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Discover the Gold Rush of 1874 that changed the area forever. Almost, overnight Deadwood grew into one of the area’s largest towns full of miners looking to strike it rich.

The legends that surround this small boomtown are known worldwide for being some of the roughest and toughest outlaws around. See first hand, where legendary names like Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane walked and were laid to rest.

We will take you through the Historic Streets of Deadwood up to Mt. Moriah, our famous Boot Hill, to visit the graves of Wild Bill Hickok, Calamity Jane and other gold rush characters.

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Ride Deadwood -Home of the famous “Boot Hill Tour”

Preferred sightseeing tour of Deadwood and for good reason; great viewing from open air bus and endorsement by Lawrence County Historical Society.  

Includes tour of city, resting place of Calamity & Wild Bill and spectacular view from Mt. Moriah.  One-hour narrated! Entertaining mix of humorous facts, history, and adventure.

Departing from Visitors Center, 3 Siever Street 9:30am, 11am, 12:30pm, 2pm, 3:30pm and 5pm (times may occasional vary).

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Experience prime sightseeing from our open-air bus, scenic views from above Deadwood and historic Mount Moriah, where western history comes alive.

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Address: 3 Siever St, Deadwood, SD 57732, United States Phone: +1 605-800-8687

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Deadwood Tour

Deadwood’s Oldest and Foremost Tour Company offers a One-Hour Narrated Tour of Deadwood and Mt. Moriah “Boot Hill” Cemetery.   Let Deadwood’s Finest take you on a journey through time. As we travel down Deadwood’s cobblestone streets, you will hear about an era gone by. We tell you about the Ft. Laramie Treaty of 1868, Custer’s Expedition to the Black Hills, that incidentally started the Gold Rush of 1874. We continue on with tales of the infamous Jack McCall and end with present time history. You will see historical landmarks, points of interest and the Chinese and Badland sections of town. On the way to the Cemetery, we recount the legendary lives of Wild Bill Hickok, Calamity Jane and Potato Creek Johnny. Who’s Potato Creek Johnny you ask? Take our tour, you’ll learn all about this bigger-than-life character, whom Deadwood is proud to call their own. While in the cemetery we’ll point out other characters who contributed to Deadwood’s notorious history. Preacher Smith and Madam Dora DuFran are just two other characters you’ll want to hear about. There’s more! Mt. Moriah over look, a 300-foot cliff, where spectacular pictures are made. Gaze down at Deadwood Gulch while enjoying the breeze and essence of ponderosa pine. On the way back we’ll tell you about the Homestake Gold Mine and other interesting facts. Ride with us and “Hear the Tales that Made the West Fun!” RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY!

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Muley Hill Family Ranch   MULEY HILL LODGE   Deadwood’s most family friendly attraction is located just one mile from Deadwood’s historic main street.

The oldest and foremost tour company. Narrated tour of Deadwood, Tatanka and Mt. Moriah Cemetery.  The most informative, entertaining, hour-long tour of Deadwood and Mt. Moriah Cemetery you’ll find!

PaleoAdventures provides a wide range of services to the education, museum, and tourist related industries including dinosaur dig site tours, paleontological consulting, educational programs and fossil sales.

We invite you to visit our exhibit hall, where you’ll find exciting information about Sanford Underground Research Facility (Sanford Lab), the city of Lead, and the history of Homestake.

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WalknTours Deadwood: Explore Historic Deadwood and discover its true wild west story at your own pace, anytime! Go 24/7/365. Only $6.99.

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Howdy Travel Rebel.  Welcome to Deadwood, South Dakota, home of the lawless and the final resting place of Wild Bill Hickock, Calamity Jane, Seth Bullock, Two Sticks and many frontier heroes.

On this solo tour I’ll be guiding you through the streets of Deadwood and telling you their historic story from its time as a lawless gold rush town, the legends that walked the streets, the Native Americans that lived here, to its more civilized times, and everything in between.   And all of that for only $5.99!  It's the best deal in the Wild West! 

Go at your own pace and schedule, WalknTours are smart phone navigated solo audio walking tours you can take anytime.  Stop and go as please.  And it never expires.  The tour is outside and can be taken anytime, 24/7/365.

The tour starts at 560 Main Street.  I’ll meet you there. 

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The Adams Museum

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Old Main Street

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On this outdoor walking tour adventure you'll see many of the historic sites Deadwood has to offer, get a great view,  pictures of the city and discover the stories of the old gold rush tour.  You'll also have the opportunity to pause the tour and explore restaurants, museums and sites as you walk.  Sites may or may not require entrance tickets and do have opening hours.  WalknTours are available 24/7/365, unfortunatly museums are not.  Entrance tickets are not included in our solo walking tour price.

