31 Best Stops Between Casper and Sturgis (2024)

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Very impressive and beautifully laid out. A true testimony to service.

Very nice museum offering artifacts with personal stories in an authentic WWII building with original murals painted by soldiers. Enjoyed it very much. It was free.

The museum staff consisted of one person and he was very informative and knowledgeable.

Exceptionally well put together!History surrounds you here!Bring the kids!Great opportunity toLearn!I had no idea the major role Wyoming played in helping the U.S. win WWIIGod Bless America! He did!Marching on!Wyoming still training units to fight if needed!Go.Fight Win!Love this place!Love our passion as a Nation!What”s next?

Great place........lots of history.......a must see.

Very nice with great explanation from the people

Took my daughter to a little family event there. It was fun and also a good learning experience.

A great place lots of information and the staff was very friendly and helpful

Great museum. I was traveling from Buffalo to Aurora when I saw the sign on I-25, so I detoured off to see the museum.

I may be mistaken, but from what I understood from the curator, all the pieces displayed are donations from families whose loved ones served in the military, all natives of Wyoming. The museum is well put together and displayed in chronological order.The curator was very knowledgeable in regards to facts and history of the locale.If you're into military history, it's definitely worth it to visit.

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3740 Jourgensen Ave, Casper, WY 82604, USA

Great small museum. They have a neat collection of artifacts that are good family conversation starters. I really enjoyed the school house. It is free, however donations are accepted.

Lovely museum with free admission. A perfect pit stop on your drive through wyoming.

A small time capsule from Wyoming's past; primarily dedicated to the true King Of Wyoming, Chris LeDoux. This sleepy little town is comprised of the friendliest people on the planet, and Hoofprints of the Past, often times is the general gathering place to talk ranching, or rodeo. Great memorabilia and wonderful people indeed.

This museum does an amazing job capturing the amazing history of this area (Johnson County War, Hole in the Wall gang, much much more) and the museum volunteers are delightful and knowledgable.

By far the best museum I have ever been in. Real displays from real people in history and tons of it. The restored buildings out back were super cool and the stories behind alot of the displays were great.

they have the most friendly workers with so much knowledge about the establishment.

Great little museum. Free admission. Many interesting items.

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344 Nolan Ave, Kaycee, WY 82639, USA

Beautiful well-kept gardens and an outstanding tribute to one of the all time greats.

I'm a huge Chris Ledoux fan so my opinion is a little biased. Really impressed with the statue that combines rodeo and music! Kaycee seems like the perfect place for this you can see and feel what inspired his music.

Such an amazing park in this quiet little town. Make sure to stop in to the Rusty Spur and sign the guest book. If you want a real adventure come visit during Chris LeDoux Days Father's Day weekend!!! God Bless Chris LeDoux!

The only reason we went to kacyee was to see this and it didn't disappoint. If you have time take a tour of the museum in town hoofprints of the past

Nice area as a tribute to a fabulous bronch ride of the past.

A beautiful tribute to an amazing man. Small town feel all around, and this is the perfect place to jot off the highway and stretch your legs and everyone you meet is friendly as can be. An all-around wonderful place to visit.

The man was a legend and I am impressed by this monument. It was very well sculpted and honored Chris' rodeo and music together. Although I did not come to Wyoming specifically for this I would not have traveled through the state without seeing it! Rest well Beneath These Western Skies!

Easy to find and a beautiful place to visit! Excellent landscaping and a excellent statue of a real American hero!

Beautiful park. Beautiful statue in the park. Catty(?) Corner to the gift shop/memorial foundation. Which sadly was not open and had no hours listed.

Real nice little park .. a wonderful tribute to World Champion Bareback Rider Chris LeDoux. 1948-2005. Also a country music star with 6 million records sold. Town of Kaycee WY known for producing about a dozen or so professional rodeo stars. And the town has a population of just over 250!

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401 Nolan Ave, Kaycee, WY 82639, USA

Spectacular ranch the bison are quite a sight to see especially driving in wyoming hwy 59 and they are all by the road grazingOi found the best soap made with Buffalo tallow with a lavender fragrance. Other ticnkets available for self or 🎁. Check k it outi had beautiful pictures of Buffalo by the side inside the fence but have have downbunloaded to my computer. This years babies are gorgeous.

Amazing operation! Tour guide took us right to the herd. Amazing to be so close to the herd of 1500 bison!

Very interesting. Know much more about Buffalo than when we arrived. Best part...they sell their products on-site

Went on a tour of the ranch. Bison galore.

