- Our list of the best things to do in Sioux City, Iowa, features the top 24 nearby activities — including 12 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Sioux City, IA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Museums & Galleries, Entertainment & Shows, Sights & Landmarks, and Outdoor Places.
- The results below include the top 22 things to do within the city of Sioux City, IA , followed by 2 popular activities in nearby cities, including Le Mars and Ponca
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900 Larsen Park Road, Sioux City, IA 51103
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Located on the shores of Sioux City, Iowa, the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center is a historical foundation and museum dedicated to preserving and honoring the work of famed explorers Lewis & Clark. Programs and wildlife encounters are available for children and adults.
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Beautiful Trinity Heights is a Roman Catholic retreat center and prayer space nestled in Sioux City. Respectful visitors of all faiths are welcome. Trinity Heights has a book shop dedicated to the Virgin Mary, and hosts an extensive schedule of religious services and seminars.
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The history and culture of Sioux City, Iowa are preserved in the Sioux City Public Museum. The institution offers exhibits, guest lectures, workshops and a variety of classes for teens and adults.
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Featuring a wide variety of modern artwork, Sioux City Art Center has a regularly shifting art gallery that showcases different work at a time. It's current exhibit features the work of Jackson Pollock.
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2600 Expedition Court, Sioux City, IA 51102
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Learn about aviation history at the Mid America Museum of Aviation & Transportation in Sioux City. The museum includes commercial and military aircraft, as well as other artifacts and models.
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Only one explorer travelling with Lewis & Clark perished before the party reached the West Coast. The hapless Sergeant Floyd is commemorated at the Sergeant Floyd Monument, a white stone obelisk in Sioux City.
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Guests of the Orpheum Theater will be able to watch several on-stage performances during the year. Visitors can also book weddings and other events at this location, which was previously a movie theater.
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4500 Sioux River Road, Sioux City, IA 51109
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Located in Loess Hills, Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center provides an educational stop for hikers wishing to learn about the history and geography of the surrounding region. The exhibits include information about different habitats and species of birds, reptiles, and fish.
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Documenting the history of the railroad, the Milwaukee Railroad Museum offers guided tours to its guests. Exhibits include a large-scale model railroad, a steam engine, a caboose, and historic buildings.
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1000 Larsen Park Road, Sioux City, IA 51103
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Built within a decommissioned US inspection boat, the Sergeant Floyd River Museum and Welcome Center is a small historical museum and information center. Attractions include a variety of historical memorabilia, adjacent picnic shelter and playground, and occasional special events.