Local area

Huset's Speedway is the area's fastest 3/8 mile high-banked dirt oval. They host events such as World of Outlaws every year!

The Great Plains Zoo features over 850 animals from around the world. Our 45 acre park features animals in simulated natural habitats, such as the Asian Cat Habitat, Bear Canyon and our new African Savannah. Childrens Petting Zoo is always a big hit.

Hiking Trails

Great Bear Ski Valley in Sioux Falls is the #1 hotspot for winter sports in Eastern South Dakota. It’s a place your whole family can enjoy, with everything from downhill and cross country skiing to snowboarding, tubing and snow-shoeing.

Providing science and imagery to better understand our Earth. Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center is a remotely sensed data management, systems development, and research field center for the U.S. Geological Survey's (USGS) Climate and Land Use Change Mission Area. The USGS is a bureau of the U.S. Department of the Interior. EROS opened in the early 1970's with a handful of employees and the largest mainframe computer in the State of South Dakota.

Catfish Bay Water Ski Park is located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The Greatest Show on H2O is a water skiing comedy adventure for the whole family including acting, singing, dancing and amazing stunts.

Royal River Casino & Hotel is the perfect hometown getaway that specializes in providing our guests with a relaxing and refreshing experience known by our valued guests as the Royal Treatment!

The Storm is Sioux Falls' very own semi pro Football Team, 5 time Nationals Champs! Catch a game while you are in town! Season runs Feb through June.

The Sioux Falls Stampede is our very semi pro hockey team. Games start at 7:05 and are played at the Sioux Falls Arena. Energetic and fun atmosphere, so catch a game while in town. Season runs Sept thru April.

The Sioux Falls Skyforce is a professional basketball team that plays in the NBA Development League. They are based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States. The team plays at the Sioux Falls Arena. The Skyforce began in the CBA in 1989. They participated in four CBA championship finals, winning the championship trophy in 1996 (defeating the Fort Wayne Fury, four games to one) and 2005 (defeating the Rockford Lightning three games to one). The Skyforce have also hosted the CBA All-Star Game

Come play one of the most established golf courses in the area. This beautiful 18-hole public course will treat the champion level and beginning golfer alike The course, located just 6 miles from Sioux Falls in Brandon, SD, has had over 30 years to mature so come and enjoy the serene, natural settings and golf at one of the best courses in the area.

The brand new Grand Falls Casino offers 900 slot machines, 24 table games and 8 poker tables in a beautiful setting just fifteen minutes from the hotel. With three restaurants on site and big name entertainers, it is a great place to visit while staying at the hotel.