Pierre, SD is a small town located in the Central part of South Dakota. It is home to the state capitol and offers plenty of activities for visitors and residents alike. With its rich history, abundant natural resources, and beautiful scenery, Pierre has something for everyone. From historic sites to outdoor recreation, Pierre has something to offer everyone who visits or calls it home. Reviews of Pierre, SD are largely positive, with many locals noting that it’s one of the most beautiful places they’ve ever seen. Visitors frequently remark on the friendliness of the people who reside in Pierre, as well as the abundance of recreational opportunities available in and around town. For those looking for a unique experience off-the-beaten-path, Pierre is an excellent destination.
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Pierre does nothing to add or promote activities f - 2/11/2014
Since coming here, I have gone through cabin fever several times. The State of South Dakota capitol is located here and has stressed it's need to lure professionals to this area, hopefully people with no motivation what so ever to establish any kind of personal life. This town does absolutely nothing to provide any kind of activities in Pierre unless you like fishing and hunting. There is nothing to do unless you like to go to bars! THE PEOPLE THAT MANAGE PIERRE SEEM TO WANT TO KEEP IT THAT WAY! There are NO programs to improve the personal quality of life here. Pierre is several hours away from Sioux Falls or Rapid City, so unless you enjoy driving and spending money on gas, you are out of luck to escape the empty nothing routine here. God help you if you're single!
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Lots to do in Pierre for the right person - 7/31/2011
I love Pierre. It is simply gorgeous in all seasons. In summer I can take quiet, late night walks in the cooler hours without fear. There are quite a few small restaurants, there's a little theater, the downtown is alive and renovations are revitalizing upper Pierre St, the parks are beautiful (with an expansion of the bike path into the hills in progress), and there are festivals and fundraisers and much community spirit, which is important in this terrible year of the dam flood. There is a strong and positive Native American presence. I'm a big fan of history and nature, both of which exist here in abundance. I've walked all over La Framboise Island and all over Farm Island--where a coyote and I were startled to meet on a trail, as well as just about everywhere else. Pierre took ownership of its riverfront from the beginning so the wealthy can't block access as in most towns which I deeply appreciate. People get out and walk, bike, run, or skateboard. If you want to fish, hunt,
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Nice but boring - 11/14/2009
Pierre is safe and great for kids, but has no restaurants or activities to do. The town is operated by a few wealthy families that keep large good paying comapanies out. There is no social life for singles. If you like to hunt and fish and raise kids its ok, but it has become extremely boring and was always very
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Pretty, but isolated - 1/5/2006
I tried to live in Pierre several year ago; my folks retired there. It is a pretty little town on the Missouri river. Quiet, very safe, but incredibly isolated and with limited amenities (1-2 good restaruants and 1 movie theatre albeit with 3 screens). If you are not Catholic or Lutheran, you my find your particular house of worship non-existant or limited. Only 2 airlines service the area and flights are limited to 2 per day per airline (also, the planes are "puddle-jumpers"). Flights in and out are not convenient and limited seating is frequently a problem. I like visiting there, but after 6 months I had to leave for more....of everything. Going from LA to Pierre was too much of a culture shock, especially during the long, cold
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