I figured I should get around to the town's namesake at some point.
I'm sure you remember me mentioning the town's crazy obsession with Christmas decorations, yes (Hum. Maybe this has some correlation to the crazy obsession with statues...)? Well, this will be in full effect at The Falls at that time. Welcome to... Winter Wonderland. Sioux Falls style (it's really called Winter Wonderland. There's a sign (of Christmas lights, obviously) and everything).
I couldn't find a picture that completely captures the insanity, but this does a pretty fair job. They've been working on bringing the downtown area back to life, and part of that included the Phillips to the Falls project. Phillips (my street) was extended so it heads straight to the falls... and there are all kinds of pretty lights lining the street, then you make it to the light insanity at the Falls. You can wander all around the area, as long as we haven't had any massive flooding that causes the rocks area to be roped off because of a possibility of "Hazardous Material" (I'm pretty sure that's their scientific definition of "Poop").
Getting The Falls area all dolled up was quite the task, I'm sure. The neighboring property includes a tiny biker bar, the State Penitentiary, and John Morrell's. The Phillips to The Falls project eliminated the odd entrance to the park which previously took you past run down buildings on a street I guarantee no less than 16 cars lost tires driving over, and helped fade the constant reminder of where you're actually standing.
Inmates and bacon. Perfect.
