South Sioux City Convention and Visitors Bureau
3900 Dakota Ave, Ste 11
South Sioux City, NE 68776
1-866-494-1307
dgoodier@cableone.net
www.visitsouthsiouxcity.com

Parks and Recreation Office
1021 East 6th Street
South Sioux City, NE 68776
402-494-7535
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South Sioux City, Nebraska is part of the larger Siouxland region, an area wher the borders of Nebraska, Iowa, and South Dakota meet. A scenic stop on the historic Lewis and Clark trail. South Sioux City has a population of over 10,000 and offers all the amenities of a metropolitan area, while maintaining the friendliness of a small town.

Known as the “wildest little town on the Missouri” in Frontier days, South Sioux City is rich in history and recreational opportunities. Located along the Missouri River, scenery is spectacular, especially in the fall.
FEBUARY
Boat, Sport & Travel Show
South Sioux City Marina Center. 712-239-2100. Sponsored by Powell Broadcasting KSUX - KOA 99.5

MARCH
Siouxland Garden Show
South Sioux City Marina City

MAY
Cinco de Mayo
Annual Tri-State Festival includes parade, food, music, crafts and educational programs. 712-233-9030 ex 1029.
www.caasiouxland.org

AUGUST
Dakota/Thurston County Fair: The third full weekend in August. 402-698-2129.
Rodeo, tractor pull, live animal displays, carnival, petting zoo and more.

OCTOBER
Lewis and Clark Marathon
USATF certified and sanctioned course. This scenic course can be used as a qualifier for the Boston Marathon.

Mighty MO: Annual 1/2 Marathon, 8K Race, and 10 and under Fun Run. 800-793-6327.



ARCHITECTURE
1120 Meisch House: A well-preserved and elaborate example of the one-story “square” or “cubic” house. Constructed in 1888. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places.


BOWLING
Harmony Lanes Bowling: South Highway 35, 402-494-3229


GOLFING
South Ridge Golf Club and Dome: 618 West 29th Street, 402-494-4323. Public. www.southridgedome.com
Covington Links Golf Course: 497 Golf Road, 402-494-9841. Public


HORSEMEN'S ATOKAD DOWNS
Atokad Park: Enjoy live thoroughbred racing in September and simulcasting year-round.


MONUMENT
Sergeant Floyd Monument: Sioux City, IA
This park honors the only US soldier to die on the Lewis & Clark expedition in 1804. Sergeant Charles Floyd was a volunteer engineer on the expedition who became ill and died as the group traveled through this area. The site of his burial is now called Floyd's Bluff and is marked by a 100 foot high white stone obelisk overlooking a breathtaking view of the Missouri River. The monument was recognized as the first National Historic Landmark registered by the US Department of the Interior in 1960.
For info: South Sioux City Visitors Bureau, 866-494-1307, www.visitsouthsiouxcity.com
Sergeant Floyd River Museum & Welcome Center: Open 9am - 5 pm. 1000 Larsen Park Rd, 712-279-0198. www.sioux-city.org/museum


PARKS
Crystal Cove: At the intersection of Hwy 20 and 77
Fishing in stocked lake, boat ramp, no motors allowed, swimming beach, picnic area, one mile walking/jogging/biking trail, wildlife. Managed by the NRD and the City of South Sioux City

Scenic Park Campground 1021 E 6th St.,
- 4th & D St., along the Missouri River, (from US 20 & US 77, N on E. 9th, E on East 6th, North on D St.)
Fishing, boat launch and parking, hiking trails, play structure, tennis courts, 50 meter Olympic outdoor pool with waterslide and fountain, concession stand, restrooms, picnic shelters, grills, sand volleyball courts, athletic fields, handicap accessible fishing pads
Spacious, shaded sites along the riverfront. 62 RV Pads, 10 tent spaces, 53 campsites with hookups, electricity, water, modern restrooms and showers, grills, tables, dump station
Walking Eco-path – the first of it’s kind! Riverfront Baseball Softball Complex, Soccer Complex
All pets must be on a leash. Fees $9-$15 402-494-7531 www.southsiouxcity.org
Scenic Park Aquaplex: L shaped 50-meter Olympic pool with two diving boards, water slide, baby pool, bathhouse, concession area and sand play area.

Albertson Bridgeview Park, Dakota Ave
Bridge Park, Along the Riverfront
Cardinal Park, Cardinal Drive and G Street
Covington Park, West 4th and 5th Avenue
Crystal Cove Park, end of West 39th St
Dakota Gardens, 16th and Dakota Avenue
Klasey Park, West 11th and 1st Avenue
Raymond Park, East 23rd and B Street


RECREATION
Al Bengtson Trail: The trail connects South Sioux City to Iowa and South Dakota via a tri-state trail. 16.5 miles.
Jeffery C. Dible Soccer Complex: 1200 E 9th Street. 17 full size soccer fields along the Missouri River
Norm Waitt Sr. YMCA: This brand new facility sits on the bank of the Missouri River adjacent to Scenic Park. Complete with a lap pool, family pool, gymnasium, fitness center, weight room and fitness rooms. The YMCA provides a reat outlet for all ages. 402-402-8439.


SWIMMING
Scenic Park Aqua Plex: 4th and D Street. L-shaped, 50 meter Olympic pool with two diving boards, water slide, baby pool, bathhouse, concession area and sand play area. , 402-494-7543.


