Whether you are looking for fun and excitement or informative and educational, these group tours are your ticket to success.

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1 Whether you are looking for fun and excitement or informative and educational, these group tours are your ticket to success. Sioux Falls offers many tours and expeditions, from city tours where you can discover the historic districts, abundant shopping and vibrant downtown to exploring Falls Park and various museums. Take a drive to a local winery or climb rocks at the Palisades; we offer day trips including many regional destinations. G r o u p T o u r s Make your trip to Sioux Falls an exciting and rewarding experience! We truly are in the Heart of America! Phone: or Fax:

2 Group Tours Complimentary Services Customized itinerary assistance Coordination of hands-on, customized activities & classes at area attractions Ground transfer referrals Site and FAM Tours Bid proposals Lodging information & booking assistance Restaurant information Special programs Promotional services - Videos/DVD - Visitor Guides - Photos Group Tours Whether you are coming from down the street or across the country, you will sense exciting activity and adventure in Sioux Falls throughout the year. Explore our community and area by making the most of your group s visit. Expressly intended for groups, this guide will show you why Sioux Falls is the perfect choice as your next destination and help you discover the many attractions that draw visitors to Sioux Falls. The Sioux Falls CVB is here to assist you. Let us help you find the perfect accommodations, restaurants or unique attractions. We can provide a customized itinerary for your group large or small, to create all the perfect memories for an unforgettable trip. A Taste of Annual Events: SPRING Sioux Empire Home Show Lawn & Garden Show Sioux Empire Sportsmen s Show Summit League Basketball Tournament South Dakota Symphony St Patrick s Day Parade El Riad Shrine Circus Benson s Flea Market Stampede Hockey Skyforce Basketball Storm Football New SculptureWalk Installed SUMMER Farmer s Markets RibFest Zippity Zoo Day Downtown Block Parties Siouxland Renaissance Festival Great Plains Balloon Race Festival of Cultures Hot Harley Nights Hot Summer Nites Sioux Empire Spectacular JazzFest Folk Off Festival South Dakota Peach Festival Dakota Irish Fair Outdoor University Crazy Days (Empire Mall & Downtown) Sioux Empire Fair Downtown Riverfest McCrossan s Xtreme Event Rodeo Challenge Storm Football Canaries Baseball The Greatest Show on H2O FALL Lifelight Christian Music Festival Sidewalk Arts Festival German Fest Pavilion Performance Series South Dakota Symphony Northern Plains Indian Art Market & Pow Wow Festival of Bands Harvest Festival Autumn Arts & Crafts Festival Pumpkin Festival expo for her WINTER Festival of Trees Winter Wonderland at Falls Park Trains at Christmas Parade of Lights Christmas at the Cathedral Christmas with the Animals Crazy Days (Empire Mall & Downtown) Sioux Empire Farm Show Artists of the Plains Art Show and Sale Greater Midwest Toy Show Stampede Hockey Skyforce Basketball VisitSiouxFallsEvents.com

3 Group Tours Motor Coach Regulations Becoming acquainted with South Dakota motor coach regulations and doing some pre-trip planning will save time for a pleasant tour. 1. If your vehicle consumes special fuel (diesel or liquid petroleum gas), you may purchase a special fuel user s temporary trip permit for $20. It is valid until you leave the state of South Dakota. If you plan to operate in South Dakota on a regular basis, you may file an application for a special fuel user s license with the Department of Revenue and Regulation. If you are licensed under IFTA program in your base state, South Dakota will honor that license. 2. If a vehicle is not displaying apportioned plates from an IRP State, the carrier can purchase a temporary trip permit (Highway Use Receipt) from the Department of Public Safety for a $15 fee. Temporary trip permits may be obtained by calling the South Dakota Permit Center at (605) South Dakota will honor the IRP plate and cab card as long as South Dakota is indicated on the cab card. Ports of Entry Contact information and locations of the Ports of Entry are listed below: Sisseton Port of Entry Location: I-29 at Sisseton PO Box 242 Sisseton, SD Ph: Fax: Sioux Falls Port of Entry Location: I-90 at MN/SD line PO Box 259 Brandon, SD Ph: Fax: Jefferson Port of Entry Location: I-29 at Jefferson PO Box 1154 North Sioux City, SD Ph: Fax: For More Regulation Information: South Dakota Highway Patrol Motor Carrier Section 118 W. Capitol Ave. Pierre, SD Ph: Fax: Motor Coach Services The following is a list of facilities in South Dakota which offer varying services for motor coaches. Each listing gives the location of the facility and services offered. Black Hills Gray Line 1600 East St. Patrick St. Rapid City, SD Ph: Fax: Full service, wash, dump, fuel and maintenance. Interstate Detroit Diesel 801 East 54th Street N. Sioux Falls, SD Ph: Fax: Wash, dump, fuel and maintenance. Tilford Port of Entry Location: I-90 at Tilford HC 80, Box Piedmont, SD Ph: Fax: All motor coaches, whether they be regular route or charter, must stop at our Ports of Entry and any weighing operation they may encounter while traveling in South Dakota. Permits required for motor coach operations are available at the above Ports of Entry or by telephone. U.S. Port of Customs #3502 Located at the Sioux Falls Regional Airport 1 Weather Lane Sioux Falls, SD Ph: Sioux Falls Convention & Visitors Bureau Ph: Fax: VisitSiouxFalls.com

