stop in for a fun drink. (21 Plus)
Pave  - Bar food with a great, late-night crowd. (21 plus)

Sioux Falls Favorites-
Gateway Bar and Grill- Home to all the sports, known for their monster burger, go watch a game and hang out at this hidden gem by the Mall. Family owned and operated. 3408 S Gateway Blvd., Sioux Falls, SD 57106

Beer and Breweries!

Beer and Breweries!

Sioux Falls is home to some amazing beer!
Downtown Breweries- 

  • WoodGrain Brewing - 101 S Phillips Ave #100
  • Remedy Brewing Company - 401 E 8th St #120 (Serves Food)
  • Fernson Downtown - 332 S Phillips Ave (Serves Food)
  • Severance Brewing Company - 701 N Phillips Ave Suite 110
  • Covert Artisan Ales and Cellars - 434 E 8th St
  • Monks Ale House - 420 E 8th St (Not a Brewery; HUGE craft selection and great pizza)

Local Breweries and Surrounding Area
  • Lupulin Brewing - 2425 S Shirley Ave Suite 112
  • Obscure Brewing Co - 5200 Grant St
  • Miner Brewing Company and Prairie Berry Winery - 2101 W 41st St #25
  • Buffalo Ridge Brewing - 102 N Main St HARTFORD SD (not in Sioux Falls; 15-minute drive)
  • A Homestead Brew - 26685 486th Ave VALLEY SPRINGS SD (not in Sioux Falls; about a 20-minute drive)

Falls Park

Falls Park

At Falls Park, visitors can see the city's namesake as well as some of the first buildings built in Sioux Falls. Take in the beauty of the falls, while dining at Sioux Falls Overlook Cafe.

131 E Falls Park Dr.

Sioux Falls, SD 57104

605-367-8222

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Urban Chislic: Serving a South Dakota Tradition (As Seen on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives)

Urban Chislic: Serving a South Dakota Tradition (As Seen on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives)

WHAT IS CHISLIC!? Chislic is a South Dakota tradition – specifically a southeast South Dakota tradition. Legend says it was brought to that little corner of our state in the 1800s by German Russian immigrants. Apparently, it was so good, those sneaky farmers kept the recipe to themselves. Ok, maybe we just made that part up. At any rate, chislic is a standard on menus ranging from local dive bars to fancy four-fork establishments across South Dakota. Urban Chislic pays homage to this insanely tasty creation with an entire menu dedicated to blowing your mind.

431 W 85th St

Sioux Falls, SD 57108

605-275-6328

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Sioux Falls and Surrounding Area Golf Courses

Sioux Falls and Surrounding Area Golf Courses

  • Elmwood Golf Course - 27-Hole, Parkland Style Course. https://www.siouxfallsgolf.com/elmwood-golf-course/
  • Kuehn Park Golf Course - 9-Hole, Executive Course (area's only public). https://www.siouxfallsgolf.com/kuehn-park-golf-course/
  • Willow Run Golf Course - 8-Hole, Wooded and hilly course (owner's favorite). https://willowrungolfcourse.com/
  • Bakker Crossing Golf Course - 18-Hole, Links course; fun, but challenging on windy days. (Very open and little shade, but great course). https://www.bakkercrossing.com/
  • Northern Links Golf Course - 9-Hole, Closest golf course to the KOA (4-minute drive, 2 miles). https://www.northernlinksgolfcourse.com/
  • Prairie Green Golf Course - 18-Hole, Prairie links-style, wonderful city public course. https://www.siouxfallsgolf.com/prairie-green-golf-course/

*Advanced Tee Times are HIGHLY Encouraged for all courses.

Great Plains Zoo and Delbridge Museum of Natural History

Great Plains Zoo and Delbridge Museum of Natural History

As an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), the Great Plains Zoo strives to fulfill four major objectives:  Education, Conservation, Recreation and Discovery.
The 45-acre Great Plains Zoo features over 1000 animals from around the world, including the Asian Cat Habitat, Bear Canyon, and the new African Savannah. Also, see the popular Children's Zoo, which gives visitors a chance to interact with the animals. The Delbridge Museum of Natural History features an impressive collection of mounted animals from five continents displayed in simulated natural environments.

805 S Kiwanis Ave

Sioux Falls, SD 57104

605-367-7003

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Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science

Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science

This is the region's premier cultural, educational and entertainment center, located in the historic former Washington High School in downtown Sioux Falls. The Washington Pavilion includes the Kirby Science Discovery Center, Wells Fargo CineDome Theater, Husby Performing Arts Center, Visual Arts Center, Leonardo's Café and gift shops. This is a great stop for children and adults alike! Right downtown, it's walking distance to many other great attractions this city has to offer!

301 S. Main Ave.

Sioux Falls, SD 57104

605-367-6000

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Old Courthouse Museum & The Pettigrew Home/Museum

Old Courthouse Museum & The Pettigrew Home/Museum

Make time for history at the Old Courthouse Museum. This beautifully-restored 1800s quartzite building has three floors of regional history exhibits. The Museum store includes unique and affordable Dakota-made gifts for the whole family. Click Here for more Information. Free admission. Free parking. Wheelchair accessible. Open daily.

Welcome to the Past! Tour the elegant 1889 Queen Anne-style home of South Dakota's first senator, Richard Pettigrew. Take a guided tour of the historic home, or browse the museum galleries and discover the Sioux Falls of the late 1800s. Click Here for more Information. Free admission. Free parking. Wheelchair accessible. Open Monday through Sunday. Call (605) 367-7097 or email for more information.

