The Enchanting Urban Waterfall That Everyone In South Dakota Should Visit
Catherine Armstrong
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One might think that the Sioux Falls waterfall would be located within a bucolic, rural setting along a beautiful river. You wouldn’t expect such magnificent waterfalls to be right in the heart of the downtown of the state’s largest city. But they are! While Sioux Falls, South Dakota doesn’t have as many skyscrapers as some cities, what it lacks in glass and steel, it makes up for with stunning falls. Which, as we know, is much better.
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South Dakota Waterfalls And Attractions
What are the most well-known attractions in South Dakota?
The following are some of the most well-known attractions in South Dakota:
- While several parks in South Dakota are gorgeous and get a lot of visitors, by far the most known and frequented is the Mount Rushmore National Memorial. The mountain sculpture was created by artist Gutzon Borglum beginning in 1927 and ending in 1941. Here, you can see the 60-foot-tall heads of former presidents Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, and Theodore Roosevelt. There is also a museum on site.
- Badlands National Park is another popular attraction. Its jaw-dropping landscape is otherworldly!
What are the best waterparks in South Dakota?
There are quite a few waterparks in South Dakota when the weather heats up.
- In Sioux Falls, there is Wild Water West Waterpark, the state’s very largest. Here, you’ve got five slides, a lazy river, a wave pool, and many more water attractions, with options for the young and the old. And if you’d rather stay dry, there is also mini-golf, batting cages, and go-karts.
- Huether Family Aquatics Center is a seasonal waterpark in Yankton. While a bit on the smaller side than others, there a few slides, pools, and even a climbing wall. Next door at Fantle Park, you can take in walking trails, disc golf, volleyball, and more.
What are the best waterfalls in South Dakota?
If you are looking to see some waterfalls aside from the Sioux Falls waterfall, there are plenty of waterfalls in South Dakota.
- Near Hot Springs, there is Cascade Falls. Not only are these little falls great to look at, but with 65-degree water, getting in for a soak or swim is a must.
- The 80-foot-tall Spearfish Falls is located in the Spearfish Canyon Nature Area. The walk here is pretty straightforward and it’s only 1.5 miles long, round-trip.