11 Must-Sees For The Whole Family

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Great Plains Zoo

More than 1,000 animals call the zoo home, including giraffes, rhinos and the inhabitants of an award-winning snow monkey exhibit.

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Kirby Science Discovery Center

Kids of all ages discover, play and learn in a hands-on environment.

Take advantage of free admission on the first Friday evening of each month.

Butterfly House & Aquarium

Surround yourself with free-flying butterflies from around the globe and encounter marine life in 20,000 gallons of aquariums.

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Moonlight Movie

Bring a blanket or chair to Fawick Park at dusk to enjoy a free family movie.

Falls Park

It wouldn't be a Sioux Falls vacation without a stop at the city's namesake! See 7,500 gallons of water drop 100 feet through the Falls each second.

Big Sioux River Recreation Trail

Starting at Falls Park, the paved trail follows the winding of the Big Sioux River.

Rent bikes at the local Spoke-n-Sport.

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Sky Zone

Bounce over for "wall-to-wall fun" at the indoor trampoline park.

Bring the little ones to Toddler Time on Tuesday and Thursday mornings.

Thunder Road

With so many activities in one place, the only question is where to start.

Wild Water West Waterpark

Whether you're looking for thrills or just looking to chill, this local favorite is a summer destination for the whole family.

Experience

Canaries game

It's the American pastime! Grab a seat at "The Birdcage" to cheer on Sioux Falls' professional baseball team.

Catfish Bay

"The Greatest Show on H20" professional water skiing performances draw enthusiastic crowds every season.

Be sure to get a photo of the family with Cagey the mascot.