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
7 Hidden Gems Things to do in Deadwood That You Shouldn't Miss
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. Scott Jacobs Studio
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By Rexkar
While visiting Deadwood stop in Scott Jacobs gallery and see his amazing artwork. Friendly and knowledgeable staff.
2. 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.
3. Adams Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 685 reviews
The Adams Museum is the Black Hills’ oldest history museum. In 1930 pioneer businessman W.E. Adams founded the Adams Museum in downtown Deadwood with the purpose of preserving and displaying the history of the Black Hills. The Adams Museum is home to some of the Black Hills’ greatest treasures including Potato Creek Johnny’s gold nugget, beloved American illustrator N.C. Wyeth’s pencil sketch drawing of Western legend Wild Bill Hickok, the mysterious Thoen Stone record of the Ezra Kind party’s discovery of gold in the Hills in the 1830s and a one-of-a-kind plesiosaur (marine reptile). In addition to exhibits on all three levels, the Adams General Store is located on the main floor.
Reviewed By W9698WOjamesc - Getzville, United States
Odd collection of interesting stuff If you enjoyed odd things and some history you should stop in. The admission is up to you., so take a walk through and enjoy People were friendly and the had a nice shop
4. 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.
5. 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
6. 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
