Visitor's Guide - Fall 2022/Winter 2023

P A R T Y L O U D

S L E E P SOU N D

TO SIOUX CITY!

MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR VISIT

Want to specialize your visit to Sioux City? We’ve got plenty of ideas for different interests.

In this edition of Explore Sioux City, you’ll find itineraries for history buffs, music lovers, sports fanatics, and foodies. We’ll tell you what spots you need to hit and where you want to go for fun.

If you want more, we’ve got attractions and events that will help fill out your days.

Sioux City – a place rich with history – also has a number of historic sites, including the first National Historic Land mark of the United States. It’s the Sergeant Floyd Monument (it looks like the Washington Monument) and pays tribute to Charles Floyd, the only fatality of the Lewis and Clark Expedition.

If you want to learn the history of Sioux City (and enjoy a fun film) go to the Sioux City Public Museum. There, you’ll find reminders of former residents who called the city home (including Ann Landers, Dear Abby and Disney animator and director Ron Clements) and you’ll see artifacts from hun dreds of years of progress. There’s even a hat tip to the Sioux City Stock Yards, which fueled the economy for hundreds of years.

If you want a leisurely stay with a lot of pampering, we’ve got that, too.

Enjoy your visit and be sure to come back often. There’s always something to see and do in Sioux City!

CASTLE KEEP What’s that castle on Jackson Street? Sioux Cityans know it’s not a castle, but a former high school that served the city well for many years. Find out what happened to it and why it’s such an enduring landmark. PAGE 6

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UPPER LEFT: Owner Jena Reyes, left, and manager Karlee Satterwhite display trays of pastries at Sunkist

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Colette Larson

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From left, Frank Gilbert of Sioux City talks with Patrick Anderson of Wakefield

they watch the Morningside football game at Bob Roe’s Point After in Sioux City. JUSTIN WAN, SIOUX CITY

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Kevin Harrington sings and plays the guitar with Bob Larson on the

Pavonia St., Sioux City, Iowa.

JERRY MENNENGA, SIOUX CITY JOURNAL

Clouds hang in the sky above and around the Sergeant Floyd Monument, the country’s first national landmark.

Ready for fun in Sioux City?

MUSIC

Sioux City Symphony An American in Paris, 7:30 p.m., Sept. 24; Orpheum Theater, 528 Pierce St. Information: 712-277-2111.

B.O.B., 8 p.m., Sept. 24; Hard Rock Casino, 111 3rd St. Information: 712-226-7625.

Richie Lee and the Fabulous 50’s at Storm’n Norman’s, 7 p.m., Oct. 8; Storm’n Norman’s, 500 Logan St., Waterbury, Neb. Information: 712-2513196.

Sioux City Symphony An Evening With The Villalobos Brothers, 7:30 p.m., Oct. 15; Orpheum Theater, 528 Pierce St. Information: 712-277-2111.

Travis Ledoyt - A Tribute to Elvis, 8 p.m., Oct. 15; Blackbird Bend Casino, 17214 210th St., Onawa, Iowa. Information: 844-622-2121.

Quintessential Winds, 2 p.m., Oct 16; Stanley Auditorium, Betty Strong Encounter Center, 900 Larsen Park Rd. Information: 712-224-5242.

Three Dog Night, 8 p.m., Oct. 22; WinnaVegas Casino, 1500 330 St., Sloan, Iowa. Information: 800-468-9466 x6128.

Bill Petersen and “Tomboy”, 2 p.m., Oct 23; Stanley Auditorium, Betty Strong Encounter Center, 900 Larsen Park Rd. Information: 712-2245242.

Kansas: Kansas Classics, 7 p.m., Oct. 28; Orpheum Theater, 528 Pierce St. Information: 712-279-4850.

STRAIGHT NO CHASER: THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION, 8 P.M., OCT. 21; ORPHEUM THEATER, 528 PIERCE ST. INFORMATION: 712-279-4850.

PROVIDED

Shenandoah, 8 p.m., Oct. 28; Hard Rock Casino, 111 3rd St. Information: 712-226-7625.

The Senders at Storm’n Norman’s, 7 p.m., Oct. 29; Storm’n Norman’s, 500 Logan St., Waterbury, Neb. Information: 712-251-3196.

Judas Priest, 8 p.m., Nov. 1; Tyson Events Center, 401 Gordon Drive. Information: 712-279-4850.

Peppa Pig Live!, 2 p.m., Nov. 5; Orpheum Theater, 528 Pierce St. Information: 712-279-4850.

Sioux City Symphony Mahler’s Resurrection Symphony, 7:30 p.m., Nov. 12; Orpheum Theater, 528 Pierce St. Information: 712-277-2111.

Menopause The Musical, 5 p.m., Nov. 13; Orpheum Theater, 528 Pierce St. Information: 712-279-4850.

Annie, 7:30 p.m., Nov. 17; Orpheum Theater, 528 Pierce St. Information: 712-279-4850.

Cirque Musica: Holiday Wonderland, 7:30 p.m., Nov. 25; Orpheum Theater, 528 Pierce St. Information: 712-279-4850.

Disney Princess - The Concert, 7:30 p.m., Dec. 3; Orpheum Theater, 528 Pierce St. Information: 712-279-4850.

Christmas with the Nelsons, 8 p.m., Dec. 3; Hard Rock Casino, 111 3rd St. Information: 712-226-7625.

A Charlie Brown Christmas: Live On Stage, 7 p.m., Dec. 6; Orpheum Theater, 528 Pierce St. Information: 712-279-4850.

Zach Williams: I Don’t Want Christmas to End Tour, 7 p.m., Dec. 7; Orpheum Theater, 528 Pierce St. Information: 712-279-4850.

Sioux City Symphony Orchestra Christmas With The Symphony featuring Brulé, 3 p.m., Dec. 18; Orpheum Theater, 528 Pierce St. Information: 712-277-2111.

On Your Feet!, 7:30 p.m., Jan. 16; Orpheum Theater, 528 Pierce St. Information: 712-279-4850. Hairspray, 7:30 p.m., Feb. 1; Orpheum Theater, 528 Pierce St. Information: 712-279-4850.

Sioux City Symphony Orchestra Haydn & Brahms featuring Stephanie March, 7:30 p.m., Feb. 18; Orpheum Theater, 528 Pierce St. Information: 712-277-2111.

Sioux City Symphony Orchestra John Osborn: A Legend Returns Home, 7:30 p.m., March 11;

Orpheum Theater, 528 Pierce St. Information: 712-277-2111.

Chicago The Musical, 7:30 p.m., April 11; Orpheum Theater, 528 Pierce St. Information: 712-279-4850.

Sioux City Symphony Orchestra Aladdin In Concert, 7:30 p.m., April 22; Orpheum Theater, 528 Pierce St. Information: 712-277-2111.

Fiddler on the Roof, 7:30 p.m., May 4; Orpheum Theater, 528 Pierce St. Information: 712-279-4850.

ART

Sioux City Art Center: Local Perspectives, July 28 to Nov. 6; Nancy Friedemann-Sánchez: Turn of the Sea, Aug. 20 to Nov. 27; Larassa Kabel: Sojourn, Nov. 17 to Feb. 12; Grant Wood’s Corn Room mural, ongoing; Earth-Water-Light, ongoing.

Alley Arts Festival, 10 a.m., Sept. 24; 400 Pierce St. Information: 712-251-6432.