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7835 WY-59, Gillette, WY 82718, USA

Having a wonderful experience here at this museum. The staff was so great. They come out and invited us to get in and enjoy a wonderful collection that they have for exhibition.

Being a Correctional Officer in Colorado I had a real interest in the jailhouse glass display. Them handcuffs are intimidating takin Care of business old time restraints!! I really wish I could have handled them drop forged beauties.Use em on inmates today. The rockpile is the location of old. chaingangs to work breaking rocks down. Great history museum. I'd like to work here with jail/prison memorabilia and law enforcement history of the Gillette area.

Thoroughly enjoyed this little gem of a local museum. If you're in Gillette don't miss it. Free admission is offered to veterans!

This was out first visit here and I must say I was not expecting what we walked into. We assumed it was a Rock Museum based on the name. This museum has a bit of everything in it. A lot of history of Gillette and how things use to be. There is a small gift shop and some items throughout are "hands on". We really enjoyed walking through and getting a history lesson. Plus it's free.

This was a fun place to spend some time with the family. Was there for a free carnival the staff and customers were awesome so it made for a great time

Wonderful museum on the history and geology of this area. Interactive displays brought many of the exhibits to life including short movies on mining.

Great museum with lots of local and western history.

Love this small town museum. Has so much history to look through, having the old school and then a whole other area set up to replicate a home, newspaper, doctor from way back when is super neat to see.

Very cool museum with historical information of artifacts from the early 1800s up to the 1960s. Also some interesting dinosaur fossils and an entire caboose you can go inside. Worth a visit.

It looks small, but it has a huge amount of informative displays! We spent almost 2 hours checking it out with our 10 year old granddaughter. Don't forget to ask for the sheet to go on a dinosaur hunt through the exhibits. Definitely worth the trip.

Just a heads up, there are no rocks inside the Rock Pile Museum. This is more of a Gillette historical museum. They have nice memorabilia and displays featuring residents that have served on the military, past and current sheriff's, coal mining, and a lot of historical saddles. While the name is a little misleading, it's definitely worth the visit to learn some local history.

Good little museum. Lots of stuff to read and look at. There were hands-on displays for the kids scattered throughout the museum. The A/C was wonderful and the gift shop area was adequate. Thus museum relies on donations and has free admission.

Nice old caboose in the front yard was interesting to walk into

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900 W 2nd St, Gillette, WY 82716, USA

Awesome good times! My wife and I have done 2 different rooms w my son and a friend of his.Very challenging and fun fun fun!Rooms cycled frequently so there's always reason to return.Records are kept to up the stakes

Great time! Fun andchallenging! I had never done an escape room before and was hesitant when the kids wanted to drag me along..I am so glad I went! 307 was helpful when they needed to be and we all worked well as a team to solve the puzzle and find our way out! Everyone was able to participate and find clues! Can't wait to go again!

The most fun experience! We all had a blast and will definitely be going back soon.

Great escape room! Watch carefully for the turn as it kinda just looks like a parking lot. (No room on the big sign and the city won't let her put her own small sign) The kids and I did the escaped spider room and it was fun! Challenging, but we found it in time!

We always have a blast here. The woman that runs the show is amazing! Awesome customer service fairly priced. Fun for the whole family. Thank you guys for bringing something fun and affordable to Gillette!

Super fun! The worker was super friendly and personable. The escape room had a great story and was difficult but doable. Would definitely go back!

We were visiting from out of state and got a chance to visit Mystery 307 and do the Party to Die For. I had my 22 year old son and two teenage daughters with me. We really thought the theming was great with the 1920s music playing, the flappers dresses, and the way the body was dressed. We thought the puzzles were fun (and some were hard!) We did have to get some help because of the clever red herrings. After we were done, we bought a hoodie, t-shirt, and wooden puzzle that was for sale. The hoodie and t-shirt are designed well with graphics on the front and back. Our hostess was awesome and if we visit Wyoming again, we’d definitely return and do another escape room!

Great team building as well as family experience!! Great way to spend quality time with family or friends! Can’t wait to do the next one!! Thank you for giving Gillette another fun activity for everyone!

