Amenities Columns

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$$

This column indicates the typical price range of this hotel. We use the following codes: E=Economy (under $50), M=Midrange ($50 to $100), U=Upscale ($100 to $150), L=Luxury (over $150). Please note that room rates fluctuate (seasonal popularity, special events in the area, etc.).

Miles

The approximate distance in miles from the exit to the hotel. These are calculations using GPS data. Distances along city streets will be somewhat different but this should give you a good idea of the distances to Discount Hotels near the cited Interstate exit.

Fit

Discount Hotels near I-29, I-90 and I-229 exits in Sioux Falls offering  'fitness' or exercise facilities are indicated with an F in this column. If the hotel also has a spa, it is so indicated by an S in this column. Most hotels define a 'spa' as a large hot tub with built in water jets. In a few cases, fitness facilities and spas may be off-premises (entry by pass issued by the hotel) in which case dressing rooms are also present for your convenience.

Kit

Discount Hotels near I-29, I-90 and I-229 exits in Sioux Falls offering a full kitchen or 'kitchenette' are indicated with an 'K' in this column. An 'M' in this column indicates microwave available. If the room also has a refrigerator, it is so indicated by an 'R' in this column. Many hotels have some rooms furnished with microwaves and small refrigerators but you have to request them. We list them only if there is not an additional charge (or so they have informed us).

I'net

Discount Hotels near I-29, I-90 and I-229 exits in Sioux Falls offering Internet access are indicated (with an M for dial-up and W for wideband) in the I'net column. Please note that 'wideband' facilities vary. In addition to a network port (usually installed in the docking station), we suggest you bring along cables and your Windows distribution CD (in case you are required to load a special network driver). For 'dial up dataports', you would only need a modem and an RJ-11 patch cord (which you should always have with you, anyway).

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Visitors' Center - With a Visitors' Center near the I-29 interchange (I-90 exit 396), their main office is at 200 N. Phillips Avenue. Get on I-229 (on the east side of Sioux Falls) and drive to exit 6. Drive west on 10th Street (SD-38) to Phillips Ave (4 blocks after you cross the Big Sioux River). Turn right on Phillips , go 2 blocks north. The Sioux Falls Convention & Visitors' Bureau is on the opposite corner at your right.

Falls Park Visitors Center & Tower - Another, perhaps more interesting, visitors' center, is just a few blocks from the downtown Convention & Visitors Bureau is the Falls Park location - just a few blocks away. Next to their office is a tall, enclosed viewing tower with an outdoor viewing deck. No stairs, folks, they have an elevator. You look down at the waterfalls, the city and the surrounding area - a great view and well worth the detour.
  Follow the directions to the Convention & Visitors' Bureau (above) but, instead of stopping at 8th Street continue north on Phillips Avenue to 6th Street. Turn left and go west, crossing Main, etc., to Falls Avenue. You can see the tower standing tall above the buildings.
  The Falls Park phone is 1-605-367-7430. They have a page on the CVB web site at FallsPark.

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Chuck E. Cheese - First, we did not visit the place but were told about it by a family who had. The following information is condensed from a phone conversation with the folks at Chuck E. Cheese.
  This is a chain with several locations around the country. They are seriously family-oriented and provide entertainment from puppet shows to video games (including levels for all ages) while helping you gorge yourself on their famous Chuck E. Cheese pizza. The family with whom we talked were happy with the experience but warned that you can spend a lot of money if you don't keep a close rein on the kids.
  For more information phone 1-605-362-6100. The lady with whom we talk on the phone mentioned a web site, chuckecheese, We have viewed it and were impressed by how much more the designer was concerned with fancy graphics than communicating any useful information.
  From I-90, take exit 396-A and follow I-29 southbound to exit 77. Exit, turn left and follow W. 41st Street  3 blocks to Louise Avenue. Turn left and it is a block and a half up on your right at 2600 S. Louise Avenue.

Sertoma Butterly House - Step into the world of tropical and semi-tropical butterflies. Here you can stand among them as they, free-flying, wander about looking for bright colors and, hopefully, nourishment. They do have a snack shop and a gift shop.
  Open from 10a to 6:30p daily except Sundays (1-4:30p) from 1 April to 15 October. From 16 October to 31 March hours are 10a to 3:30p daily except Sundays (1-3:30p). Admission $6 (kids 3-12 $4).
  From I-90, take exit 396-A and follow I-29 southbound to exit 77. Exit, turn left and follow W. 41st Street  3 blocks to Louise Avenue. Turn right on Louise and drive south to 49th Street. Turn left and follow 49th to Oxbow Avenue. Turn right on Oxbow and then the first left into their parking lot (4320 S. Oxbow Ave.).
  For more information, phone 1-605-334-9466 or view their web site at: Sertoma.