I mean the quality of the rooms isn’t the reason for a 1 star review instead it was the fact that the owner keeps his dogs locked/Kenneled up behind/next to the rooms. And last night those dogs wouldn’t stop barking from ~1130 pm to 2:30 am. We had to repeatedly go out and yell at them to shut up just to get 30 min of silence before they started up again. And it wasn’t like 1 bark a minute it was like 10 barks in 45 seconds. For . Hours… Outside the dog barking for hours, the rooms are okay for the price. There’s a microwave fridge and stove with burners to cook on. Bathroom was what you’d expect from ~70 buck a night stay. Although you only get soap no shampoo. I’d stay there again if the owner moved his dogs or locked them up with a bark collar

If you enjoy fishing and hunting this is a place for you. The rooms are not fancy but do the job for sleeping and getting out of the weather. Mini fridge included TV, microwave and more.

We used just the guide service for walleye. We did not stay in the motel. The owner Allen was a real nice guy, we called only a few days in advance and at that moment they were able to accommodate us. The guide we had was great, all the boats were nice, caught our limit by 1pm, they cleaned the fish for us and bagged them. At the end there was a nice snack table with refreshments! Great price and nice people- would book a guide service here again without hesitation.

We've used guides here and bought bait and supplies here. It's one of those places that could use updates, but it just wouldn't be the same if it got them. If that makes sense. Gary will always give you just enough info that you should catch fish. We'll likely stop here every time we fish the area.

Stayed here 09/06 and 07 2023 , it's not perfect but the owner and family were so nice and have free beer and drinks , it's the best I have ever slept in a motel !!!! , I'm from Ohio and it was a once in a lifetime to visit South Dakota and glad we came across this motel , happy fishing everyone and hope your stay was as nice as mine was.

The room was very outdated. Stains on the blankets, bed and bathroom walls. Toilet seat had some fecal matter smeared on it from the last guest. I thought that was a stain too until we wiped the seat. The whole toilet was unclean in general. A screw sticking out of the headboard.

Would hit zero stars if I could. First off the website does not match the price on hotel and the fishing guide. The beds were terrible. The pillows were terrible, you could smell the last person who had slept there's breath. The beds had dirt and mud under them cearly never been cleaned. We found trash and pop bottles under our beds. Our room was directly behind a dog kennel nothing like hounds at 3 am. All of us woke up with bug bites. The door is not sealed properly, you could sticks fingers out of gaps. Would never let my wife stay here, you could easily record under the door. If you are using a card you will be charged 4 dollars per swipe. Parking is a nightmare can't imagine what it would be if all the rooms were full. The only thing I can say that is good about this place is the guide. Even that was a let down with the limit being 4. Honestly not worth the price would recommend going somewhere, anywhere, else. Maybe more variety of fish where the guide took us got nothing but walleye and lasted 2 hours. Don't go here. Picture I took didn't give true nature of how bad it was under the beds inch thick of dirt and random trash.

Perhaps this is more of a "locals" hangout (we were first timers here and felt a bit out of the loop). But the food was great! The whiskey marinated steak was flavorful and cooked absolutely perfectly. All the food was so good!

Visiting SD from UK we were looking for authentic USA. Charlys is just that. From the George Strait Bud Lite sign to MNF on the TV. Chatting to one couple they told us they drove 20 miles for their meal (on a Monday). A good selection of fried food, entrees and burgers. Local delicacies such as gizzards and Rocky Mountain Oysters Friendly service. Local beer, including tall glasses, plus cocktails and spirits.

Surprise, rode find. My wife had stuffed shrimp and I had the steak special. Very rarely to I order steak at a restaurant. For some reason I did and it was absolutely perfect. I have paid a great deal more at fancy places to have way less quality. The price for this piece of meat was more than reasonable and cooked perfectly. Fantastic out of the beaten path place.

I asked for my steak Medium Rare, came out more med well well done. I suffered through some of it. My husband had liver and onions, was done like shoe leather. I think the cook needs to go on you tube to figure temperatures out. Everything else was good.

Mediocre, overpriced steak. Waitress that had to be reminded multiple times to bring items that were included in the meal cost (salad, veg, bread that never arrived). Basic local bar with dining area.

Great Hamburger Steak, my friend had the ribeye and he loved it. Great old school laid back atmosphere. Waitresses was super nice.

The grilled wall eye needed seasoning. It was supposed to have lemon pepper, but it was bland, and the carrots in the mixed vegetables had been frozen and the texture was chewy. The menu had most of the Mexican food options crossed out.

It was a beautiful place you can sit and relax and use the restroom if you need to. They have picnic tables with overhead so you are not in the sun and seating around the statue. I sat and took pictures. You can only stay for 3 hours. It's free also a rest stop. With a cool view of the bridge crissing over the MO River.

