Delta-09 Minuteman Missile Site
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One of the first intercontinental ballistic missile sites in the United States, located in Wall, South Dakota.

πŸ“œ Deactivated Minuteman 1B/II missile launch site, publicly accessible as a display. From 1963 to the early 1990s, it housed a fully operational Minuteman Missile with a 1.2 megaton nuclear warhead.
πŸ” Part of the Minuteman Missile National Historic Site.

Why Go

πŸš€ Explore a historic Cold War missile silo.
πŸ‘€ View a deactivated Minuteman II missile with a dummy warhead.
πŸ“š Learn about nuclear deterrence and Cold War history.
πŸ“± Cell-phone guided tour available.

Why Avoid

🚫 Public cannot enter the silo, viewing is from an enclosure.
🐍 Rattlesnakes are active during warm weather months, caution advised.
🚧 Delta-01 Launch Control Facility is closed for repairs (Visitor Center remains open).

Tips

πŸš— Short drive from Interstate 90, Exit 116.πŸ—ΊοΈ Consider combining your visit with the nearby Minuteman Missile Visitor Center.

Cost

πŸ’° Admission is free.

Hours

πŸ•’ Daily 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, subject to change.

πŸ…ΏοΈ Parking Parking lot available.

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