Located 1 block from Ramkota Convention Center. Great Service STAR Award 1998 - 2006, SD Dept. of Tourism. Cultural Heritage Center 12 Blocks. Discovery Center 1 Block. Drag Racing 10 Miles. Pow Wow Grounds 6 Miles. Courtesy of Rushmore Photo. Photos by Bob Jeffries. All sleeping rooms include in-room coffee makers, iron ironing board, hairdryers, high speed wireless internet, voice mail. Some rooms have microwave refrigerator and a recliner. Pet friendly, boat parking, outdoor plug-ins. We also have suites available, some with hot tubs. Fresh baked cookies every evening, complimentary continental breakfast which includes belgiam waffles, danishes, donuts, bagels, hot cold cereal, fruit, yogurt, hard boiled eggs, biscuits gravy, coffee, tea, milk, OJ apple juice. Indoor pool hot tub, business fitness center and also a guest laundry. Need a place for business meetings, family reunions, retirement partys, weddings, birthday partys, graduation? We have a large meeting room that will hold 50 people, a small meeting room that will hold 30 people and also a business suite that has a large conference table that will seat 8-10 people. High Speed Internet. The Governor's Inn is located in Pierre, South Dakota. 1 block from the Convention Center, the Missouri River and Pierre's 52 miles of walking and biking trails. 8 blocks from South Dakota's State Capital. Also close to downtown and several restaurants. Central South Dakota Fishing and Hunting. This area is home to some of the best fishing and hunting in South Dakota. Pheasants,geese, walleye, bass, northern pike, salmon and big game. Guide service referrals available. So much to do, so little time. Pierre has 52 miles of walking and biking trails from Farm Island to the Oahe Dam (Worlds 2nd largest earth rolled dam). Boats, bikes, canoes and kayaks can be rented to see Pierre and follow in the foot steps of Lewis and Clark. Try a tour on the Capitol City Queen, Pierre's 48 passenger tour boat. Two meeting rooms to handle your business metting, family reunion, wedding, anniversaries, retirement parties, or graduations. One room holds 25 theater style and one holds 50 theater style. Both have high speed Internet connections. 1999-2004 Governor's Inn. All rights reserved. Site designed maintained by

We are proud of our accommodations, just keep scrolling and you can't miss them. When you visit Pierre on vacation or business, we're the next best thing to home! Our rooms are the cleanest in town and our staff is unmatched in customer service! Not only will you feel comfortable from the moment you step in the front door, but when you return after a day on the town, in the field or on the river, you will be greeted with the smell of fresh baked cookies (our signature) and a warm smile from behind the counter! When is the last time you stayed in a hotel that was this close to your own home? Room Descriptions: [. No small double beds here! Our standard queen rooms boast the spacious comfort of many hotels' upgraded rooms. We provide HBO Cable TV as well as state of the art voice mail in each of these rooms. All are included with your stay in this room. Oversized Double Rooms: Room for the entire family to spread out and relax in this room! Our large double rooms feature a recliner, microwave, refrigerator, and coffee pot. We provide HBO Cable TV, state of the art voice mail in each of these rooms and for the business traveler, we have added double line hookups for computers and phones. All. If you want the convenience of an outside entrance and spacious surroundings, this is the room for you! Our walk out rooms feature reserved parking space, outside entrance, queen beds, recliner, refrigerator, HBO Cable TV as well as state of the art voice mail. All. No small double beds here! Our double queen rooms boast the spacious comfort of many hotels' upgraded rooms. We provide HBO Cable TV as well as state of the art voice mail in each of these rooms. All are included with your stay in this room. Does not include a microwave or mini refrigerator. Need an extra room to escape to? Our regular suites provide privacy with an extra bedroom. We provide HBO Cable TV as well as state of the art voice mail in each of these rooms. All are included with your stay in this room. Also includes a microwave, mini refrigerator, work desk and double line hookups. Honeymoon, Anniversary, Valentines Day, you pick the special day, we'll provide the special room! These suites provide your own private hot tub! In addition to a couch, recliner, refrigerator, microwave, and coffee maker, you'll experience HBO Cable TV as well as state of the art voice mail in each of these rooms. All

