Sioux Falls - South Dakota - United States. Guide & Hotel Reservations from Cheap Hotels

The cascades of the Big Sioux River have always attracted people to this area from prehistoric times up to the present. There is evidence of settlement here dating back to 500 B. C. with the many burial mounds in the area. Today this city of over 125,000 still retains its rich history within a modern setting.  The historic districts that you can visit here help bring the past to life. Visit All Saints District, which contains more than 240 properties. Of these 27 are deemed as landmarks and the others are noteworthy because of their architecture. With five of these districts in the city, this is truly a history lover's paradise.

The choices of accommodations here are designed to fit any taste and budget. Choose to vacation in luxury or something more economical. The same choice is available when it comes to restaurants. You can choose family style causal dining, fast food establishments or fine dining and gourmet food.

Everyone will enjoy a trip to Buffalo Ridge, a cowboy ghost town. This is where you can see the Old West as it was in its heyday. There are over 50 exhibits here and some of them are animated. There is a café, where you can feast on a buffalo burger and buy some souvenirs at the store. Browse the works of art on display at the Prairie Star Gallery - Timeless Indian Art. Here you will see dolls, jewelery, paintings and more from all over the world.

The Sioux Empire Medical Museum documents the advances made in medicine through the centuries and the Washington Pavilion of Arts and Sciences has over 80 hands on exhibits. This is a place where children of all ages will be truly amazed. See the animals at the Great Plains Zoo and learn about their habitats.

Mrs. Murphy's Irish Gifts is the only Irish craft store in the state. Here you will find many unique crafts of the region as well as crystal imported from Ireland. This will be one vacation where you can truly say you shopped for the best crystal in the world.