4 Group Tours-Sample Itineraries Photo by South Dakota Tourism Customized Sample Itineraries Plan your tour to include one of our spectacular festivals or events! Check out for more detailed event information. The following are samples of one-day trips available in Sioux Falls. Step-on guide service available for a nominal fee. IN THE CITY ITINERARY 9:00am-10:00am 4500 S. Oxbow Ave outdoorcampus.org The Outdoor Campus in Sioux Falls is a portal to a lifetime of outdoor adventures. Groups can try out activities such as hunting and fishing, cross-country skiing, shooting a bow and arrow, cooking wild game in a Dutch oven, gardening for butterflies, and much more. The Outdoor Campus offers two miles of walking trails, South Dakota Outdoor Museum, 3,000 gallon aquarium, bird watching, and a butterfly garden. Continued on back... 10:00am-11:00am 4320 S. Oxbow Ave sertomabutterflyhouse.org Sertoma Butterfly House is home to over 800 butterflies from around the world. Chrysalises travel to Sioux Falls where they hatch into beautiful butterflies, housed with tropical flowers in a pleasant 80 degrees climate. The building also houses the Purdy Marine Cove, an extensive collection of freshwater and salt-water sea animals. The cove includes two touch pools and interactive exhibits to learn about many of the fish and coral living in over 5,000 gallons of water. 11:15am-1:00pm 900 N. Phillips Ave visitsiouxfalls.com/fallspark Named for the Sioux Tribe of American Indians and the waterfalls of the Big Sioux River. Scenic Falls Park encompasses 123 acres and is located in historic downtown. A triple-waterfall spills an average of 7,400 gallons of water over a 100 foot drop each second. Falls Park is home to a visitor information center, five-story viewing tower, gift shop, and historic ruins. Falls Overlook Café, a renovated hydroelectric building offers great lunch options for groups.

5 Group Tours-Sample Itineraries 1:00pm-2:00pm 521 N. Duluth Ave stjosephcathedral.net The St. Joseph Cathedral stands tall above the Sioux Falls skyline. This Romanesque and French Renaissance structure was built from and dedicated in May The present day Cathedral sits on the original building site of the first Catholic church in Sioux Falls, St. Michael s Catholic Church. A multi-million dollar, three year renovation, was completed in July 2012 and transformed the cathedral back to its original grandeur and charm. 2:00pm-3:00pm 131 N. Duluth Ave siouxlandmuseums.com Tour a 1889 Queen Anne-style home of South Dakota s first senator R.F. Pettigrew. Take a guided tour of the Pettigrew Home and Museum and browse the museum galleries to discover Sioux Falls early years through artifacts, photographs, videos and more! The Pettigrew Home features detailed woodwork, gorgeous silk damask wall coverings and beautiful jeweled windows. 3:00pm-5:00pm 301 S. Main Ave washingtonpavilion.org Head to the Washington Pavilion. This former high school is constructed of Pink Quartzite rock. Housing cultural, educational & entertainment centers showcasing four areas including the Wells Fargo CineDome Theater, six galleries in the Visual Arts Center, the Mary W. Sommervold Hall Performing Arts Center and the Kirby Science Discovery Center. The Washington Pavilion offers local, regional and national performances, art exhibits and is home to Stan the T. Rex. Evening Downtown Sioux Falls dtsf.com and sculpturewalksiouxfalls.com Dine at one of the local downtown restaurants. Along the way, stroll historic Phillips Avenue and enjoy the charm of locally owned unique shops and SculptureWalk. SculptureWalk is a rotating exhibit of more than sixty sculptures from artists around the world. Every May, the winning People s Choice sculpture is bought for permanent display and new sculptures are introduced for the next year. Enjoy the rest of your evening. Sioux Falls Convention & Visitors Bureau Ph: Fax: VisitSiouxFalls.com

