Deadwood South Dakota
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Historic Franklin Hotel and Day Spa
Built in 1903, our unique features & beautiful architecture attracted guests such as John Wayne, Pearl Buck, Babe Ruth and President Theodore Roosevelt. Recently rennovated.
Deadwood Gulch Resort
Nestled on the creek side amid the pine trees, the Deadwood Gulch Resort offers award - winning facilities and service. We invite you to experience our clean rooms.
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites in Deadwood
Our luxury hotel is the centerpiece of Deadwood's Historic Main Street. We're family friendly - including indoor pool and the BEST cinnamon rolls for breakfast!
Think of swinging wooden saloon doors, strategic eyes behind a hand of cards,
a gunshot fired from a shoot off on Main Street, newcomers arriving on horse or
by carriage, dancing, drinking, and no laws. May sound like an old western
flick, but for many Deadwood, South Dakota may come to mind . . . that is, 100
years ago.
The entire city of Deadwood, South Dakota is a national historic landmark. Main
Street is lined with many historic saloons, hotels, dance and gaming halls, some
dating back to 1876, when gold was discovered in the area and hence Deadwood was
founded. The government actually tried to prevent word getting out that gold had
been discovered in Deadwood because the land is in the heart of the Black Hills
and was given back to the Lakota Sioux Indians per treaty. This didn't stop many
gold hungry migrants and the city was soon booming with gambling halls and
business. Deadwood has survived on the industries of gold mining, lumber, and
tourism, businesses that boomed especially after the railroad came to town in
1891.
With a population of only 1400, Deadwood's inhabitants get to know their
neighbors really well. It's no surprise that the legends of Wild Bill Hickok, or
"fast guns," Calamity Jane, and Wyatt Earp have lived on. You can visit Wild
Bill and Calamity Jane's graves in the Mount Moriah Cemetery.
The name Deadwood derives from all the dead trees that were originally found in
the narrow canyon called Deadwood Gulch. Main Street runs down the middle of
this canyon where 80 gaming halls currently await your visit . . . and money.
Gambling was officially banned in 1947 and then legalized in 1989. But if you
would like to test your luck outside of the saloons, there are still plenty of
places to try panning for gold.
Surrounded by the beautiful and spiritual land of the Black Hills, there is much
to do in the area of Deadwood, SD. Trolleys run all over the town of Deadwood,
making it easy to get around and get to know the area. The Spearfish Canyon and
Peter Norbeck Scenic Byways are fantastic drives to take if you want to see the
area from the comfort of your car. There are also many guide services that will
tour attractions like Mt. Rushmore, Crazy Horse, Custer State Park, and the
Black Hills themselves. Many visitors enjoy hiking, biking, and fishing in the
Black Hills. Trails like the George S. Mickelson are popular for hikes and
walks, running over 100 old railroad bridges and squeezing through four tunnels.
In the winter try snowmobiling on one of the many groomed trails or downhill and
cross-country skiing at resorts like Deer Mountain and Terry Peak.
If you are traveling to or from Cody, Wyoming, a stop in Deadwood, South Dakota
and the surrounding Black Hills is a must. I-90 takes you toward Cody from
Deadwood. You'll have to turn down US 14 in Ranchester to end up in Cody. The
closest airport to Deadwood, SD is in Rapid City and there are many shuttles
servicing the airport.
Deadwood, SD Weather
Currently Outside 62FClear. Refreshingly cool. |
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Visit Deadwood South Dakota
Experience a taste of the Gold Rush and the Wild West in historic Deadwood, South Dakota.
