Looking to get out of Dodge (or at least KC) for a spell? Gather your crew and point the wagon north toward Sioux Falls, SD. From awe-inspiring nature to beloved roadside attractions, Sioux Falls and its surrounding magic provide plenty of freshness to explore. When the time comes to safely travel, let this road trip itinerary guide your travels to this fun & unique city.

Get an early start out of Kansas City and arrive in Sioux Falls for a late lunch. This trip will take a little over five hours, but there are plenty of interesting places to stop and stretch your legs along the way. Don't forget to order your Vacation Guide before hitting the road to discover even more South Dakota adventures.

About halfway to Sioux Falls, make a pit stop in Omaha, NE. If you’re looking to sightsee a bit, stop at Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Headquarters Visitor Center, where you can learn about the legendary trek of these two frontiersmen and their indigenous guide. And no trip here is complete without “Bobbing,” or traversing the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge, which connects Nebraska to Iowa. Keep your eyes out for a bridge troll named OMAR!

Continue north on I-29 towards Sioux Falls. If you need another break, Sioux City is just 1.5 hours outside of Omaha. Planning to stop? Check out The Railroad Museum Sioux City.

You’ve got a lot of fun to fit in over the next few days. Get settled at Hilton Garden Inn Sioux Falls South (5300 S Grand Circle), where you’ll be close to all the must-see attractions. Grab that late lunch at Bread & Circus Sandwich Kitchen (600 N Main St.), a hip & upbeat spot with innovative menu items featured on Guy Fieri's Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.

With your hunger sated, checking out the amazing array of local art that constitutes SculptureWalk as well as the towering Arc of Dreams sculpture and its inspiring message. Stroll to Falls Park see 7,400 gallons of water drop 100 feet over the course of the falls each second.

Other must-see spots throughout town include the Butterfly House & Aquarium (4320 Oxbow Ave.), Great Plains Zoo & Delbridge Museum of Natural History (805 S Kiwanis Ave.) and the Old Courthouse Museum (200 W 6^th St.).

For a restaurant that’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser, head to Papa Woody’s Wood-Fired Pizza at the Jones421 Market (421 N Phillips Ave.).

If you’ve got some extra time, head about an hour west to Mitchell for archaeological sites, an iconic roadside attraction and fresh-air fun. A visit to the World’s Only Corn Palace (604 N Main St.) is obligatory. Snap photos of the building’s unique façade – and be sure to pick up a popcorn ball or two for the road.

For a little outdoor fun, rent a bike, paddleboard, canoe or paddleboat and explore the shores of Lake Mitchell, a reservoir minutes from downtown. While you’re there, check out Mitchell Prehistoric Indian Village (3200 Indian Village Road), an archaeological site where you can see archaeologists digging for artifacts in real time – and you can dig for arrowheads yourself.