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6 Best Milkshakes in South Dakota!

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Wall Drug Store Cafe, Wall, SD

Hundreds of signs across South Dakota and the world all lead to the small town of Wall. But they should be pointing to the milkshakes instead of the Wall Drug Store! These super thick shakes come in… Read More

6 Best Fried Chicken Joints in South Dakota for 2025!

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Red Rock Restaurant, Wall, SD

For the best steak and chicken in Wall, the Red Rock Restaurant can’t be beat. After a long day of looking around the Wall Drug Store or trekking through the Badlands, head to this fun and… Read More

6 Best Shops for Apple Pie in South Dakota!

Featuring

Wall Drug Store Cafe, Wall, SD

Opened during the throes of the Great Depression when Wall was barely a speck on the map, Wall Drug Store is now famous around the world, thanks in part to their free ice water and delicious apple… Read More

The 8 Best Spots for French Fries in South Dakota!

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Badlands Saloon and Grille, Wall, SD

All roads lead to Wall… and the Badlands Saloon and Grille. Voted as one of the best restaurants in town, the family-owned and operated Badlands Saloon and Grille has a clean and friendly… Read More

The 9 Best After School Programs in South Dakota!

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Ellsworth Youth Center, Box Elder, SD

Military families have enough to worry about without tacking on expensive or low quality childcare. The program is open to eligible children from nine to twelve years of age. Children can participate… Read More

10 Best Thai Restaurants in South Dakota!

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Baan Thai, Box Elder, SD

Box Elder might not be a big city but it’s surely not lacking in culinary options. Baan Thai is proof of that. This delicious local spot puts care and expertise into every dish it makes from… Read More

5 Best Noodle Places in South Dakota!

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Baan Thai Restaurant, Box Elder, SD

Not far from Rapid City, Box Elder’s Baan Thai Restaurant serves up delicious and authentic Thai and Chinese food including many noodle dishes. The menu includes favorites like spring rolls and… Read More

10 Best Museums in South Dakota

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South Dakota Air and Space Museum, Box Elder, SD

Just outside Ellsworth Air Force Base is the South Dakota Air and Space Museum. This aerospace museum is the perfect place for anyone who loves to discover more about unique aircrafts, and best of… Read More

10 Best Rainy Day Activities in South Dakota!

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South Dakota Air and Space Museum, Ellsworth AFB, Box Elder, SD

An impressive museum dedicated to the distinguished history of the United States Air Force, this air and space museum features a range of indoor and outdoor aircraft. Best of all, it’s free to… Read More

The 10 Best Neighborhood Bars in South Dakota!

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Wagon Wheel Bar, Interior, SD

Located right near world famous Badlands National Park, this neighborhood bar is a perfect place to stop for a cold beer and warm pizza after a long day of hiking and exploring the Badlands. The… Read More

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From alerting folks to a meeting about an important town issue, the next gathering of your book group, a real estate open house or upcoming tag sale, make this your first stop in getting the word out

Wasta Town Facts

Wasta, South Dakota. You can view Wasta venues that host many Wasta SD events every year.

You can find a ton of properties for sale if you search the Wasta page on Zillow. Currently Wasta has an average listing price for homes for sale on the market of $267,015. More real estate facts about Wasta: The number of properties currently for sale in Wasta is 697. The median homes for sale listing price is $194,942. This is broken down with the number of three bedroom houses in Wasta consisting of 288 with an average listing price for these house of $229,203. Out of the 145 houses that are four bedroom the average listing price for Wasta is $296,805. Interest rates for Wasta are at historic lows as well.

Wasta South Dakota has a latitude of 44.072399139404 and a longitude of -102.44400024414. View the full profile

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