- The list below includes 5 free or cheap things to do in or near Wall, South Dakota, including 15 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Gallery, Other Shopping, Visitor Centers and Specialty Museums.
- From National Grasslands Visitor Center to Wall Drug, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Wall and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Interior and Philip.
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Displays of wildlife and plants native to the grasslands are the focus of the National Grasslands Visitor Center. Yet, the site also features a small theater, exhibit room, and gift shop for those who want to spend more time in the area.
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Wall Drug is roughly 76,000 square feet in size, and free admission to the site includes the Backyard area, the animated T-Rex, panning and mining experience, and the Train Station Water Show. Visitors are also able to take a break in the restaurant or gourmet coffee shop.
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The infamous Massacre at Wounded Knee is memorialized at Wounded Knee: The Museum. Even though the museum itself is rather small, it is quite informative about what really happened during the massacre.
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The missiles at the Minuteman Missile National Historic Site were built during the Cold War as a response to the increased militarization of Russia. The attraction now serves as a reminder of that time and the weapons created by the United States.
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The original dirt-sod home that was built in 1909 is the focus of the Prairie Homestead Historic Site. The attraction is meant to be interactive in nature though with visitors have the opportunity to dress as a pioneer, meet live farm animals, and view white prairie dogs.
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Numerous fossils and stones are held in the collections at the Badlands Petrified Gardens. The most popular pieces include a dinosaur leg bone, the head of a saber tooth tiger, and a large petrified log which visitors can view in the exhibit.
39.5 Miles
Spanning a total of 109 miles, the George S. Mickelson Trail is a nature trail popular for a number of recreational activities. Visitors commonly enjoy biking, hiking, birdwatching, and horseback riding along the trail.
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The Oglala Sioux Tribe calls the Pine Ridge Reservation its home. It is spread over 2,000,000 acres and includes several attractions focusing on native culture and art in addition to the natural scenery in the area.
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Ellsworth Air Force Base, Rapid City, SD
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Airplane and space exploration enthusiasts always linger in the South Dakota Air & Space Museum, dedicated to preserving aircraft and other flight paraphenalia. There are indoor and outdoor exhibits. Tours are also available.
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The Call of the Wild Museum is a historical museum that offers free admission to people of all ages. The museum provides informative tours for school field trips, youth clubs, and groups.