Northern Black Hills

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Where the Wild West still lives.

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Northern Black Hills

Walk into the legends of the Old West.

Deadwood brings gold-rush history, landmark architecture and year-round entertainment together in a walkable mountain town.

Historic Main Street, museums, gaming, dining and quick access to the northern Black Hills make it a destination with its own unmistakable character.

Best for
History, entertainment & mountain scenery
Ideal stay
2–3 days
Region
Northern Black Hills

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Unmissable Deadwood experiences

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Museum

Adams Museum

Discover Deadwood stories, artifacts and personalities from the gold-rush era.

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Family attraction

Days of ’76 Museum

Explore stagecoaches, firearms and an exceptional Old West collection.

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Signature events in Deadwood

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Summer

Live music & history

Wild Bill Days

July

Rodeo & parade

Days of ’76

Fall

Costumes & entertainment

Deadweird

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