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> >  Pierre Historic Homes Tour                   mile corridor between Fort Pierre and
                                                                Chamberlain, to the south, takes you
                 Explore Pierre and learn about our history     through the Crow Creek and Lower Brule
                 by taking a self-guided driving tour           Sioux Indian Reservations, with
                 of the city's historic residences. Notable     opportunities to observe their unique
                 homes and buildings date from the late         cultures. Enjoy the natural beauty of the
                 1800s through the mid-20th century.            rugged landscape, and look for bison,
                 Architectural styles span the late Victorian   elk, pronghorn and prairie dogs roaming
                 to post World-War-II Lustron. A number         the plains.
                 of the structures are listed on the National
                 Register of Historic Places. Contact           Cultural, historical and archaeological
                 the Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce            sites tell the story of this land and
                 at 605.224.7361 for a self-guided driving      its people. Visit the locations of pre-
                 tour brochure. You can also find a printable   Columbian Indian villages, travel to
                 brochure at visitpierresd.com in our Digital   numerous places noted in the diaries
                 Visitor Center.                                of Lewis and Clark, view the plants
                                                                and animals of the plains and bottomlands,
              > >  Native American Scenic Byway                 and learn about Native American culture

                 The Native American Scenic Byway is            and traditions through contemporary
                 located along the banks of the Missouri        exhibits. The byway is a journey of heart
                 River, leading travelers through South         and mind, a road to understanding the
                 Dakota’s mixed-grass prairies and the          Sioux people and feeling the spirit
                 heart of the great Sioux nation. The 100-      of the land.

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