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I have been visiting South Dakota since I was very young, and no trip was ever complete without a stop at Wall Drug. Years later, when I took my own family to South Dakota on vacation, we stopped. Now every time we go to South Dakota, I always get the same question, "Are we going to stop at Wall Drug?" No visit to South Dakota ever seems complete unless you stop in at Wall Drug.

D. Williams, Iowa

My parents and I stopped at Wall Drug on our way from Central CA to Leola, SD in 1986 when I was 17. We had seen signs in quite a few states and couldn't resist. I have a great picture of me on the bucking bronc. So, when my parents made a return trip to Leola, SD this summer, I demanded a variety of Wall Drug souvenirs. I am now the proud owner of a Wall Drug shot glass and Wall Drug T-shirt. Oh, and they brought me a picture of my mom with that good ole' bucking bronc! Wall Drug's the best! - Cara Fusinato Central CA

I stopped at Wall Drug on my way back from Sturgis and let me tell ya Pilgrim, me and the Mrs had a bang up darn good time! The people of South Dakota are a #1 good folks. Thanks for the great vacation! New Hampshire

"T. Rex was the highlight of my 6 year old son's trip." - David Valent, Illinois

"We stop by Wall every time we travel in that direction. We always recommend of course that all our friends and family make the "Wall Drug" stop. Your stores and your community are very cordial.... Thank you so much for making travelers feel welcome." - The Lawrence Family from Iowa

"Wall Drug is the most awesome thing in South Dakota. The Badlands are cool, but Wall Drug is better!" - Dave Robbins, Pennsylvania

"A bus load of us were there about 6 weeks ago, Mr. Al's Travels from Mobile. Enjoyed it very much. I can see that you put alot of hard work and thought into your place. I grew up in a Country Store and I know." - Stan Clemenz, Mississippi

"[The Wall Drug Mall] had everything a shopper could ever want. I loved the Black Hills Gold!" - Brooke, Minnesota

"My wife and I went on a Black Hills vacation this past July.... WALL DRUG is a MUST stop for anyone who is touring the BLACK HILLS area. I give WALL DRUG 4 STARS." - Dennis Bainbridge, Maryland

"I visited Wall Drug about 10 yrs. ago and really enjoyed the visit. The amazing thing about the visit was running across visitors not only from my home state, but from my home town of Roseburg. Enjoyed the 5 cent cup of coffee. Brought back the past." - Edward & Mary Stinson, Oregon

"I just got a real kick out of this place. It is so fun and there is so much to see and do. Keep up the great work!" - Paulette Csiszar, Michigan

Dear Hustead Family:

I wanted to write to you and THANK YOU, for some of the most WONDERFUL Memories

of my lifetime. When I was a child my parents would take the family to Wall Drug store every

few years. My folks had moved to California from Iowa, and they said it never quite

felt like "HOME". They missed the small town atmosphere they had in Ames, Iowa.

On our trips to Wall Drug, they could feel as if they were "HOME" again. I will always

cherish the trips to your store, the panning for "gold", the Buffalo Burgers, etc. When

I think back to those days, it brings such fond memories to heart. My folks have gone

to be with our LORD, but I know they would have LOVED just 1 more trip to Wall Drug.

I do remember 1 particular trip, when I was a young teen...we had visited Mt. Rushmore

earlier and stopped in for Buffalo Burgers on the way back. The altitude at the Monument

had gotten to me, so I was taking it easy that day. We were standing at the counter reading

the Buffalo Burger menu, and I was leaning on my Dad. All of a sudden, I just FAINTED!

The next thing I knew, someone was waving a small bottle of Smelling Salts under my nose.

There I was, laying in a booth, and the most HANDSOM boy was standing

over me that I had ever seen! He worked for your store, and had helped my Dad pick

me up and place me in the booth. I remember being so embarrased!! Later, as we walked

through the store and saw the sights, all of your employee's kept asking me "Are you feeling

better now, dear?" How wonderful to be in the company of such CARING PEOPLE! You don't

find many places like WALL DRUG....and I would be willing to bet....IT IS JUST AS WONDERFUL

AND CARING TODAY.

THANK YOU Hustead Family...for being such a wonderful testament to AMERICANA!

I look forward to visiting you again someday...

Sincerely,

Mrs. Debra Durkee

California

8-2-08

Dear Husteads and Wall Drug:

I was raised in Piqua, Ohio, and on the side of the underware factory used to hang a sign which said "Wall Drug South Dakota," with an arrow pointing west. It is about 1,200 miles distant and for a kid, back in the 1950's that was a long way. I thought that perhaps it was an important place and would someday warrant my attention.
After 50 years I finally made it to Wall Drug last Saturday and Sunday. Three things brought me to South Dakota; my son who is on the wheat harvest at Highmore, so I came to spend time with the cutting crew; a long needed vacation to the Black Hills and of course to explore Wall Drug. I told my wife before we left that I was going to Wall Drug if I never got to the Black Hills!
I wanted just one thing at Wall Drug, a bumper sticker to prove I had been there. It sits here on my desk, a fond memento of my journey, of my childhood and that sign on the underware factory.
I was overwhelmed by the facilities. There was something for everyone from the youngest to the oldest. We arrived on Saturday just about 10 a.m., had to park two blocks up the street, which made for an enjoyable stroll.
I combed every inch of your complex, quite amazed that it was not exactly a drug store and amused by every new shop I entered and every array of merchandise. Two things really caught my eye. The book store, you see, I am a writer and any time I can find regional or local interest books, well that is just dandy. The other thing were the many, many photos and stories that lined the walls, telling the story of the Hustead family and Wall Drug. I'd still be there reading, but after two hours, a vacation schedule called me to the Black Hills.

Scott Trostel, OHIO

8-1-08

Dear friends,
We are from NY. We just got back from SD and visited your STORE. What an experience!!. I had a buffalo burger that was out of this world.

Rose

7-21-08

Two weeks ago on the way home from the International Airstream Rally in Bozeman, MT my wife and I made it a point to stop at Wall Drug. We had heard so much about your place over many years I can only wonder why it took us so long to finally stop. Your cake donuts are now among a very short list that I have had the pleasure of eating. Please understand that I do not make this comment lightly. Being a donut connoisseur and a writer of a food blog (with about 24 loyal readers) you maybe be sure that I will post an entry about my delightful experience. The chocolate frosted cake donut I ate made me think of the ones that I enjoyed when I was a boy growing up in California.

Thanks, Stuart Wetterschneider Georgetown, TX