After Hours

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After work and on the weekends, Pierre excels at providing its residents with the opportunity to relax, get fit or be entertained - indoors and out!

Entertain Me

Besides an award-winning Italian restaurant featured in Bon Appetit magazine and the franchise favorites you’re used to, Pierre offers many one-of-a-kind dining experiences. Favorites include fresh bagels and lattes in the cybercafé, fabulous steaks overlooking the river, fresh walleye at the marina, or unforgettable ribs in a lodge setting. Mexican, Chinese and southern cuisine is also available.

Pierre’s theater has three screens, the Pierre Players community theater offers a new show every few months and the Shortgrass Arts Council brings in world-renowned performers several times a year. There are also dancing lessons like Salsa, and live music on weekends downtown. The Pierre Mall coordinates many unique events, from bridal shows to a Raptors in the Wild presentation.

The Pierre Concert Series brings top-notch entertainment to the Pierre/Fort Pierre area. All performances are held in the Riggs Theater and admittance is by season membership only. For more information contact (605) 224-7909.

Keep Me Indoors

Pierre’s shopping is also a satisfying experience. Prairie Pages Booksellers adds poetry readings, book signings and a reading club. If you prefer furniture made by hand, Pierre has it. And women’s fashion has made great strides with the addition of Sonja’s Couture and Blue Cheetah.
As the sun sets and the nightlife calls, enjoy sports bars, an extensive wine list or a place that has the neighborhood feel of Cheers. A dedicated trolley system gets you to the dance on time, and home safely. But if you’d rather feel the rush of a workout, that’s available at the YMCA or at two new 24-hour fitness centers.

For a sample of Pierre area bars, lounges and restaurants, go to http://www.pierre.org/

Pierre Mall - A Capitol Place to Shop, go to http://www.pierremall.com

I Gotta Get Outside

The popular waterfront walking and biking path intersects with the Legion Cabin deck along Hipple Lake. It’s a favorite hangout to watch the sunset. If you need a bit more stimulation, Pierre hosts a celebration of life on the river called Oahe Days, complete with an arts showcase and performances for two straight days. Parades include July 4, St. Patrick’s Day, Homecoming and Christmas Parade of Lights. There are the Casey Tibbs Match of Champions Rodeo, four weekends of horse races, frequent half marathon and triathalon events, a mountain bike race and most likely a national fishing tournament to check out.

For a list of other ways to get outside, go to the Fun and Games tab on this website.