How to Find Cheap Hotels in Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Sioux Falls (pronounced "sue falls') is the largest city in the state of South Dakota and best known as the Gateway to the Plains. The city is revered for its naturally beautiful landscapes, cultural venues and strong sense of community.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Computer with Internet access to make reservations

Know Your Destination

1. Get a thrill at the Great Plains Zoo and Delbridge Museum of Natural History in Sioux Falls, a 45-acre park housing more than 500 animals in natural habitat exhibits. Check out the Bear Canyon, Asian Cat Habitat and the new African Savannah. There is also an interactive children's zoo onsite.
2. Immerse yourself in the Wild Water West Waterpark, located just outside of Sioux Falls. Thrill seekers will love the 6-story flume and the daring Black Hole slide. The Caribbean Falls section is for all ages, with net crawls, rope bridges and a 1,000-gallon water bucket that spills on everyone below every 5 minutes. In addition to wild and wet rides, you'll find batting cages, go-carts, bumper boats and a miniature golf course.
3. Bring your camera to the Sertoma Butterfly House, where you can observe hundreds of beautifully colored butterflies among the abundant foliage.
4. Step back in time at the Old Courthouse Museum, a restored 3-story, quartzite building featuring a clock tower that dates back to the 1800s. Tour history exhibits, a law library, a ballroom and the gift shop, which offers unique South Dakota-themed collectibles.

Choose Your Accommodations

5. To book accommodations, contact Sioux Falls Convention & Visitors Bureau at [phone] or visit their Web site (see Resources below).
6. Find cheap accommodations in Sioux Falls at one of the full-service hotels. National chains are easy to find, and rates can be as cheap as $100 per night.
7. Stay near the Great Bear Recreation Park, where you can ski 12 downhill trails or enjoy snowboarding and tubing with state-of-the-art snowmaking technology and a newly remodeled chalet.
8. Stay near the Empire Mall, the largest shopping outlet in South Dakota, featuring 180 retail stores and restaurants; the mall is within walking distance of many Sioux Falls' hotels.
9. Consider camping in Sioux Falls for truly cheap accommodations. Tent site rates are very inexpensive, and both full hookup sites and rustic cabin rentals will cost less than most motels. Make reservations at the Jellystone Sioux Falls Web site (see Resources below).

Choose Your Transportation

10. Consider flying into South Dakota via Sioux Falls Regional Airport (also known as Joe Foss Field), which is serviced by several airlines.
11. Access Sioux Falls by car via I-90, I-29 and I-299.