Wall Drugs

In 1931, Ted and Dorothy Hustead bought the Wall DrugStore in Wall, South Dakota, on the edge of the Badlands National Park. Business was slow during the Great Depression, but Dorothy came up with an idea that would convince travelers heading west on I-90 that they should stop in Wall - Free Ice Water! Within hours, the drug store was packed with customers getting their free water, and that is how the legend of the Wall Drug Store began.

Now, all across the South Dakota landscape, you'll see hundreds of signs advertising free ice water and 5 cents for a cup of coffee. The Wall Drug Store grew over the years and now spans several blocks of Main Street in Wall. The cafe seats 530 people, and the drug mall includes a donut factory, gift shops, an arcade, a candy store, a mining shop, a western clothing store, a western art gallery, and even the Travelers Chapel!

Wall Drug Store is not far from Custer State Park, Mount Rushmore, the Crazy Horse Monument, and Rapid City, South Dakota. On your next visit to South Dakota, step back in time by stopping in Wall for a drink. Just follow the Wall Drug Store signs!

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[RedDeadAustin]

awesome job guys.Great job on the history too.I give this video a big thumbs up!