Whether your trip is business or pleasure, you'll be sure to appreciate our gracious amenities! Indoor Pool Hot Tub. Deluxe Continental Breakfast. Come on in... the water's GREAT! We have an indoor pool and hot tub for good clean fun year round! Don't want to get wet? Well, there's plenty of room for lounging pool side too. Hours are from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Please note that our pool is for registered guests only and, for their protection, children under 14 are not allowed in the pool area without adult supervision. Don't miss your workout just because you're away from home. We bring the workout to you with our 24 hour exercise room featuring an exercise bike and treadmill. Enjoy your favorite television programs while exercising with our built-in TV. Business meetings, family gatherings, graduation receptions... we've done them all! We have two meeting rooms available for your convenience, each is individually temperature controlled to suit your needs. 24 hour notice of any cancellations needed to avoid a charge. The Anderson Room will easily accommodate up to 35 people in either a classroom or theater setting. The Kneip Room will accommodate up to 50 people in either a classroom or theater setting. If you want to serve ameal, we will coordinate a catered meal during your meeting (cost of meal will be additional). If a small snack is what your guests need, we will gladly bake up some of our signature cookies for your meeting (additional charges will apply). You won't believe your eyes when you see this continental breakfast - we've got the biggest and best in town! Offered each and every morning are bagels, donuts, danishes, coffee, milk, juice, cereal, tea, Belgian waffles, oatmeal, toast, muffins, not to mention the morning's news!

CHRISTMAS TREE PACKAGE. Bring your camera to Pierre and snap a shot of the one hundred decorated Christmas trees set up in the Capitol Rotunda from Nov. 22 to Dec. 26 open daily from 8am to 10pm. See the state web site listed below for other weekend activities at the capital. While there, walk down to Capitol Lake and visit the memorials. Watch the hundreds of Canada Geese and ducks that winter in Pierre. Take time to visit Pierre Flower Shop for cookies and hot apple cider. They have a great display of Department 56 collectable houses and over 8000 poinsettias. The package includes 2 tickets to the Cultural Heritage Museum, a sleeping room at the Governor's Inn and free Continental breakfast. Enjoy our pool, hot tub and high speed internet. Check out these local web sites for more information and other activities: www.pierrechamber.com. Package price is $55.00 Please call ahead for reservations and mention this package Phone: 605-224-4200; E-mail: information@govinn.com. GREAT PHEASANT HUNTS IN CENTRAL SOUTH DAKOTA 4 NIGHTS/3 DAYS. BB Guide Service and the Governor's Inn of Pierre have teamed up to offer you a great hunting opportunity. Pheasant hunting at its finest on land managed for wildlife. Price is $900.00 per person based on double occ. Cost includes hunting, bird cleaning, licenses and rooms at the Governor's Inn of Pierre. Meals available at extra charge. Call Bruce at: 605-945-2645 or 605-280-0096 E-mail: bbguide@pie.midco.net. THE WEDDING/ANNIVERSARY PACKAGE. Group rate of $65.00 for singles or doubles up to four people in a room. Use of the Meeting Room to open gifts or host a family gathering is free of charge when you book and use 15 or more rooms. The Honeymoon Jacuzzi suite for 1/2 price - $49.00! LEWIS CLARK FAMILY HISTORY IN PIERRE, SOUTH DAKOTA. The Governor's Inn invites you to explore Pierre's rich heritage, experience the Missouri River and travel where Lewis and Clark traveled. Package for a family of four includes one night's lodging, tickets to to the South Dakota Cultural Heritage Center and South Dakota Discovery Center, maps for a self-guided driving tour and 50 miles of walking trails, and continental breakfast. Price starts at $100.00, plus tax. Additional options include canoe/kayak tours, a visit to Oahe Dam, tour the State Capitol, and a buffalo ranch tour. For more information, contact the Governor's Inn. Price: Starting at $100.00 City: Pierre. Phone: 605-224-4200 Email: information@govinn.com. Phone: 605-224-4200 E-mail: information@govinn.com

