23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Artistic
Quiet In The Kitsch

In the sprawling, kitschy heart of South Dakota's Wall Drug, past endless souvenirs, lies unexpected haven: The Travelers' Chapel. A replica of a 19th-century monastery, it was created as a quiet space for weary road-trippers and embodies a unique American blend of commerce and contemplation.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 05.2025
Date Uploaded: 10.2025
Photo Location: Wall, South Dakota, United States of America
Camera: NIKON Z 7_2
Copyright: © Eric Seidner