Food Scene
Great character and good coffee. Favorite lunch spot; our recommended lunches: tomato bisque, curried chicken salad, or egg salad avocado croissant. Paninis are great, too. Also a place to wind down in the evening with a glass of wine or enjoy a beer with friends. Flatbread pizza served in the evenings. Free wi-fi.
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The Fruited Plain Café
172 N Main AveGreat character and good coffee. Favorite lunch spot; our recommended lunches: tomato bisque, curried chicken salad, or egg salad avocado croissant. Paninis are great, too. Also a place to wind down in the evening with a glass of wine or enjoy a beer with friends. Flatbread pizza served in the evenings. Free wi-fi.
This is a popular Mexican restaurant for the locals; great menu and good service.
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Los Tulipanes
1923 South Main AvenueThis is a popular Mexican restaurant for the locals; great menu and good service.
Pizza buffet is an option here. Broasted chicken is a specialty. Note that the local Pizza Ranch is in the mall--so this picture is not accurate!
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Pizza Ranch
104 North Runger AvenuePizza buffet is an option here. Broasted chicken is a specialty. Note that the local Pizza Ranch is in the mall--so this picture is not accurate!
Pizza Hut
1989 S Main AveFor those of you loyal to the Hut, here it is.
Culver's
1913 S Main AveUpscale fast food. Salads, chicken dinners, burgers, custard (ice cream) desserts.
Sioux County Livestock Co.
1386 S Main AveFamily restaurant; bar in the back.
The Ridge Grille
2595 Ridge RdEnjoy the view while you dine.
La Rancherita Taco Shop
204 3rd St NWIt's authentic! The place my son wants to go when he comes home.
Great menu, good food. Variety of spaces for dining. Can be busy, so best to come early if you're in a hurry.
4 Brothers Bar and Grill
50 St Andrews WayGreat menu, good food. Variety of spaces for dining. Can be busy, so best to come early if you're in a hurry.
Arts & Culture
Art--gallery in the Campus Center; Prairie Walk--SE corner of campus is on the bike trail; Concerts, Lectures, Plays, or home games can be found by checking the college website.
Dordt University
700 7th St NEArt--gallery in the Campus Center; Prairie Walk--SE corner of campus is on the bike trail; Concerts, Lectures, Plays, or home games can be found by checking the college website.
Fridley Theatres Cinema 5
251 N Main AveConveniently located in Centre Mall.
Shopping
Melissa's Hope Chest
1769 1st Ave SWThrift to your heart's content!
Best Dutch pastries around. Also famous for their chocolate chip cookies. Gift shop, deli and coffee bar, too!
Casey's Bakery Inc
251 N Main AveBest Dutch pastries around. Also famous for their chocolate chip cookies. Gift shop, deli and coffee bar, too!
2nd Chance Depot
303 7th St NWAnother place to thrift--furniture and housewares; no clothing.
It's a lot more than a card shop. Lots of gift options or fun stuff for the home and kitchen, including decor. Located in the downtown mall.
Evie's Hallmark
251 N Main AveIt's a lot more than a card shop. Lots of gift options or fun stuff for the home and kitchen, including decor. Located in the downtown mall.
This isn't the way it looks, as this is the Orange City location, but it's a convenient market located next to the Sioux Center mall. Great meat counter.
Fareway Grocery
512 8th St SEThis isn't the way it looks, as this is the Orange City location, but it's a convenient market located next to the Sioux Center mall. Great meat counter.
Hy-Vee
1951 South Main AvenueGroceries and deli; pharmacy, too.
Everything Else
US Post Office
100 N Main AveConveniently located if you're looking for it!
Parks & Nature
18 miles west of Sioux Center; good for a hike and a view of the Big Sioux River. Picnic spots available. Prairie Woods Nature Center at Oak Grove is great for all ages--especially children, and good to do if the weather isn't the greatest. Seasonal hours, so check the website before you go.
Oak Grove Park
4051 Cherry Ave18 miles west of Sioux Center; good for a hike and a view of the Big Sioux River. Picnic spots available. Prairie Woods Nature Center at Oak Grove is great for all ages--especially children, and good to do if the weather isn't the greatest. Seasonal hours, so check the website before you go.
This trail runs through Sioux Center from north to south, through parks, the Dordt Prairie, and out to Sandy Hollow. It’s a great way to get in a hike or a bike ride! For mor information or a map, search for Sioux Center Recreation Trail online.
Sioux Center Bike Path
Sioux Center Bike PathThis trail runs through Sioux Center from north to south, through parks, the Dordt Prairie, and out to Sandy Hollow. It’s a great way to get in a hike or a bike ride! For mor information or a map, search for Sioux Center Recreation Trail online.
Fun for for all ages--especially children. Local history as well as exhibits that focus on the local nature scene, including some living creatures. You might even get in on feeding time. Seasonal hours, so check the website before you go. Located at Oak Grove Park.
Prairie Woods Nature Center
1603 Oak Grove RoadFun for for all ages--especially children. Local history as well as exhibits that focus on the local nature scene, including some living creatures. You might even get in on feeding time. Seasonal hours, so check the website before you go. Located at Oak Grove Park.
Sandy Hollow Recreation Area
It’s more than a campground. Outdoor pond swimming, fishing, biking, and archery.
Sioux County Sandy Hollow Campground
It’s more than a campground. Outdoor pond swimming, fishing, biking, and archery.
Entertainment & Activities
The Ridge Golf Club
2595 Ridge RdGolf this excellent course.
The All Seasons Center features the Siouxnami Water Park, Indoor swimming pools complete with a kids play area and hot tub, plus ice skating! The Vernon Ice Arena is available for ice skating and Stick and Helmet from Sept through early March. You might even be able to catch a hockey game!
All Seasons Center
770 7th Street NortheastThe All Seasons Center features the Siouxnami Water Park, Indoor swimming pools complete with a kids play area and hot tub, plus ice skating! The Vernon Ice Arena is available for ice skating and Stick and Helmet from Sept through early March. You might even be able to catch a hockey game!
The "Dome" as it's called in town is a practice facility, hosts sporting events, and is available for community use, including walking. Check out their website for schedule and availability.
American State Bank Sports Complex
The "Dome" as it's called in town is a practice facility, hosts sporting events, and is available for community use, including walking. Check out their website for schedule and availability.