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)Credit: Ammodramus, License, Wikimedia commons
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)Credit: Bkell, License, Wikimedia commons
29. Iowa Welcome Sign
4.8
(8 reviews)Credit: Tony Webster, License, Wikimedia commons
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)Credit: Andrew Van Leuven, Google Maps
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)Credit: Ammodramus, License, Wikimedia commons
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)Credit: TheCatalyst31, License, Wikimedia commons
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)Credit: Mid America Museum of Aviation and Transportation, Google Maps
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)Credit: Clifford Taylor, Google Maps
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)Credit: Nick Monk, Google Maps
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)Credit: Sioux City Railroad Museum, Google Maps
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)Credit: Marisela Cruz, Google Maps
Location: W 39th Street South Sioux City NE
Tel: 402 494 7500
12. Drop Zone Family Fun Center
4.2
(402 reviews)Credit: Drop Zone Family Fun Center, Google Maps
Location: 3840 Streetadium Dr Sioux City IA
Tel: 712 522 1722
Web Address: http://dropzoneffc.com/
11. Trinity Heights
4.8
(408 reviews)Credit: Chris Light, License, Wikimedia commons
Location: 2509 33rd Street Sioux City IA
Tel: 712 239 8670
Web Address: http://trinityheights.com/
10. Bacon Creek Park
4.7
(836 reviews)Credit: Jim Frost, License, Wikimedia commons
Location: 5015 Correctionville Road Sioux City IA
Tel: 712 279 6109
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9. Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center
4.9
(61 reviews)Credit: Ali Eminov, License, Flickr
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)Credit: Jay Swets, Google Maps
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)Credit: Work Projects Administration, License, Wikimedia commons
Location: 225 Nebraska Street Sioux City IA
Tel: 712 279 6272
Web Address: http://siouxcityartcenter.org/
6. Sergeant Floyd Monument
4.5
(310 reviews)Credit: Bkell, License, Wikimedia commons
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)Credit: Ammodramus, License, Wikimedia commons
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)Credit: License, Wikimedia commons
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)Credit: Ali Eminov, License, Flickr
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)Credit: Tony Webster, License, Wikimedia commons
Location: 623 Pearl Street Sioux City IA
Tel: 712 224 2542
Web Address: http://launchpadmuseum.com/
1. Stone State Park
4.7
(634 reviews)Credit: Tony Webster, License, Wikimedia commons
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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