Ultimate Sioux Falls Bucket List: 100 best ways to feel the city's appeal

Sioux Falls is a city brimming with great food, bountiful parks and an abundance of cool attractions. But sometimes we take them for granted.

To make sure you hit all the hot spots and don't miss out on hidden gems, we've compiled a bucket list of 100 things every Sioux Falls resident should do in their lifetime. They are numbered but not ranked in order.

From the bustling streets of downtown to the city's growing outskirts, be sure to cross a few of these off your list this summer.

Here is a top 100 list of things to do in Sioux Falls:

1. Do SculptureWalk right: Find them all and vote.

2. Enjoy a brisket sandwich from Big Rig BBQ.



3. Belt out “Cotton Eye Joe” at a Stampede hockey game.



4. Tour brewer’s row: Fernson on 8th, Monk’s, WoodGrain, Remedy and Hydra.



5. Splurge on a major concert at the Denny Sanford Premier Center.



6. Take a guided tour of the Pettigrew Home & Museum.



7. Eat a pizza bagel from Bagel Boy.

8. Make your way through the Heartland Country Corn Maze.



9. See the Sioux Falls "skyline" from the Pioneer Memorial.



10. Say hello to Stan, the T-Rex in the Kirby Science Discovery Center.

11. Satisfy your craving: Lunch at Nick’s Gyros.



12. Go snow tubing at Great Bear Ski Valley.



13. Kayak or canoe down the Big Sioux River.

14. Complete the city-wide bike trail loop.



15. Blush at the Statue of David in Fawick Park.



16. Go roller skating at Skate City.



17. Try the tabouli at Sanaa’s Gourmet.



18. Find your spot and let the music flow at JazzFest.



19. Order a ribeye steak at Morrie’s Steakhouse.



20. Play disc golf at Tuthill Park.

21. Snack on an almond croissant from Queen City Bakery.



22. Play pinball at the Bonus Round.



23. Watch the Skyforce play basketball on Christmas night.



24. Soak up summer with a twist cone from B&G Milkyway.



25. Ride the Ferris Wheel at the Sioux Empire Fair.



26. Rock out at a punk show at Total Drag.



27. Watch Fourth of July fireworks at the W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds.



28. Catch a foul ball at a Canaries baseball game.

29. Float down the lazy river at Wild Water West.



30.Spend quality time at the soup and salad bar at Minervas.



31. Volunteer to serve at the Banquet.



32. Order the wet burrito at Jacky’s with Christmas sauce.



33. Surround yourself with a movie at the Wells Fargo CineDome.



34. Eat a basket of chislic with saltine crackers and a cold beer.



35. Survive the Jaycees Haunted House.



36. Munch a pretzel at Germanfest.



37. Wear green and march in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade.



38. Tour the Stockyards Ag Experience.



39. Go apple picking at the Country Apple Orchard.



40. Order an Old Fashioned at the Carpenter Bar.

41. See the Fawick Flyer at the Old Courthouse Museum.



42. Dance like no one is watching during a concert at The District.



43. See a movie at West Mall 7 and eat lots of popcorn.



44. Order a savory crepe at M.B. Haskett.



45. Brave the sledding hill at Tuthill Park.



46. Visit the U.S.S. South Dakota Battleship Memorial.



47. Enjoy a salted caramel macaroon from C.H. Patisserie.



48. Go swimming at Wall Lake.



49. Survey the skies during the Great Plains Balloon Race.

50. Find the holiday spirit with Winter Wonderland at Falls Park.



51. Have a slice of sourdough pizza at Breadico.



52. Find inner peace at Japanese Gardens in Terrace Park.



53. Join a recreational sports league.



54. Cozy up with the seasonal drink at Coffea Roasterie.



55. Cheer on the water skiers at Catfish Bay.



56. Go bird watching at Arrowhead Park.



57. Learn about Blood Run at Good Earth State Park’s Visitor Center.



58. Find the perfect knick-knack at the Sidewalk Arts Festival.



59. Savor the hot pot at Pho Quynh.



60. Stroll through the Butterfly House & Aquarium.

61. Go medieval at the Siouxland Renaissance Festival.



62. Spot a bald eagle at the Mary Jo Wagner Arboretum.



63. Pedal with friends as you Sip-N-Cycle downtown.



64. Check out the dazzling floats in the Parade of Lights.



65. Put together a foursome at Elmwood Golf Course.



66. Do water aerobics at the Midco Aquatic Center.



67. Find a quirky gift at Zandbroz Variety Store.



68. Snack on naughty fries at Bread & Circus.



69. Catch a performance by the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra.

70. Get lost in the stacks at the Siouxland Libraries.



71. Ride in the Hot Harley Nights motorcycle parade.



72. Buy fresh produce at the Falls Park Farmer’s Market.



73. Check out site of the John Dillinger/Baby Face Nelson bank robbery.



74. Cheer on the Sioux Falls Storm at a football game.



75. Go cosmic bowling at Empire Bowl.



76. Play bingo at Burnside.



77. See a Broadway musical at the Washington Pavilion.



78. Unwind with a glass of wine at Strawbale Winery.



79. Climb the observation tower at Falls Park.



80. Feed the giraffes at the Great Plains Zoo.



81. Sit in the audience for a recording of The White Wall Sessions.



82. Take a stroll amid the crowds at Downtown Riverfest.



83. Catch a performance by the Sioux Empire Community Theatre at the Orpheum.



84. Tour St. Joseph Cathedral.



85. Hike along the quartzite cliffs at Palisades State Park.



86. Have a “crazy milkshake” at Phillips Avenue Diner.



87. Try to catch a fish at Family Park.



88.Challenge your friends to a go-kart race at Thunder Road.

89. Meet a friend for breakfast at Josiah's Cafe.



90. Take a shopping break at The Candy Clubhouse in the Empire Mall.



91. Eat a burger with duck fat fries at Taphouse 41.



92. Go snowshoeing at the Outdoor Campus.



93. Sip a local brew at 605 Summer Classic Music & Beer Festival.



94. Play tennis under the lights at McKennan Park.



95. Marvel at the acrobats in the El Riad Shrine Circus.



96. Fill up on rodizio service at Carnaval Brazilian Grill.



97. Sleep under the stars at Big Sioux Recreation Area.

98. Take a cooking class from Plum’s Cooking Company.

99. Puzzle your way out at Escape 605.

100. Have lunch by the river at the Falls Overlook Café.