We began the morning at he Crazy Horse Memorial. What a wonderful place! So much better than Mount Rushmore. We spent about 4 hours there, and really enjoyed all the museum exhibits and Native American artifacts. Lot's of history here. And it's beautifully displayed. There were also Native American artisans from around the country who spend their summer here, and we enjoyed talking to them. They were generous with sharing their time and telling us about their art. It's a beautiful facility and well worth a visit.
Then we drove into Rapid City for lunch. They have a great downtown, including an artists alley where urban art is encouraged. I'll post some pics of that as well.
We ended the day in Wall, SD, home of the iconic Wall Drug. This site has become a destination in its own right. It now takes up a whole city block and has all kinds of stores within it, including a mallway with specialized stores. They're famous for their Free Ice Water and Five Cent Coffee. Kitsch personified!
Then we drove into Rapid City for lunch. They have a great downtown, including an artists alley where urban art is encouraged. I'll post some pics of that as well.
We ended the day in Wall, SD, home of the iconic Wall Drug. This site has become a destination in its own right. It now takes up a whole city block and has all kinds of stores within it, including a mallway with specialized stores. They're famous for their Free Ice Water and Five Cent Coffee. Kitsch personified!
Crazy Horse Memorial. It's not completed yet--eventually there will be more or Crazy Horse, with his arm outstretched on mounted on his horse.
Art Alley in Rapid City, South Dakota. Very cool! We watched an artist at work here, cans of spray paint at hand.
I wonder if Banksy ever visited here.
The famous Wall Drug of Wall, South Dakota. There actually is a pharmacy in there somewhere, but it's not particularly easy to find. "Bring Your Camera"
I was making friends.