Location: Deadwood
Top Things to do in Deadwood
Top Restaurants in Deadwood
- 1. Pump House
- 2. Chubby Chipmunk Hand-Dipped Chocolates
- 3. Deadwood Legends Steakhouse at The Franklin Hotel
- 4. Main Street Espresso Big Dipper
- 5. Harry's Spaghetti Western Restaurant
- 6. Mavericks
- 7. Cousin's Big Chair Resort
- 8. The Deadwood Social Club
- 9. Oggie's Sports Bar and Emporium
- 10. Lee Street Station Cafe
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What to do and see in Deadwood, South Dakota (SD): The Best Sights & Landmarks
Deadwood (Lakota: Owáyasuta; "To approve or confirm things") is a city in South Dakota, United States, and the county seat of Lawrence County. It is named after the dead trees found in its gulch. The population was 1,270 according to the 2010 census. The entire city is a National Historic Landmark District, for its well-preserved Gold Rush-era architecture.
Restaurants in Deadwood
1. Broken Boot Gold Mine
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 375 reviews
Pan for gold in this historic gold mining area.
Reviewed By sschmit696 - Naples, United States
This is a great experience for all ages. They give you a bag of rocks (with gold in it) and show you how to pan just like the old times gold miners did. You don't have to go into a river or creek, there is a trough with water and they show you how to squirt your pan to get to the GOLD!! It's something fun to do and is quite inexpensive. We didn't do the mine because it was rainy and cold. You can choose to do one or the other or both.
2. Mount Moriah Cemetery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,776 reviews
Small cemetery dating back to the time of cowboys, deputies and the old West.
Reviewed By tawnyasojourn - Sedalia, United States
This is a most lovely cemetery built into the hills of Deadwood and you could easily spend a day here looking at stones and spending time with the fabulous views. There is a steep road leading up it that can be walked or you can drive. It is steep though so wear good shoes or drive and park. The cemetery is on the outskirts of Deadwood, off of the strip but proximal to it, and easy to find. You will find famous personalities headstones here including Wild Bill, Calamity Jane, Potato Creek Johnny, Seth Bullock, Preacher Smith, Madam Dora and others. The "not famous" tombstones are interesting as well. There is a Chinese section and a potter's field. Many of the stones have detailed Victorian carvings and symbolism. The cemetery is incredibly steep and NOT wheelchair accessible. I got to a few gravesites because my husband is strong and could push/pull me to those closest to the ticket booth. Bystanders helped too (thanks!!!). Tickets are $2 and there is a small gift shop with art and books. This graveyard is beautiful due to the stones and the trees and the wonderful views. It's a nice place to sit and think. I loved it. Some of the tour buses run here too but you still need to be able to walk to see the stones. Thank you Deadwood for maintaining and caring for this cemetery!
3. Whitewood Creek Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
4. Adams House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 479 reviews
The Historic Adams House was built in 1892 by Deadwood pioneers Harris and Anna Franklin. Local contemporary press described the home as "the grandest house west of the Mississippi." The elegant Queen Anne-style house heralded a wealthy and socially prominent new age for Deadwood, a former rough and tumble gold mining town. Harris and Anna Franklin’s son Nathan bought the house for $1 in 1905. In 1920, Nathan Franklin sold the house to W.E. and Alice Adams for $8,500. Adams' second wife Mary closed up the house in 1936, two years after W.E.'s death, leaving the contents and furnishings intact.
Reviewed By Rockabird - Beach Park, United States
This tour was low key but very informative about not only the house but the history of the original and subsequent owners of the house. It is a house that was owned by a very wealthy couple and it displayed the most modern and expensive accoutrements of the era. Rather fascinating.
5. Tatanka: Story of the Bison
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 419 reviews
Reviewed By 741PamelaD
We visited on August 23rd. The cultural interpreter was a Lakota gentleman who spoke for an hour and we could have listened another hour! He was extremely informative and personable. Then we walked the grounds and viewed the extraordinary life-size bronze sculptures depicting a "buffalo drop". They alone are worth the visit.
6. Mt Roosevelt Monument
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 185 reviews
Reviewed By BthEln1964 - Eldorado, United States
Do yourself a favor and go see this hidden gem in the Black Hills! Seth Bullock had this tower built in honor of his best friend, President Roosevelt! When Seth died, he was buried facing it .... Clear across the town .....it's an easy hike to get to and you can climb to the top for a breathtaking view! Don't miss it
7. Deadwood Model Train
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 80 reviews
Reviewed By paolovbossi - The Hague, The Netherlands
We discovered this model by chance because the gift shop from which you can enter to visit the model has a screen with the train and my son stopped to see it. Very well done, a lot of details and a find game.10 min of unexpected fun in Deadwood
8. Wild Bill
9. Wild Bill Hickok
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By Journey492340
Fabulous time and statue done by relative of my friend- wild bill would be proud!! Don;t miss the graveyard tour of all those cowboys and cowgirls , we've heard of all our life !
10. Historic Old Town
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1,140 reviews
Reviewed By rv8erdonna - Granbury, United States
This is the most incredible little town!! Lots of shops, museums and of course you must see the graves of Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane. It of course is a tourist town, but lots of fun to be had.
