This is a must see stop in Wall, SD!…read more I was worried it'd be too much of a tourist trap. And it is touristy. But it is cool and historic, and the prices are surprisingly reasonable (certainly better than Cracker Barrel, and at least Wall Drug is a one of a kind!). I was there for the food, but the rest of my family enjoyed wandering through the shops and playing in the outdoor area. They really do have free ice water and $0.05 coffee. Mind you, the water is icy but not especially tasty (well water?), and the coffee is pretty blah, but it was charming that they maintain those prices. I had the fish and chips, and then I had a chocolate frosted donut for dessert. The fish was three small pieces, and one piece was over-fried, but the fish was flaky. It came with a pre-made, hyperprocessed tartar sauce, but one smell of that, and I decided to stick to ketchup. The fries were fine. My husband had a buffalo hot dog (he said it was fine) and the broccoli cheddar soup (he enjoyed that). The kids ordered off the kids menu. Condiments are all in single serve packets except the ketchup, which comes from a dispenser. You order at the counter, then you find a seat. There is seating for 530, which I imagine would be rough in the summer, but we were there in March, so there was plenty of seating and a very short wait to order or get food. They call your number when the food is done. I think I waited about 10 minutes, which gave me time to get drinks and read the brochure with the history of Wall Drug. There is a person who clears the tables, so you don't have to bus your own table.

On our way to Badlands National Park, we finally gave in to the endless Wall Drug billboards. There…read moreare so many you almost have to stop, and honestly, they worked. The place is massive and feels like it sits halfway between a classic tourist trap and a legitimate retail stop. Some sections were actually really fun to browse, and I enjoyed exploring the variety of shops. That said, seeing a lot of made-in-China merchandise was a bit of a deterrent for me. The dining options were on the pricey side, and the food quality was just okay, nothing memorable or to write home about. Overall, it's one of those iconic Americana roadside stops that's worth visiting once in your life, especially if you have time to spare and enjoy quirky travel experiences.

LOVED IT! worth the stop, super friendly and helpful staff. Nice souvenir shop. White prairie dogs…read moreand lots of historical history! RV parking too!

Located to the east of the Badlands National Park, this is a tourist destination, for sure,…read morecomplete with souvenir shop. Especially appealing to urban dwellers who have never experienced life on a farm. I paid the current fee to tour the grounds. There is a short (10 minute?) video available, then you can don vintage clothing and walk the homestead at your leisure. Walking up the pathway to the left, you will probably see prairie dogs running from hole to hole. They may or may not observe you as you walk along. Inside the home on the left, the dirt-floor room has a button which you push to get a bit of narration. The right side of the house was a newer addition, with furniture and wood flooring. In the old section, you will find the original homestead, with the bedroom in back. Check out some of the 'wallpaper' and you can read articles of news from the era. Yes, they used newspaper to help insulate the home. There are lots of items to see from the homestead days. I found the cream separator to be an interesting apparatus. There was a cellar which had a chicken wire mesh over the entrance. You could see inside from the walkway. The chicken coop was next, typical of the era. On to the barn, there is a broken down Ford Model T in one bay. Various saddles and equestrian items are next. To my surprise, a pony and some chickens were in the next section, staying inside to avoid the approaching storm. An outhouse is set back a bit, nothing fancy, a little worn for time. There are various farm implements out in the yard. I found the big kettle, complete with firebox, to be interesting to investigate. They used it to render slaughtered animals, and also for washing clothes. A sign along the pathway displayed typical Midwestern humor. Words to the effect: The government put up 160 acres to your $16, betting that you'd starve to death before 5 years had passed. All in all, a decent display of how the settlers in the area lived in bygone days. A helpful addition would be guided tours vs. the self-guided tours. I recommend.

What a great visitor center! It hits all the boxes-- educational, great bathrooms, drinking…read morefountains, cute apparel, unique souvenirs and honestly so much more. There was a lot in here and great for all ages. The park Rangers were there to answer any questions you had about the park. You can also stamp your national park passport! The gift shop was great, a bit crowded but such cute souvenirs. Worth the stop!

The Ben Reifel Visitor Center was named after Dakota here. Today there were lots of buses here. I…read moregot to explore the center and watch the Land of Stone & Light, a 22 minute movie. The fossil center was fascinating. We saw a scientist uncovering a skull. There was a wall of fossils found by visitors here.

My daughter and i went into the store to look for a black hills gold ring. They did not have any…read moreblack hills gold that we could see. Their was a genital man their that was very rude and down right mean to myself and my daughter. My daughter needs the aid of a service dog, as soon as we walked into the store we had to deal with a nasty comment from the gentlemen, of oh great a dog. I proceeded to explained that the dog was a registered service dog. He told me that all dogs cause trouble. He than followed us to the jewelry counter made me feel as though we were going to steal something from the store. My daughter was trying to look in the jewelry display when the dog had brushed a shirt while trying to pass. The gentlemen yelled at us and said that he new the dog would cause trouble she had touched the shirt. Her dog did not go out of its way to cause any damage as a person without an aide i was unable to pass by without touching the shirts. My daughter walked out crying. She than told me she just wanted to go and not come back. As a parent this tore my heart out. Please keep in mind my daughter is 15 years old, she is already having a hard time and definitely did not deserve this. I will also be contacting the better business burrow about this. No person deserves to be treated like this ever.