OUTDOORS

Fall Fest Outdoor Yoga, 8:30 a.m., Oct. 8; Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center, 4500 Sioux River Road. Information: 712-258-0838.

Insect Zoo, 10 a.m., Oct. 8; Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center, 4500 Sioux River Road. Information: 712258-0838.

Nature Tales - Fall Leaves, 10 a.m., Oct. 11; Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center, 4500 Sioux River Road. Information: 712-258-0838.

THEATER

Sioux City International Film Festival, Sept. 29-Oct. 2; Promenade Cinema 14, 924 4th St. Information: info@siouxcityfilmfest.org.

Anastasia, 7 p.m., Oct. 2; Orpheum Theater, 528 Pierce St. Information: 712-279-4850.

Leanne Morgan: Big Panty Tour, 7 p.m., Oct. 8; Orpheum Theater, 528 Pierce St. Information: 712-279-4850.

Whose Live Anyway?, 7:30 p.m., Oct. 13; Orpheum Theater, 528 Pierce St. Information: 712-279-4850.

Josh Wolf, 7 p.m., Oct. 20; Hard Rock Casino, 111 3rd St. Information: 712-226-7625.

James Murray, 8 p.m., Oct. 22; Hard Rock Casino, 111 3rd St. Information: 712-226-7625.

Siouxland Inspirational & Historical Short Film Festival, 2 p.m., Oct 30; Stanley Auditorium, Betty Strong Encounter Center, 900 Larsen Park Rd. Information: 712-224-5242.

TIM HYNDS, THE WEEKENDER

The Woodbury County Conservation Board’s Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center is shown.

MACKENZIE STROH Impractical Jokers James Murray

Debbie Larson Broker Alma Salcido Realtor Cheri Bracht Realtor

ABOUT THAT ‘CASTLE’ MUSEUM

MASON DOCKTER mdockter@siouxcityjournal.com

SIOUX CITY – Lording over Nebraska and Jackson streets, between 12th Street and 13th Street just north of the downtown, is a massive, ornate, dark sandstone castle.

This castle was never home to a king or queen, nor a duke or duchess, or earl or countess, or even a lowly, vainglorious tycoon; nor was it ever used as a fortress or for any other military or territorydefense purpose.

Nay, this imposing castle – which looks about five centuries older than it really is – was a purpose-built, Victorianera public school. Today it’s an apartment building.

Built in 1892 and opened the follow ing year, Central High School – referred to simply as “The High School” in its early decades and colloquially known as the Castle on the Hill for much of its existence – was an ostentatious display of Sioux City’s rapid growth and modern ization. The somewhat poorly planned and informal education system that had prevailed in Sioux City since the Civil War era became a thing of the past in an era when the city’s population was exploding.

Sioux City taxpayers of the Gay Nine ties paid $104,460 – somewhere in the neighborhood of $3.4 million in today’s dollars – to build the elaborate high school; the design, unusual by today’s standards, “reflected the flamboyant attitude of Sioux City’s boom years,” as the Sioux City Public Museum’s website puts it.

And flamboyant times they were; civic pride in the school building was somewhat frenzied. A Sioux City Journal article at the time of the school’s dedi cation in May 1893, made liberal use of words like “magnificent” and declared it a “time of great felicitation.”

“It is doubtful if a finer public school property exists in Iowa than this new high school in Sioux City,” the Journal declared at the time.

In the late winter of 1893 the Sioux City school superintendent was asked to determine how much it would cost to produce a “portrait” of the school building – made of corn – for the World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago that summer.

Perhaps no higher compliment could be paid the school than the words of an unnamed “well known school man,” who in a July 1893 item in the Journal declared Sioux City’s high school to be “the fin est he had seen anywhere in the west.” What’s more, this expert said that even the school buildings of Chicago couldn’t compare with Sioux City’s.

(In the following years and decades, other authorities were quoted in the Journal saying Sioux City’s high school was better than the high schools of other, larger cities and praising the school for its “excellency” and “efficiency.”)

For all the high praise – the tone at times approaching a sort of religious ecstasy – the building wasn’t quite per fect. Even before it was dedicated, it was discovered that the school’s brand-new roof had developed “many leaks” (32, to be exact); two months earlier, the school board expressed displeasure with the “sickly yellow glass” that had been used in the building’s transoms.

Nine teachers had to manage 290 students in the school’s first year. Twenty years later, the student population had ballooned to 965, and and plans were made to expand the school.

Initial plans called for a somewhat mismatched addition in red brick and of a different style, according to the Sioux City Public Museum. In response to this, Sioux City’s women’s clubs forced a special election where voters agreed to spend extra money to have the addition be made of stone, in a similar style to the existing structure.

The existing building was made of blocks of No. 1 Prentiss Sandstone. When

Historic building stood as school for decades; now it’s an apartment complex

DAWN J. SAGERT, SIOUX CITY JOURNAL Central High School, also known as the Castle on the Hill, was built in 1892 and opened the following year. It closed in 1972 and is now an apartment building.

the addition was finished, it was found that the colors didn’t quite match – so the stone façade of the new addition was “smoked” to make it visually similar to the older part of the building, according to the museum.

The “Castle on the Hill” moniker was attached to the school as early as the 1890s. The school took on the formal name of Central High in 1924.

One of the Castle’s more famous long-term occupants – a large statue of Abraham Lincoln, one hand clutching his lapel and the other behind his back in a statesmanlike pose – was gifted to the school in 1912 by the graduating classes of 1911 and 1912. The statue, recently re stored, was moved to City Hall last year.

By the 1960s, after many thousands of students had passed through Central High’s doors, there was talk of clos ing down the aging school. Its fate was sealed in February 1969, when Sioux City voters approved a $13.5 million bond is sue for the construction of the three high schools that would replace Central: East, North and West high schools.

In early 1969, before the bond-issue

PROVIDED BY SIOUX CITY PUBLIC MUSEUM

Central High School – the future site of the public museum – is shown in 1980.

SIOUX CITY HISTORY

If you’re interested in Sioux City history, you’ll love the Sioux City Public Museum, at 607 Fourth St. The museum is open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m. The museum is closed Mondays. Admission is free.

vote, a Central High senior wrote in a letter to the Journal that the building was falling into a sorry state of disrepair –classes were disrupted when water pipes broke, and feeble wiring meant that one classroom couldn’t have the lights on if a neighboring classroom was watching a

movie, lest the circuit be overloaded.

“Central is physically in bad shape. Any student at the Castle can tell you this – there are cracks in the plaster, holes in the bulletin boards, etc.,” the letter-writer wrote.

“Our younger brothers and sisters coming up deserve the chance to go to a new high school. If they are not inter rupted by leaky pipes and noisy radia tors, they may even learn more than we have,” she added.

Central High ceased to be a school in 1972; the following year it was added to the National Register of Historic Places.

In 1976, the Castle on the Hill As sociation, an alumni group, purchased the building from the Sioux City school district for $1. In 2002, the association turned around and sold the building for $1 to a developer, who turned the struc ture into a 75-unit apartment complex.

The alumni group, which after the sale maintained a space in the schoolturned-apartment-building, vacated two years ago as the property’s owner pre pared to sell it. The Castle was sold to a new operator in late 2021 for $2.9 million.

Teeming with

HISTORY

Learn about the past; enjoy the fruits of the present

DOLLY A. BUTZ dbutz@siouxcityjournal.com

History buffs will find a treasure trove of the past to explore in Sioux City.

