The Haunted Sioux Falls Tours, presented by the Siouxland Heritage Museums, will be held again this October on fivehaunted dates. The tickets are on sale now in the Old Courthouse Museum for $10 each. Limited tickets available. Tours begin October 4th and run selected dates throughout the month. Learn about Sioux Falls locations with a haunted past on the Haunted Tour- believe it or not! Space is limited, buy your tickets early! October 4 - 6:30pm October 11 - 6:30pm October 18 - 6:30pm October 25 - 6:30pm October 30 - 4:00pm
Siouxland Heritage Museums 200 W 6th St 605-367-4210 (2 comments)
I often hear from people about their dreams of living in the country on an acreage. I used to share this dream too until it happened. I found that it wasn’t the dream come true that I had envisioned. While I did like that you have a little more freedom with your property there was also some negatives! 1. Do you like to be close to town to grab a loaf of bread or to go to the kids sporting events? You might not be! 2. Do you need to be off to work early in the morning in (12 comments)
In the heart of Sioux Falls, in my heart of my neighborhood is Woodlawn Cemetery. Woodlawn is one of the oldest cemeteries in the city and is the earthly home of many of the forefathers of our great city. The crown jewel of the cemetery is the R.F. Pettigrew mausoleum. This mausoleum holds four members of the Pettigrew family, Sen. R.F. Pettigrew, Bessie Pettigrew (his wife), Alma Pettigrew(his sister), Harlan Page Pettigrew (his brother). The mausoleum was constructed prior to the death of Bessie Pettigrew in 1916. After 90+ years of wear and tear the roof of the structure was (9 comments)
A great family fun day in Sioux Falls is a trip to the Great Plains Zoo! The zoo is open year round but my favorite time to go is in the fall. The weather is nice and the animals are still all out on display. Admission for adults is around $8.00 and kids are under $5.00. So this is a very affordable day of family fun.
Pack a lunch and go have a family picnic after you go through at Lower Sherman Park which is adjoining the zoo parking lot. With a restroom area, picnic benches and playground equipment (3 comments)
1.Stampede Hockey 2.Dinner, drinks and live music at Touch of Europe 3.Carousel Skate 4.Wild Water West Amusement Park 5.Yogi Bear Campground 6.Falls Park 7.Pettigrew Museum 8.JazzFest 9.Pheasants Baseball 10.Terrace Park 11. Great Plains Zoo 12.Sioux Falls Bike trail…..see me here! 13.Minerva’s Restaurant (is awesome) 14.Fat Daddy’s Comedy Club 15.Old Courthouse Museum 16.South Dakota Symphony at the Washington Pavilion 17.Country Apple Orchard 18.Sioux Empire Mall 19.Hot Harley Nights
20.Paramount Studio 21.St Joseph Cathedral 22.Foley’s Fish Chop and Steak House 23.Sanaa’s Gourmet Mediterranean 24.Sioux Empire Fair 25.Shrine Circus 26.USS South Dakota Battleship Memorial 27.Thunder Road Family Fun Park 28.SculptureWalk Sioux (0 comments)
rosalie evans: Scenes From Sioux Falls,SD
- 09/18/11 04:56 PM
Here are some miscellaneous scenes from Sioux Falls for you to enjoy! Hope you all had a productive weekend too!
Just like Uncle Sam the State of South Dakota wants YOU! A two month marketing campaign aimed at luring businesses from higher taxed states such as Illinois, Minnesota and California was kicked off back in August. With direct mailings, radio spots and print ads the State of South Dakota wants to let you know about our low tax rates or lack of taxes. Here in my great state we enjoy: 1. no corporate income tax 2. no personal income tax 3. no personal property tax 4. no business inventory tax 5. no inheritance tax So do you want to move (15 comments)
rosalie evans: In Memory of Our Veterans. Sioux Falls, SD.
- 09/16/11 02:16 PM
In Sioux Falls we have a beautiful Veterans Memorial Park. It is one of the newest additions to the Sioux Falls Park System, being dedicated on September 9,2006, but it was worth the wait. With the flags flying in the breeze and all sorts of beautiful sculptures, the bridge and the pond it is a sight to see. My daughter and I go here once in a while for a picnic because there are always ducks to watch. I hope you enjoy my photos!
The Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science is located in the heart of Downtown Sioux Falls. Originally the home of Washington High School the building was repurposed in 1999. The huge three floor building houses the Kirby Science Discovery Center, which is a hands on interactive science area. The Pavilion also houses two (0 comments)
Sioux Falls, SD – September 12, 2011:Despite some choppy waters in August, there have been noteworthy shifts on both sides of the closing table. Buyer activity is moving back in line with historical trends while sellers are making fewer concessions in order to sell their homes. Falling supply and improving absorption rates in many regions also suggest that market balance is realigning towards neutral. Locally, a few indicators posted positive movement over August 2011, but do the rest of the numbers provide reason for optimism?
New Listings in the Sioux Falls region decreased 5.1 percent to 498. Pending Sales (2 comments)
Open year round the Sertoma Butterfly House is home to butterflies from Central and South America, Africa, Asia and Australia. Here are some pictures from my last trip!
Sertoma Butterfly House..Sioux Falls,SD was written by Rosalie Evans (0 comments)
Built in 1889 for Thomas and Jenny Mc Martin, this home was later bought for 12,000, by Senator Richard Franklin Pettigrew. Pettigrew came to Sioux Falls in 1869 and was an instrumental part of our area’s history. Pettigrew was responsible for bringing five railroads to Sioux Falls and also developed many businesses for the area. When South Dakota became a state in 1889 he became our first Senator. He later went on to serve two terms in Congress to protect the interest of South Dakota residents. When Pettigrew died in 1926 he left his home to the city of (0 comments)
The Victorian Bed and Breakfast is located right in the heart of down town Sioux Falls. Built in 1888 this beautiful home is on the Historic Register. The Victorian can be rented either by the room or you can rent the whole home for your special event. The Victorian is also conveniently located within five miles of the airport. Enjoy the wrap around porch or the fireplace in season. Each beautifully appointed suite features a private bath and a queen or king bed. So if you are planning a trip to Sioux Falls and you don’t want to stay at (8 comments)
This little gal just had back surgery but it didn't seem to bother her much! Boy she could fly with those wheels!!
Mayor of Sioux Falls, Mike Heuther speaks his peice! If you haven't stopped down there is still time for beer, brats and polka dancing! The longer the night goes the more interesting the people watching! lol. Have a great weekend everyone!
Come join us for the Sidewalk Arts Festival, Sioux Fall’s largest one-day outdoor festival. Beginning September 10, 2011 at 9am-5 pm. Held in historic downtown Sioux Falls on the streets surrounding the Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science. The festival showcases art and craft booths from more then ten states and draws 40,000 visitors annually. There will be live entertainment, as well as children’s activities and food and beverage vendors. The Sidewalk Arts Festival is the largest fundraiser of the year for the Visual Arts Center at the Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science. Walk up Phillips Street and enjoy (0 comments)
Join us for beer and bratwurst at the 17th Annual GermanFest on Saturday September 10, 2011 from 2pm-10pm. This is a free event that will take place at Falls Park West adjacent to Phillips Ave! All ages welcome!
Schedule of Events: Children’s puppet show presented by Siouxland Libraries 2-6pm Bochfest Boys 4pm Dachshund Races 6-10pm Mississippi Valley Dutchmen other attractions: Children’s games and entertainment German food and drink Dancing
Make sure to bring your lawn chairs and stay for a while! (1 comments)
The first Minnehaha Courthouse was finished in 1893. Built by Wallace A. Dow it was said to be the largest courthouse between Chicago and Denver. The building is constructed of native Sioux Quartzite with slate stairs, granite pillars, stained glass windows and tiled fireplaces. Also notable is the 16 large murals painted by Ole Running between 1915-1917 for the sum of $500.00. Used for county business until 1962 when it became too small it was turned into The Old Courthouse Museum in 1974. Today there are three levels open to the public where you can view the history of Sioux (2 comments)
rosalie evans: Downtown Sioux Falls.....One Of My Favorite Places To Be.....Part One
- 09/04/11 06:21 PM
There is something about downtown! That mix of old and new, a nod to the history of the past and the promise of the future! I love our downtown, from the Jazz Club I go to on Saturday nights to the beautiful architecture! Here are some images from our beautiful downtown. I hope you come and visit us soon! Rosalie
Check back for part two of our beautiful downtown tomorrow! Part Two! (5 comments)