Visitors of Pierre, South Dakota often
start their day with both the Capital Journal and The Times. Pierre, South
Dakota has many attractions including the Daily Excursion, which provides a
cruise that departs from LaFramboise Island Causeway. This cruise takes tourists
down the paths that Lewis & Clark expedited. Tourists also enjoy seeing The
Verendrye Monument National Historic Landmark, Fort Pierre Chouteau National
Historic Landmark, the Wakpa Sica Reconciliation Center, and the Lakota
Cultural Center.
Others delight in the view of the 1920
Girl Scout Cabin, the 1881 Pierre School House and the Freedom Shrine. The
Freedom Shrine contains reproductions of the Mayflower Compact and the World War
II Instrument of Surrender among other American documents.
The view of South Dakota’s State Capitol,
the Governor’s Residence, Capital Lake and Capital Grounds, and Flaming Fountain
are eye enticing. Historians will enjoy the Korean & Vietnam War Memorial, WWII
Memorial and the Fighting Stallions Memorial.
Nature lovers will delight in Arboretum
Trail and Lake Oahe plus the 1962 Oahe Dam. President John F. Kennedy dedicated
Pierre, South Dakota’s Oahe Dam. Nature observers should also partake of Lewis &
Clark Trails, Lewis & Clark Bicentennial Trail, Lilly Park, Pierre Native Plant
Arboretum, LaFramboise Island & Farm Island, and Steamboat Park, Griffin Park
and Divine Park.
Hunters should venture to Bob Stalley
Outfitting & Guide Service for grouse, pheasant and prairie chickens. Brad
Garret Guide Service offers bluff or decoy shooting in addition to goose and
pheasant hunts. Broken Arrow Farms specializes in pheasants, partridge and
waterfowl.
Among the Pierre, South Dakota’s dining
options are Bob’s Lounge, Cattleman’s Club Steakhouse, Chekker’s Fresh Start,
Classy’s, Econofoods, and Gator’s Pizza, Pasta & Subs. Other venues include
Guadalajaras’s Mexican Restaurant, Happy Jack’s, Jakes Good Times Place, La
Minestra, Longbranch Restaurant & Lounge, Mesa’s diner, St. Charles Restaurant &
Cactus Lounge and Taco John’s.
Pierre, South Dakota is renowned for its
comfortable beds and breakfasts, specifically Cattleman’s Club Steakhouse &
Lodge, Chantier Creek Resort, Horse Feather Lodge, Pike Haven Resort, Spring
Creek Resort and the Outpost Today. The campgrounds of Pierre, South Dakota
offer back to nature adventures. Among the area campgrounds are Chantier Creek
Resort, Farm Island Recreation Area, Lighthouse Pointe, Okobojo Point Recreation
Area and Sunset Lodge.
Among Pierre, South Dakota’s hotels are
Fort Pierre Motel, Governor’s Inn, Hedman’s Iron Horse Inn, Holiday Inn Express,
Kelly Inn, Kings Inn, Pierre Days Inn and Super 8.