It's Tour Time!  How to purchase the tour: 1. Get the WalknTours App on the App Store or Google Play and purchase in App.  

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Imagine having a private, knowledgeable and charismatic local tour guide lead you step by step to the historic sites, hidden gems and famous spots of the city and share with you their engaging stories.   That's the core of WalknTours.  The amazing tour guide experience available 24/7 on your phone.  All our tours are professionally researched, narrated by professionals that fit the theme and atmospherically edited with music and sounds to make the story come to life.  

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Welcome to the Paha Sapa! The Black Hills are our home and we look forward to sharing them with you.

We believe in AUTHENTIC experiences. No big crammed buses here. We provide PRIVATE TOURS with LOCAL GUIDES who are passionate about our area, in (very) comfortable vehicles. Join us for a day or a week, we can’t wait to show you around!

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Original Deadwood Tours

Deadwood's Ambassador to a fun ride through the history of the Old West! Deadwood's Oldest and Foremost Tour Company with a One Hour Narrated Tour of Deadwood and Mt. Moriah "Boot Hill" Cemetery. Take a journey through time as we travel down Deadwood's cobblestone streets. Hear about the Ft. Laramie Treaty of 1868, Custer's Expedition to the Black Hills that started the Gold Rush of 1874, tales of the infamous Jack McCall and end with present time history. See historical landmarks, points of interest and the Chinese and Badland sections of town. We recount the legendary lives of Wild Bill Hickok, Calamity Jane and Potato Creek Johnny. In the cemetery we'll point out other characters who contributed to Deadwood's history. Preacher Smith and Madam Dora DuFran are just two you'll want to hear about. There's more! Mt. Moriah lookout, a 300-foot cliff, where spectacular pictures are made. Gaze down at Deadwood Gulch while enjoying the breeze and essence of ponderosa pine. On the way back we'll tell you about the Homestake Gold Mine and other interesting facts. Ride with us and hear the tales that made the West Fun! Operating seven days a week. Booth Open: 9:15 to 3:30 pm, Closed on Wednesday Located at Golden Nugget Trading Post next to the Midnight Star Tour Times: 10:30 am 12:00 pm 1:30 pm Please arrive 20 minutes early for your tour! Buses ARE NOT Handicap Accessible. Service dogs must lay on floor next to guest.

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A captivating journey into the heart of the Wild West with The Original Deadwood Tour. Guided by Deadwood's most knowledgeable and engaging historians, you'll be transported back in time as you meander through the town's picturesque cobblestone streets. This one-hour narrated adventure offers an unparalleled glimpse into a bygone era, bringing to life the tales and tumult that shaped this legendary town. As Deadwood's oldest and most esteemed touring company, we're dedicated to providing an immersive experience that combines entertainment with education, allowing you to soak in the rich history that makes Deadwood truly unique.

Historic Deadwood: A Town Frozen in Time

As we journey through Deadwood, you'll be introduced to the landmarks and locales that have captured the imaginations of generations. From the fabled saloons where fortunes were won and lost in the blink of an eye, to the infamous sites of shootouts that defined the lawlessness of the Wild West, every corner of Deadwood has a story to tell. Our expert guides, armed with facts and folklore, will ensure that you come away with a deeper understanding and appreciation of this historic town.

Mt. Moriah "Boot Hill" Cemetery: A Final Resting Place of Legends

No tour of Deadwood would be complete without a visit to the Mt. Moriah "Boot Hill" Cemetery. This serene yet somber site offers a rare opportunity to pay respects to the figures who walked the streets of Deadwood in life. Here, nestled amidst the Black Hills, you will find the graves of Wild West icons, including Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane. The narrative provided by our guides will offer insight into the lives and legacies of these larger-than-life characters, connecting you with the human stories behind the legends.

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Find the right tour for you through Deadwood. We've got 27 adventures going to Deadwood, starting from just 5 days in length, and the longest tour is 23 days. The most popular month to go is August, which has the largest number of tour departures.

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Although the trip was good, we were 52 people without name tags. When I tried to leave this comment with Trafalgar, they claimed this was to help the environment. Surely a company of that size could be less patronizing and find a way to allow passengers and to tour directors to remember each other's names without impacting the environment! Also, the Rushmore Hotel was not acceptable. The location was not in the heart of Rapid City. The décor was a factory motif, complete with exposed pipes. There were only two elevators for four bus loads of travelers and one was out of order. The breakfast pancake was so hard I could not cut it with a knife. Also the airport in Rapid City is very small with seven gates and few carriers. This makes traveling difficult! In conclusion, I would recommend Tourradar, but not Trafalgar!

