Family Things To Do in Pierre, South Dakota

Fur traders planted their gardens on Farm Island to protect them from prairie fires and thieves. Though a causeway has connected the island to the mainland since 1934, the island's 1,800 acres rema... More on LLBean.com

Walking trails provide visitors with a beautiful view of the river and of natural forest vegetation, birds and animals. Enjoy our amphitheatre and handicap accessible fishing piers on your way to h... More on GoingToTheBeach.com

Steamboat Park has a walking/jogging/bicycle path, playground equipment and picnic shelters in a beautiful riverside setting. Griffin Park has all of the above plus tennis and basketball courts, softball diamonds, horseshoes, swimming ... More on GoingToTheBeach.com

Dedicated in 1962 by President John F. Kennedy, the Oahe Dam is the second largest rolled-earth dam in the world. - Originally a mission chapel, Oahe Chapel was moved to the face of the dam before the site was covered with water. ... More on GoingToTheBeach.com

Walleye fishing is the drawing card at West Bend Recreation Area east of Pierre. Excellent camping and boat-launching facilities make this ... More on Epinions.com

Walleye fishing is the drawing card at West Bend Recreation Area, located 35 miles southeast of Pierre off SD Hwy. 34. Excellent camping and boat-launch facilities make this an ideal base camp to e... More on LLBean.com

A Science Playground for the Whole Family. The South Dakota Discovery Center provides interactive exhibits ... More on familydaysoutusa

My boys (7 and 11) had a blast here with the interactive exhibits (my wife and I and our 18 year old also... More on TripAdvisor

The pheasant hunting was fantastic. The planning and work on both the farming and bird raising result in ex... More on Yahoo! Travel

Everything you expect and even more. The very best hunting in the mid-west hands down! This was my 2nd trip... More on Yahoo! Travel

A causeway connects downtown Pierre with this scenic island ... More on TripAdvisor

Short but nice hiking trails around the island. Can be busy in the summer. A pretty place to hike in the fall. More on TripAdvisor

The Museum of the South Dakota State Historical Society, housed in the Cultural Heritage Center has 15,000 square feet of exhibit space dedicated to the history of the state and the Dakota region. ... More on Heritage

The Museum of the South Dakota State Historical Society has 15,000 square ft. of exhibition space located ... More on familydaysoutusa

This beautiful but tragic sculpture sits on the Capitol lawn so it's worth seeing it when visiting the capitol building. The horses seem to be alive. ... More on TripAdvisor

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Explore South Dakota history at the Cultural Heritage Center! Learn about the history, values, and beliefs of South Dakotaâs American Indians. Experience the stories of the explorers, trappers, pio... More on Discover America