Top Places to Visit in Pierre SD
- National Guard Museum
- Discovery and Learning Center and Aquarium
- Fighting Stallions Sculpture
- Flaming Fountain
- Lewis and Clark Family Center
- State Capitol Building
- Cultural Heritage Center
- Fort Pierre
- The South Dakota National Guard Museum is a pleasant surprise to one.
One does not expect to find airplanes, tanks and other military memorabilia in a town like this.
One will enjoy a delightful museum, especially if one enjoys military paraphernalia.
It is a good idea to give them a call before going as tours are by appointment, but are worth it. - The South Dakota Discovery and Learning Centerand Aquarium are geared primarily to the citizens of Pierre, but are available to visitors who would like a "hands on" learning experience.
Several programs are offered depending on the time of the year.
If one has time, one should examine the learning opportunities at this great place. - The Fighting Stallions Sculpture, located on the State Capitol grounds is a fitting tribute to Governor George Mickelson.
It was sculpted by acclaimed artist Korczak Ziolkowski.
It is a moving tribute to the spirit of the West.
There is no more beautiful sight than to see a couple stallions rearing up, snorting, biting and kicking as they fight for supremacy. - The Flaming Fountain is a moving tribute to the Sioux Nation service personnel from South Dakota, who have lost their lives in war.
It is an eternal flame, located on the shore of the Capitol Lake. - The Lewis and Clark Family Center is a fantastic family setting where one can understand the history of this great expedition.
It is a hands on place, where one is taught how to track animals, the difference in the skin of different animals. - The State Capitol Building is a magnificent building containing the history of South Dakota.
Photos, furniture and memorabilia, offer one a chance to step back in time. - The Cultural Heritage Center tells the history of the Sioux Nation and the appearance of the first wave of Europeans.
Exhibits are constantly changing, so there is always something new. - Fort Pierre was where Lewis and Clark first met the Teton Sioux Indians.
For years, it was the gateway to the West and quickly became a trading post.
There are many things to do in the area, so take time to drive a few miles to see them.
