Note: as of September 2020, Teddy Bear Town is permanently closed. 

When it comes to childhood nostalgia, there is nothing quite as wholesome as the teddy bear. While many of us have kept one or two of these special friends, others have taken their collection of teddy bears and stuffed animals to a whole other level, which can be seen firsthand at Teddy Bear Town in South Dakota:

Located in Hill City, Teddy Bear Town is home to the Guinness Book of World Record's “Largest Teddy Bear Collection,” which is estimated to house 11,000+ stuffed animals! 
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Billed as being a must-see for all ages, Teddy Bear Town is a summertime attraction that brings in guests from all over the world, many of who bring contributions of their own. 
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Why do people bring a bear to Teddy Bear Town? By doing this, guests can have a hand in this world record, and add even more unique stuffies to the Teddy Bear Town collection!
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Thanks to donations from friends near and far, Teddy Bear Town not only boasts 11,000+ stuffed animals but 11,000+ stuffed animals from every state AND from 24 foreign countries. 
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Fun fact: There are more teddy bears in Teddy Bear Town than there are residents of Hill City (population: 948). 
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To learn more about Teddy Bear Town, please like them on Facebook.
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Teddy Bear Town is open Memorial Day through mid-September, with donations accepted year-round. 
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For more information - or to make a teddy bear donation - please call Jackie at (605) 939-1865.

Have you had a chance to visit this iconic SoDak attraction? Share your story with us in the comments! Do you have a place you would like to us feature on Only in South Dakota? Tell us about it here. To learn even more about Hill City, check out The Tiny Town In South Dakota With A Terribly Creepy Past.

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