From various museums, to Historic Fourth Street’s Richardsonian Romanesque-style build ings, to Victorian mansions and impor tant monuments, you could spend much longer than two days delving into this metro’s bygone days.

EAT

MILWAUKEE WIENER HOUSE, 301 DOUGLAS ST.

For more than a century, Milwaukee Wiener House has been a downtown Sioux City institution. Located a few blocks from the Tyson Events Center, the restaurant features Coney Island-style chili dogs, potato chips and drinks.

SNEAKY’S CHICKEN, 3711 GORDON DRIVE

DO SIOUX CITY’S LEWIS & CLARK INTERPRETIVE CENTER, 900 LARSEN PARK ROAD

As members of the Corps of Discov ery, visitors can explore the center’s exhibits, including hand-painted murals and the U.S. Flag history display, to gain knowledge about people, places, natural resources, and key events that chal lenged and helped the explorers in their 28-month quest. The life-like animatron ic statues of Lewis and Clark, as well as Seaman the Newfoundland dog, Presi dent Thomas Jefferson, Sgt. Charles Floyd and York, bring the expedition to life. The adjoining Betty Strong Encounter Center features galleries and an auditorium.

SERGEANT FLOYD MONUMENT, 2601 SOUTH LEWIS BLVD.

The monument was built in 1901 to honor Sgt. Charles Floyd, the only man who died on the Lewis & Clark Expedition. The 100-foot-tall sandstone monument is in the form of an Egyptian obelisk.

SIOUX CITY PUBLIC MUSEUM, 607 FOURTH ST.

STAY

THE WARRIOR HOTEL, 525 SIXTH ST.

Built in 1930, The Warrior Hotel later fell on hard times and closed in 1976.

The hotel sat vacant for more than three decades, before Lew Weinberg partnered with Restoration St. Louis to redevelop the 200,000 square feet of combined space in The Warrior and the Davidson building into a 148-room hotel and 22 luxury apartments.

The 10-story Art Deco-style Warrior Hotel is part of the Marriott Autograph Collection. It has a six-lane bowling alley, a pool/sauna, Two Finches Spa and The Crown, a rooftop bar. The hotel also has a pre-function space, business and exer cise centers and a restaurant.

Sneaky’s Chicken is an iconic Sioux City restaurant, which was launched by brothers Dave and Rick Ferris in 1979. Or der a basket of Sneaky’s famous roasted chicken or munch on some cheese balls or hot wings.

MILES INN, 2622 LEECH AVE.

Originally opened by Charlie Miles as a convenience store in the 1920s, Miles Inn is now best known for its Charlie Boy, a peppery loosemeat tavern, and beer served in a distinctive mug called a schooner.

WOODBURY’S AMERICAN STEAKHOUSE, 525 SIXTH ST.

Located on the second floor of the historic Warrior Hotel, the restaurant offers upscale, rustic American cuisine in an elegant and sleek setting. Enjoy a creative take on Midwest comfort food for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

The museum’s two-story atrium boasts a 35-foot-tall mural of the 1887 Sioux City Corn Palace, which also serves as the orientation theater. The museum features an extensive collection of Native American artifacts, hands-on experi ences for kids, interactive transportation and agriculture displays, as well as The Big Dig, a hands-on dig box with replicas of terrestrial and marine fossils. Ongo ing special exhibitions include Nature’s Kaleidoscope: Digging into the Past, a collection of agates, geodes, minerals, fossils, petrified wood and meteorites.

SIOUX CITY RAILROAD MUSEUM, 3400 SIOUX RIVER ROAD

The museum, which is nestled be tween the Loess Hills and the Big Sioux River on a 30-acre site, features historic buildings and structures, as well as in dustrial archaeological sites, industrial heritage objects and a rail yard.

SIOUX

JOURNAL PHOTOS

FIND A PLACE TO WORSHIP IN SIOUXLAND

If you’ve recently moved or are considering joining a church for the first time, the task of finding a church that aligns with your beliefs and criteria denomination, fellowship, location and comfor t level with the church’s pastor, minister or priest becomes even more daunting.

At its hear t, a church is a group of like-minded people who share a set of beliefs, values and nor ms. In most of the cases, the members feel as though they belong to a large, extended family and offer suppor t, encouragement and emotional and material assistance to each other

Growing in faith should be one of the goals in attending church services where fellowship can help you along. The right church can provide a foundation for your spiritual life. It could also be a boon for your social and personal life.

Pray to God for guidance while you look for a church, then deter mine what setting is impor tant to you. Are you looking for a less-for mal, more moder n church with energetic ser mons? Do

you need an intimate community or a mega-church?

Do you have a par ticular faith? If you are a Methodist, Baptist or Lutheran, being surrounded by people with similar beliefs will be impor tant. Or do you prefer a non-denominational church?

Once you understand your needs, conduct some research. Look in your local newspaper, online or drive around your city

Ask friends and relatives about the churches they attend. People are often happy to discuss their experiences with you.

Once you have found some possibilities, visit several churches. Attend services with a positive attitude and ask questions of the members. Gather as much infor mation as you can.

Sometimes having a friend along will help you feel more at ease. Speak to people sitting near you, or speak to the pastor after the service. Take home any literature offered.

Afterward, reflect on your experience. Does the church’s statement of belief match yours?

Sometimes churches are known for their service to the community If volunteer work is impor tant to you, find a religious community that has programs for soup kitchens, homeless shelters or even local parks.

Were you comfor table sitting in the church or were you itching to leave? Did the pastor hold your attention or were you bored?

Knowing your values will help you select the right church. Worship and spirituality are deeply personal. Sometimes different family members may attend different churches.

When you find a church where the pastor or minister seems to be speaking to you and the congregation feels like family, you have found the place where you will be the most comfor table and get the most out of the experience.

St. Teresa of Calcutta, St. Peter and St. Joseph Parishes

Worship this Fall at Redeemer Lutheran

TASTE

EARL HORLYK ehorlyk@siouxcityjournal.com

Sioux City is the hometown of Twin Bings, Jolly Time Pop Corn and the always popular Tavern loosemeat sandwich.

For on-the-go foodies, there are sites that celebrate this community’s contribution to everything tasty.

STAY

THE CHOCOLATE MANSION, 2900 JACKSON ST.

Boasting rooms with such tantaliz ing names like the Truffles Suite, the Jelly Bean Suite and, even, the Twin Bing Suite, the Chocolate Mansion is a perfect place to stay for the traveler with a sweet tooth.

Built as a personal residence in 1894,

this hard-to-miss Victorian mansion at 2900 Jackson St. was placed on the National Register of Historical Places for both architectural and historic categories in 2004.

The house — which has six bed rooms, a carriage house and a third-floor ballroom — was turned into a boutique hotel in 2020.

So, how did the Chocolate Mansion get such a lip-smacking name? Well, one of its former owners was Edward Cook (E.C.) Palmer, founder of Sioux City’s Palmer Candy Co., maker of the Twin Bing Candy Bar.

Another theory: the exterior of the home is painted in a delectable shade of dark chocolate. But don’t try to go all Hansel & Gretel on this house. It may be called The Chocolate Mansion, but it is, alas, not edible.

EAT

TASTEE INN & OUT, 2610 GORDON DRIVE; BILLY BOY DRIVE THRU, 2328 RIVERSIDE BLVD.; AND THE SHACK, 211 FOURTH ST.