Really nice scenic area. Super place. A lot of parking lots for car and semi trucks. Historical place. Inside of the building you can find interesting historical stuff. Nice and clean restrooms. The sculpture is really huge and fantastic. Who created this sculpture and built this place can be proud of themselves. They did a great job. Recommend it to visit

Very nice rest stop, spacious and clean. The artwork is beautiful. Many tributes to history. Unfortunately, the historical section inside was closed for the season.

Dignity of Earth and Sky is a great stop right off I-90—perfect for taking a break and stretching your legs. The statue is absolutely stunning, and the surrounding area has plenty to see and explore. There are shaded areas and shelters that make it easy to enjoy a packed lunch. It’s also dog friendly! While the dog area isn’t anything fancy, there’s a large open patch of grass between the parking lot and the entrance/exit ramp that worked well enough for our pup to get a little exercise. A peaceful and meaningful stop that’s well worth the visit!

The statue as well as the educational piece of it with the walk through museum is amazing. The view on the top of the hill is a site to be seen. Great picnic table areas for a great meal spot to rest and stretch out. There is a sign to beware of poisonous snakes so be careful walking the paths. If you choose to hike around it.

Beautiful, powerful space. Neat and clean. Only regret was that the Lewis and Clark exhibit area was closed for the season at this rest stop.

We drove specifically to see this stunning statue from Kansas, it did not disappoint! While it's a rest stop it's definitely worth the trip! Side note, the rest stop itself is clean and is accessible from both directions.

Must STOP 🙏🏼 Beautiful place to park and enjoy a piece of American history. The statue was breathtaking. For sure an instagramable spot. Nice short walking trails that lead to a beautiful panoramic view of the Missouri River. Currently the welcome center and bathrooms are closed due to some renovations. They are providing portable toilets. Lots of parking for big trucks and RVs.

One of the best welcome centers I’ve ever been at! The staff is extremely helpful and friendly! The bathrooms are clean and operational! A lot of history you can learn about here and even a little trail to see the Mississippi River!

This is a great spot to stop on a road trip. There is lots of benches around outside. Inside the visitors center there is a little exploration area - great for kids. Lots of good information to read about. There is a small gift shop. The bathrooms are spacious and clean. Outside you can follow a path to a scenic overlook.

Great place to stop as you drive across the state. Great views of the river, nice information center and it was wonderful to stretch my legs

One of the better rest stops we've been to. It's a ritzy town that don't too much like "outsiders" but over a good area to stop and check out. The river is awesome and a great way to cool off, swim and relax too.

This is a must stop going West on 90 before you cross the River. It’s the entrance to the ole West of the USA. The views are dynamic & the history portrayed there is intriguing. Great place to stretch your legs & do some exploring.

Amazing welcome center with an incredible statue!

Stopped here for a late dinner while driving through South Dakota. Really enjoyed it. The food was above average bar food. The beer list was small but good. The atmosphere was great. Seemed like a real friendly local hangout.

Amazing food. The view was mesmerizing with the geese all coming in to rest on the open marina water! Out waitress was phenomenal ran her little booty off and was even concerned on refilling our drinks once she got busy, and we never did ask!!! Would recommend for a lunch date!!

Service was terribly slow. Food wasn't great. 2 in party ordered grilled fish, one was good one was very fishy and almost inedible. The child in group had a typical burger. And the birthday dad had bbq ribs that were tough and cold. There was also a large 'cattle' fan blowing air and it was loud and cold. The price was steep for the experience.

Got there at opening, the lady at the door didn't know their winter hours. It was cold all throughout dinner, the music was loud. It's definitely a bar setting or place for large groups the best part was the food.

We had 3 in our group 1 fish 1 burger 1 Ruben. The server was awesome. The food was great. The beer was craft and a reasonable price. Great experience.

Stopped for lunch on the way to Sturgis. We all got burgers and salad bar. Great, friendly service, amazing burgers and crisp fresh salad on the bar. And a good view of the water. Definitely would recommend this place!

Atmosphere was like a typical dive bar. Salad bar was unimpressive with just some iceberg lettuce, 2 or 3 other toppings and dressing (I didn't waste my money on it, but it was only $5) and no soup. Other food was mediocre and french fries overcooked. Taco bar smelled good, but some of the ingredients looked sketchy. Will not go there again.

My boyfriend and I live in Dubuque Iowa and we were in town for work and this was the first place we stopped at and we went back again the next day for lunch. Amazing staff and atmosphere! If we ever get around this area again, we will definitely be back.

Tried a mushroom Swiss burger the first night we came here, the second night the establishment treated us all to a rib dinner, all the food was top notch, the staff was very friendly and the drinks were icy cold. The atmosphere is great too, love the barrel bottoms mounted to the ceiling.

Ordered cheeseburger. Was not impressed with it. Had a funny smell and did not taste like a beef. All other food was good. We ordered two cheeseburgers and took a bite from each and was very disappointed. Told waitress that they were not edible and she said they are fresh and been serving them all day. Thirty dollars down the drain as she really didn’t care about the customer. Usually the food is good. So disappointed.

