This Day Trip To Deadwood Is One Of The Best You Can Take In South Dakota
By Sarah McCosham|Published June 02, 2021
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There’s no town in the country quite like Deadwood, South Dakota. Founded in 1876 when prospectors struck gold, Deadwood is an authentic “Wild West” town that’s a well-preserved piece of American lore and legend. The entire downtown, in fact, is deemed a National Historic Landmark District, for its stunning, Gold Rush-era architecture and historical sites. A Wild West town of infamous reputation, a day trip to Deadwood is easily one of the best and most memorable you can take in South Dakota.
Deadwood is a city in South Dakota known for striking big in the Gold Rush.
Today, visitors can relive the magic of that fabled era at Deadwood's Broken Boot Gold Mine, where underground tours are conducted every 30 minutes during the summer months.
In fact, historical reenactments are big in Deadwood, where the eponymous Deadwood Alive Gunslingers treat visitors to regular performances, right on Main Street.
In true Wild West fashion, visitors can also enjoy a tour on the Deadwood Stagecoach, which travels up and down Historic Main Street. Watch out for bandits!
Speaking of which, Mount Moriah Cemetery is perhaps the town's most iconic attraction. This cemetery houses the graves of infamous Wild West figures such as Wild Bill and Calamity Jane.
While you're dining in Downtown Deadwood, however, be prepared to witness happenings out on the street that will make you feel as though you're in a real-life Old West film.
And that's precisely what makes this authentic little Old West town such a South Dakota treasure.
Have you ever been to Deadwood, South Dakota before? What a place! Visit the Deadwood website to learn more and plan your day trip to this South Dakota gem!
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