Is Sioux City the birthplace of cuttingedge cuisine? Maybe.

Legend has it that the loosemeat sandwich – crumbly globs of ground beef served sauceless in a hamburger bun –was created by Sioux City restaurateur Dave Higgin at Ye Olde Tavern in 1924.

This newfangled culinary creation was such a hit, Higgin dubbed it the “Ye Olde Tavern” tavern, named after his 1322 Jackson St. eatery.

While the site of Sioux City’s former Ye Olde Tavern is still a restaurant, the current establishment – La Morena Good Morning – doesn’t offer a tavern on its menu.

If you really want a historic loosemeat tavern in its “hometown,” go to Tastee Inn & Out (2610 Gordon Drive) or Billy Boy Drive Thru (2328 Riverside Blvd.)

But if you’re hankering for a trendier spin on this midwestern fave, head on over to The Shack (211 Fourth St.) Chef Clay Lilley offers a Sux City Slider (tavern meat, pickles and cheddar on a bun) as well as a south-of-the-border version with his Taco Tavern (tavern meat, ched dar, salsa and Sour cream on a bun).

PETE’S THAI ON FIFTH, 507 FIFTH ST.

Ask any chef in Sioux City about his favorite out-of-the-way eatery, chances are good that he will say it is Pete’s Thai on Fifth.

Owned by veteran restaurateur Pete Utthachoo, this 507 Fifth St. mainstay specializes in authentic curries, stir-fry and Pad Thai Noodle.

Desiring something a bit more fusiony? Check out Pete’s “Thai” pho, which contains the classic ingredients used in a Vietnamese Pho noodle soup, along with a few special Thai herbs, chilis and spices.

JESSE BROTHERS, SIOUX CITY JOURNAL The Chocolate Mansion, built in 1894, opened as a boutique hotel in 2020.

JIM LEE, SIOUX CITY JOURNAL Owner Denise Bailey says chili dogs are a favorite at Billy Boy Drive-Thru.

TIM HYNDS, THE WEEKENDER

Kennady Reyes, 11, daughter of owner Jena Reyes, holds a chocolate frappe served with a donut at Sunkist Bakery’s 2519 Hamilton Boulevard location. In addition to a full selection of baked goods, Sunkist Bakery is also expanding its menu to include frappes, lattes, smoothies and specialty coffees.

SUNKIST BAKERY, 4607 MORNINGSIDE AVE. AND 2519 HAMILTON BLVD.

A bakery wouldn’t be able to sustain itself for more than 80 years if it didn’t know how to make dough.

At its 4607 Morningside Ave. loca tion, Sunkist Bakery has been making doughnuts, long johns and cinnamon rolls since the 1940s. In 2019, a second location was added at 2519 Hamilton Blvd., for Northsiders who were craving crullers.

JOLLY TIME POP CORN MUSEUM AT THE KOATED KERNELS POPCORN SHOPPE, 1717 TERMINAL DRIVE

In 1914, the world’s first electric traffic signal was put into place in Cleveland, Ohio, the movie serial “The Perils of Pauline” premiered, and the American Pop Corn Company – the oldest popcorn company in America – was founded.

Headquartered in Sioux City, Ameri can Pop Corn Co. – the makers of Jolly Time and its Koated Kernels gourmet popcorn spinoff – also has the official Jolly Time Museum inside of its 1717 Terminal Drive retail store.

See Jolly Time vintage advertising, machinery and memorabilia from across the country and around the world at this open-to-the-public museum.

Will they allow you to stuff your face with popcorn while perusing the mu seum? Yeah, we think they’ll be OK with that.

PALMER’S OLDE TYME CANDY SHOPPE, 405 WESLEY PARKWAY

In case you didn’t know, Sioux City’s very own Twin Bing consists of two round, chewy, cherry-flavored nougats, coated in chocolate and chopped pea nuts.

That’s the type of trivia you’ll discover at Palmer’s Olde Tyme Candy Shoppe and Palmer Specialty Foods, a 405 Wesley Parkway store which also has a small museum and gift shop.

Listed as one of the top ten candy bars in America by the food blog Chowhound, the Twin Bing will be celebrating its 100th birthday in 2023.

To celebrate its centennial, Palmer is selling everything from Twin Bingshaped pillows, koozies and salt and pepper shakers for diehard Bing-heads.

If you’re a Sioux City foodie, no trip would be complete without a pilgrimage to Palmer’s.

TIM HYNDS, SIOUX CITY JOURNAL BJ McClellan, left, and her mother, Robbie Rohlena, show off some of the products available at the Koated Kernels retail shop and Jolly Time Pop Corn Museum, 1717 Terminal Drive, in Sioux City.

MUSIC TRIP

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JARED MCNETT jmcnett@siouxcityjournal.com

Music fans coming to Sioux City can find plenty to groove to.

The city’s home to multiple music venues on the National Register of Historic Places, including the Municipal Auditorium where Elvis Presley rocked out in 1956 and the Motor Mart Building which hosted big band leaders like Lawrence Welk, and lays claim to a number of notable jazz performers (such as Billie Holiday collaborator Jim Aton) as well as former Deep Purple guitarist Tommy Bolin. There are enough notable music sites in Sioux City to fill several song books.

STAY

THE HARD ROCK HOTEL & CASINO, 111 THIRD ST.

Opened in 2014, Sioux City’s Hard Rock location features 630 slot machines, 19 table games, two music venues (the Anthem, which is indoors and has seen performances from artists such as Rick Springfield, and Battery Park, an outdoor spot where Chris Stapleton has played) and all kinds of rock memorabilia includ ing pieces from David Bowie, Johnny Cash and Buddy Holly.

As for the lodging, the Hard Rock Ho

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bistro (opened in 2016) has a small stage for live music and poetry readings but no fixed menu. Instead, the owner, Gia Emory, will toggle between a number of options such as penne pasta, white barbeque pizza, apple chicken salads and hummus.

BUFFALO ALICE, 1022 FOURTH ST.

Open for more than 40 years, Buffalo Alice is the kind of pizza place where a person can get a chicken-artichokespinach-alfredo pizza or a bacon cheese burger offering. For music lovers, there are several decades worth of album covers adorning almost all of the walls of the bar.

JOLLY’S ON THE RIVER, 1100 LARSEN PARK ROAD

tel features 54 rooms in what was once the historic Battery Building and has a lobby bar where a train drop-off station previously operated.

On its website, the Hard Rock Hotel lists a number of awards including a “Four Diamond” designation from AAA and a “Travelers’ Choice” award from Tripadvisor.

EAT

BLUE CAFE, 1301 PIERCE ST.

Just down the block from the Sioux City Conservatory of Music, this cozy

A seasonal waterfront joint with mul tiple shows a month, Jolly’s is a no-frills bar and grill where folks can chow down on comfort foods like pork tenderloin sandwiches and pickle fries.

MAIN + ABBEY, 111 THIRD ST.

Located inside the Hard Rock, this gastropub that blends Americana with Abbey Road has a wide-ranging menu that includes steaks, lamb bolognese, arepas, watermelon salad and bao buns. For holidays like Thanksgiving, there are special items and menus.

It’s possible to live like a rock star in Sioux City

TIM HYNDS, SIOUX CITY JOURNAL FILE

Orpheum Theatre,

DO DEWOLF’S NON-SPORT CARDS & JUNQUE SHOPPE, 1420 VILLA AVE.