• €100 deposit on some dates Some departure dates offer you the chance to book this tour with a lower deposit.

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I liked the bus tour. Our guide was very knowledgeable and the tour was not rushed. Most our hotels were conveniently located rather than on the outskirts. I sistered this tour with a Cosmos tour. Globus used to offer a New Mexico tour, but I can't find any longer

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Both driver and guide were amazing. The tour overall was perfect for my 86 year old dad who was my travel partner!

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Trip was very good. Info ahead of time was too vague. Need more detail and times of departure, arrivals, etc. included. Pickup from Denver airport should have been included.

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Tom Williams was super knowledgeable about the area we traveled through in the western US national parks. Best tour director I have ever traveled with. He made the trip fun and informative!

Our tour guide Chris was extremely knowledgeable and informative. Randy our bus driver went above and beyond. We had near perfect weather, accomodations were excellent. Highly recommend this tour.

Could not have asked for a better time. Our Tour Guide Katie and Driver Joe were phenomenal . All aspects of our comfort were taken into account. The attention to detail is evident and appreciated

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• 7 Most Inviting Towns in South Dakota

In the midwestern U.S. , South Dakota is known for its inviting small towns full of happy communities. With a plethora of locales and natural or historical landmarks to consider for a future itinerary that makes people feel welcomed while visiting the state, there is nothing short of a pleasant and welcoming vibrance all around. For travelers seeking a continental climate and lots of hospitality, these towns may be the perfect fit!

A gateway town to Mount Rushmore , Keystone is filled with just 242 locals who love welcoming newcomers. The famed Mount Rushmore National Memorial is equal parts historical and friendly with its guided tours of massive sculptures of American influence within the Black Hills region. One can also find hospitality at Rushmore Tramway Adventures, a downtown locale with vibrant ziplining tours, scenic chairlifts of the town, and even cute hamburger meals designed to bring people together!

For further enjoyment, tourists can visit Big Thunder Gold Mine, where fellow travelers suit up together and are invited to check out 45-minute tours of the 1870s gold rush era. The National Presidential Wax Museum offers splendid tours of U.S. presidency exhibits, historical voting booths, and scavenger hunts that are designed to make visitors in town feel like esteemed guests hunting for treasure! For anyone needing a drink, Halley's 1880 Store offers plenty of local brews with lots of happy bartending and inviting folks who love to make small talk.

Lead is a popular tourist destination in the Black Hills of Western South Dakota.

A western small town near the Wyoming state line with 3,048 residents, Lead is an excellent option for anyone who wants to feel welcomed. At Sanford Lab Homestake Visitor Center, travelers are treated as special guests on their tours of historical mining exhibits and 18th-century scientific activities designed to entice kids of all ages. The Homestake Opera House is another vibrant option for welcoming environments, where tour guides provide visitors with cordial views of generational opera and entertainment culture reminiscent of the older days!

Travelers can check out Dakota Shivers Brewing for cozy tavern vibes and popcorn delights alongside friendly bartenders and grateful owners who love to meet new people! Terry Peak Ski Area offers a mixture of snowy mountain scenery and fun snowmobiling tours provided by inviting locals who like to be outdoors. Friendly bikers and pleasant greenery are easy to find at Mile High e-Bikes, where travelers can rent out cycling equipment to trek across Lead's backcountry. Nature lovers can take a trip to Long Valley Picnic Area, where comfortable picnic lodging, Spearfish Canyon scenery, and tableside conversations with residents are worthwhile.

An inviting town of 1,038 inhabitants, Hill City is best known for its thrilling locales and landmarks. Family-friendly travelers may enjoy the historical and cultural 1880 Train, where friendly tour guides and fun commentary about the past keep everyone interested in trains and trinkets. At the Black Hills Institute Museum, tourists of all backgrounds can observe massive dinosaur skeletons, meteorites, and outer space trinkets, with an attached gift shop that is quite welcoming and popular! The Warrior's Work & Ben West Gallery provides an invitational experience for travelers wanting to be exposed to local artistry and South Dakotan fashion trends.

Prairie Berry Winery offers extraordinary wine-tasting activities and warm welcomes for all guests new to town seeking vineyard vibrance. At Palmer Gulch Stables, friendly horseback riders offer equestrian lessons in a wildlife sanctuary that is meant to reel in outsiders. For a truly interesting trip, one can explore exotic rocks and granite collections at Dakota Stone's, a commercial stop for both fireplace beauty and doorstep welcomes.

Aerial view of Custer, South Dakota, at sunset.

