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i am looking for an antique store in moonsocket s.d. they have a catalog to order from and do a lot of woodworking things. or could you tell me how else to find them. jan
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Attractions

Mount Rushmore National Memorial

southwestern South Dakota, 100 miles from Badlands National Park
Keystone, South Dakota 57751

Description: Four presidential faces carved from a mountain, considered one of the wonders of the world -- go for the nightly lighting ceremony.... Read More

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Badlands National Park

southwestern South Dakota
Interior, South Dakota 57750

Description: Kids will enjoy walking the Fossil Exhibit Trail, seeing Robert's Prairie Dog Town, and catching the park movie at the Ben Reifel Visitor Center.... Read More

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The Famous Wall Drug Store

510 N. Main Street
Wall, South Dakota 57790

Description: 3,000 signs worldwide now point the way to Wall Drug, made famous by its offer of "free ice water"... Read More

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