Vinyl record enthusiasts will have plenty to peruse at this vintage store. If the music isn’t enough, the shop also has an array of action figures, board games, gaming consoles and books.

GRANDVIEW PARK BAND SHELL, 24TH STREET AND GRANDVIEW BOULEVARD

The centerpiece of Sioux City’s Grand view Park, this Streamline Moderne style white concrete structure was built

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in 1934 and has been on the National Register of Historic Places for more than a decade. It’s the home of the Sioux City Municipal Band and the main stage for Saturday in the Park, a one-day free mu sic festival that draws tens of thousands of concertgoers every July.

THE MARQUEE, 1225 FOURTH ST.

The Marquee is a live music venue and bar where patrons can see local, regional and national artists of all kinds. The Marquee holds trivia nights and comedy shows as well.

THE ORPHEUM THEATRE, 528 S. PIERCE ST.

When the Orpheum was built in 1927, it was the largest theatre in the entire state of Iowa. Nowadays, the former vaudeville and moving picture house is home to the Sioux City Symphony Orchestra and hosts shows by perform ers such as Bob Dylan, Bonnie Raitt, Jerry Seinfeld and Willie Nelson.

TYSON EVENTS CENTER, 401 GORDON DRIVE

While serving as home ice for the champion Sioux City Musketeers, the 10,000-seat bowl is also the place to catch big-time arena acts like metal legends Judas Priest or take in trade shows.

VANGARDE ARTS, 416 PIERCE ST.

Site of a gallery lounge and listening room where past visitors have been able to hear musicians like Johnny Winter and gaze upon works of art by Stephen Haas. Every Thursday night, the spot hosts open mic nights.

Home of the Twin Bing Candy

The roof for the main stage is assembled for Saturday in the Park at Grandview Park on Thursday in Sioux City.

TIM HYNDS, SIOUX CITY JOURNAL

Sioux City’s Dylan James works to maintain control over the puck while being chased by Ben Dexheimer, left, and Casey Severo during Sioux City Musketeers vs Madison Capitols USHL game two Clark Cup championship hockey action played at the Tyson Events Center in Sioux City.

GAME ON!

Sports lovers will have plenty to choose from in Sioux City

CAITLIN YAMADA cyamada@SiouxCityJournal.com

Sports fans will cheer at all the athletic options in Sioux City.

For its size, Sioux City has a variety of state-of –the-art sporting facilities that host sports games and tournaments for wres tling, volleyball and basketball.

With multiple local sports teams, numerous sports bars and a variety of outdoor activities, one could easily spend a weekend engrossed in a favorite hobby.

STAY

COURTYARD SIOUX CITY DOWNTOWN/ CONVENTION CENTER, 801 FOURTH ST.

Conveniently located downtown, the Courtyard is a perfect place for someone who wants quick access to local athletic venues and bars to watch their favorite sports team play.

Connected to the convention center,

The new Courtyard by Marriott Hotel that opened May 14 at 901 Fourth Street in downtown Sioux City is shown Thursday. The hotel is connected to the Sioux City Convention Center.

there are frequently interesting activities and events going on for one to partici pate in. The location is also close to the Tyson Event Center, Long Lines Family Rec Center and Seaboard Triumph Foods Expo Center.

The hotel itself boasts “a Bistro, comfortable guestrooms, complimen tary high-speed WiFi, indoor pool, and a fitness center overlooking Historic 4th Street,” according to its website.

EAT BOB ROES POINT AFTER, 2320 TRANSIT AVE.

The Point After was founded in 1982 and is still operated by Bob himself. The bar features one of the largest collections of sports memorabilia in the area and has 31 TVs to view your favorite sports game. If you don’t see “your” game, ask and chances are, they can show it.

It has also been visited by famous sporting figures such as Chip Lohmiller, George Allen, Ernie Els, Jeff Meggont, Jeff Woodland, Bob Feller, Terry Bradshaw, Fred Hoiberg, Tubby Smith, Deacon Jones, and Floyd Little.

You can’t go wrong with “Siouxland’s original wings” or “Siouxland’s finest pizza.”

WHEELHOUSE BAR & GRILL, SOUTHERN HILLS DRIVE

The Wheelhouse is a large, modern bar and grill that offers quality food, beer and experiences. There are 43 TVs throughout the bar to catch your game.

The menu offers a variety of options from traditional bar food to soups, salads and pastas, so everyone in your party can find something they enjoy.

DO WATCH LOCAL ATHLETICS TEAMS

Sports enthusiasts can enjoy a variety of local sports games in Siouxland. The Sioux City Explorers provide fast-paced minor league baseball at Lewis & Clark Park, 3400 Line Drive.

The X’s are an independent profes sional baseball team providing Sioux land entertainment since 1993. Find the schedule at xsbaseball.com. During the winter, enjoy the action of a Sioux

JESSE BROTHERS, SIOUX CITY JOURNAL Bandits’ Zac Schlueger, left, and Bandits’ Devin Groen hagen, right take down Beef’s Norman Darden during Sioux City Bandits vs Omaha Beef football action at the Tyson Events Center in Sioux City, Iowa, Saturday, June 18, 2022.

City Musketeers (USHL Tier One) hockey game at the Tyson Events Center, 401 Gordon Drive.

The Musketeers are the 2022 Clark Cup Champions. They are a junior ice hockey team playing in the Western Conference. They have won three Ander son Cups and four Clark Cups. Find the schedule at musketeershockey.com. If those don’t suit you fancy, the Sioux City Bandits of the Champions Professional Indoor Football League always provides family fun entertainment at the Tyson Events Center.

The Bandits were originally founded in 1999. Find their schedule at gobandits. fun. The Tyson Event Center also hosts a variety of sporting games and activities throughout the year. Each year, Sioux City hosts the National Association of Inter collegiate Athletics Women’s Volleyball National Championship and the Women’s Basketball National Championship.

THE LONG LINES FAMILY RECREATION CENTER, 401 GORDON DRIVE

Sioux City’s Long Lines Family Rec reation Center has a climbing Wall that could rival any in the Midwest. The walls include a 52.5-foot-tall tower, 42-foot-tall competitive wall, 12-foot-tall boulder and 5,900 square feet of climbing space.

The Center also has open courts for soccer, basketball, volleyball, in-line hockey, dodge ball and wrestling.

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Guests ride down the hill on inner tubes Sunday at Cone Park in Sioux City.

CONE PARK, 3800 LINE DRIVE

Cone Park offers a tubing hill, ice skating rink, an outdoor fire pit, and a day lodge for your winter activity needs. During the summer, the ice skating rink is converted to a free public splash pad and the tubing hill is converted for sum mer tubing. A 2-mile trail loop is also available. It connects with Sertoma Park to the east and offers a great view.

VISITORS GUIDE ATTRACTIONS

IOWA

AALFS COURTYARD

Fourth & Virginia streets, Sioux City

A green space courtyard in downtown Sioux City, home to a locally created mural that depicts life in the 1800s and downtown buildings of decades past.

ANDERSON DANCE PAVILION ON THE RIVERFRONT

Larsen Park Road, Sioux City 712-279-6126

Located along the Missouri River, the Pavilion is host to many summer special events, parades, walks, and picturesque weddings. A scenic walk way leads to a well-manicured lawn with spec tacular annual plantings and a modern, full-access children’s play area.