A welcoming town of 9,213 locals, Custer is easy to feel included in. With natural landmarks like Cathedral Spires Trailhead, tourists will always be waved at by residents and fellow travelers while hiking across spur trails full of rocky cliffs and wandering mountain goats . Wildlife enthusiasts may also prefer Wildlife Loop, a popular 18-mile route full of western species near the Custer State Park Visitor Center, a stopping point full of happy tour guides and easygoing visitors. Custer State Park itself has gorgeous cabins for viewing wildlife and is frequented by outsiders for its invitational barbecue events right near the waters!

The welcoming 1881 Courthouse Museum is full of antiques and is a historical stopping point for anyone looking to absorb local Black Hills knowledge. At The Custer Beacon, famous burger nights and live music shows full of vibrant crowds are easy crowd-pleasing activities for visitors in town. Laidback cuisine fans may prefer Skogen Kitchen for classic American dishes and hospitable people who like to greet newcomers at the door!

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Deadwood is an inviting town of 1,338 locals who know how to bring people together. At Broken Boot Gold Mine, underground gold mining history comes to life as welcoming tour guides provide a glimpse into rustic life with friendly painting lessons! The Adams Museum is another historical stop with its famous collection of Wild West contributions and laidback hospitality. Newcomers in town may also feel welcomed at the Adams House, which is known for its "open-arms" policy and happy faces when providing tours of 18th-century oak artworks and Queen Anne -inspired architecture.

Cadillac Jack's Gaming Resort is more commercially driven for tourists who want to experience vibrant nightlife and a hospitable casino lifestyle. Buffalo Bodega Complex offers 1870s steakhouse vibes with waiters who like to make visitors feel like popular pioneers. Steak lovers may also enjoy Legends Steakhouse, an inviting locale where gourmet meat dishes and intimate conversations with residents of the town are quite common. For a truly inviting atmosphere, travelers in Deadwood may want to stay at the Historic Bullock Hotel, where welcoming locals and haunting rooms make any trip here even more thrilling!

Aerial view of Spearfish, South Dakota, in summer.

A friendly and inviting town with 13,606 inhabitants, Spearfish is a wonderful option for travel. The D.C. Booth Historic National Fish Hatchery & Archives is one of many historical stops designed to reel in tourists with over 1.8 million fishery artifacts and an inviting gift shop that is both colorful and tourist-friendly! Friendly tour guides at High Plains Western Heritage Center like to greet newcomers at the entrance as they step foot into chuck wagon history and tour homestead cabins. The Temesphere Gallery is a lovely artistic highlight with its circular dome creations and visitor appreciation.

At the Matthews Opera House & Arts Center, diverse cultures and welcoming live theater events are bound to create memories for tourists. Anyone who loves bowling will appreciate Lucky Strike Lanes for its bowling alley comforts and fun and welcoming pizza nights! Warm hospitality at Elkhorn Ridge Golf Club is not unexpected, as residents typically like to show newcomers around amidst incredible Centennial Valley scenery. Those looking for a quick bite among friendly and inviting locals will likely savor American homestyle meals at Millstone Family Restaurant, a vibrant stop for soups and salads of different flavors and varieties.

A hearty town of 15,642 residents, Yankton is a nice destination for recreational sights and heartwarming locales. Fantle Memorial Park has vibrant picnic outlets and walking routes with friendly bystanders, as well as social basketball players who like to mingle with those new to town. At NFAA Easton Yankton Archery Center, further recreational pleasure is guaranteed as tourists get to test their archery skills alongside uplifting and welcoming teachers who like to showcase their skills! The Dakota Territorial Capitol Replica loves to greet visitors who want to experience newfound sights with its open tours of riverfront history.

At River City Relics, visitors can expect nothing short of hospitality and welcomingness while shopping for fine-quality furniture and home decor. Ben's Brew Station offers courteous brewery tours and even serves complimentary drinks to newcomers! Any traveler who feels the need for religious site visits can tour the Sacred Heart Monastery, where invitational events and down-to-earth conversations with nuns and priests make visitors in town feel like family. Gift shop locales like Dragonfly Consignments & Gifts may be just up the alley for guests wanting to explore timeless jewelry and candies while chatting with locals who love greeting unfamiliar faces.

Discover South Dakota's Welcoming Small Towns

All of these small towns demonstrate an invitational essence that would capture any traveler's attention. For those seeking to book a trip to the "Mount Rushmore State," there are quite a few motivators on this list. Having a mixture of welcoming locales and landmarks with lots of vibrance included, South Dakota is worth considering for any tourist who wants to feel welcomed in the Midwest !

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