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May
67°F 19°C
43°F 6°C
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77°F 25°C
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87°F 30°C
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86°F 30°C
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76°F 24°C
47°F 8°C
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Oct
60°F 15°C
35°F 1°C
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Oahe Dam
Ollie #1 of 9 attractions in Pierre
4.5 of 5 stars 8 reviews
Dam and power plant.
Attraction type  Dams
Distance  5.9 miles from city center
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State Capitol
Ollie #2 of 9 attractions in Pierre
4 of 5 stars 11 reviews
Owner description: This stunning Greek Revival building completed in 1910 was at first modernized and later, in 1989, restored to its original magnificence, making it...... more » Owner description: This stunning Greek Revival building completed in 1910 was at first modernized and later, in 1989, restored to its original magnificence, making it the most fully restored capitol building in the U.S. Self-guided and free guided tours are available. « less
Attraction type  Government Buildings; Architectural Buildings
Distance  0.4 miles from city center
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Cultural Heritage Center
Ollie #3 of 9 attractions in Pierre
4.5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Owner description: Not your typical museum structure, this one is built into the side of hill, and much of it is underground. A contemporary version of a traditional...... more » Owner description: Not your typical museum structure, this one is built into the side of hill, and much of it is underground. A contemporary version of a traditional Native American dwelling, this beautiful building features Native American (mostly the Sioux tribes) and pioneer exhibits, with many rare artifacts tracing the history of South Dakota. « less
Attraction type  History Museums; Historic Sites
Distance  0.5 miles from city center
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Fighting Stallions Memorial
Ollie #4 of 9 attractions in Pierre
4.5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Attraction type  Monuments/ Statues
Distance  0.4 miles from city center
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La Framboise Island
Ollie #5 of 9 attractions in Pierre
4.5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
A causeway connects downtown Pierre with this scenic island where only foot-traffic is allowed.
Attraction type  Islands
Distance  0.7 miles from city center
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Flaming Fountain
Ollie #6 of 9 attractions in Pierre
3.5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Attraction type  Fountains
Distance  0.4 miles from city center
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South Dakota Discovery Center & Aquarium
Ollie #7 of 9 attractions in Pierre
3.5 of 5 stars 5 reviews
Owner description: Everyone gets to try things out at this "science playground for the whole family" where "please touch" interactive science and nature exhibits provide...... more » Owner description: Everyone gets to try things out at this "science playground for the whole family" where "please touch" interactive science and nature exhibits provide a fun and educational experience. The center is housed in a huge converted city power plant and includes aquariums stocked with walleye, gar, trout and other Missouri River fish. « less
Attraction type  Science Museums; Aquariums
Distance  0.7 miles from city center
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South Dakota National Guard Museum
Ollie #8 of 9 attractions in Pierre
3.5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  Military Museums
Distance  0.6 miles from city center
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Museum of the South Dakota State Historical Society
Attraction type  History Museums
Distance  0.5 miles from city center
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