Comments on: 3 surprising US travel destinations (and an honorable mention)

By: Buddy Seiner - SD Tourism

Buddy Seiner - SD Tourism — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 14:50:05 +0000

I would also like to point out that Wall Drug has some of the best homemade donuts, fudge and ice cream around. That alone warrants a stop for me!

By: poetloverrebelspy

poetloverrebelspy — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 07:17:48 +0000

When in Rapid City, Reptile Gardens seems to be another “must” (my friends and I joke about all having been there on our family treks to the Black Hills, actually).

Excluding SD for a minute, I think it’s no coincidence that you have an overlap of two categories: university towns and state capitals!

The former always has a ton of free and interesting events as well as cheap, lively places to eat and drink.

The latter has history and is usually a state’s focal point for museums, theaters, gardens, zoos, etc.

Having lots of friends scattered at big universities around the country and a penchant for state capitol tours, I can heartily recommend both categories. A couple other surprise goodies in this vein, off the top of my head: Missoula, MT; Morgantown, WV; Des Moines, IA; St. Paul, MN.

By: Sheila

Sheila — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 22:58:47 +0000

Hi Wanda,

Sure, I remember meeting you in Kansas City at Travel Media Showcase; so glad you dropped by and filled us in on Wall Drug.

I’ll bet on a long road trip it’s just the ticket for taking a break.

By: Wanda Goodman

Wanda Goodman — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 20:06:02 +0000

Hello Sheila and Alan,

I’m the Media/PR Manager for the South Dakota Office of Tourism. While Wall Drug is certainly an interesting place to visit and yes, some consider it to be a tourist trap, there are several aspects about Wall Drug that sometimes go unnoticed.

For example, Wall Drug has one of the largest collections of original western art in the country. They also have an impressive western-wear store that carries boots, hats, belts, jewelry, clothing, and more. And you can still see and visit the original drug store, which is still in operation.

Of course, I’m a bit biased, but if you’re driving by on I-90, I definitely think it warrants a stop! )

By: Sheila

Sheila — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 01:59:02 +0000

Hi Alan,

From what I’ve heard, Wall Drug is indeed a major tourist trap, but a fun one, especially for kids. There’s no way that it can beat the Corn Palace, though, right?!

By: Alan

Alan — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 20:52:23 +0000

Shelia,

What do you know about Wall Drug. I can remember seeing signs from hundreds of miles away about Wall Drug in South Dakota. Is it a tourist trap or the real deal??

Alan