- The list below includes 21 free or cheap things to do in or near Pierre, South Dakota, including 18 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Landmarks, Bowling and Movie Theaters.
- From State Capitol to Flaming Fountain, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Pierre and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Fort Pierre and Garretson.
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29349 Sd Highway 1806, Fort Pierre, SD 57532
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Located at the edge of a prairie where buffalo graze, the Buffalo Interpretive Center offers a variety of educational programs and exhibits. All focus primarily on the role and importance of buffalo to Native American cultures.
28.6 Miles
Once used for location shooting on the 1990 film Dances with Wolves, the Triple U Buffalo Ranch maintains a closed herd of around 3000 buffalo. The ranch offers hunters the opportunity to hunt for trophies, and maintains a gift shop.
35.4 Miles
Located in the Spearfish Canyon, the Roughlock Falls Nature Area is considered to be one of the most beautiful in the Black Hills. Guests have the ability to hike, fish, and bird watch throughout most of the year in addition to using the trail for snowmobile riding in the winter.
37.7 Miles
Numerous cars and vehicles are on display at the Pioneer Auto Museum, which is also called the Pioneer Auto Show. The site itself is actually quite large and also includes an old fashioned diner and gas station in addition to the car collection.
38.2 Miles
The main attractions at South Dakota's Original 1880 Town are the 30 historic buildings from the 1880s to the 1920s that are authentically furnished with artifacts, photographs, and details of stories from that time. The site also features movie props from the film 'Dances with Wolves.'