City of Sioux City website
Home Menu#1 In economic development
The nation's most affordable
5-Star quality of life metro area
World class entertainment
Colleges ranked best in Midwest
- ATTRACTIONS
- As the urban center for shopping, entertainment and culture in the tri-state region, Sioux City provides plenty to see and do with historic monuments, shopping, interactive museums, serene parks and more.
- Anderson Dance Pavilion - Beautiful shade structure along the Missouri Riverfront
- Cone Park - Snow tubing hill, ice skating rink, day lodge and 2-mile trail loop
- Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center - Surrounded by 1,000 acres of woodlands and loess hills prairies, the center provides hands-on exhibits, trails, raptor house and nature playscape
- Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sioux City - Featuring incredible entertainment, food and gaming
- IBP Ice Center - Public ice skating and lessons available
- LaunchPAD Children's Museum - Educational play and discovery with interactive exhibits designed for children ages 6 months to 10 years
- Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center/Betty Strong Encounter Center - Interactive & animated exhibits exploring the July-September 1804 portion of the famed expedition
- Loess Hills Scenic Byway - Encompassing 640,000 acres of land, these incredible prairie and forest-covered bluffs draw people from around the world
- Long Lines Family Rec Center Climbing Wall - Scale to new heights on the 52' indoor wall
- Mid America Museum of Aviation & Transportation - Find vintage aircraft, vehicles, Flight 232 artifacts and military artifacts in this unique facility
- Sculpt Siouxland - Find sculptures throughout downtown created by Midwestern artists
- Sgt. Floyd Monument - The 100-foot sandstone obelisk honors Sgt. Charles Floyd, the only member of the crew to die during the Lewis & Clark Expedition
- Sgt. Floyd River Museum & Welcome Center - The decommissioned US Army Corps of Engineers inspection boat provides a valuable lesson in Missouri River history
- Sioux City Art Center - The award-winning free facility includes blockbuster exhibits in addition to a permanent collection and Hands-On Gallery for children
- Sioux City Family History Center - A branch of FamilySearch and the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah, the center provides resources in the research and study of genealogy and family history. 1201 W. Clifton Ave. Ph. 712-255-9686
Email: ia_siouxcity@familyhistorymail.org - Sioux City Public Museum www.siouxcitymuseum.org
- Sioux City Railroad Museum www.milwaukeerailroadshops.org
- Stone State Park - More than 1,000 acres with trails, camping and picnicking opportunities overlooking the South Dakota-Iowa border
- Trinity Heights - An inspirational setting with a 22-foot life sized wood replica of the Last Supper, 30-foot stainless steel sculpture of Immaculate Heart of Mary Queen of Peace, and 33-foot sculpture of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
- War Eagle Monument http://www.siouxcityhistory.org/historic-sites/109-war-eagle
- Woodbury County Courthouse www.woodburyiowa.com
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ACCOLADES
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- Sioux City Metro designated as Iowa's first "Great Place" with a 5-Star Quality of Life
- Twice named an All-America City
- Sioux City is a Blue Zones Community
SHOPPING
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- Lakeport Commons www.shoplakeportcommons.com
- Marketplace Shopping Center www.marketplaceonhamilton
- Southern Hills Mall www.southernhillsmall.com
- Sioux City Gifts www.siouxcitygifts.com