200 W 6th St

Sioux Falls, SD 57104

605-367-4210

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Butterfly House & Aquarium

Butterfly House & Aquarium

Experience some of the bugs, butterflies, and plants Lewis and Clark observed while in the Dakotas. Over 800 free flying butterflies from around the world. Visit the Sertoma Butterfly House online for more information.
Now with an Aquarium, this is fun for the whole family!

4320 S Oxbow Ave.

Sioux Falls, SD 57106

605-334-9466

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Catfish Bay Greatest Show on H20

Catfish Bay Greatest Show on H20

Catfish Bay's Greatest Show on H2O is one of the top summer attractions in Sioux Falls. Come to a show and you will see amazing water skiing tricks, stunts and a funny, family-friendly stage show. The show is performed by the Catfish Bay Water Ski Team and consists of over 30 water ski performers, boat drivers, actors, sound technicians and more. Each show lasts between an hour and forty-five minutes to two hours.

5500 Show Pl

Sioux Falls, SD 57104

605-339-0911

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Wild Water West Water Park

Wild Water West Water Park

(605) 361-9313 South Dakota's largest water park! The park includes Caribbean Falls, a huge interactive aqua play center featuring cannons, rope bridges, net crawls, and waterslides. Also includes a six-story tower complex with five thrilling slides, a lazy river, wave pool, activity pools, sand volleyball, concessions, lockers, shower facilities, plenty of lounge and shaded areas. Visit the Wild Water West Water Park online for more information.

26767 466th Ace

Sioux Falls, SD 57106

605-361-9313

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The Outdoor Campus

The Outdoor Campus

Great bird watching, butterfly gardens, two miles of hiking trails, South Dakota outdoor museum, 3,000 gallon aquarium. See www.outdoorcampus.org online for more information.

Thunder Road Family Fun Park

Thunder Road Family Fun Park

Thunder Road features mini golf, go karts, lazer maze, euro bungy, slick track karts, water wars, tilt a whirl, batting cages.
If it's raining, they also have an indoor arcade, a 7D Theatre, Axe Throwing, hyper bowling, spin zone bumper cars, and so much more!

201 N Kiwanis Ave

Sioux Falls, SD 57104

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USGS EROS Data Center

USGS EROS Data Center

The Earth Resources Observation Systems (EROS) Data Center is a field center of the U.S. Geological Survey. EROS Data Center is the national repository of remotely sensed data of the Earth's land surface. The Center operates an archive with more than 9 million photographs of the United States taken from aircraft and more than 4 million images from around the world acquired by sensors aboard several satellites. Daily tours.

The Empire Mall

The Empire Mall

The Empire Mall and Empire East is the largest shopping complex between Minneapolis and Denver with more than 180 of the area's finest stores.

Sioux Falls Canaries Semi-Professional Baseball

Sioux Falls Canaries Semi-Professional Baseball

http://sfcanaries.com Top-notch baseball, fireworks shows, between inning promotions, numerous giveaways, and various other entertainment acts make an outing at the ballpark an enjoyable experience.

1001 N. West Avenue

Sioux Falls, SD 57104

605-336-6060

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Denny Sanford Premier Center

Denny Sanford Premier Center

See a concert, monster trucks or any other great events at the Denny Sanford Premier Center. Only a 10-minute drive from the campground, Lyfts and Uber are available if you don't want to fight to park or you want to have a beer (or two we won't tell). Denny Sanford PREMIER Center is a multipurpose facility that houses sporting events, concerts, conventions, meetings, banquets, and more. The building seats up to 12,000 for concerts. The four-level facility consists of the event level, main concourse level, suite level and upper concourse level. There are 22 suites and 18 loge boxes. Denny Sanford PREMIER Center, attached to the existing Convention Center and Arena, is the largest venue between Omaha and Fargo, and from Minneapolis/St. Paul to Denver. Denny Sanford PREMIER Center includes an integrated LED video display system designed and manufactured by Brookings, SD-based Daktronics to enhance the fan experience. The complete super-system consists of a center-hung scoreboard that includes four main video displays, four corner shroud displays, and upper and lower ring displays; a 360-degree ribbon display along the seating bowl fascia; two end-wall displays; and an exterior marquee display at the entrance to the facility. State-of-the-art LED lights are used instead of traditional incandescent lights, further enhancing the fan viewing experience. The facility was named by three title sponsors – First PREMIER Bank, PREMIER Bankcard and Sanford Health – in honor of T. Denny Sanford, the founder of First PREMIER Bank and PREMIER Bankcard in Sioux Falls whose philanthropy includes a $400 million gift made in 2007 to what was then called Sioux Valley Hospital.

1201 N. West Avenue

Sioux Falls, SD 57104

605-367-7288

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Downtown Sioux Falls Food Tour

Downtown Sioux Falls Food Tour

Taste the best of Sioux Falls, and explore the city in the company of a local, on this small-group tasting tour. Meet in downtown Sioux Falls in time for lunch, and be sure to come hungry: you'll visit a number of local restaurants, and can enjoy dishes and drinks ranging from sushi and nachos to craft beer and beyond. As you go, learn more about the city's history and food culture.

200 W 6th St

Sioux Falls, SD 57104

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