Pierre Travel Guide

Welcome to Pierre, SD!

The capital city of South Dakota, Pierre is a state trade and transportation hub, and has been since its establishment on the east bank of the Missouri River, opposite Fort Pierre, in 1880. A city rich in history and natural recreational areas, Pierre has much to offer culture vultures, outdoor enthusiasts and family vacationers alike. The Pierre State Capitol Complex is home to the famous Capitol building—a 1910 architectural work of art, and the Museum of the South Dakota State Historical Society, along with the South Dakota National Guard Museum, preserve and celebrate the state's heritage. The great outdoors are ready and waiting at a number of parks, including the LaFramboise Island Nature Area and Farm Island Recreation Area, both of which boast excellent birding opportunities and trails for hiking, biking and cross-country skiing. Cyclists and walkers will be further impressed with the network of trails and pathways that wind in and around the city, including part of the renowned Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail, while Farm Island and Lake Oahe are popular places to make a splash, especially on a pair of water skis. Visitors soaking up Pierre's sunshine in June may be lucky to catch the Oahe Days Arts Festival, a major family event celebrating the city's heritage, culture and creativity.

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