An excellent place to take a load off and relax. The porch is so nice! I had a burger and fries and let me tell you, they are excellent. You can tell it's real fresh ground beef that they hand patty here. It tastes great. Nothing fancy. I just had onions on mine (you can also get pickles) but it was Deepak. They warmed and drained the bonds so well and were super generous with really juicy onions. The French fries were also fantastic. Real potato, fried top just the right crispiness. Not over salted. You can add more if you want, of course. The server was also outstanding. It seems like puts up with a lot from the "regulars" big she's still super professional and really efficient. I think she was the only one there and my food came out so fast! I would definitely recommend this place for a good old fashioned burger and beer.

We hadn't been there for a few years, it's all been remodeled and is very nice.

Tasty burgers and good drink specials. Quiet while we were there, possibly loud when pool or dart leagues/ tournament may be playing.

Great place for food and a drink! Our waitress was very friendly and helped on our food choices! The rodeo burger was delicious! Highly recommend!

A great selection of essential oils. I was able to quickly and affordably purchase what I was looking for. But my experience goes so far beyond that. The worker there went out of her way to give us guidance on the best places in the town to see, places that we could go, and things that we could do. She told us about this great view we could find at a nearby park, and it did not disappoint. She told us how to find dignity, both literally and metaphorically. Do not listen to Apple Maps. Listen to this lady. They carry coffee, tea, and various CBD products. Along with unique art and figurines. We were there only briefly, but it touched our heart… In a way that is almost indescribable. I feel like it a part of this experience will always live with me. May your desires always be tranquil!

Patty rocks Best coffee in town for sure

Fresh coffee and tasty treats plus whole care needs. Friendly service!

Absolutely, a delight to shop your organic natural needs.

This a truly amazing shop in chamberlain no only can u get coffee and tea but all the products in there u can feel good about buying from the snacks to the bath and body products to the cbd EVERYTHING in there has been carefully reviewed by patty to make sure she gives her customers products u can trust and lots of great small time company's she supports u may go in to get the best cup of cold brew or tea in town but u will stay bc she makes u feel like family!!!!

Amazing vibe! Wide variety of products and great atmosphere for a great cup of organic tea or coffee!

What a colorful, delightful little retreat! We found exactly what we needed on our travel through the area and she was very helpful and accommodating!

The store has a large variety of different stuff and they are very fairly priced. Owner greeted us and was very nice. Great place to shop.

Fantastic store with a very interesting selection of antiques. The owner was very helpful and interesting to talk to, and also was willing to make a deal (although prices were pretty reasonable for the most part). The store also had one of the best selections of vintage (not stuff from the last 20 years) children's books/series I have seen in a store recently. I know there have been some medical issues with one of the owners that have caused some closures recently, so I would suggest calling before you go. In reference to a review that called the store dirty, I do not agree. It was full, but not completely cluttered and didn't seem 'dirty' to us. I highly recommend a stop when you are near Chamberlain.

Absolutely fantastic store! You can easily find some great gifts, either for yourself or others and there's a tremendous book section. Greg and Melanie are happy to help, and very knowledgeable about antiques! I highly recommend the Old West Trading Post! 👍

Lots to look at! Many many books, old postcards, advertisements and atlases. Loots of antique tools, crocks and wooden crates/boxes. Glass cases up front had lots of jewelry, Native American art and collectable currency. The owners are operating on an appointment type schedule, but they welcome a phone call to open up. The Google page for the business has a link to their website that gives info for the latest hours and appointment information.

The older man and woman were very friendly, but the place NEEDS to be CLEANED. The prices are too high and too crowded to actually find anything. It was interesting to look.

Great and friendly staff. They know products and pricing seemed fair.

My wife and I have started our vacation here for twenty years. I have many items in my home that we bought here. Always interesting, fair prices and nice people to deal with.

This is a small but mighty museum. Seriously, I don’t think I’ve been in as extensive and beautiful a museum for native Americans and I live in New Mexico, land of many such places. The only downside is that we had only allotted a short time for our visit so and there was just too much to see. Take, for example, this reservation era police man. Wow.

Not many Lakota Cultural centers in South Dakota. This is also an on campus and off campus boarding school that seems to address the cruel history of Catholic (and Protestant) boarding schools in the United and showcases the many positive changes over the years while also leaving one with questions. There are no Lakota elders on the board for the school or museum as I understand it but there is a Lakota parental advisory board. There's the beautiful and thought - provoking works of art in the museum and artifacts from the history of the Lakota people, another section devoted to the history of the school, two gift shops and a meditation garden in the back. To my mind there also ought to be more contemporary art and photography of the children in the current day and age. Lakota people, and all indigenous people of the United States, are still around, adapting and thriving and hanging on to their culture and way of life often against incredible challenges due to the United States government's forced removal of the tribes, breaking of treaties and " loosening the native bonds" of the indigenous population and the American government acting as if the relationship between the American and Native American tribes is like father and son. I spent probably 4 hours there. Plan to spend at least one to two hours. Free parking on site and no admission fee. Handicapped accessible.

