Hyatt Place Sioux Falls - South is modern hotel and a comfortable respite from your Lake Lorraine adventure. Our spacious rooms include plush amenities – separate sitting areas and branded bath toiletries – that are designed to help you re-energize for another day exploring Sioux Falls.
Tell us a little bit about life in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
I grew up here in Sioux Falls most of my adult life and from my travels, I can honestly say we have something pretty special going on here. SF is not too small-town and not too “big city,” if that makes sense. We have a great variety of places to shop, eat and play, and the locals are super friendly.
What attributes of the Sioux Falls community make you proud to be a resident?
We have a growing arts and entrepreneur community that is very welcoming and inclusive. People want to help other succeed, whether it's local artists getting together for a critique or small businesses networking to move their business forward.
Tell us about your role as the director of the Sioux Falls Design Center. What does a day in the life entail?
Being the ED of the SFDC is a very unique role indeed. Every day can be different but one thing remains the same—we are driven by design. We partner with many different design organizations to promote what their groups are doing as well as work with local universities to highlight student design work, host workshops, lectures and events like the 6th Annual Sioux Falls Design Week, which we just held.
Looking for the best Black Hills trails? No matter which of these hikes you choose, you’ll find jaw-dropping views and a bit of history along the way.
When the commute gets too wild and life plods by like so many median lines, head to South Dakota.
Discover things to do in Custer State Park, from the thrilling Buffalo Roundup to scenic hikes. Explore nearby attractions like Wind Cave and Mount Rushmore.
Discover endless things to do near Mount Rushmore! Wander the memorial grounds, visit Crazy Horse, roam Custer State Park, explore world-famous caves, and more.
Located along the Missouri River below Fort Randall Dam and south of Pickstown, the Karl E. Mundt National Wildlife Refuge is managed to provide habitat for bald eagles. This Refuge’s story began in 1967, when a biologist counted 283 bald eagles wintering in this area. At the time, the bald eagle populations outside of Alaska were declining rapidly. In 1974, the National Wildlife Federation donated these lands to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and the first national wildlife refuge for bald eagles was established. Today, the Refuge protects one of the last remnants of natural habitat along the Missouri River, and it benefits more than bald eagles. During spring and summer, the woods are alive with the calls, songs, and striking colors of woodland birds. To protect the eagles from disturbance, the Refuge itself is closed to visitors. A kiosk below the Fort Randall Dam on the west bank of the Missouri River provides excellent viewing of the eagles in their natural territory. The Refuge is part of the Lake Andes National Wildlife Refuge Complex.
Stacy Bettison rides a 2016 Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail Classic, and enjoys hitting the road for long miles whenever possible. Check out the best parts of her border-to-border trip in South Dakota.
From local wineries to unique hikes, these local-approved suggestions present a unique side of things to do that you may not know existed in South Dakota's Black Hills and Badlands.
Take a cultural road trip starting from the underrated town of Huron, flying into Huron Regional Airport, renting a car and making a big loop throughout quaint and quirky South Dakota towns for a memorable weekend drive.