HISTORIC FOURTH STREET DISTRICT

1000-1100 Fourth St., Sioux City Historic Fourth Street contains the best concen tration of late 19th century commercial buildings in Sioux City. Nestled in the heart of downtown, Historic Fourth Street offers several restaurants, bars, shopping and entertainment venues in a condensed, historic area.

LAUNCHPAD CHILDREN’S MUSEUM

623 Pearl St., Sioux City 712-224-2542

www.launchpadmuseum.com

Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday through Wednesday; 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday

LaunchPAD is an immersive learning environment for children ages 6 months to 10 years. Hands-on exhibits emphasize STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) principles and reflect the history and heritage of the Sioux City region.

LEWIS & CLARK INTERPRETIVE CENTER/BETTY STRONG ENCOUNTER CENTER 900 Larsen Park Road, Sioux City 712-224-5242 www.siouxcitylcic.com

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Vintage airplanes from all eras are on display at the Mid America Museum of Aviation & Transportation.

The Bruguier Cabin, Sioux City’s oldest structure, is located in Riverside Park. French fur trader Theophile Bruguier, who is considered the first white settler in Sioux City, built the one-story structure on his farm in 1849.

BRUGUIER’S CABIN

1201 Riverside Blvd., Sioux City

Considered to be the oldest structure in Sioux City, the cabin originated as part of the Theophile Bruguier farm. The cabin became part of an aban doned house that was set to be demolished in 1933 so the lumber could be used for a boys camp, but workers noticed the original logs and research ers traced the structure’s origins to Bruguier. It is located in Riverside Park.

DOROTHY PECAUT NATURE CENTER

4500 Sioux River Road, Sioux City 712-258-0838

www.woodburyparks.com

Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. This award-winning facility showcases the Loess Hills and provides opportunities for outdoor recreation, education and stewardship. Exhibits include an interactive badger tunnel, prairie diorama, rare birds’ egg collection and extinct passenger pigeon. Hikes, special events and programs for all ages are held year-round. The facility is handicap accessible. Three miles of hiking trails, including a quarter-mile handicap accessible trail, offer views and connect with other trails in Stone State Park.

Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Friday; noon to 5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday. The Lewis & Clark Center commemorates the explor ers’ time in Siouxland with a range of permanent hands-on exhibits, the Garden of Discovery, a 30-by50-foot U.S. flag and 14-foot bronze outdoor sculp ture of Lewis, Clark and Seaman the Newfoundland dog. The adjoining Betty Strong Encounter Center, opened in 2007 to create a private, non-profit cultural complex on the riverfront, seeks to encounter deeper meanings of the expedition and its transforming im pact on the people, land and rivers of this area, using changing exhibits, movies and a year round calendar of programs and activities for all ages. The cultural complex was built and is sustained by Missouri River Historical Development, Inc.

LONG LINES FAMILY REC CENTER

401 Gordon Drive, Sioux City 712-224-5124

www.sioux-city.org

The Long Lines Family Rec Center provides rec reational facilities for individuals and groups. The center has courts for open gym, soccer, basketball, volleyball, in-line hockey, dodgeball, wrestling, batting cage and special events. The centerpiece of the facility is the 53-foot climbing wall and freestanding boulder that allow visitors rock climbing techniques. Conference rooms are available for meetings, parties and other small events.

MID AMERICA MUSEUM OF AVIATION & TRANSPORTATION

2600 Expedition Court, north of Sioux Gateway Airport, Sioux City 712-252-5300

midamericaairmuseum.org

Hours: Call or go online before your visit to confirm

operating hours.

The museum features a variety of aircraft and transportation vehicles including vintage bicycles, cars, fire truck and police cars, military vehicles and displays to a Boeing 727-200.

PUBLIC SAFETY MEMORIAL AT CITY HALL

Sixth & Douglas streets, Sioux City

This memorial pays tribute to all of the fallen fire fighters and law enforcement officers who helped keep the Siouxland community a safe place to live.

THE RAILROAD MUSEUM

3400 Sioux River Road, Sioux City 712-233-6996

www.SiouxCityRailroadMuseum.org

Hours: March through December, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. Once belonging to the Chicago, Milwaukee St. Paul & Pacific Railroad, the century-old, 32-acre complex once employed more than 560 people to maintain steam and diesel locomotives and rail cars. Step back in time by climbing into the cab of the Great Northern steam locomotive and rail cars. Guided and self tours are available, and complimentary motorcar rides are available with each ticket.

SCULPT SIOUXLAND

Fourth Street from Pearl to Virginia streets, Sioux City siouxcityartcenter.org/sculpt-siouxland

Sculpt Siouxland is a year-long exhibit display ing sculptures from local and national artists. This exhibit is free to the public and displayed along Fourth Street in downtown.

TIM HYNDS, SIOUX CITY JOURNAL

SERGEANT FLOYD MONUMENT

Hwy. 75 near Glenn Avenue, Sioux City

The monument honors Sgt. Charles Floyd, the only casualty of the 1804 Lewis & Clark Expedition; he died near Sioux City. Overlooking the Missouri River, this 100-foot tall memorial was the first his toric landmark registered by the U.S. Government.

SGT. FLOYD RIVER MUSEUM & WELCOME CENTER

1000 Larsen Park Road, Sioux City 712-279-0198 www.siouxcitymuseum.org

Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Board the Sergeant Floyd, and begin a journey into the region’s maritime history. Built in 1932 as an inspection boat by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Sergeant Floyd River Museum & Welcome Center chronicles the Missouri River’s development as a major shipping route and the key to Sioux City’s success in its early years. Discover exhibits about the Lewis & Clark Expedition, the fur trade, Sioux City’s evolution as a transportation hub and river craft that still cruise along the Missouri River. The three-deck vessel displays a forensic likeness of Sgt. Charles Floyd, a restored Engineer’s quarters, Radio Room and Officers’ Rest room. The Museum includes Na tive American artifacts, an authentic dug-out canoe, fur-trapping supplies and model steamboats.

SHEPHERD’S GARDEN

Corner of Sixth and Jackson streets, Sioux City

This community park has a spiritual emphasis con ducive to quiet meditation, but it is also a frequent spot for downtown workers to eat lunch and for families to gather.

SIOUX CITY ART CENTER

225 Nebraska St., Sioux City 712-279-6272 www.siouxcityartcenter.org

Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Thursday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sunday 1 to 4 p.m..

The Sioux City Art Center welcomes visitors with its elegant three-story glass atrium, accented with a geo metric maze floor fashioned from terrazzo tile. Two of its five galleries feature selections from the permanent collection of more than 900 works, including a Grant Wood mural. Throughout the year, other gallery space showcases touring exhibits of works by artists with international, national and regional reputations. The children’s Junior League Hands-On! Gallery offers a fun atmosphere for children to explore basic elements of art through interactive stations.

SIOUX CITY CONVENTION CENTER

801 Fourth St., Sioux City 712-279-4804 https://www.siouxcityconventioncenter.com

The Convention Center hosts trade shows, con ventions, meetings and special events. As the Tour ism Bureau for the area, the Convention Center can assist with programs, maps, hotel recommen dations and much more.

A shrine to Our Lady of Guadalupe provides a quiet space for prayer and reflection at Trinity Heights.