Museum is well done and worth a visit if you are in the area. The museum is not very big and takes about 60 to 90 minutes to complete. Admission is free. Most of the museum relates to more recent history on the native people in that area. What was lacking was history older than 1850 and interactions with other indigenous groups. There were few, if any, artifacts older than 1850 and focus seemed to be on the people being persecuted by settlers and the government. I would have liked to learn more about precolonial history. They do have free wifi.

What a neat place to explore! The staff here were friendly and knowledgeable. A wonderful opportunity to learn about the history of the Lakota and support a worthy ministry!

It's a little gem tucked away. Highly recommend it's small but we were there several hours reading the history and looking at displays.

The walk through the museum was extremely educational. If I'm remembering correctly, we toured the museum clockwise, which takes you through early Lakota history ending in the present day. Learned a lot, very interesting and amazing. Also, areas explaining the schools history in the same complex. The grounds offer great views of the Missouri River. Great place, free to visit. Don't forget to leave a donation. Cool place is definitely worth a visit!

Loved the museum part. Very enjoyable and informative. Should be in school's curriculum to learn.

Made a quick stop while in the area. You can see some of the famous and honored people of South Dakota. Mary Hart from Entertainment Tonight and Lawrence Welk, to name a couple. Also an installation regarding the Dignity statue which was neat to see. Just a neat stop. Also outside there is a really nice Vietnam Memorial. If you're in the area it's a good stop to see it.

A lovely place with all kinds of interesting information, featuring people of all races, some Native American history (just remember that Native Americans are still around) and exhibits and displays of SD things. Near the highway so worth the time to stop by. Free will donation for admission. Plenty of free parking. Handicapped accessible.

I just went in to get some Dignity statue magnets and ended up staying over an hour. The native collection of clothing and such was stunning, the history of folks who have contributed to South Dakota life was interesting.

We came across this place while we were searching for gas station. Nice views out side the building and cool plane model to look at. Didn’t go inside as it was closed.

Wow! Dignity was amazing. The view was stunning. We loved it so much we went back the next day (to get a map) and spent an hour more. The displays were great, but the people at the visitor center were beyond helpful. Definitely a winning stop in our vacation book!

The staff member there, Shawn, was extremely helpful and knowledgeable about all the members of the hall of fame. We could tell he paid attention to small details and made our time there a blast. The place looked very clean and well maintained as well.

Interesting information about famous people from South Dakota including Tom Brokaw, Mary Hart, Lawrence Welk and Bob Barker.

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Nasty food dirty place n very poor quality food

Well, where to start.... I would give it a 1 star, but the crew did their best considering the person in charge did not seem like she was at all happy to be there, or happy to help out. I came in for 2 coffees and ended up standing there waiting for 20 minutes. There was a cook, a cashier, and a lady behind the counter on her computer. Cashier politely said. "You know there's an order waiting?" And the lady said "yeah"... and walked away!!!! The poor cashier took my order, started one of my coffees, and had 3 people walk in to order. I then had to wait until all other orders had been taken and paid for (understandably). The cook finally stopped making his orders to run upstairs to what I'm assuming is the office, to grab the older lady to come help.All in all, I feel sorry for the employees and I was not at all impressed with the person in charge.

Great place. Variety of things to shop for. Wonderful coffee shop connected so you can grab a cup and relax. Enjoyed my first visit to the place and will be doing some shopping soon!

Coffee is okay. Service ranges from great to poor. A newer business that doesn't seem to be living up to its potential. Very cool location.

Awesome clothes awesome prices are the clothes that's there other stuff that you can pick up the people that run it are the most happiest people in Friendly is people just good all-around people

One of the only stores downtown that stays open after 5 so you can swing through on your way home!

Great shipping from across the state, they are constantly getting new items so it's fun to check back regularly

Great concept. Variety of products. Nice people.

Good beer. Not a fan of some of the types they had, but I can say they were done well.

Great spot to meet up with friends and family and enjoy your evenings! Games, TV, and Artisan Ales available along with a bright clean atmosphere and amazing staff!

Very nice place. Great staff and friendly service. Will visit again.

Great variety of standards and bold new ideas.

Good Red Ale

The earthen architecture alone is awesome, a nice little shop inside, and the museum - primarily Native American items - is $8 for out of state and free for SD residents. Very cool. Even though there were almost no Native American people in this area, there are now nine (9!!) reservations in South Dakota. Some may say our history “sucks” but it is right and good that today we honor the past and hopefully are making better history today. Awehe ~ Take Courage

The museum was a last minute stop, and surprisingly great! Well worth the visit. The displays were beautiful and well put together. The information of the history was intriguing. We loved that the displays were also interactive. Make this a stop on your list!

Probably one of the best cultural exhibits I've ever seen. Totally loaded with items I had never seen in all my travels. The layout of different areas of the building was amazing. The building is enormous in size and loaded with interesting artfacts. This is a must see place to visit.

