Laurie's Guidebook

Laurie
Laurie's Guidebook

Willow Run Golf Course

Beautiful golf course with restaurant and bar and a golf shop on the premises and less than 2 miles from our home.
Willow Run Golf Course
8000 E Arrowhead Pkwy

Neighborhoods

We are located only 2 miles from the Sioux Falls city limit and our home is tucked behind a small multi-acre lot neighborhood. It is picturesque and quiet with an amazing view of the Big Sioux River.
Split Rock Township
We are located only 2 miles from the Sioux Falls city limit and our home is tucked behind a small multi-acre lot neighborhood. It is picturesque and quiet with an amazing view of the Big Sioux River.

Events and entertainment

Grand Falls Casino and Golf Resort have entertainment throughout the year. There is usually something for everyone.
Grand Falls Casino & Golf Resort®
1415 Grand Falls Blvd
8 locals recommend

Family Entertainment and Activities

Located in downtown Sioux Falls, the Washington Pavilion, with two performing arts centers, providing Broadway shows, live concerts and much more. There are also exhibits on display in the Visual Arts Center and for a unique family experience you won’t want to miss the Kirby Science Discovery Center, all located in the Washington Pavilion.
The Washington Pavilion features two performing arts centers with live concerts, recitals, Broadway shows and much more. The Pavilion also has educational exhibits, several galleries and the Kirby Science Discovery Center.
62 locals recommend
Washington Pavilion
301 S Main Ave
62 locals recommend
The Washington Pavilion features two performing arts centers with live concerts, recitals, Broadway shows and much more. The Pavilion also has educational exhibits, several galleries and the Kirby Science Discovery Center.
This is a great hands-on learning experience for the whole family. The Butterfly House and Aquarium is located in southwest side of Sioux Falls on the Sertoma City Park grounds. Weekly classes and events are for all ages. This is our granddaughter visiting from MIssouri!
34 locals recommend
Butterfly House & Aquarium
4320 S Oxbow Ave
34 locals recommend
This is a great hands-on learning experience for the whole family. The Butterfly House and Aquarium is located in southwest side of Sioux Falls on the Sertoma City Park grounds. Weekly classes and events are for all ages. This is our granddaughter visiting from MIssouri!
City zoo with more than 1,000 animals! Great family outing location.
41 locals recommend
Great Plains Zoo & Delbridge Museum of Natural History
805 S Kiwanis Ave
41 locals recommend
City zoo with more than 1,000 animals! Great family outing location.
Located in downtown Sioux Falls at 200 W. 6th Street. Interesting for the whole family.
24 locals recommend
Old Courthouse Museum
200 W 6th St
24 locals recommend
Located in downtown Sioux Falls at 200 W. 6th Street. Interesting for the whole family.

Sightseeing

Throughout the downtown area are more than 50 new sculptures each year. The SculptureWalk is another way to explore the downtown shops and restaurants.
54 locals recommend
SculptureWalk | Sioux Falls
300 S Phillips Ave
54 locals recommend
Throughout the downtown area are more than 50 new sculptures each year. The SculptureWalk is another way to explore the downtown shops and restaurants.
A must see when visiting Sioux Falls!
6 locals recommend
Sioux Falls
6 locals recommend
A must see when visiting Sioux Falls!
Self-guided and guided tours are available throughout the week. The cathedral is architecturally magnificent and over 100 years old and located at 523 N. Duluth Ave in Sioux Falls.
9 locals recommend
St. Joseph Cathedral
521 N Duluth Ave
9 locals recommend
Self-guided and guided tours are available throughout the week. The cathedral is architecturally magnificent and over 100 years old and located at 523 N. Duluth Ave in Sioux Falls.

Outdoor activity

Great location for hiking and picnicking and less than 20 miles from the Carriage House..
31 locals recommend
Palisades State Park
25491 485th Ave
31 locals recommend
Great location for hiking and picnicking and less than 20 miles from the Carriage House..
Interesting and fun activity for the entire family. Hiking trails and visitor center with interactive museum.
24 locals recommend
Good Earth State Park Visitor Center
26924 480th Ave
24 locals recommend
Interesting and fun activity for the entire family. Hiking trails and visitor center with interactive museum.
Arrowhead Park is less than 2 miles from the Carriage House and has hard surface walkways.
Arrowhead Park
1600 River Bluff Rd
Arrowhead Park is less than 2 miles from the Carriage House and has hard surface walkways.
Just 10 miles east of Sioux Falls is the Big Sioux Recreation Area which has accessibility to the Big Sioux River and 5 miles of woodland trails and an 18 hole disc golf course.
Big Sioux State Recreation Area
410 W Park St
Just 10 miles east of Sioux Falls is the Big Sioux Recreation Area which has accessibility to the Big Sioux River and 5 miles of woodland trails and an 18 hole disc golf course.

Food scene

Minerva’s Restaurant is our local favorite and been one of the city’s most popular restaurants since 1977. Wonderful food and an out of this world salad bar. Steaks and seasonal favorites are incredible! Reservations might be a good idea (605-334-0386) Located in the middle of downtown at 301 S. Phillips Ave, Sioux Falls.
35 locals recommend
Minervas Restaurant - Sioux Falls
301 S Phillips Ave
35 locals recommend
Minerva’s Restaurant is our local favorite and been one of the city’s most popular restaurants since 1977. Wonderful food and an out of this world salad bar. Steaks and seasonal favorites are incredible! Reservations might be a good idea (605-334-0386) Located in the middle of downtown at 301 S. Phillips Ave, Sioux Falls.