TENNIS
Cardinal Park: Cardinal Drive and G Street
Scenic Park: 4th and D Street


TRAILS
South Sioux City Trails
Arboretum Link, 402-494-7532. 0.45 miles, in city, bicycles, hiking, concrete
East 39th St, 402-494-7532 0.51 miles, in city, bicycles, hiking, concrete
West 39th St, 402-494-7532 0.47 miles, in city, bicycles, hiking, concrete
Chris Larsen Park Trail 3.1 miles
Scenic Park Fitness Trail 1/4 mile
Crystal Cove Lake Park 1 mile around
DINING
Arby’s 381 Dakota Ave
Burger King, 2000 Cornhusker Drive
Chinese Chef, 2800 Dakota Ave
Crystal Cafe, 4601 Dakota Ave
Dairy Queen, 1201 Dakota Ave
Deanda Tortillas, 2000 Dakota Ave
El Ranchito, 2101 Dakota Ave
Fattys Pub, 710 Dakota Ave
Hardee’s, 240 Dakota Ave
HyVee Deli, 2501 Cornhusker Drive
Jerry’s Pizza, 1908 Dakota Ave
Kahill's Steak, Fish and Chop House, Marina Inn, 4th and B Street
Katch A Kup, 3900 Dakota Ave
Kentucky Fried Chicken, 1401 Dakota Ave
La Fiesta Restaurant and Sports Bar, 618 Dakota Ave
La Juanita, 116 E 21st St
Little Ceasar's Pizza, Cardinal Plaza
McDonald’s, 600 Dakota Ave
Papa Bellos Pizza, 2101 Cornhusker Drive
Panda Palace, 2601 Cornhusker Drive
Peaches Pizza Grill and Still, 611 W 29th St
Pizza Hut, 1601 Dakota Ave
Rosie’s Pizza, 2126 Dakota Ave
Subway, 28th and Dakota Ave
Taco Bell, 810 Dakota Ave
Taco John’s, 2701 Dakota Ave
TCBY, 2720 Dakota Ave
Thai-Laos Kitchen, 1215 Dakota Ave
Town House, 103 E. 18th St.
Wendy's, 1702 Cornhusker Drive


LODGING
America's Best Value Inn
4402 Dakota Ave, I-29 Exit 144B, US Hwy 20 to Exit 2, 2 blks S. 402-494-4114 or 888-315-2378. 60 roomswww.americasbvi.com

Budget Host Inn
1201 First Ave, 1 blk W of 13th & Dakota Ave. 402-494-2021; 800-283-4678; 30 rooms available.www.budgethost.com

Econo Lodge Inn & Suites
2829 Dakota Ave. 402-494-8874 or 866-494-8874. 79 rooms. www.econolodgessc.com

Marina Inn Conference Center
4th & B Sts. 402-494-4000 or 800-798-7980; Fax: 402-494-2550. 182 rooms available. 13 suites, wheelchair accessible rooms, restaurant, indoor pool, whirlpool, exercise room, pets allowed, courtesy van, meeting and banquet rooms. Kahills’ Steak, Fish and Chophouse www.marina-inn.com

Regency Inn
400 Dakota Ave. 61 rooms. Some rooms overlook Missouri River. 402-494-3046; 800-578-7878; Fax: 402-494-8299. 61 rooms available.


FUEL
Circle S Stop ‘N Shop, 604 W 29th St, 402-494-2593
Crystal Oil, 4601 Dakota Ave, 402-494-5471
Gas ‘N Shop, 15 & Dakota, 402-494-2103
Heritage Express, 1501 Stable Dr, 402-494-5434
Quick Ds, 800 Dakota Ave, 402-494-3039
South Side C-Mart, 5312 Dakota Ave, 402-494-7653


GROCERY STORES
Adams Supermercado, 1723 Dakota Ave
Hy-Vee, 201 Cornhusker Plaza
Seoul Oriental Food Store, 1230 Dakota Ave
Wal-Mart Super Center, 1601 Cornhusker Drive


LAUNDRIES
Double T Laundromat, 206 W. 19th St
Levine Cleaners, 2116 Dakota Ave.
Parkview Laundromat, 1210 5th Ave.
South Sioux Coin Laundry, 700 Dakota Ave.


EMERGENCY NUMBERS
911 Emergency
City Hall: 402-494-7500
Law Enforcement Center: 402-494-7555


CHURCHES
Eastside Baptist Church, 822 E 20th Street
Evangelical Church, 813 B St
First Lutheran Church, 3601 Dakota Ave
First Presbyterian Church, 125 E 21st Street
Hope Lutheran Church, 218 W 18th St
Living Water EFC, 3900 Dakota Ave Ste 9-10
River Hills Assembly of God, 1101 5th Ave
St. Michael’s Catholic Church, 1405 First Ave
St. Paul United Methodist, 2003 A St
Siouxland Christian Food Pantry, 1800 G St
Siouxland Community Bible Church, 17 and B Street
Tri-State Christian, 3805 G St
Glad Tidings Lighthouse, 410 E 10th St


SHOPPING
Bridal City Outlet, 2300 Dakota Ave
Cardinal Plaza, 19th and Dakota
Cardinal Point, Hwy 77 and West 21st Street
Cornhusker Mall, 25th and Cornhusker Drive
South Sioux City
SOUTH SIOUX CITY TOURISM INFORMATION: 1-800-793-6327.
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