A frozen river landscape with snow and a waterfall with a stone bridge and pink sunset in the background at Falls Park in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Falls Park in Sioux Falls

Southeast Region

From vibrant cities to quiet country escapes, southeast South Dakota offers a mix of arts and culture, family attractions and outdoor exploration.

Sioux Falls, South Dakota’s largest city, is a dynamic hub anchored by breathtaking Falls Park. Stroll the SculptureWalk, visit the Great Plains Zoo & Delbridge Museum of Natural History, and savor a thriving dining and craft beer scene. In Vermillion, history and music lovers can discover rare instruments at the renowned National Music Museum. Yankton, one of South Dakota’s oldest towns, invites visitors to boat, fish and relax lakeside at Lewis and Clark Recreation Area, or experience the Missouri National Recreational River as the famous explorers once did. Small-town charm thrives in places like Mitchell, home to The World’s Only Corn Palace.