I had read my whole life about the LaVerendrey Lead plate. I drove an hour out of my way to see this fantastic historical treasure and the museum NEVER informed me that the museum is closed (- the archives). Paul D. Dodson

Nice place , decent price to get in, very educational with all kinds of things to read about. As a local from the area I was impressed with the amount of extensive coverage on various subjects. Take note that the archive room is not open on wnkds

The museum was much larger than I thought it would be. A lot to look at/learn about - loved that there were interactive activities and videos. Definitely a great place to capture some neat pictures, too!

They have so much to show you. I was impressed. Very interesting place to go. So much information and they put a lot of information on women who settled in the west. This is a must see. The people who work there are super nice.

The earthen architecture alone is awesome, a nice little shop inside, and the museum - primarily Native American items - is $8 for out of state and free for SD residents. Very cool. Even though there were almost no Native American people in this area, there are now nine (9!!) reservations in South Dakota. Some may say our history “sucks” but it is right and good that today we honor the past and hopefully are making better history today. Awehe ~ Take Courage

The museum was a last minute stop, and surprisingly great! Well worth the visit. The displays were beautiful and well put together. The information of the history was intriguing. We loved that the displays were also interactive. Make this a stop on your list!

Probably one of the best cultural exhibits I've ever seen. Totally loaded with items I had never seen in all my travels. The layout of different areas of the building was amazing. The building is enormous in size and loaded with interesting artfacts. This is a must see place to visit.

I had read my whole life about the LaVerendrey Lead plate. I drove an hour out of my way to see this fantastic historical treasure and the museum NEVER informed me that the museum is closed (- the archives). Paul D. Dodson

Nice place , decent price to get in, very educational with all kinds of things to read about. As a local from the area I was impressed with the amount of extensive coverage on various subjects. Take note that the archive room is not open on wnkds

The museum was much larger than I thought it would be. A lot to look at/learn about - loved that there were interactive activities and videos. Definitely a great place to capture some neat pictures, too!

They have so much to show you. I was impressed. Very interesting place to go. So much information and they put a lot of information on women who settled in the west. This is a must see. The people who work there are super nice.

This is a stunning state capitol. It is very well designed, and I loved the central stairs with the stained glass.

Attended Christmas at the Capital 2023 and it was an amazing experience! Beautiful collection of Christmas trees, all donated by various businesses/families within South Dakota. The event is free and took about an hour to see all the trees. The amount of decorations on each tree was so impressive. They even have a sign-in book and it's nice to see where others drove from to view this event. Thank you to the SD Capital for hosting this event!

Beautiful Capitol building, the marble and murals were amazing. The people were friendly and would answer any questions. We were there on a Friday afternoon so it wasn't busy. The drive was amazing with the sun flowers blooming, just miles and miles of sunflowers.

Very beautiful! There's a nice guidebook to walk you through with some cool trivia in it, like the heart shaped tiles! Also a fun children's activity book. We had a lot of fun exploring this gorgeous building. We have visited a lot of state capitols and this was one of our favorites!

My experience here was quite good. My mate and I rolled up in our car and parked just a block away with no issues, and unlike many of the other state capitol buildings I have visited, this had no security checks, at least coming through the door we did. All of the rooms were pretty accessible, including the State Affairs room where I testified. The setting was very nice on a bluff overlooking the Missouri River, and the ponds around it looked very cool. I might not visit again to testify, but I am glad I did the one time. It’s close in resemblance to the Montana State capitol because the same design was used, interestingly enough. If you’re passing through, it’s worth even a quick visit.

This is an amazingly beautiful example is an old capital building. I was fascinated by the casual, relaxed atmosphere and the accessibility of the political representatives. There are wonderful murals in various areas, and a quaint gift shop in the lower level that's worth a visit. Well done South Dakota!

So happy to vist the capitol building inside and out on the grounds. Walked all the levels from the basement to the top floor house and senate chambers, enjoying the marble stairs and pillars. Looking at photo's on the wall of court Justice ⚖ along with the dresses worn by the first Lady of the governor at the time and current husband to Governor Christy Noem. Worth the time to see and visit South Dakota big Home.

We drove past this on our way around town and the kids kept talking about going to see all the neat stuff outside. We got back to the museum after it was closed, but outside doesn't disappoint. There are many pieces of machinery and equipment to check out. I am sure the inside is just as cool.

If you are in Pierre SD, this is a small niche museum you must see. It's simple but done with heart that comes from pride in service to the Nation. We've come to really appreciate in our travels how much pride the "locals" put into places like this...so, stop by and support this tribute to Americans who served their nation in combat.

The staff is great and very knowledgable Part is self tour and to see the "good planes" is a guided tour in that hangar. A great place if you are a member of Harvest Hosts! We spent the evening watching planes. You should go!

This is a very good military museum, although it is small, it has all kinds of aircraft, tanks and cannons.

A wonderful, educational walk through military history! Employees are highly knowledgeable!

Nice little museum down by the Missouri River. The building was closed when I visited, but there were enough outdoor exhibits to make it worth a side trip.

