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31 Best and Fun Things To Do In Sioux City, Iowa


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History and culture buffs will be delighted by all this city has to offer with the abundance of art galleries, museums, and monuments to be found here.

Sioux City also happens to have been an important stopover for Lewis and Clark on their journey through the American West, and even pays homage to one of the fallen members of their team at the Sergeant Floyd Monument.

Visitors who are not familiar with the details of the famous expedition should head to the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center to learn more about it, while the Sioux City Public Museum is another great stop for anyone interested in the general history of the area.

For those looking for a more active way to explore the surrounding locale, the Adams Homestead and State Nature Reserve is a great place for an afternoon walk or a bike ride, while Bacon Creek Park offers opportunities for fishing and bird watching.

Looking for more ideas? Keep reading for a list of everything there is to do here so you can make the most out of your stay

The 31 Most Popular Things To Do In Sioux City, Iowa

31. Theophile Bruguier Cabin

5.0 ★★★★★ (1 review)

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Location: 1075 Council Oak Dr Sioux City IA

Web Address:   http://siouxcityhistory.org/historic-sites/84-bruguiers-cabin

30. Floyds Bluff

5.0 ★★★★★ (2 reviews)

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29. Iowa Welcome Sign

4.8 ★★★★★ (8 reviews)

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Location: Sioux City IA

28. Perry Creek Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ (8 reviews)

Location: Unnamed Rd. Sioux City IA

27. Court Administration-Woodbury

4.5 ★★★★★ (10 reviews)

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Location: 620 Douglas Street # 210 Sioux City IA

Tel:  712 279 6608

Web Address:   http://woodburyiowa.com/

26. Milwaukee Railroad Shops

4.9 ★★★★★ (14 reviews)

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Location: Sioux River Road Sioux City IA

Tel:  712 233 6996

Web Address:   http://siouxcityrailroadmuseum.org/

25. Chief War Eagle’s Grave Historical Marker

4.4 ★★★★☆ (16 reviews)

Location: Sioux City IA

Tel:  712 255 7903

Web Address:   http://siouxcityhistory.org/historic-sites/109-war-eagle#_=_

24. Floyd River Trail

4.4 ★★★★☆ (18 reviews)

Location: 3298 1 2 Floyd Blvd Sioux City IA

23. Betty Strong Encounter Center

4.4 ★★★★☆ (20 reviews)

Location: Sioux City IA

Web Address:   https://siouxcitylcic.com/

22. McCook Lake

4.8 ★★★★★ (20 reviews)

21. Flight 232 Memorial

4.8 ★★★★★ (43 reviews)

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Location: Sioux City IA

20. Latham Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (92 reviews)

Location: 1915 S Lemon Street Sioux City IA

Tel:  712 276 6016

Web Address:   http://lathampark.com/

19. Mid America Museum of Aviation and Transportation

4.5 ★★★★★ (94 reviews)

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Location: 2600 Expedition Ct Sioux City IA

Tel:  712 252 5300

Web Address:   http://midamericaairmuseum.org/

18. Chris Larsen City Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (116 reviews)

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Location: 1280 Larsen Park Road Sioux City IA

Tel:  712 279 6126

Web Address:   https://sioux-city.org/Home/Components/FacilityDirectory/FacilityDirectory/54/164

17. Cottonwood Cove Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ (118 reviews)

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Location: Dakota City NE

Tel:  402 987 3448

Web Address:   http://dakotacity.net/

16. Cone Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ (213 reviews)

Location: 3800 Line Dr Sioux City IA

Tel:  712 222 2663

Web Address:   https://coneparksiouxcity.com/

15. Sertoma Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (221 reviews)

Location: 3233 Singing Hills Blvd Sioux City IA

Tel:  712 279 6126

Web Address:   https://sioux-city.org/Home/Components/FacilityDirectory/FacilityDirectory/36/

14. Sioux City Railroad Museum

4.7 ★★★★★ (229 reviews)

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Location: 3400 Sioux River Road Sioux City IA

Tel:  712 233 6996

Web Address:   https://siouxcityrailroadmuseum.org/

13. Crystal Cove Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (324 reviews)

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Location: W 39th Street South Sioux City NE

Tel:  402 494 7500

12. Drop Zone Family Fun Center

4.2 ★★★★☆ (402 reviews)

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Location: 3840 Streetadium Dr Sioux City IA

Tel:  712 522 1722

Web Address:   http://dropzoneffc.com/

11. Trinity Heights

4.8 ★★★★★ (408 reviews)

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Location: 2509 33rd Street Sioux City IA

Tel:  712 239 8670

Web Address:   http://trinityheights.com/

10. Bacon Creek Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (836 reviews)

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Location: 5015 Correctionville Road Sioux City IA

Tel:  712 279 6109

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9. Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center

4.9 ★★★★★ (61 reviews)

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Location: 4500 Sioux River Road Sioux City IA

Tel:  712 258 0838

Web Address:   http://woodburyparks.org/

8. Adams Homestead and State Nature Preserve

4.8 ★★★★★ (191 reviews)

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Location: 272 Westshore Dr North Sioux City SD

Tel:  605 232 0873

Web Address:   https://gfp.sd.gov/parks/detail/adams-homestead-and-nature-preserve/

7. Sioux City Art Center

4.7 ★★★★★ (252 reviews)

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Location: 225 Nebraska Street Sioux City IA

Tel:  712 279 6272

Web Address:   http://siouxcityartcenter.org/

6. Sergeant Floyd Monument

4.5 ★★★★★ (310 reviews)

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Location: 2601 S Lewis Blvd Sioux City IA

Tel:  202 354 2211

Web Address:   https://nps.gov/places/sergeant-floyd-monument.htm

5. Sergeant Floyd River Museum

4.7 ★★★★★ (418 reviews)

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Location: 1000 Larsen Park Road Sioux City IA

Tel:  712 279 0198

Web Address:   https://siouxcitymuseum.org/sergeant-floyd-river-museum

4. Sioux City Public Museum

4.7 ★★★★★ (442 reviews)

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Location: 607 4th Street Sioux City IA

Tel:  712 279 6174

Web Address:   http://siouxcitymuseum.org/

3. Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center

4.7 ★★★★★ (465 reviews)

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Location: 900 Larsen Park Road Sioux City IA

Tel:  712 224 5242

Web Address:   http://siouxcitylcic.com/

2. LaunchPAD Children’s Museum

4.6 ★★★★★ (529 reviews)

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Location: 623 Pearl Street Sioux City IA

Tel:  712 224 2542

Web Address:   http://launchpadmuseum.com/

1. Stone State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (634 reviews)

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Location: 5001 Talbot Road Sioux City IA

Tel:  712 255 4698

Web Address:   https://iowadnr.gov/Places-to-Go/State-Parks/Iowa-State-Parks/Stone-State-Park

Final Words:

Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Sioux City, Iowa! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!

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