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.
Mighty MO Family Fun Festival: Annual 8K race with over $2,000 in prizes. Categories include Open, Masters, Age Groups and Walkers and one-mile fun walk. 800-793-6327.

Dakota / Thurston County Fair: The third full weekend in August. 402-287-2748
Rodeo, tractor pull, live animal displays, carnival, petting zoo and more.

Wheelin’ Willies Car Show: Held annually on the third Sunday in June, Fathers Day, at Klasey Park.
West 11th Street and 1st Avenue. 712-276-6940.
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
The Driving Range: 1115 9th Ave 402-494-3819


HORSE RACING / FAIRGROUNDS
Atokad Park: Horse racing facility and fairgrounds. Host to the Greater Siouxland, Fair and Rodeo the third full weekend in August.


MUSEUM
Sergeant Floyd Monument, Tourism Center and River Museum: 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 Chamber of Commerce, 866-494-1307, www.visitsouthsiouxcity.com


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.cityofsiouxcity.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


SOCCER
Jeffery C. Dible Soccer Complex: 1280 Riverside Drive


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.
Indoor Pool: 420 East 33rd Street, 402-494-7542


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.
Chinese Chef, 2800 Dakota Ave.
Dairy Queen, 1201 Dakota Ave
Deanda Tortillas, 2000 Dakota Ave
El Ranchito, 2101 Dakota Ave
Hardee’s, 240 Dakota Ave
Jerry’s Pizza, 1908 Dakota Ave
McDonald’s, 600 Dakota Ave
McDonald’s, 600 Dakota Ave
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
Town House, 103 E. 18th St.
Waterfront Grille, 4th and B St


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

Midtown Motel - 103 E. 18th St. 402-494-9783.
South Ridge Motel - 1001 W. 29th St. 402-494-4213. 13 rooms available.

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.

Waterfront Grille
4th & B Streets, P.O. Box 218. 402-494-4000. "The Only Thing We Overlook is the River."


FUEL
Circle S Stop ‘N Shop, 604 W 29th St, 402-494-2593
Gas ‘N Shop, 15 & Dakota, 402-494-2103
Heritage Express, 1501 Stable Dr, 402-494-5434
Jim’s Petro Stop, 1701 Dakota Ave, 402-494-6435
Kerr-McGee Service Station, 2816 Dakota Ave, 402-494-6786

GROCERY STORES
Hy-Vee, 201 Cornhusker Plaza
Seoul Oriental Food Store, 1912 Dakota Ave.
Dakota Super Value, 1230 Dakota Ave.
Adams Supermercado, 1723 Dakota Ave.

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
402-494-712 Police Department
402-494-740 Parks & Recreation Department

CHURCHES
South Sioux City Anchor Baptist, 224 E 17th St
Assembly of God, 1219 First Ave.
Evangelical Church, 813 B St
Faith Misssionary Church, 501 2nd Ave
First Lutheran Church, 3601 Dakota Ave
First Presbyterian Church, 21st & A St
Hope Lutheran Church, 218 W 18th St
St. Michael’s Catholic Church, 1401 First Ave
St. Paul United Methodist, 2003 A St
Siouxland Christian Food Pantry, 1800 G St
South South Alliance Church, 210 E 10th St
First Southern Baptist Church, 20th & G St
Tri-State Christian, 3805 G St
Glad Tidings Lighthouse, 410 E 10th St


SHOPPING
Annabelle’s Antiques, 2400 Dakota Ave
Heritage Corner Antiques, 2001 Dakota Ave
Sharie’s Galleria, 1823 Dakota Ave
Siouxland Flea Market, 2111 Dakota Ave
Bridal City Outlet, 2300 Dakota Ave
South Sioux City
SOUTH SIOUX CITY TOURISM INFORMATION: 1-800-793-6327.
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