Pierre Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
capital city of South Dakota and county seat of Hughes County
About Pierre
The city is named afterPierre Chouteau, Jr., a fur trader and entrepreneur ofFrenchheritage. The area that now comprises the city was first discovered during Lewis and Clark Expedition in 1804. Sioux Indians were the majority in the area before European immigrants started settling in permanently. Around the 1810s, fur trading entrepreneurs established a trading post in the city, which is commonly regarded as the first "permanent settlement" in the city. It wasn't until the 1880s when the city became part of the western terminus of the Chicago and North Western Railway and was named "Pierre". When South Dakota was admitted to the union in the 1880s, Pierre was chosen as the permanent capital of the state. As the capital of South Dakota, many of the city's inhabitants work for the local gove
Top Attractions in Pierre
Explore the best things to see and do in Pierre:
- ★Albert Wheelon Historic House
- ★Capitol Heights Baptist Church
- ★Crooked Creek Outfitters, LLC
- ★Dave Spaid Hunting and Fishing Guide Service
- ★Fighting Stallions Memorial
- ★Major League Adventures
- ★Oahe Dam
- ★South Dakota Cultural Heritage Center
Where to Eat in Pierre
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Jake's Good Times Place
- 🍴Mad Mary's Steakhouse & Saloon
- 🍴Pierre Donut Shop
Where to Stay in Pierre
- 🏨Clubhouse Hotel & Suites
- 🏨Governor's Inn
- 🏨Ramkota Hotel
Pierre Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 10 sections including: