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Sioux City is a river city of about 85,000 people where Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota meet on the Missouri River. It grew as a steamboat landing and stockyards town, and its story is tied to the Lewis and Clark expedition, whose only member to die on the journey, Sergeant Charles Floyd, is buried on a bluff overlooking the river.
The 100-foot Sergeant Floyd Monument was the first registered National Historic Landmark in the United States, and the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center on the riverfront brings the expedition to life with exhibits and animatronic figures. The Sioux City Public Museum covers local history, and the Woodbury County Courthouse is a celebrated Prairie School building with a striking glass dome and murals.
Historic Fourth Street has restored brick buildings with bars and restaurants, and the Orpheum Theatre hosts the symphony and touring shows. Stone State Park offers wooded Loess Hills trails and river views, while casinos and riverfront parks line the water.
Sioux City Public Museum on Historic Fourth Street covers the region's history, from Native American cultures and Lewis and Clark to the stockyards and immigrant life. Exhibits are modern and hands-on. Admission is free, and it takes about an hour, so pair it with lunch on Fourth Street.
Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center on the Missouri riverfront tells the story of the expedition's journey past Sioux City, with animatronic figures of Lewis, Clark and Seaman the dog. A riverfront trail runs outside. Admission is free, and kids enjoy the interactive displays and exhibits.
Sergeant Floyd River Museum is inside a retired Army Corps of Engineers boat docked on the riverfront, with exhibits on Missouri River steamboats, shipping and the river's history. It also serves as a welcome center. It is small and free, so stop in during a walk along the riverfront trail.
Sioux City Railroad Museum occupies the historic Milwaukee Road railroad shops, with restored locomotives, rail cars and a large roundhouse. Model trains and exhibits explain how railroads shaped the city. Check the open season, and ask about special train ride days held during the year.
Woodbury County Courthouse is a 1918 Prairie School building designed by Purcell and Elmslie, considered one of the finest of its style, with terracotta, stained glass and murals inside. It is still a working courthouse. Visit on a weekday to see the rotunda and dome, and pass through security.
Sergeant Floyd Monument is a 100-foot stone obelisk on a bluff above the Missouri River, marking the grave of Charles Floyd, the only member of the Lewis and Clark Expedition to die on the journey. It was the first registered National Historic Landmark. Visit for the river views and history.
War Eagle Monument stands on a bluff in War Eagle Park, honoring a Yankton Sioux leader who befriended early settlers and is buried here. The site offers wide views of the Missouri and Big Sioux rivers and three states. Go at sunset for the best light, and read the plaques about his life.
Historic Fourth Street is a district of restored 1880s and 1890s brick and stone buildings with restaurants, bars and shops near downtown. It is the city's main spot for nightlife and dining. Walk the street in the evening, and look at the ornate carved facades on the old commercial buildings.
The Orpheum Theatre is a restored 1927 movie and vaudeville palace downtown that hosts the Sioux City Symphony, Broadway tours and concerts. Its ornate gold interior was carefully restored in 2001. Catch a symphony concert or show to see the hall, and arrive early to look around the lobby.
Sioux City Art Center is a modern downtown museum with a three-story glass atrium, a permanent collection focused on Midwestern art and changing exhibitions. A hands-on gallery is designed for children. Admission is free, and it is an easy stop combined with the Orpheum or Fourth Street.
Stone State Park lies at the edge of Sioux City in the Loess Hills, with wooded ridges, prairie and trails for hiking, biking and horseback riding. Overlooks give views of three states. Drive up to Elk Point or Mount Lucia overlooks, and wear sturdy shoes, as some trails are steep.
Grandview Park is a large hilltop park known for its 1930s Municipal Bandshell, where the Sioux City Municipal Band plays free concerts on summer Sunday evenings. The park also has a rose garden and playgrounds. Bring a blanket or chair for a summer concert, and walk the rose garden first.
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