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City in Iowa, United States
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Sioux City is on the western edge of the state of Iowa. It is on the Missouri River and many parts of Sioux City are among the unique Loess Hills formations.
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Features many rotating exhibits from around the world. Hands on experience available for children in their Kids Art Zone.
Museum about the history of the area, Native Americans and later settlement.
Giant Jesus and Mary statues made of metal. A life-size wood carving of the Last Supper. Trinity Gardens.
A museum complex that includes exhibits on the Lewis & Clark expedition plus the Sergeant Floyd River Museum Featuring a nostalgic riverboat and the Betty Strong Encounter Center.
A memorial to the 1989 United Flight 232 plane crash where victims were seen walking out of a cornfield.
This park's main attraction in winter time is a multi-lane snow tubing hill with an automatic conveyor belt type lift and night time lighting. Other activities include an outdoor ice skating rink, a recreation trail and (in summer) a splash pad.
Multiple sports activities are hosted here. From NAIA college athletics championships to Musketeers hockey, this venue handles all kinds of events. When not hosting events, you can practice rock climbing on their climbing wall.
An annual music festival held primarily at the Grandview Park Municipal Bandshell in Sioux City. Started in 1991, the festival falls on the Saturday closest to the 4th of July and attracts around 50,000 people from all over the Midwest for the weekend.
See a show at the Orpheum Theater, which has been used through the years for symphony performances, ballet and special attractions, hosting entertainers such as Fred Astaire, Tallulah Bankhead, and Katherine Hepburn. The theatre was re-opened on September 15, 2001 after being closed for a number of years. Since the grand re-opening, the theatre has provided the Siouxland area an opportunity to attend performances by fabulous performers like Bill Cosby, Sheryl Crow, BB King, Bob Dylan, Wynton Marsalis, David Copperfield, Willie Nelson, Jewel, Alison Kraus, Jerry Seinfeld and "Weird Al" Yankovic. Thousands have witnessed spectacular Broadway shows and enjoyed hearing the Sioux City Symphony.
Features contemporary productions using local professional talent.
Flavorful Mexican food, open late for the bar crowd.
A Sioux City original, with a sweet and spicy pizza sauce.
Fine dining, patio and bar with excellent views of the Missouri River.
German beer hall with American flair and great craft beer selection. Try the Elkwurst. At The Diving Elk, you'll find a friendly atmosphere where you can relax and enjoy a revolving craft beer list, classic cocktails, and quality local food.
Stop in for Charlie Boy and a Schooner.
This hotel is connected to the Hard Rock Casino and offers many options for food from a buffet to a steak house. It is also home to a concert venue. Check out all kinds of Rock and Roll memorabilia inside.
Higher end hotel right on the river front in South Sioux City. Features a good steakhouse inside and nice view of downtown.
Along the Loess hills bordering South Dakota, this state park offers campsites and cabins.
The biggest shopping mall. Indoors.
An outdoor shopping district.
Coalition of multiple downtown businesses.
G. R. Lindblade
Awesome gift shop specializing in Sioux City specific items and goods made by local artisans. Though the store front is small you will be surprised at the neat, and sometimes self deprecating items in store.
Old Fashioned candy shoppe and gourmet food store.
By plane
By bus
By boat
Yes, it sounds crazy but you can arrive in Sioux City by boat from any coastal city on the planet.
On foot
Ride sharing
Lyft and Uber operate in the Siouxland Region.
Car rental
Many car rental companies operate at Sioux City Airport and throughout town.
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