I was getting back into the van after dropping my postcards in the mailbox when I noticed the rock…read moreand roll music blaring out of this shop and decided to check it out. This is the Wall Discount Outlet and the sign points out "(Almost) Everything is $8.99". Sunglasses, handbags, flip flops, tshirts and more. I ended up buying a "Badlands South Dakota" ballcap and pretty much wore it the whole way back to North Carolina. And yes, it was $8.99 plus tax. [Review 17145 overall - 26 in South Dakota - 662 of 2022.]

I visited Wall as a child of only 9. I remember how amazing everything was and how much it reminded…read moreme of where I was born and raised (Mackinaw Mi). Black hills gold is what my family bonds over. While other families have their own traditions, black hills gold is our tradition. It's been going on LONG before I was even born. My grandmother left me her black hills gold ring when she passed away, and one day, I too will pass it down to my eldest niece as I have no children of my own. When my father passed away, his ring was passed down to his first grandson who has a son, he will pass it down to. My father passed away during my parents honeymoon they waited 30+ years to take. My dad was so busy adopting my sister and myself and needing to go back to being a public school teacher, they just never had the time for a honeymoon. The road trip my husband and I took is to explore out west while stopping at certain towns in honorof my father. Every store we were at in Wall, greeted us with a smile. Wall discount has a neighbor named Dakota Sky Blue. The lady and I bonded and when we got to our vehicle, I sobbed from deep gratitude. I have NO idea what the "lady's" (I'm being kind) name was who "greeted" us on Monday Sept 18 2023, but she should NOT be working there. She acted insulted after I asked her if they provided military discounts. Um... excuse YOU for being the one who's insulted as it's beyond insulting to know my husband served for your freedom to act like such a fool!!! I found a bracelet that was cute. I asked her what time she closed to make sure we would be back with enough time. I guess even staying open during working hours was too much for her because she closed up shop early. Even after all that, I still wanted the bracelet (silly me) I went to see if there was an owner or manager I could email and see if they could ship it to me, but they don't have anything posted. No hours of operation, no phone number and no email. This company must feel VERY VERY secure with itself for calling themselves a discount store when Gold Diggers has better pricing, military discount and even an email to write in case something happens to my jewelry. The issue with being overly secure about yourself, is the fact that black hills gold has actually taken a plummet and stores are merging together. You NEED people like me and my family who WANTS your gold. Especially since we came after all the tourists have left and just like the town I live in, we depend on tourists and word of mouth. Well, you left a bad taste in my mouth. I hope the next time we come through, you'll be sold out by a company who actually wants to do business with tourists. Your lack of compassion truly costs you hundreds and hundreds of dollars we gladly spent elsewhere. We spent money at 2 Gold diggers stores and a Landstroms/Riddler before heading out of town.

I paid $1040.00 for a bracelet. The appraisal value for replacement is $695.00 retail price…read more I returned it to get my money back but I'm out the $83.00 appraisal and $42.00 to ship it back

Purchased one ring and one knife this summer (2025). Ring is great but I returned the knife with no…read morehassle. Alhough thier post office misplaced my return shipment of the knife Natasha refunded my purchase price and will wait for the post office to find the package. I can't ask for better treatment than that. I hope the package is found so Gold Diggers doesn't "eat" the loss. Thank you Natasha and Shar!

Nothing is open/in business, other than this store. Nonetheless, it was worth a five minute detour…read morefrom the highway. Great photo ops.

This is about as rural as it gets. Scenic is a ghost town. All the shops on the main strip are…read moreclosed, the only store still open in Scenic is this one. Scenic was recommended to us by our clerk at the liquor store in Pierre, so as loyal customers, we came here. I swear I could see tumbleweed at every turn. We arrived at this trading post to take rest and to also explore the ghost town. The shop owners were friendly enough and were quite willing to chat. For $2.5million, you can buy the whole town of Scenic. Now, that is a steal. Just think, you could be the mayor of Scenic! This is a hodge podge shop selling everything. You can find authentic beaded earrings, dreamcatchers, bracelets, bison jerky and used clothing too. It is also a thrift store. Very weird collection of things. I did manage to buy a very unique dreamcatcher for a very special person. This was a nice break from the driving. We also got to chat with the store owners and learnt that she lives on a buffalo ranch. I love it! We also got to walk around on the Main strip, and got to take a few snapshots of the town that longer exists. Wow, it is eerie!