11 American Roadside Pit Stops You Must See​

WALL DRUG IN WALL, SOUTH DAKOTA What is it? At this one-stop shop on the road to Mount Rushmore, you can buy cowboy boots, take a picture with a _T. rex_, and enjoy a 5-cent coffee and

homemade doughnut. The 90-year-old drugstore that took off with the simple idea of offering free ice water to travelers now draws more than 2 million visitors a year, according to its

website. Break up your trip: Wall Drug is located off I-90, about 10 minutes from Badlands National Park and scenic driving, hiking and camping. Cost: Ice water is still free! Trip tips:

From the 1931 storefront replica to a giant jackalope, plenty of eye candy makes for a great photo op. Website: https://www.walldrug.com BIG STONE MINI GOLF IN MINNETRISTA, MINNESOTA What is

it? This par-56, 14-hole mini golf course is charmingly woven through an obstacle-filled sculpture garden in the yard of a Minnesota artist. With roaming farm animals and thought-provoking

art, this it not your typical oceanside putt-putt course. Each hole is named after its quirky hurdle, including “The Spiral,” “Eye of the Donut” and “Holey Ship.” Break up your trip: With

Big Stone located less than an hour west of Minneapolis on I-35, you can hit the mini links on your way to or from the Twin Cities. Cost: $14 (cash or check only) Trip tips: The course is

closed in winter and doesn’t take reservations. If there’s a wait, there’s plenty to see on the grounds. Website: http://bigstoneminigolf.com