BADLANDS NATIONAL PARK WALL DRUG PRAIRIE HOMESTEAD Exit Here Explore South Dakota’s hidden gems: Interior’s small-town charm, Kadoka’s Badlands vistas, Murdo’s vintage treasures, and the immersive experiences of the Badlands Region Wall Surrounded by expansive plains and breathtaking views of the Badlands, Wall is bound to make it onto your itinerary time and time again. Wall is a classic place for a rest stop on your road trip. Get out and stretch your legs or stay awhile. This charming town makes the perfect base to experience everything the area offers. Visitors will find services, dining, lodging, and campgrounds like Sleepy Hollow Campground that offer amenities to accommodate your adventures. MITCHELL Mitchell is home to The World’s Only Corn Palace. This colorful attraction will draw you in, but the town’s hospitality, trendy boutiques, and jam-packed event schedule will keep you coming back. by the 1880 Town Gas Station and General Store for all your travel needs. BADLANDS REGION Pull over in the Badlands and explore the surrounding area and its attractions. See an original sod house from 1909 at Prairie Homestead. Go on the interpretive walking tour to better understand early pioneer life. Gather your special souvenirs to take home from Badlands Trading Post. Support Badlands National Park by purchasing a gift at the Badlands Natural History Association store located inside the Ben Reifel Visitor Center. KADOKA Going west on I-90, your first glimpse of the Badlands appears near Kadoka. Stop at Badlands Distillery to try their handcrafted spirits in the tasting room. Be sure to tour the facility, which is filled with flavor and history. On Main Street Wall Drug Store is a quintessential stop for any road trip. Wind your way through and explore each individual shop within. Then, make your way to the backyard to ride on the giant Jackalope and snap a picture in front of the roaring T. rex. Dine at the Western Art Gallery Restaurant surrounded by the country’s most extensive Western art collection. Savor home-style dishes like their legendary hot beef sandwiches and famous handmade cake doughnuts. Be sure to fill up on 5-cent coffee and their original road trip draw: ice-cold water — it’s still free. See Wall business listings on page 160. MURDO Murdo has comfortable accommodations and nearby campgrounds such as the Belvidere KOA and Best Western Graham’s. Browse a vast display of vintage cars, trucks, motorcycles, and tractors at Pioneer Auto Show & Prairie Town . Walk through buildings from the 1880s to 1920s in South Dakota’s Original 1880 Town. They are authentically furnished with relics, historical accounts, and photographs. Stop INTERIOR Interior is the oldest Badlands town. It’s home to premier agate beds, comfortable accommodations including campgrounds and ranch stays, travel services such as Cowboy Corner, and local outfitters. Learn more at BlackHillsBadlands.com/I90East. 70 // #DiscoverBlackHillsBadlands
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