Wall Drug, Tourist destination in Wall, South Dakota, US
Wall Drug spans multiple acres featuring Western-themed retail stores, restaurants, galleries, and pharmacies connected through indoor passages and courtyards.
Ted Hustead transformed a small pharmacy into a major attraction in 1931 by offering free ice water to travelers heading toward Mount Rushmore.
The Western Art Gallery contains 300 original oil paintings by American artists including N.C. Wyeth, Harvey Dunn, and Dean Cornwell.
Visitors can purchase medications, regional crafts, clothing, and food items while accessing complimentary ice water and five-cent coffee throughout the day.
The establishment features an 80-foot brontosaurus sculpture visible from Interstate 90 and displays hundreds of promotional billboards across multiple states.
Location: Wall
Inception: 1931
Founders: Ted Hustead
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Industry: retail, tourism
Address: 510 Main Street, Wall, SD 57790-0401
Website: https://walldrug.com
GPS coordinates: 43.99323,-102.24179
Latest update: September 26, 2025 07:41
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