6 NATIVE AMERICAN DISCOVERY ITINERARY 9:00am-10:30am St gfp.sd.gov/state-parks/directory/good-earth/ South Dakota s newest state park, Good Earth at Blood Run is a National Historic Landmark. The river, abundant wildlife and wood for fuel, fertile flood plains, availability of catlinite (Pipestone) and protection from winds made the area a crossroads of Native American civilization from AD. Occupants were primarily Oneota Indigenous Peoples, including Omaha, Ioway, Oto and Yankton Sioux Tribes. No other Oneota site of size and integrity is known to exist in America! Group Tours-Sample Itineraries 11:00am-12:00pm 207 S. Phillips Ave prairiestar.com Prairie Star Gallery is filled with one-of-a-kind original artwork, quilts and more purchased directly from over 300 artists. Nearly all pieces in the store are made in the United States, predominately Northern Plains Tribes with a small percentage by Canadian Iroquois. Listen to melodic flutes and softly beating drums; smell sage and sweet grass. Feel the energy of local and national indigenous artists. Learn about customs, culture, traditions and life ways of authentic Plains Indian Art. 12:00pm-1:30pm 900 N. Phillips Ave visitsiouxfalls.com/fallspark Named for the Sioux Tribe of American Indians and the waterfalls of the Big Sioux River. Scenic Falls Park encompasses 123 acres and is located in historic downtown. A triple-waterfall spills an average of 7,400 gallons of water over a 100 foot drop each second. Falls Park is home to a visitor information center, five-story viewing tower, gift shop, and historic ruins. Falls Overlook Café, a renovated hydroelectric building offers great tour centered lunch options. 1:30pm-2:45pm 200 W. 6th St siouxlandmuseums.com Explore Midwestern history at the Old Courthouse Museum. Completed in 1893, this Richardsonian Romanesque building includes a landmark clock tower, circuit courtroom and 16 wall murals painting from This beautifully restored Quartzite building features three floors of regional history exhibits including several exhibits dedicated to the American Indians of the area. 3:00pm-4:00pm 2121 S. Summit Ave augie.edu/center-for-western-studies The Center for Western Studies serves as a repository for over 500 substantive collections and maintains a library in excess of 36,000 volumes on the American West. In addition, the Center holds an extensive art and artifact collection with permanent exhibits for Indian artifacts, Jim Savage Western Art Studio and a replica Norwegian living room. The Center rotates out several exhibits every year.

7 Group Tours-Sample Itineraries Photo by South Dakota Tourism LOCAL ADVENTURE OPTIONS 5901 E. Rice St greatbearpark.com Great Bear Recreation Park covers 220 acres and features three distinct trails. Totaling four miles, the paths range from a paved, ADA accessible, trail to the more demanding deer trails. During winter months clip into a set of skiis or a snowboard and choose any of the 14 downhill trails. The area is popular for its snow tubing hill and cross country ski trails th Ave claybirdshotgunsports.com Clay Bird Shotgun Sports - where the shooters shoot! South Dakota s only clay target shooting range features trap, skeet and sporting clays - all conveniently in one location. The facility also features a complete shooting facility for novice, intermediate and expert levels. Open seasonally, call ahead for group reservations. Big Sioux River and Greenway The Big Sioux River is one of the most popular canoeing/kayaking rivers in South Dakota. It is a river with a slow current that meanders past rocks more than a billion years old, as well as early American Indian encampments, sites of old mills, rolling hills and excellent parks. Whitetail deer, turtles, waterfowl and numerous songbirds can be seen when paddling down the river. For rental information contact the Sioux Falls Convention and Visitors Bureau th Ave gfp.sd.gov/state-parks/directory/palisades/ Palisades State Park is one of the most unique areas in South Dakota. Split Rock Creek is lined with pink quartzite with 50 foot vertical cliffs, wildlife and flowers. Scenic overlooks and rushing water make Palisades a popular getaway. The park is popular among campers, sightseers, picnickers, rock climbers and hikers. A popular legend tells of Jesse James daring escape just north of the Palisades area. After robbing a bank in Northfield, Minnesota, the James boys spend several days in a cave on Split Rock Creek. When Jesse finally abandoned the hiding place, he was surprised to find a posse close behind. Reaching Devil s Gulch, legend has it that he leaped across the sheer walls to elude the lawmen. A small foot-bridge now spans the gap, which is found two miles north of Palisades in Garretson City Park. Sioux Falls Convention & Visitors Bureau Ph: Fax: VisitSiouxFalls.com

