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The 5 Best Things to do in Philip, Philip
Discover the best top things to do in Philip, United States including Gem Theatre, Prairie Homestead Historic Site, Minuteman Missile National Historic Site, Badlands Trading Post, The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-day Saints.
1. Gem Theatre
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
2. Prairie Homestead Historic Site
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4.5 based on 175 reviews
Original dirt-sod dug out home and outbuildings built in 1909 by Ed and Alice Brown on their 160 acre claim. Experience farm life as the pioneers did. Dress up as a pioneer if you'd like as you step back to homestead days. Live farm animals and rare white prairie dogs entertain. Video in visitor center. Audio history in sod dug out home.
Reviewed By davec747 - Alexandria, United States
This is a rare preserved sod house with a odd collection of artifacts, surrounded by rare white prairie dogs and and a very nice gift shop. The homestead has been preserved with care and furnished with the original or very close internal bits. Admission is modest and the gift shop is very well stocked with things that will appeal to all ages. Very neat bit of American history, one of the better things I visited in the area.
3. Minuteman Missile National Historic Site
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4.5 based on 802 reviews
The Cold War was the defining historical event of the last half of the 20th century. It led to fear, panic, and distrust symbolized by a nuclear arms race between the United States and Soviet Union. The Minuteman Missile is an iconic weapon in the American nuclear arsenal. Minuteman Missile National Historic site consists of three sites along a fifteen mile stretch of Interstate 90 in Western South Dakota. The Visitor Center is located immediately north of I-90, exit 131. The Launch Control Facility Delta-01 is located four miles west (tickets required for entry) and the Delta-09 missile silo is fifteen miles west of the visitor center.
Reviewed By JoPauline
Do not pass up an opportunity to visit these sites. The Visitors Center, Launch Control Command Center and the deactivated nuclear missile site are at 3 different locations, all within easy driving distance. I was expecting to be the bored, supportive housewife but loved every minute. The Visitors Center is set up very well, so educational; makes it very easy for the average person to understand this period of history. Although the tours of the Command Center were booked up, we met a wonderful Park Ranger named Lonn (sp?) who took the time to chat with us through the fence anyway. He was so generous with his time and we were so appreciative. Please tell him that Joanne & John from Iowa think he’s the greatest. At the deactivated missile site, you can peek straight down into the silo. If you’re pressed for time, I’d say you can see all 3 sites in two hours. Go Go GO!
4. Badlands Trading Post
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4.0 based on 29 reviews
Badlands Trading Post is truly where the 'west still lives'. Full convenience store items and specialty shopping. Gasoline & diesel fuel. Unique western gifts as well as knives, t-shirts, jewelry, snacks.
Reviewed By karenmW8285JL - Evansville, United States
Great stop right before entering the Badlands. We had to double back for sweatshirts because it dropped to the 30s.
