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Located 1 block from the Convention Center on the West End HWY 14 and 34.
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South
Dakota State Capital
The Capitol was built in 1910 and recently
restored to it's natural beauty. It is on
the National Register of Historic Places.
Art murals and sculptures make our Capitol
a must see! Tours: Mon-Fri 1:00, 2:00, 3:00
and 4:00pm. Large groups and during Legislative
Session, call for an appointment 773-3765.
Take
a Virtual Tour of the Capitol!
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Capital
Lake
East Capital Grounds
Fed by a warm artesian well, the lake never completely
freezes! It has become a winter haven for Canada
geese, mallards, wood ducks and many other varieties
of migratory waterfowl.
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Flaming
Fountain
Capitol Lake
This fountain is fed by an artesian well with
natural gas content so high that it can be lit.
The fountain glows perpetually as a memorial to
all veterans. The Peace Officer Memorial is also
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World
War II Memorial
Capital Lake
Governor William J. Janklow announced in March
2000 the construction of a World War II Memorial
on the Capitol grounds to pay tribute to all the
past and present South Dakotans who contributed
to the World War II effort.
Visit
the World War II Memorial Web Site |
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South
Dakota Korean & Vietnam War Memorial
Capital Lake
The memorial was built and dedicated in 1985 as
a tribute to South Dakotans who lost their lives
in the Korean and Vietnam Wars. The names of these
veterans are carved in granite next to the Flaming
Fountain. |
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Fighting
Stallions Memorial
East Capitol Grounds
This memorial is dedicated to the eight individuals
(including the late Governor Mickelson) who died
in a plane crash in April 1993. |
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Capitol Grounds Arboretum
Trail
Capitol Grounds
Contains 40 varieties of trees, labeled for viewing,
in a self-guided walk. Booklets available at the
Visitor's Information Center near the Flaming Fountain. |
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Governor's
Residence
East of Capitol Lake
Completed in 1936, the residence rests on the
shore of Capitol Lake and overlooks the Capitol.
The 18-room private residence of South Dakota's
first family is not open to the public but visitors
are welcome to drive by or walk along the south
lawn which adjoins Capitol Lake. |
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South Dakota
Cultural Heritage Center
900 Governor's Drive
The South Dakota State Historical Society preserves
the written and artifactual records of South Dakota's
heritage and culture and presents them to the
public through museum exhibits and publications.
Research room, museum, gallery and gift shop open
9:00am to 4:00pm, Monday through Friday. Saturday
and Sunday 1:00pm to 4:30pm. Closed on legal holidays.
Admission fee. 773-3458. |
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South
Dakota Discovery Center & Aquarium
805 W. Sioux Ave.
Intriguing and just-plain-fun for all ages. Based
on the "please touch" learning concept,
the ground floor is decked with colorful displays
and aquariums. The gallery area is full of hands-on
exhibits and nontraditional science displays.
Visitors can experience the universe through astronomy
in the Sky Lab planetarium, or test their reflex
skills in the reactionary car. Open Sunday through
Friday 1:00pm-5:00pm. Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm.
Small fee, group rates. |
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South
Dakota National Guard Museum
300 E. Dakota Ave.
Home for Civil War vintage gun, World War I machine
guns, World War II Sherman Tank, General Custer's
dress sword, an A7D Aircraft and much more. No
admission fee, open Monday, Wednesday and Friday,
1:00pm-5:00pm or by appointment. 224-9991. |
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Houck's
Buffalo Ranch
25 Miles North East of Pierre on Highway 1806
Sightseers are welcome to drive by the 3000 head
of buffalo roaming along Hwy. 1806. This 53,000
acre spread was the location for the shooting
of "Dances with Wolves". |
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Verendrye
Monument
Verendrye Drive, Ft. Pierre
In 1743, Louis Verendrye and his brother planted
a lead plate on a hillside overlooking Fort Pierre,
claiming the land for Louis XV, King of France.
The plate was unearthed accidentally in 1913 by
school children and is on display in the Cultural
Heritage Center. The monument marks the spot where
the plate was discovered. Beautiful view, great
area for picture taking! |
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