Lots to see and learn. The curator is very friendly and knowledgeable. Worth the free admission stop

This old hotel includes a bar with a couple of pool tables and arcade games and comfortable seating. The hotel is now used for business offices and also residences. It has a great atmosphere with friendly staff. The hotel is one of the oldest, if not the oldest, in Pierre. The beer was cold, and the free popcorn was delicious.

The large clear ice balls are perfect with a top shelf whiskey. The signature cocktails are a must have. I have a few more to try, but so for the Mai Tai and the Cucumber Collins are my favorite.

We stopped into St. Charles Lounge, it was awesome. Want to give a special shout out to Sophie, our bartender. She did not just make drinks, she crafted them...and crafted them well! She took the time to make them properly yet was very fast at doing it. I have been working in the Bar/Restaurant business for over 40 years and Sophie impressed me. The atmosphere and vibe of the bar was very relaxing, warm, and welcoming. I give kudos to Sophie, and the bar.....had a wonderful experience....!!!

A great place to sit and have a coffee martini on the occasion my girls get together for drinks. Beautiful job. Modern, yet rustic atmosphere. Good music options. Drinks are fun and relevant. I see their specials posted a lot and reminds me of the bar I ran back home in Oregon. This place was FINALLY a fun little bar for the 20-30 somethings in Pierre to go without a bunch of yucky drunks and drama. Dig it.

In town for a couple days with truck repairs. Looking for a bar with pool tables and liquor. Came across the St Charles. What a fantastic bar! Great music, nice tables, mellow atmosphere. Everyone sitting at the bar was very welcoming. Jeremy was bartending, what a nice guy! The whole evening was a fantastic experience. Highly recommend stopping in if you're in town!

More upscale than not. Bottom shelf whiskey is Forty Creek. Great selection of cocktails. Staff was friendly. Fun games you can play at the bar for free.

We love the St. Charles! It's a high class bar experience right here in Pierre! The staff is always so knowledgeable and Nate can make any drink you want and many you've never heard of. Do yourself a favor and get the Espresso Martini or the Vieux Carre!

Wonderful cozy place to buy books puzzles games and more. The staff are great and very helpful. If they don't have what you are looking for they will order it for you. Great place to take your kids to find that perfect family reading and fun time.

This is your classic small town bookstore. A little bit of everything, a helpful and accommodating staff, a great atmosphere, and on a quaint downtown street. They can order in anything and have a large selection. They just transitioned from the owners that had it for the past decade or so to new ones, and I'm thrilled that they have taken great care to maintain the great parts from before while adding their own personal touches. If you find yourself in Pierre, you have to stop in.

I love buying books local but a lot of times things have to be ordered in. That's okay if you don't mind the wait. The staff is friendly but they are usually caught up in conversation with each other so I have to interrupt them to check out or for help.

Awesome book store. Great selection and has a used section. Best place to get board games in town!

A wonderful Pierre staple. Great selection of books and gifts. Are great about ordering whatever you want.

Very helpful. Was able to order some books in right away that were not currently on their shelves.

Super cute book store. My children love going in there. Lots of books for everyone.

I came from out of town for work and my coworker and I walked down hoping for a nice night but we only stayed for on drink

Best watering hole in Pierre. Great people and good banter, fair prices and friendly service! Throw in the free popcorn and "dumb shirts" and what more could you want. Shout out to Sabrina......oh ok, Misty too.

Small but cozy bar. Shandies on tap. Favorite side bar of many people. Music and popcorn are always ready.

Absolutely terrible service. The bartenders would not take our drink order - refused to serve us. We’ve been coming to Pierre, pheasant hunting, for 5 years now, and we have never had this experience before. The bartenders, the way they acted towards us, wanted us to leave for some reason. We will be back in Pierre next year, but we will never step foot into this place again. Worst bar experience I’ve ever had.

Fun local bar with great people working there.

The daytime bartender was great; however the female that replaced him was terrible. I walked out after she served several people came in after me. She looked right at my empty glass and ignored me. I would avoid this dive bar if you like good service, especially if you tip well for good service.

As someone who worked here part time 36 or 37 years ago, the place hasn't changed a bit. In all my travels, one of my favorite bars in the planet is Darwin's Theory in Anchorage, AK. Coming back to Bob's in my home town of Pierre,SD, makes me realize why I love Darwin's so much. Same vibe, similar layout, just an all-around cool bar.

Absolutely fantastic museum. Significantly exceeded expectations and has one of the richest collections of local history I've ever seen for any town.

Visited this past summer as we went through Ft. Pierre. On a side street and full of many historical artifacts, lots of history exhibits. The lady there was very happy to tell us about the local history and answer any questions .

Great place for camping and fishing and visiting with family and friends.

Mostly a historical museum - old saddles, clothing, tools, fossils- with a replica of the Verendrye plate

Wonderful collections from the early years of Pierre.

Very basic museum, at least it's free.

Was a great place to learn.

My kids have always love to stop in here! Super fun areas for kids that love to play pretend and interesting exhibits about the carbon cycle for growing scientists!

