Badlands National Park
25216 Ben Reifel Road
Interior, SD 57750
Phone:605-433-5361
Fax:605-433-5404
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Established as a National Monument in 1939 and redesignated as a National Park in 1978. The Badlands contains some of the most spectacular vistas and scenery in the world. It´s geological and paleontological resources provide insight into climatic history and biological diversity during the Eocene/Oligocene periods. The park is considered to be one of the world´s richest mammal fossil beds. The area in and around the Badlands also contains places of spiritual and historical significance for the local Lakota community.
Minuteman Missile National Historic Site
24545 Cottonwood Rd
Philip, South Dakota 57567
Phone:(605) 433-5552
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This historic site interprets the Minuteman II missile defense system and the Cold War. Facilities include retired Delta-09, a launch facility (missile silo) and Delta-01, a launch control facility (command center). Located on the North side of Interstate 90 at exit 131. Tours are offered daily on a first come, first served basis.
National Grasslands Visitor´s Center
708 Main Street
Wall, South Dakota 57790
Phone:(605) 279-2125
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This one of a kind Visitor Center is located on Wall’s Main Street, just two blocks south of Wall Drug. The exhibit room and theater presentation will tell you the story of the National Grasslands and the staff is here to help you learn about the opportunities, from hiking and biking to wildlife viewing. Following your visit, you can enjoy a National Grassland experience as close as 15 minutes from Wall.
Prairie Homestead
I-90 Exit 131
Cactus Flat, South Dakota 57750
Phone:(605) 433-5411
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The Prairie Homestead is one of the very few sod dwellings intact today! It is located only two miles south of I-90, (Exit 131) at the east entrance to the Badlands.
Wall Drug Store
510 Main Street
Wall, South Dakota 57790
Phone:(605) 279-2175
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World famous free ice water store. It features a unique two block shopping emporium, a western art Gallery, and a restaurant where you can buy five-cent coffee! The newly remodeled backyard features an anima-tronic tyrannosaurus rex.