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 - Stellar pizza and italian in a nostallgic style restauarant, just up the road on Minnesota. (has a small arcade for the kiddos)
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 - 601 S Watson Ave Unit 100, Sioux Falls, SD 57106 (Not downtown but has AMAZING sours and specialized beer)
  • 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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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

Great Plains Zoo

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. T

805 S Kiwanis Ave

Sioux Falls, SD 57104

605-367-7003

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Local Area Recreation Near Sioux Falls KOA Journey

Bike Trail

Bike Trail

Sioux Falls is home to over 80 public parks. The centrally located Falls Park is the hub of the park system and connected to many of the city's other parks via the Greenway trail corridor, which encircles the city.The City of Sioux Falls has over 80 beautiful parks in its 3,178-acre park system. Plus, the 29-mile paved Bike Trail wraps itself around the city along the Big Sioux River greenway, through scenic urban and wildlife areas. The trails are maintained for year-round outdoor enjoyment. View Our Parks Guide . Sioux Falls park system is open daily from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. with exception to Falls Park and the Downtown River Greenway which closes at midnight.

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