Things To Do in Wall, South Dakota

Wall Things To Do 

Wall is a small town in South Dakota. It’s home to one of the world’s most famous drugstores and gateway to the world famous Badlands National Park.

Millions of Visitors

This isolated town in South Dakota nevertheless brings in over two million visitors each year. Travelers come to see the scenic countryside, explore authentic small town American life and enjoy a drug store that offers fun and huge bargains.

Wall Drugs 

A large shopping mall, Wall Drug consists of many stalls under one roof. Unlike many traditional malls where each stall is individually owned and operated, all the items here are sold by a single owner. Drivers see miles of signs advertising Wall before they get to the town. Inside, you’ll find acres of classic Americana items from toys for the kids to homemade donuts. Enjoy a burger and some fries with a five cents cup of coffee. The walls are decorated with local western art.

Badland National Park 

The heart South Dakota, the Badlands are are miles of wilderness managed by the National Park Service and the Oglala Dakota tribe. The park is the site of a former United States bomb range. You can come here for a few hours or choose to stay on the land and go camping. Animals you can see here include the prairie dog, bighorn sheep, bison, black-footed ferret, bobcat, mule deer and swift fox. Walk the Prairie Wind overlook and see miles of waving grass. The Cliff Shelf Nature Trail Boardwalk will bring you through the Cedar Forest. Climb the Red Shirt Table, the highest point for a park with a magnificent view.

Editor’s note: The information contained on this page was compiled using real traveler reviews about things to do in Wall, South Dakota.