SIOUX CITY PUBLIC MUSEUM

607 Fourth St., Sioux City 712-279-6174

www.siouxcitymuseum.org

Admission: Free

Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 1 to 5 p.m.

The museum features exhibits showcasing Siouxland history across centuries, including Native American history, rare artifacts, interactive displays, history of the stockyards and a wide range of travel ing shows.

SIOUX CITY TRANSIT SYSTEM

Operational times: Monday through Friday 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

TRINITY HEIGHTS

2509 33rd St., Sioux City 712-239-8670

www.trinityheights.com

Hours: Grounds open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Book store and gift shop open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. Sunday.

The 33-foot statue of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the 30-foot statue of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Queen of Peace highlight Trinity Heights. Jerry Traufler’s life-size wood carving of the Last Supper, one of only three in the world, and the Divine Mercy Chapel are located in the St. Joseph’s Center/museum. On the grounds is a Circle of Life Memorial to the Unborn. The eight acres of beautiful gardens, small shrines and a simulated mountain stream and pond allow the visitors many opportunities to “Come away to a quiet place by yourself and rest a little” – Mark 6:31.

SPIRIT OF SIOUXLAND SCULPTURE FLIGHT 232 MEMORIAL

Located in Chris Larsen Park on Sioux City’s waterfront, west of Anderson Dance Pavilion

The sculpture depicts Lt. Col. Dennis Nielson of the Sioux City Air National Guard carrying 3-year-old Spencer Bailey, a survivor of the United Airlines

Flight 232 crash at Sioux Gateway Airport on July 19, 1989. The sculpture is based on a photograph taken by former Sioux City Journal photographer Gary Anderson. The image, published the day af ter the crash in newspapers and magazines around the world, came to symbolize the compassionate response to the crash.

Located in the hear t of downtown Sioux City, the Sioux City Public Museum features large, color ful exhibits, interactive displays, and so much more.

Hands-on experiences include the award winning “Innovation I-Wall” and “The Big Dig,” which replicates an active fossil dig site.

SIOUX CITY PUBLIC MUSEUM

607 4th St. • Sioux City, IA

at 4th & Nebraska Streets

downtown Sioux City (712)279-6174 • www.siouxcitymuseum.org

Tues.

TIM HYNDS, SIOUX CITY JOURNAL

VISITORS GUIDE ATTRACTIONS

WAR EAGLE MONUMENT

Take I-29, Exit 151 and follow War Eagle Drive, Sioux City Wambdi Okicize, known as “War Eagle,” served as a riverboat guide or pilot on the upper Mississippi River; he worked for the American Fur Company delivering messages, and during the War of 1812 he carried messages for the government. The monument was erected in tribute to him. The bluff provides a spectacular view of the tri-state area.

WOODBURY COUNTY COURTHOUSE

620 Douglas St., Sioux City 712-279-6601 woodbury-ia.com

Hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday The Woodbury County Courthouse, completed in 1917, is an example of prairie style architecture. The building features sculptures, intricate terra cotta moldings, sculptured light fixtures, and a stained glass dome. The courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973, and was designated as a National Historic Landmark in 1996. It is the largest publicly owned prairie school building in the world.

NEBRASKA

DANISH ALPS RECREATION AREA

1260 200th St., Hubbard, Neb. 402-632-4109

Danish Alps State Recreation Area comprises a 219-acre lake surrounded by 520 acres of parkland. The area is named for the early Danish settlers in the area. Kramper Reservoir, named for Vince Kramper, was planned with shoreline and fishing in mind. The area also offers camping, day use facili ties and hiking, biking and equestrian trails.

EMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH

1500 Hickory St., Dakota City, Neb. 712-899-8978 Larry Armbright or 712-253-1609 Dennis Reinert Call for appointment.

Built in 1860, this is believed to be the first Lutheran Church in the Nebraska Territory and the oldest one still standing today. The Vespers Service is held every August.

MISSOURI NATIONAL RECREATIONAL RIVER RESOURCE AND EDUCATION CENTER AT PONCA STATE PARK

Two miles north of Ponca on Spur 26E, Ponca, Neb. 402-755-2284

“Where People and Nature Meet” describes the beauty and solitude of this conference center. Along with meeting rooms, the facility offers a visitor center and hands-on interpretive center focusing on the natural and cultural history of the Missouri River.

PONCA STATE PARK

Two miles north of Ponca on Spur 26E, Ponca, Neb.

402-755-2284

outdoornebraska.gov/ponca

The park, which encompasses 859 acres, has trail rides, pool, hay rack rides and the Missouri Na tional Recreational River Resource and Education Center. On-site staff and volunteers help guide and educate visitors on the history, biology, ecology, astronomy, geology and archaeology of the area. Many programs on outdoor recreation are also given, including fishing, backpacking, wilderness survival, cooking and others. With more than 20 miles of trails, the park provides hikers and moun tain bikers opportunities to explore the park’s back country. Several mountain bike races are held every year on the Park’s diverse and often challenging trails.

SIOUXLAND FREEDOM PARK

1801 Veterans Drive, South Sioux City 402-412-1776 siouxlandfreedompark.org

In the heart of Siouxland along the banks of the Missouri River, 55 acres of land are dedicated to the men and women who served and sacrificed in the name of freedom, and all who cherish their precious gift. Freedom Park is located across the Missouri River from the Floyd Monument, in full view on the river’s bluff and includes a permanent half-scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial

and John Douangdara Memorial War Dog Park. Future plans include an interpretive center, amphi theater, family friendly leisure space, walking trails and other monuments.

SOUTH SIOUX CITY CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU

4401 Dakota Ave., South Sioux City 402-494-1626 southsiouxchamber.org

Call today for your convention, sports or group tour, hunting or family vacation needs.

SOUTH DAKOTA

ADAMS HOMESTEAD & NATURE PRESERVE

North Sioux City, S.D. (McCook Lake Exit) 605-232-0873

gfp.sd.gov/parks/detail/ adams-homestead-and-nature-preserve Trails open year around. A 1,500-acre park in the Missouri River basin. Homestead established in 1872 includes the family farmhouse, historic barn, log cabin, the Lamont Country School and Stavan ger Church. It also includes interpretive exhibits, more than 13 miles of biking and hiking trails with views of native plants and wildlife. Adams Nature Preserve, video lottery & bingo, 180 hotel rooms, Veterans Memorial and five community parks.

VISITORS GUIDE SHOPPING

DOWNTOWN SIOUX CITY

712-252-0014

downtownsiouxcity.com

Downtown Sioux City offers unique shopping for him, for her, for the family and the home with many locally owned specialty shops.

GORDON PLAZA

Gordon Drive east of Highway 75

This shopping center east of downtown Sioux City features a Hy-Vee, furniture and apparel stores and restaurants. The complex also hosts service busi ness from hair salons to tax preparation outlets.

LAKEPORT COMMONS

Lakeport Street & Highway 20

Easily accessible from South Lakeport Street or Sergeant Road, Lakeport Commons is home to national chains like Best Buy and Old Navy, plus an array of local shops. The complex also features sit-down and quick-service restaurants, salons and other services.

MARKETPLACE SHOPPING CENTER

28th Street & Hamilton Boulevard 712-239-6565

Anchored by a Hy-Vee store, the outdoor Market place shopping center features stores like Plato’s Closet, restaurants like Minerva’s and much more. The shopping area also includes specialty shops, salons, coffeehouses and a variety of services.

