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10 Reasons to visit Downtown Sioux Falls

Think you know what's waiting for you with a trip to downtown Sioux Falls? Prepare to expand your perspective. Downtown's mix of locally-owned, innovative businesses always are offering something new.

Don't miss these top 10 reasons to pay a visit soon.

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Dinner Date Spots Downtown

Plan a fancy night out with a lift from downtown’s ambiance. Crawford’s View this post on Instagram A post shared by Crawford’s (@crawfords.sf) You can’t miss with this vibe. Don’t miss the signature Epiphany cocktail with taste-altering buzz button. DaDa Gastropub View this post on Instagram A post shared by DaDa […]

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Meet Me at the Jones

The baristas know your coffee order, the shop owners wave hello, and you have an unofficial assigned seat. Let's face it, you’re a regular.

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Easter Events and Specials in Downtown Sioux Falls

From Passover to Good Friday, to the Easter bunny coming Saturday night, there are many days to celebrate the holiday weekend with family and friends. Here’s a list of “good” events that don’t just happen on Fridays to attend over the weekend in Downtown Sioux Falls! Fill your Easter baskets at the Downtown Easter […]

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6 Ideas for Celebrating Valentines Day in Downtown Sioux Falls

Your Valentine's Day planning just got easier! Choose from sweet treats, experiences and more.

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Ultimate Burger Battle Playbook

We’ve created a game plan for you to enjoy Burger Battle to your taste, from 6 burgers to the full 24. Grab some friends and start your beefy adventure!

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Downtown Shopping Guides: Gifts for Foodies

Gift local with great gifts for the food-lover in your life, from kitchen gadgets to special ingredients.

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Open Storefronts in Downtown Sioux Falls

Downtown retailers are modifying capacity limits, increasing sanitization, and changing daily routines in order to create the safest possible environment in their storefronts. These businesses are paying close attention to City Ordinances and CDC recommendations. In order to ensure the safety of our community, please follow health and safety guidelines while enjoying downtown: wear a […]

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Mother’s Day Gift Guide

If there’s a special mom or mother figure in your life, you may be wondering how to celebrate this year. We’ve gathered nine suggestions for gifts that will brighten up her day, all from local retailers. Find an amazing gift and support the local community: win-win! 1. A pair of socks that celebrates just how […]

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13 Reasons You Should Spend Valentine’s Day in Downtown Sioux Falls

It's never too early to start planning for a very special day celebrating all kinds of love and DTSF wants to help with your plans! Whether your celebration involves a significant other, a group of best friends, the kids, or yourself; here are 13 reasons to spend your Valentine's Day in downtown Sioux Falls.

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Everything You Need to Know About the 7th Annual Downtown Burger Battle

Prepare your tastebuds for battle with the 7th Annual Downtown Burger Battle! DTSF and the South Dakota Cattlemen’s Foundation kicks off January 2, 2020 and continues through January 31, 2020. A record number of participating downtown restaurants will compete by presenting their take on the classic American burger. Diners can order and rate each burger feature based on patty, presentation, toppings, bun, and customer service. The restaurant with the highest average score by the end of the month will be the 2020 Burger Battle Champion. New this year, voting will take place on the DTSF Digital Passport. After voting, diners will earn stamps, points, and share their progress to social media.

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Celebrate the New Year in Downtown Sioux Falls

There's no better way to ring in the new year than in downtown Sioux Falls. So break out the noisemakers and bubbly because many small businesses are celebrating with special events and holiday hours on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.

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Nine Restaurants Featured in the 9th Annual Downtown Restaurant Week

The first of two 2019 Downtown Restaurant Week promotions begins First Friday, April 5 and runs through Saturday, April 13. Diners can experience a variety of specially-crafted seasonal dishes from nine downtown restaurants. Each featured dinner menu includes a choice of one appetizer, one entrée, and one dessert for just $30 per person. The price does not include tax or tip. […]

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12 Ideas for Valentine’s Day in Downtown Sioux Falls

Valentine's Day is one week away and DTSF wants to help you celebrate L-O-V-E. Whether your celebration involves a significant other, a group of best friends, the kids, or yourself; here are 15 ideas for your Valentine's Day in downtown Sioux Falls.

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The Market Crowned 6th Annual Burger Battle Champion in Record-Shattering Year

For the fourth year in a row, The Market has been dubbed champion in the 6th Annual Downtown Burger Battle presented by the South Dakota Cattlemen’s Foundation. The winning “Go-chu Burger” made up 1,160 of the burgers purchased this year. During the month of January, a total of 8,123 burgers were sold and rated from twelve participating restaurants.

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Ring in the New Year in Downtown Sioux Falls

For 2021 New Year’s Eve events and promotions, visit the 2021 NYE page There’s no better way to ring in the new year than in downtown Sioux Falls. So break out the noisemakers and bubbly because many small businesses are celebrating with special events and holiday hours on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. […]

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Sanaa’s 8th Street Gourmet Celebrates 15 years in downtown Sioux Falls

Sanaa is celebrating 15 years in the downtown Sioux Falls area and we are totally here for it. We asked Sanaa herself some questions about her restaurant's history, favorite things, and what she loves about downtown.

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The Fall Events in Downtown Sioux Falls You Don’t Want to Miss

The first official day of Autumn is upon us. Whether you want to learn how to cook delicious comfort-food, try on coats from the newest fall collection, drink a dark, frothy stout, or dress up and get a little spooky – there’s something for everyone. Come “fall” in love with Downtown Sioux Falls at these […]

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Spend Your Labor Day Weekend in Downtown Sioux Falls

Celebrate the dog days of summer this Labor Day weekend in downtown Sioux Falls, with events and activities for everyone to enjoy, from Thursday through Monday. Take advantage of FREE downtown parking all weekend (yep, that means Monday too) and plan your Labor Day weekend in downtown Sioux Falls with the following events and updated store hours […]

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Top 10 things to do on the Big Sioux River

The Big Sioux River, or BSR, is synonymous with Sioux Falls (of course the shared name helps). You can see it wind and twist throughout the city, and the most your interaction is with the BSR is the view from your car over 10th and 11th street bridges. When it comes to the BSR, there’s no […]

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Downtown Food Scene Featured In New York Times

Downtown Sioux Falls restaurants Sanaa’s Gourmet Mediterranean, CH Patisserie, MB Haskett, The Market and Parker’s Bistro were featured in a New York Times article focused on the growing food scene. Click here to read more.