South Dakota State Capitol 500 E. Capitol Ave. The Capitol was built in 1910 and recently restored to it's natural beauty. It is on the National Register of Historic Places. Art murals and sculptures make our Capitol a must see! Tours: Mon-Fri 1:00, 2:00, 3:00 and 4:00pm. Large groups and during Legislative Session, call for an appointment 773-3765. Take a Virtual Tour of the Capitol! Capitol Lake East Capitol Grounds. Fed by a warm artesian well, the lake never completely freezes! It has become a winter haven for Canada geese, mallards, wood ducks and many other varieties of migratory waterfowl. Flaming Fountain Capitol Lake. This fountain is fed by an artesian well with natural gas content so high that it can be lit. The fountain glows perpetually as a memorial to all veterans. The Peace Officer Memorial is also located in the area. World War II Memorial Capitol Lake. Governor William J. Janklow announced in March 2000 the construction of a World War II Memorial on the Capitol grounds to pay tribute to all the past and present South Dakotans who contributed to the World War II effort. Visit the World War II Memorial Web Site. South Dakota Korean Vietnam War Memorial Capitol Lake. The memorial was built and dedicated in 1985 as a tribute to South Dakotans who lost their lives in the Korean and Vietnam Wars. The names of these veterans are carved in granite next to the Flaming Fountain. Fighting Stallions Memorial East Capitol Grounds. This memorial is dedicated to the eight individuals (including the late Governor Mickelson) who died in a plane crash in April 1993. Capitol Grounds Arboretum Trail Capitol Grounds. Contains 40 varieties of trees, labeled for viewing, in a self-guided walk. Booklets available at the Visitor's Information Center near the Flaming Fountain. The Capitol City Queen Chamber of Commerce. Take a two hour cruise in The Capitol City Queen with a tour guide showing you historic landmarks as you travel up the Missouri River. Runs daily except Monday and Thursday from June through August. South Dakota Cultural Heritage Center 900 Governor's Drive. The South Dakota State Historical Society preserves the written and artifactual records of South Dakota's heritage and culture and presents them to the public through museum exhibits and publications. Research room, museum, gallery and gift shop open 9:00am to 4:00pm, Monday through Friday. Saturday and Sunday 1:00pm to 4:30pm. Closed on legal holidays. Admission fee. 773-3458. South Dakota Discovery Center Aquarium 805 W. Sioux Ave. Intriguing and just-plain-fun for all ages. Based on the please touch learning concept, the ground floor is decked with colorful displays and aquariums. The gallery area is full of hands-on exhibits and nontraditional science displays. Visitors can experience the universe through astronomy in the Sky Lab planetarium, or test their reflex skills in the reactionary car. Open Sunday through Friday 1:00pm-5:00pm. Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm. Small fee, group rates. South Dakota National Guard Museum 300 E. Dakota Ave. Home for Civil War vintage gun, World War I machine guns, World War II Sherman Tank, General Custer's dress sword, an A7D Aircraft and much more. No admission fee, open Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 1:00pm-5:00pm or by appointment. 224-9991. Houck's Buffalo Ranch 25 Miles North East of Pierre on Highway 1806. Sightseers are welcome to drive by the 3000 head of buffalo roaming along Hwy. 1806. This 53,000 acre spread was the location for the shooting of Dances with Wolves. Verendrye Monument Verendrye Drive, Ft. Pierre. In 1743, Louis Verendrye and his brother planted a lead plate on a hillside overlooking Fort Pierre, claiming the land for Louis XV, King of France. The plate was unearthed accidentally in 1913 by school children and is on display in the Cultural Heritage Center. The monument marks the spot where the plate was discovered. Beautiful view, great area for picture taking!