Location: Wall
Top Things to do in Wall
Top 10 Things to do in Wall, United States
Wall (Lakota: Makȟóšiča Aglágla Otȟuŋwahe, "Town alongside the Badlands") is a town in Pennington County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 766 at the 2010 census.
Restaurants in Wall
1. National Grasslands Visitor Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 171 reviews
Reviewed By Cherie P - Pahrump, Nevada, United States
We stopped here hoping to find a place with pullouts along the road to stop and better view the grasslands and take photos....sadly they said none existed and that you could turn off the main road and just make your own path. I was somewhat disappointed.
2. Loop Road
Overall Ratings
5 based on 1 reviews
Main route through Badlands National Park.
Reviewed By houstonnative47 - Missouri City, Texas
We visited the Badlands after hearing varying reviews and decided we had to see it for ourselves. Wow we were so glad that we did! This area is like nothing you have seen before! The colors are so beautiful. Different colored stripey crags and crevices mostly below where you are standing rather than above like a mountain would be. We spent a lot of time driving through here and stopping every so often. We were told it wasn't worth our time, but we would wholeheartedly disagree!
3. Delta-09 Missile Silo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 49 reviews
For thirty years during the Cold War, the silo at Delta-09 held a Minuteman II missile at the ready to respond to a Soviet attack. Today, visitors can view a missile in the silo through a modern glass enclosure. Delta-09 is a unit of Minuteman Missile National Historic Site. The Visitor Center is located immediately north of I-90, exit 131. The Launch Control Facility Delta-01 is located ten miles east of Delta-09. (reservations required for tour) and the Delta-09 missile silo is fifteen miles west of the visitor center.
Reviewed By Stephen A - Ashbourne, United Kingdom
Follow the signs from I-90, junction 110 to find this easily down a dusty lane. There is not much there, except to visualise / think about the ENORMOUS potential for destruction (of a Russian city?) this site could have delivered if activated. All very sobering. Free and well worth a 10-15 minute stop.
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4. Wall Drug
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 3 reviews
Established in 1931, this family business is known for its friendly service and for offering free drinking water to travelers.
Reviewed By Helena L - Malmesbury, United Kingdom
Living off an unfounded reputation. This is just a series of shops stuffed full of tourist orientated goods. There are a couple of interesting shops - the book shop and the Western Wear which stand out. No pressure to buy. Good that it is all inside so would be good on a wet day.
Nice to see if you have the time but you will not miss much if you just keep on driving.
5. Wounded Knee: The Museum
Overall Ratings
4 based on 130 reviews
Wounded Knee Museum will be open August 22,2017. Open Tuesday thru Sunday, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM MST , Closed Mondays
Reviewed By mrliterature - California
We stopped by the Wounded Knee Museum, but despite when they predicted it would be open, it still was being remodeled, or constructed, or whatever. It was closed when we visited in June, 2017. It is right off of I-90, and I would have loved...MoreWounded Knee Museum at Wall,SD will open August 22, 2017, our hours will be Tuesday thru Sunday 10:00 AM MST - 5:00 PM MST Closed Monday Thank you so much
6. Buffalo Gift Shop
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By Big_bro_1_usa - Chicago, Illinois
Sells gold; shirts, Sturgis baseball caps, etc.. similar to other souvenir shops immediately beside it.
7. Lakota Ways-Pine Ridge Indian Reservation Tours
Overall Ratings
5 based on 5 reviews
LAKOTA WAYS: Indian owned ATTRACTION - captures the essence of iconic tipi dwelling, buffalo hunting Natives of the Northern Great Plains. Visitor HANDS-ON experiences: Tipi Raising, Lakota Beadwork, Lakota Traditional Bow&Arrow, Mini-Powwow, Plays (Tribal Elder advised), Tours to the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation (actual Wounded Knee Massacre site, Badlands, etc. Also inquire of our authentic cultural shows for hire and for bookings!: "Tatanka Buffalo Show"; "Wanbli Eagle Show" (exclusive to the Potter Family Theatre in Rapid City!); & "Crazy Horse: Tasunke Witko"; "Mini Powwow Show"; and many more! Also inquire about our YEAR ROUND Culture & Arts Events and Native Art Studio Workshops! Also inquire of our, "ALL THINGS TRIBAL TOUR" of historic and Native Downtown Rapid City!
Reviewed By Maria S
A wonderous journey of the truth about Pine Ridge and the surrounding areas. Mr Darrell Redcloud should be commended for being an outstanding guide, filled with facts, legends, songs, and prayers of his Lakota heritage. He also knows where you can get the best buffalo burger on the rez! Be sure not to miss it!
8. Dakota Sky Stone
Overall Ratings
5 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By kade435 - Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Went in just browsing....no intention of buying anything. Saw some inexpensive (1/2 price) authentic Indian stone earrings that I thought might make good souvenir gifts for family back home, so started looking a bit closer. The charming sales lady came over and started to explain about the Indian tribe that made the jewelry that I was considering. I was so impressed with the tribe (Zunni..I had never heard of them til then), their jewelry making procedures (they use tiny pieces of stone leftover from the bigger pieces) and the meanings/stories of the stone groupings, that I bought several pair. I was so impressed about the story of the jewelry I bought, we even went back a couple of days later to see about more. The prices were very reasonable, even for the signed jewelry, and they had a quantity of other authentic Indian items as well. I prefer buying and supporting the local tribes rather than just getting standard souvenirs. This tiny store is a must see....and ask about the story each piece of jewelry tells....fascinating....it means so much more than just decoration.
9. Wildlife Museum & Gift Shop
Overall Ratings
5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By Levi V
Long day on the road was remedied by an amazing tasting frappe in their little coffee shop down stairs made by friendly staff then to top it off we got to see animals from around the world
10. Roberts Prairie Dog Town
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 275 reviews
Reviewed By Bryrock - Murfreesboro, Tennessee, United States
The Roberts Praire Dog Town is a fitting reward for those who travel on Sage Creek Rim Road. Most of the road is un-paved and very ridged. It can be difficult to find a speed that feels both safe and doesn't literally rattle you to death. We took the road based on a recommendation from a park navigation app. You definitely wouldn't want to do it while the road is soaking wet (it was damp when I did it), but there are many more spectacular overlooks on that road and it is worth going at least as far as the prairie dogs, before you can loop back to a highway that takes you to the main entrance (re-enter) of the park from Wall, SD. Also note, however, if you only want to see praire dogs, you will most likely also see them from the main loop road (alternative route).
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