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Pierre began as a rough-and-tumble
frontier town, a place where
gamblers, prospectors, ranchers and
settlers alike stopped on the long trip
west.
As Pierre made the
transition from railroad town to state
capital, it shed its wild side, evolving
into a friendly, family-oriented center
of government. But though some of the
livelier characters have long since
moved on, Pierre doesn’t lack for lively
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Locals and tourists
gather in restaurants and taverns to listen to
live music, watch sporting events, sing karaoke
and play pool, foosball and darts. Dancing, in
square-dance halls and nightclubs, adds another
dimension to the town’s nightlife. There is a
three-screen movie theater playing current
releases nightly, plus weekend matinees.
Opportunities to
play video lottery abound in Pierre, but if
you’re seeking the excitement of gambling in a
major casino, you can drive 58 miles to Lower
Brule. The casino there offers gaming, dining
and hotel accommodations. Well-known
entertainers perform regularly.
Pierre is home to a small but thriving arts
community, including the longest-running local
theatre group in the state. Since 1967, the
Pierre Players have thrilled audiences in town
and across the state with nearly 150 shows and
have sponsored 12 touring productions.
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