8 Group Tours-Sample Itineraries WINE BREW & LOCAL FOOD Sioux Falls has an extensive foodie culture with emphasis on locally grown products right here in the Midwest th St strawbalewinery.com Imagine a winery made of straw bales. Experience wine tasting in the unique structure or enjoy a glass in a rural setting. Strawbale Winery hosts wine tastings with more than two dozen grape and fruit wines available. The Winery holds musical events such as Sangria Sundays, Summer Porch Series and Folk Off, a Folk Festival. Enjoy a relaxing rural setting only minutes from the heart of Sioux Falls. 322 E. 8th St prairieberry.com/eastbank At Prairie Berry East Bank guests are able to sip, savor and enjoy all the flavors of Prairie Berry, a winery located in Hill City, South Dakota. Miner Brewing Co., sister company to the winery also is on tap in this historic building. The Prairie Berry Kitchen Menu features gluten-free options, locally sourced micro-greens and vegetables and a wide variety of menu options that pair perfectly with our fermented beverages. 420 E. 8th St monkshouseofalerepute.com Home of Gandy Dancer Brew Works. Inspired by home brewed craft beers, the brew master teams up with local guest-brewers to create an unforgettable experience. Monks House of Ale Repute has become famous for its wide selection of beer, unique food options and its relaxing ambiance. Over 100 beer and wine options, rotating on a regular basis. Food for any taste bud... Sioux Falls offers over 650 restaurants throughout the city. Home to a diverse population, Sioux Falls restaurants include Mediterranean, Ethiopian, authentic Mexican, Vietnamese, Brazilian, Chinese and so much more while still offering many local Midwestern and American options. Looking for something no one else has? The Sioux Falls Convention and Visitors Bureau can recommend restaurants featuring chislic, bison burgers, walleye bites and several other featured Midwestern favorites.

9 Free things to do in Sioux Falls Below is a sampling of FREE things to do while in Sioux Falls, SD... be sure to add one to your itinerary: Capture a breath-taking view from the Falls Park Five Story Viewing Tower. Take a Community Wonders Tour of the art and sculptures throughout the city. Explore the U.S.S. South Dakota Battleship Museum open May through September. Learn about local history at the Center for Western Studies exhibits. Take a tour of the Pettigrew Home & Museum. Enjoy the exotic flowers, trees, pagodas and lanterns of the Japanese Gardens at Terrace Park. Catch an outdoor park performance by the Sioux Falls Municipal Band (May through August). Bike and hike the 26+ miles of the Big Sioux River Recreation & River Greenway that meanders throughout Sioux Falls. Spread out a blanket and enjoy the music of JazzFest held annually in July. Make SculptureWalk part of a downtown scavenger hunt. Sculptures are up year-round and changed every May. Visit the exhibits at the Old Courthouse Museum. Enjoy thousands of dazzling lights adorning Falls Park during Winter Wonderland, lit up Thanksgiving through mid-january. Capture some family time at Moonlight Movies on summer Saturday evenings, at Fawick Park located in downtown Sioux Falls. Get back in touch with nature at The Outdoor Campus. Explore three miles of walking trails, SD Outdoor Museum, 3,000 gallon aquarium, bird watching, indoor butterfly garden and more. Experience sights, sounds and tastes of the world without leaving Sioux Falls by visiting the annual Festival of Cultures. See the vast variety of shapes and colors at the Great Plains Balloon Race held annually in August. Experience an all-american night of celebration in the streets with hot Corvettes, cool Harley-Davidsons and classic rock n roll. The whole family can enjoy Hot Summer Nites in Historic Downtown Sioux Falls every July. Feel the roar of thousands of motorcycles each summer at Hot Harley Nights. German Fest is a free, family friendly event with authentic German food and music celebrating German Heritage. The Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center offers on-site guided tours are available Monday through Friday at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. The Kirby Science Discover Center at the Washington Pavilion is FREE to the public from 5-8pm the first Friday of every month. See medical advancements from the early 1900 s to the present at the Sioux Empire Medical Museum. The Museum of Visual Materials is one of the oldest buildings in Downtown Sioux Falls (1887) but is one of the city s newest museums. It s so different; you might forget you re in a museum! Visit Veterans Memorial Park which honors the military history of our community and allows for a place to reflect on the sacrifices that all veterans have made. For a complete listing of events, check out Sioux Falls Convention & Visitors Bureau Ph: Fax: VisitSiouxFalls.com