Sioux Falls Attractions
In the southeast of the state is its largest town, Sioux Falls (pop. 82,000). Originally founded in 1856, it had soon afterwards to be abandoned because of continual Indian attacks and began to develop only after the construction of Fort Dakota to provide protection. The waterfalls from which the town takes it name are situated to the north of Downtown. Also of interest are the Great Plains Zoo and Delbridge Museum of Natural History in Sherman Park and the USS South Dakota Battleship Memorial, as big as the World War II battleship itself and housing a military museum.
Battleship USS South Dakota Memorial
The USS South Dakota was the most decorated battleship of World War II. It served in every major battle in the Pacific from 1942 to 1945. The memorial to the ship in Sherman Park has a museum and was built to honor those who served on her and the 42 people who died while aboard.
Hours
May 30 to September 5
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
Facilities
Gift shop
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Delbridge Museum of Natural History
The Delbridge Museum in Sioux Falls features more than 500 animals in their natural habitats on 45 acres of land. Exhibits cover the African plains to tropical river systems. The Delbridge Museum of Natural History has a collection of mounted animals.
All values are in United States Dollars
Great Plains Zoo & Delbridge Museum of Natural History
805 South Kiwanis Avenue
Sioux Falls, SD 57104-3716
United States
805 South Kiwanis Avenue
Sioux Falls, SD 57104-3716
United States
Phone 1 (605) 367-7003
Fax 1 (605) 367-8340
Hours
April 1 to September 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
October 1 to March 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
| Adult | $ 7.50 |
| Senior over 60 | $ 6.75 |
| Child 12 & under | $ 4.50 |
| Child 2 & under | FREE |
Facilities
Gift shop
Great Plains Zoo
The Great Plains Zoo features more than 400 animals including flamingos, Asian cats, zebras, and penguins. Most of the animals are displayed in their natural habitats.
All values are in United States Dollars
Great Plains Zoo & Delbridge Museum of Natural History
805 South Kiwanis Avenue
Sioux Falls, SD 57104-3716
United States
805 South Kiwanis Avenue
Sioux Falls, SD 57104-3716
United States
Phone 1 (605) 367-7003
Fax 1 (605) 367-8340
Hours
April 1 to September 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 |
October 1 to March 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
| Adult | $ 7.50 |
| Senior over 60 | $ 6.75 |
| Child 3-12 | $ 4.50 |
| Child 2 & under | FREE |
Facilities
Gift shop
Outdoor Campus
The Outdoor Campus in Sioux Falls features dioramas of South Dakota's outdoor habitats including a prairie, a woodland, a wetland, agricultural lands and a backyard landscape. The 3,000 gallon aquarium is filled with native fish found in warm water lakes in South Dakota including Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Perch, Bluegills, Catfish and Crappie are featured.
Outdoor Campus
4500 South Oxbow Avenue
Sioux Falls, SD 57106-4114
United States
4500 South Oxbow Avenue
Sioux Falls, SD 57106-4114
United States
Phone 1 (605) 362-2777
Fax 1 (605) 362-2704
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Sertoma Butterfly House
The Sertoma Butterfly House in Sioux Falls is home to more than 700 free-flying butterflies. The surroundings of the climate-controlled building include tropical plants, a waterfall and a Koi pond.
All values are in United States Dollars
Sertoma Butterfly House
4320 Oxbow Avenue
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
United States
4320 Oxbow Avenue
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
United States
Phone 1 (605) 334-9466
Fax 1 (605) 334-9662
Hours
May 28 to September 5
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 17:00 |
September 6 to May 27
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Always closed on:
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
| Adult | $ 8.50 |
| Senior over 59 | $ 7.00 |
| Child 12 & under | $ 5.50 |
| Child 4 & under | $ 3.00 |
| Child 2 & under | FREE |
Facilities
Gift shop
Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science
The Washington Pavilion in Sioux Falls features the Visual Arts Center, Kirby Science Discovery Center, Wells Fargo CineDome Theater and Husby Performing Arts Center.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 20:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Facilities
Gift shop
Wild Water West Waterpark and Family Amusement Park
Wild Water West in Sioux Falls features water slides, a lazy river, two activity pools, and a sand volleyball pit. The Family Amusement Park has Commando Paintball, a large selection of go-karts, bumper boats, miniature golf, and the All-Star Batting Cage Complex.
Wild Water West Waterpark and Family Amusement Park
26767 466th Avenue
Sioux Falls, SD 57106-6902
United States
26767 466th Avenue
Sioux Falls, SD 57106-6902
United States
Phone 1 (605) 361-9313
Fax 1 (605) 361-3173
Hours
May 27 to September 5
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Close | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 |
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