SERGEANT FLOYD WELCOME CENTER

1000 Larsen Park Road 712-279-0198

The Galley Gift Shop aboard the Sergeant Floyd, home to a museum and visitor information about Sioux City, features local, tri-state and Siouxland souvenirs. Highlights include mugs, t-shirts, books and postcards.

SIOUX CITY GIFTS

1922 Pierce St. 712-255-4346 siouxcitygifts.com

This shop offers unique gifts celebrating the Orpheum Theatre, Woodbury County Courthouse, the Catholic Diocese of Sioux City, the Sioux City Jewish community and more. Plus, don’t miss Sioux City memorabilia like books, totes and mugs.

SOUTHERN HILLS MALL

4400 Sergeant Road 712-274-2541 southernhillsmall.com

Sioux City’s largest shopping center features dozens of stores in an enclosed setting, anchored by J.C. Penney, Barnes & Noble and Scheels All Sports. Other shops include local favorites, foot wear chains and assorted national apparel retailers. Southern Hills also features an AMC movie theater, a food court and family friendly activities.

Originally a towboat that did surveying and inspection work, the Sergeant Floyd is now permanently dry-docked at 1000 Larsen Park Road. Now called the Sergeant Floyd River Museum and Welcome Center, it attracts more than 20,000 visitors a year.

SUNNYBROOK STORES

Sunnybrook Drive between Sergeant Road and Highway 20

Several major stores, from Target and Bed Bath & Beyond to Marshalls and Hobby Lobby have

Sioux City locations along Sunnybrook Drive. The shopping strip, not far from Southern Hills Mall and Lakeport Commons shops, also features restau rants and local shops.

EARL HORLYK, SIOUX CITY JOURNAL

UNIQUE PRODUCTS TO FIND IN SIOUX CITY

After stopping at the Sioux City Public Museum to learn about Sioux City’s history, visitors can pick up Sioux City T-shirts, as well as thimbles, snow globes and more.

At Sioux City Gifts, customers can find the perfect mementos or gifts for family members with a Sioux City theme.

Photos and story by CAITLIN YAMADA | cyamada@SiouxCityJournal.com

Sioux City has a variety of fun and delicious products to enjoy. Check out a few of these local businesses for unique gifts and mementos.

Perry Way Bouquets offers a unique variety of fresh flowers and flower arrangements.

After visiting the MidAmerican Museum of Aviation and Flight, visitors can buy a variety of postcards, including ones playing off the city’s airport designation.

Hardline Coffee Company makes beautiful and delicious coffee, with a unique seasonal menu.

Non-Member Hotels

Cottonwood Inn & Conference Center

Dakota Ave, South Sioux City

Days Inn North Sioux City

River Dr, North Sioux City

Economy Motel

Gordon Dr,

Motel

U.S.

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

Third St, Sioux City

Hilton Garden Inn Sioux City Riverfront

Larsen Park Rd, Sioux City

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Dakota Dunes

Cottonwood Ln, Dakota Dunes,

South Sioux City Marriott Riverfront

E 4th St, South Sioux City

New Victorian Inn & Suites

Singing Hills Blvd, Sioux City

Palmer House Motel

Gordon Dr, Sioux City

Red Carpet Inn & Suites

Sodrac Drive, North Sioux City

Quality Inn & Suites

S. Lakeport, Sioux City

8 Motel Morningside Area

Ave,

8 Motel

Sodrac Dr,

Sioux City

Town & Country Motel

Court St.,

The Knights Inn & Suites Sioux City

Harbor Dr, Sergeant

The Knights Inn & Suites South Sioux City

Dakota Ave, South Sioux City

Preferred

Lodge & Suites

Lewis Blvd.,

Inn

Lakeport St., Sioux

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson

Tower Rd, Dakota Dunes

Courtyard by Marriott Sioux City

St, Sioux City

Days Inn

Singing Hills Blvd,

Hampton Inn & Suites

S. Sodrac Dr, North Sioux

Hampton Inn & Suites

Rd,

Holiday Inn Express & Suites

Southern Hills Dr, Sioux City

Staybridge Suites

Sergeant Rd, Sioux City

Creek Hotel & Conference Center

3rd St, Sioux City

Super 8

Singing Hills Blvd., Sioux City

The Warrior Hotel

6th St, Sioux City

Wingate by Wyndham

Southern Hills Drive, Sioux City

Avid Hotels

Court St, Sioux City

Bennett’s Motel

Military Rd, Sioux City

Budget Host Inn

1st Ave, South Sioux City

Candlewood Suites

Southern Hills Dr, Sioux City

VISITOR’S GUIDE CALENDAR

Jerry Seinfeld, 7 p.m., July 13; Orpheum Theater, 528 Pierce St. Information: 712279-4850.

COMMUNITY

Fall Fest at the Sioux City Farmer’s Market, 8 a.m., Sioux City Farmer’s Market, Tyson Events Center

Parking Lot, Corner of TriView Ave. and Pearl St. Information: farmersmarketsiouxcity. com.

Taste of Morningside, 4 p.m., Oct. 8; Morningside University Tennis Complex. Information: morningside.edu/events/ homecoming/#schedule.

Nightmare on 4th Street & The Fear Factory, 6:30 p.m., Oct. 8, 9; 1229 4th St. Information: scarecentral.com.

Cone-Acopia Fall Fest, 11 a.m., Oct. 9; Cone Park, 3800 Line Park Drive. Information: coneparksiouxcity.com. Brugier’s Cabin Open House, 2 p.m., Oct. 9; Riverside Park.

712 Brew Fest, 12:30 p.m. (VIP), 1:30 p.m. (general), Oct. 29; Tyson Events Center, 401 Gordon Drive. Information: 712-2794850.

Holiday Collections Craft Fair, 9 a.m., Nov. 19; 10 a.m., Nov. 20; Tyson Events Center, 401 Gordon Drive. Information: 712-2794850.

SPORTING

The Hammers Wrestling Tournament, 7:30 p.m., Oct. 1; Tyson Events Center, 401 Gordon Drive. Information: 712-279-4850.

Octobertfest at Climb Long Lines, 9 a.m., Oct. 8, 9; Long Lines Family Rec Center, 401 Gordon Drive. Information: climblonglines.com.

WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event, 7:30 p.m., Oct. 15; Tyson Events Center, 401 Gordon Drive. Information: 712-279-4850.

KIDS ACTIVITIES

Make a Rock Monster!, 9 a.m., Oct. 8, 9; LaunchPAD Children’s Museum, 623 Pearl St. Information: launchpadmuseum.com/.

Scarecrow Farm, 10 a.m., Oct. 8, 9; 1592 Charles Ave., Lawton. Information: scarecrowfarm.com/fallfestival.

Legend of the Cempasúchil (Marigold), 10 a.m., Oct. 8; Sioux City Public Museum, 607 4th St. Information: SiouxCityMuseum.org/children-familyactivities.

The Art of Mask Making, 10:30 a.m., Oct. 8; Gilchrist Learning Center, 220 Pierce St. Information: 712-279-6272 ext. 201

Fall Fest: Harvet Pine-Corn, 1 p.m., Oct. 8; Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center, 900 Larsen Park Rd. Information: 712-2245242.

Make Paper Flowers, 1 p.m., Oct. 9; Sioux City Public Museum, 607 4th St. Information: SiouxCityMuseum.org/ children-family-activities.