Explore Pierre

Something For Everyone

Pierre is the capital of South Dakota and the gateway to the Black Hills, which makes it the perfect destination for so many travelers. Whether you’re a sightseer, legal buff, nature lover, amateur historian, hunter, fisher, or just looking for a great family getaway with the kids, there’s always something amazing to do in Pierre.

In addition to our on-property restaurant and Indoor Water Playland, you’ll find all this—and more.

• SD State Capitol complex, including many memorials (8 blocks)

• Historic home driving tour (brochures available)

• Steamboat Park (across the street)

• Discovery Center & Aquarium (across the street)

• Hiking trails along the Missouri River

• Swimming, jet skiing, boating, sailing, canoeing, and kayaking along the Missouri River

• Mavericks Recreational Equipment Rental (4 blocks)

• Historic downtown shopping (6 blocks)

• National Guard Museum (6 blocks)

• SD State Capitol Complex (8 blocks)

• Capital Lake Visitor's Center (8 blocks)

• South Dakota Cultural Heritage Museum (10 blocks)

• Verendre Museum (1 mile)

• Casey Tibbs Rodeo Center (2 miles)

• Wakpa Sica Reconciliation Place (1 1/2 miles)

• Lake Oahe Reservoir & Dam (5 miles)

• Hunting (pheasant and goose)

• Fishing (walleye, northern pike, bass, salmon, trout, catfish, and panfish) and ice fishing

• Farm Island (state park) (4 miles)

• Lewis & Clark Family Center (4 miles)

• Birdwatching (including bald eagles!)

• Oahe Dam Chapel & Visitor Center (5 miles)

• Wheels & Sticks - Karts, mini golf, arcade (1 1/2 miles)

• Dances With Wolves movie set, Houck Buffalo Ranch (Triple U Ranch, 23 miles)

• Gun and trade shows, including the KGFX Winter Expo (January), Gun Show (February), and KCCR Farm & Home Show (February)

For more information or additional activities, contact us online or at (605) 494-2582.