Wind Cave National Park

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Badlands National Park

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Route Re-Imagined – US Hwy 385 Construction

Pennington-Lawrence County Line to Sheridan Lake

 

The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) is reconstructing a portion of U.S. Highway 385 between the Pennington-Lawrence county line and the south end of Sheridan Lake. Once completed, this section of U.S. Highway 385 will feature safety improvements, including wider shoulders on each side of the road where possible, improved road curves to meet current design standards, additional turning lanes to improve traffic flow, and new surfacing.

Activities You Should Check Out!

1880 Train

See the Black Hills by rail!

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Bear Country USA

See Wildlife Up Close!

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Big Thunder Gold Mine

Tour an actual gold mine!

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34th Annual Deadwood Jam

September 13th and 14th, 2024

The Deadwood Jam is a long-running, legendary live-music festival featuring artists and tunes from many genres – a little something for everyone.  And it’s Deadwood’s last official outdoor event of the summer. A definite MUST do!

The 2024 Deadwood Jam is slated for September 13th & 14th at Outlaw Square.

 

Secure your private seating on the Silverado Outlaw Deck or the Franklin Veranda – While Seats are Available!!

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Deadwood’s Big Whiskey Festival

November 9, 2024

 

Big Whiskey participants will be able to select from 3 different Whiskeys including American Whiskey, Bourbon, Irish Whiskey, Scotch and even some flavored whiskeys at each of the 15 different locations during the Big Whiskey Festival.

Things to love about visiting the black hills

Mount Rushmore National Memorial

Cross this majestic monument off your bucket list.

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Sturgis

Come for the Rally. Stay to see everything else.

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Black Hills Events

Find tickets and event information.

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Historic Deadwood

Go west and get wild in this historic mountain town.

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National & State Parks

See Badlands National Park, Custer State Park and more.

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As the official central reservation company for the Black Hills and Badlands, our friendly travel agents live here and know the best local sights and stops for a vacation you’ll never forget. Packages from Black Hills Vacations are perfect for families, outdoor enthusiasts, special event travel and more. From airline tickets to lodging, car rentals and shuttles, one click or one call does it all.

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Black Hills Vacations offers free vacation guides from a variety of communities. Get an insider view of attractions around South Dakota, things to do in Deadwood or a guide to Black Hills campgrounds and cabins. Choose the guide you want, and we’ll send you a printed guide in two to three weeks.

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Deadwood

Hotels, gaming, wild west shoot outs and more – that’s how you Do Deadwood.

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Explore the Region

A Black Hills vacation is central to hundreds of scenic monuments, parks, restaurants and attractions. Start planning your trip by getting the lay of the land – literally. Browse Black Hills maps to pick your perfect vacation spot that’s central to everything you want to experience.

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