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There’s much to experience in scenic Sioux Falls. Groups will enjoy Looks Marketplace, which has been a Sioux Falls staple since 1883, has been featured on “Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives,” and is described as having a “legendary deli counter.” The establishment offers dine-in options and includes burgers, sandwiches, and pizza, among other comfort foods. Dine with a pleasant view of the waterfalls at Falls Overlook Cafe or try the traditional food fare of southern South Dakota at Urban Chislic.
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Take your group to the SculptureWalk, a 65-piece exhibit displayed year-round from Washington Pavilion to Falls Park in downtown Sioux Falls. The exhibits, owned by the artists themselves, change every year. They are loaned to the city and remain in place throughout the year until a new lineup replaces them. Visitors can vote on their favorites from May through September, and the winning art is purchased by the city and added to its permanent collection. Groups also will enjoy being outdoors at Falls Park, which covers 123 acres, and where roughly 7,400 gallons of water flow over the course of the falls every second.
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The USS South Dakota was the most decorated battleship of World War II, having fought in every major battle in the Pacific from 1942-45. The Battleship South Dakota Memorial, far from any ocean, pays tribute to the legendary ship and is open to visitors from May through September. Step back further in time at Buffalo Ridge, dubbed “1880 Cowboy Town,” where more than 50 animated exhibits of the American West and region are on display. The 1800s are brought to life by animated mannequins that reenact history along Main Street, where there also is an antique museum. Don’t forget to try a buffalo burger.
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Main Image: Falls Park, Sioux Falls, South Dakota; Credit: Travel South Dakota
