Sioux Falls: Where Business Meets Unforgettable Experiences

Perhaps you dismissed Sioux Falls in the past, or maybe it has never even been on your radar. Find out why this Midwest gem deserves another look.

Sioux Falls has been one of the fastest-growing metropolitan cities in the U.S. along with being the fastest-growing metropolitan area in the Midwest in recent years, according to U.S. Census Bureau data. And as you can expect, with growth comes change. A lot of it.

Where Luxury Meets Business

Canopy by Hilton Sioux Falls Downtown opened its doors at the end of 2024 and has received glowing reviews day after day. With just over 40 Canopy by Hilton hotels in the entire world, Sioux Falls is very fortunate to be a location for Hilton’s boutique collection of properties. With 216 guest rooms, nearly 20,000 square feet of meeting space, easy access to a variety of restaurants, and views of Falls Park, this property has quickly become a go-to destination for meetings and events.

While Canopy by Hilton is the newer property, Hilton Garden Inn Sioux Falls Downtown is undergoing a complete floor to ceiling renovation as the property transitions to The Catlin Hotel and becomes part of Hilton’s Tapestry collection. The 9,000-square foot meeting space is finished, and work is underway on the guest rooms and lobby, with the renovation expected to be completed at the end of 2025 or early 2026. When it’s all said and done, The Catlin Hotel will set a new standard for elegance in the city.

For a unique experience with a story, Hotel On Phillips is your place. While this 90-room boutique hotel in Downtown Sioux Falls is better suited for smaller events, the draw to this hotel is its history. As the site of a former bank, you’ll find both subtle and not-so-subtle nods to the past rooted throughout the building such as the original 16-ton vault door that leads to the onsite bar and restaurant.

Entertainment Just Steps Away

No time is wasted during your downtime. Downtown Sioux Falls has a plethora of entertainment options, all just steps away from the hotels mentioned above. During the summer, enjoy free outdoor concerts on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings at Levitt at the Falls, or catch a more intimate performance at Trio Jazz Club.

Indulge yourselves in the local flavors with the convenience of five restaurants all located next to Canopy by Hilton at The Steel District, and explore historic Phillips Avenue and the rest of Downtown Sioux Falls where you’ll find several James Beard Award-nominated chefs and plenty more restaurants serving up amazing dishes. And don’t miss the local breweries and cocktail bars!

See Why Planners Choose Sioux Falls

Go ahead, ask around those who have hosted events in Sioux Falls, and you may be surprised to hear how delightful the city is as a destination. 

The Experience Sioux Falls (ESF) team has many years of experience in helping planners organize successful events to allow their guests to get the most out of their time. Allow the ESF team to do the heavy lifting for you to ensure a seamless process while checking all your boxes.