This place is great! My daughter and I spent 3 hours here and neither of us got bored. Most of the exhibits change over time, so it was different from what it was 2 years ago. The flower shop/restaurant/veterinary clinic was a big hit with all the kids.

This is such a fun place to discover all kinds of science principles. Children up to age 12 will have a ball! Adults can learn things too!

We love the Discovery Center! It's a wonderful place for the kids to run around and burn energy, but also filled with educational activities. Keep your eyes open for awesome programming that the staff put on. The hours a little bit shortened in the winter, so if you're unable to make it now, rest assured summer hours are coming!

Lovely building with friendly staff and hours of things for kids and adults to learn and play together!

Nice little place to take your children :-) the bathrooms are nice everything is well taken care of and the lady at the front desk was really sweet... Might want to look into the age group on which to take their as my ten-year-old loved it but my 16 year olds thought it was not so interesting.

Great spot for a quick break with the kids. Good activities for all ages. My 14 year old had as much fun as my 5 year old.

Awesome place. Awesome history. Lots to look at. Very glad it ended up back in the original town not far from the original location. We're in town on a trip and a board member gave us a tour! I didn't get her name, but she was so sweet! She told us alot! It's very cool. It closes labor day, so get there before then. Really cool!

Came here from Virginia with my family. Jerry was super welcoming and helpful, he had so many interesting things to say. The museum is small but plentiful in its history. Great short stop if you’re looking for some Wild West railroad history.

We wanted to visit this museum and the website said the museum is open. When we arrived we discovered it is closed for the season.

Small museum, but nice. Super knowledgeable staff.

The 1906 depot was recently found on a ranch and moved back to Fort Pierre, restored, and turned into a railroad museum. A very nice restoration job and many interesting things inside.

An excellent example of how travel by train was in the late 1800's. And the young lady on duty seemed to enjoy what she does.

Well done muesum. Lots of cool stuff. Glad they were open on the 4th of July made our day.

Great way to learn about our local Western Heroes and South Dakota legends

Cool! Place to check out when your the area

A wonderful walk through rodeo history!

This is NOT a place that holds rodeos. It's more of a business center. They hold auctions and other things of that sort inside. There are 2 floor levels. Stairs and elevators. Honestly, it seems bigger on the inside than from how it looks on the outside.

You don't have to be a rodeo fan to enjoy this Museum. Lots of interesting exhibits and excellent photographs Plus Great videos of rodeo Riders. Fully accessible to wheel chairs.

Very kind staff, and if you like anything equestrian or rodeo, this place is a must see in Fort Pierre.

Very detailed and interesting exhibits on national and local Rodeo. How it developed, especially in SoDak from a primary occupations to sport.

Great short-stop with wonderful view of Fort Pierre, Missouri River And Pierre. Amazing piece of history showing French fur trappers had claimed land for France in 1743. Before the US had even declared independence.

Nice outlook. Just would of been better had there not been cattle stuff and factories in the way.

Wonderful graphics and details on interpretative signs. Great river valley view.

This was such a random little find as we drove through on our way to Pierre. Really cool history and beautiful view!

Great view of Pierre, Ft. Pierre and the river.

Beautiful vista of Fort Pierrre SD and Lake Sharpe ( Missouri River). Well documented tribute to early French (1700's) explorers.

I was born and raised in Aberdeen, SD. As a child we made several trips to and through Pierre and Ft. Pierre, and I had the opportunity to see the Verendrye Plate several times. It was exciting to see this historical relic of French explorers and traders in the Dakotas. My memories of the area at that time also include watching the construction of the Oahe Dam, at that time, the largest rolled earth dam in the world, across the Missouri River.

Was a good experience to stand on the very ground of the beginning of the trade era in South Dakota history. Bring your imagination, because nothing is physically left, but I was grateful for the history lesson.

Good basic history about the fort. Small walking path with signs, small corner stand of what would’ve been the edge of the fort. Wish there were some other landmarks or something on the property.

The oldest settlement in the Dakota Territory. The Fort Pierre area has been continuously occupied since 1817.

Indeed, not a trace visible on the surface but it was there, along with all of its history. To see the fort as it was, one must only imagine! I loved being there.

Very cool my ancestors worked there so it was nice to put a place to my genealogy research

It is an acreage dedicated to preserving the history of one of largest trading posts on the upper Missouri. Of note, it is the starting point of George Catlin's paintings of the North American Indian. He resolved that “nothing short of the loss of my life, shall prevent me from visiting their country, and of becoming their historian.” As of fall 2017 an over look was built to give the visitor a higher vantage point to look over the historic sight.

