Climb Aboard A Gorgeous 1880s-Era Train And Take A Ride Back Through History In South Dakota
People love visiting South Dakota because our state offers many opportunities to step back into history. One of the best ways to experience the past is by booking a ticket on the Black Hills Central Railroad. The 1880 Train will take riders on an Old West experience like no other. Discover the beauty and the history of South Dakota when you climb aboard.
The 1880 Train on the Black Hills Central Railroad will take riders on a two-hour, 20-mile round trip between Hill City and Keystone, South Dakota.
Visitors can board the train in either Keystone or Hill City. One-way and round-trip tickets are available. They also offer special event tickets for wine and beer rides, staged shootouts, and free rides on Train Appreciation Day!
Your guide will narrate your trip and point out places of interest along the route. The train moves slowly, so bring your camera and capture your journey.
A ride on the Black Hills Central Railroad is an adventure you won't want to miss. Check out the railroad's website for the current year's schedule. The season typically runs from May to October, and there are special holiday rides in November and December.
Watch this short video for an overview of the experience you’ll have when boarding the Black Hills Central Railroad.
During seasonal operation, the railroad is open 7 days a week. Round-trip tickets for adults cost $32. For children aged 3-16, round-trip tickets are $16. Visit the 1880 Train website to check the schedule and to purchase tickets.
Have you taken a ride on the Black Hills Central Railroad? Tell us about your trip in the comments.
Liz is a Missouri native with a B.A. in English from Mizzou and a M.A. in Non-Profit Administration from Lindenwood University. She works for a STL metro-area community college and enjoys writing, traveling, and indoor cycling. Her true passion is forcing her encyclopedic knowledge of Missouri facts on uninterested strangers from across the globe!