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After 3 or 4 visits we've noticed that every evening right before sundown unmonitored teens trash the bathrooms and walk around destroying anything that's not bolted down throughout the park. Very nice bathrooms trashed every evening because parents allow their kids to run amuck.. What was a very nice park is being run down by inconsiderate people not cleaning up after themselves, their pets or monitoring their kids to curb vandalism... Very sad! Enjoy don't destroy! Also a lot of people reserve spots & never show, just ruining other people's opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors... This part was written after our first visit - Not to bad a place. Helpful, friendly staff. It's clean and well kept with nice modern restrooms & pit toilets. Tent spots, camper spots & cabins both modern and primitive available. Three campgrounds, #1 is nicely shaded but furthest from water but has cabins that are waterfront, #2 is also mostly shaded & has some spots that are close to the swim beach and #3 is mostly shaded & has some primitive cabins & some waterfront spots. We stayed in cabin #1. Quiet, ok fishing, close to restrooms, spaced out pretty good so your not 10' away from the neighbors.

Very quiet peaceful campground #3. Bathrooms were clean and showers were warm. Wish i would have stayed longer

We loved this park. It is right outside Pierre, SD, so is an easy drive if needing supplies. This is a huge park with 3 campground areas. We stayed in area 2 which was right next to the Missouri River. Campgrounds 1 & 2 are next to each other and an easy walk around them both. Campground 3 is across the bridge and about 2 miles away, but is an easy flat walk. We were able to walk the entire park including about a mile down the trail toward Pierre in a couple of hours. The interesting thing in this park is the time zone. The park sits directly on the time line and officially is on central time, however my phone would periodically pick up mountain time and give me an extra hour! Lol. The bathrooms in our campground were very clean and had great showers. There is a very nice 18 hole disc golf course and 3 horseshoe pits. The staff we met were very friendly and the cleaning staff was phenomenal. We saw them cleaning all the bathrooms throughout this huge park every day. They do a wonderful job keeping the bathrooms and showers nice. The Cottonwood Trail is great and paved. The Eagles Nesting Trail is not paved, but is very well groomed. This is a great park and when we get back to South Dakota we will definitely come back here.

We recently stayed at the Oahe Downstream cabins for Mother’s Day weekend. We encountered a small setback with our cabin arrangement but nonetheless everything was set right by the friendly and fantastic staff there. Sally, Paul and Erik made our stay more than amazing! If you’re looking for a getaway this is the place. We look forward to going back again soon.

First time here and we absolutely love it! Will definitely be coming back. We've tried many spots to fish but haven't had luck. But will not lose hope! Definitely recommend!

Lots of great outdoor activities at Oahe Downstream Recreation Area. There also is a butterfly garden there. Recently manned a booth with a fellow South Dakota Master Gardener at the 8th annual butterfly festival event this past Saturday morning here in July

Awesome park! It's pretty big. There is some small trails. There is a cool spot you can turn down and drive your car practically onto the river which is awesome. It's mostly set up for boating, fishing, and whatever that disc game is but there's definitely a lot of room for walking around and enjoying the weather as well.there is a small playground and there's also a small projection screen that I'm assuming you could use if you brought a projector.

The museum I liked. Lots of interesting exhibits. Walking around and admiring is fine – but I deducted a point due to the inconvenience for photography. Those fences and nets that are about a meter and a half tall – a photographer’s pain. Also, the equipment is packed very tightly. But overall – recommend!

Cool place to stop... Lots of different vehicles to look at. Some were cool, some where okay. People were very nice and i loved petting their little dog they had there. Tons of souvenirs to buy!

Looking for a stop for the day and found this not so little museum collection of cars, tractors, signs and lots more. Walked around looking at things for almost an hour and a half. Big parking lot for big rigs ( we are 73 feet). Nice cafe here to with ice cream. Worth the 14 for adults to get in.

Just so you know the town is very small and everything is walking distance. I am a truck driver, and even though the Pilot/Flying J truck stop is across the street I stayed at the Super 8 hotel. Joined up with the Museum is a Restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and early dinner. The Museum was fantastic. Had cars, trucks, motorcycles, farm equipment and a bunch of other things that had me reminisce of when I was a sprout. $14 will get ya in the door and it takes a couple of hours to check everything out. If this is your type of thing, then it's worth your time. The people that operate the museum were very friendly. Open 7 days a week from 730a to 7p

Very interesting place to visit. A whole lot more than just cars. Nice people there too. Sadly it is starting to feel a little on the old, dusty side but would hate to see it go away. Wish some of the non auto collections were labeled with years and some information.

We have been coming to Murdo for 8 years from Northwest Al.. My son who was 8 at time befriend Cowboy Kevin 4 years ago (12 now), we always ate in the café and he would go talk to Cowboy and pet his dog. This year he wanted to tour the museum. Cowboy has always made the place friendly too all. Can't say enough good about him he treats kids and adults as friends. The museum is great a hidden gem especially if you like cars, trucks and old things of yesteryear. You will see alot of old vehicles you will never see at the biggest car showes. Take time to get there eat breakfast early and meet the great people of Murdo SD. Pheasants Forever 2025 PS take some quarters for some of the old sting puppet showes and self playing pianos.

It looks like nothing when you drive up. But then there are so many car, trucks, motorcycles and memorabilia to be seen! Very cool.