What a great escape room!We are in town for my daughter's swim meet, and we needed to burn some time up the night before.We found 307 online, called to make a reservation, to go figure out a Murder Mystery. We did get a little lost on the way to 307 Mysteries (don't listen to Google when it tells you to turn off of Highway 14, stay on the highway and look for the sign), and I'll be quite honest, with my first born child in the car, I was a little leery about going into an area that looked like we were about to be a part of a real murder mystery. Nothing bad, but it's in a remote and industrial location, but totally safe.Mom and daughter team run the place, and they were super sweet, and we went and did our escape room, with 5 minutes to spare! We had an absolute blast!Next time we're in town for another swim meet, we will be going again! 😎👍

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5002 Rourke Ave B, Gillette, WY 82718, USA

Love the use of the old post office building and the food was yummy and tasty. I got mine to go but next I'm going to sit down and get my food!

World class beers, nice atmosphere. Menu is simple pizzas well made.

Very good pizzas and good local beers to wash them down.

Great food, fair prices, and friendly staff! Pizza and barbecued pork was excellent. We were visiting Gillette for the day and our waitress gave us great recommendations and information. Atmosphere is really cool, as it is housed in an old post office.

Pretty decent food - we all got pizza. Some of the beers were flat, but most had good taste to them. Service was ok. Seemed like it would be a fun place to hang, so maybe we just came near close or on an off day. Wasn't super impressed, but would maybe come here again to give it a second chance.

I'm sorry I really tried to give these guys a chance. The first time I ordered food to go from here it was a mess. So I called let them know and said I'll come in and give you guys about chance. The beer is pretty good but the food is awful. NYC style pizza is only famous in New York and it sucks there to. The salads are disappointing at best. Tried their beer bread which was odd to say the least. The staff was very nice but that doesn't make up for the food. These guys are right around their three year mark from what I can tell, it's make or break time hopefully they haven't lost their passion.

This place is phenomenal, the owners are fantastic and so is the food. I come to breweries with my husband, who is a huge beer fan but I am not. I actually throughly enjoyed two of the beers, the Longreach and the Thorn Berry and I had two glasses of them when I usually struggle to finish a flight glass. Such delicious beers! Highly recommended, even if you're not a huge beer person!

Located in an old post office downtown, the atmosphere was top notch. Would have been 5 stars, but they overcooked the pizza just a bit. I'd recommend the Locomotive Brown Ale.

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301 S Gillette Ave, Gillette, WY 82716, USA

Lots to see for a small town museum!Staff were extremely friendly!

This was a wonderful find that we almost passed on...I'm glad we didn't. We were greeting by a wonderful volunteer who gave us special attention as we learned about the local history of cattle trails in the area. Our daughter loved it and we leanred some insider travel tips that were fantastic! Don't miss this gem!

This museum is a real gem. It has many relevant artifacts, and the staff was very informative. The owners should be proud of what they have done here. This museum does not get the publicity it deserves. Easily could have spent a couple of days there just browsing, asking questions, learning. I will forever recommend it as a place to stop!

Great place! Super friendly lady! She was showing us some old timey toys that were recently donated and hadn't been set out for display yet. She made our kids feel so very welcome! Highly recommend. Many displays. Fun to see antiques and bits of history

Wife and I spent over an hour, and thoroughly enjoyed the experience, very good museum, knowledgeable people friendly would definitely recommend it to others

The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. The museum has many artifacts and history of the cattle industry.

They have so many interesting and unique artifacts and the staff is friendly and very knowledgeable. You can't beat the price, free!

Great little local museum with tons of local history and artifacts.

Spent a quiet afternoon here looking at the numerous artifacts they have accumulated. Well written articles and descriptions provided a great bit of history!

Was a great local and cowboy history that told the stories of many families and the various artifacts and tools needed for life. A very different way of life from our home in Minnesota. America is a great place because of the many people who came before us, their hardwork and an unwillingness to give up.

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100 E Weston St, Moorcroft, WY 82721, USA

Such a great park. We stayed in Tatanka campground on the east end of the reservoir. We were in tent site #42. Great view of the reservoir, close to potable water and bathrooms. Also like the fact that showers ($0.50/3 min) are nearby, and they have warm water! There is a nice little beach just down the main road about 2 mins away). Nice sandy bottom and the water is nice and cool. It was 95 when we were there, so the cool water was welcome. Also like the fact that Pinehaven is about 12 mins away. There is a small market that has assorted items to supplement your camping needs. The only complaints I have is an active fire ban in place which prohibits camp fires in the fire rings. That's not the park's fault. In fact, the rule is no visible flame allowed. We used a camp chef with a grill box, and that was ok. Just as long as you cannot see the flame, you'll be ok. My second complaint is dogs are not allowed on the beach. Really?! Since we brought our pooch camping, that meant someone had to stay back at the campsite with the dog. Kinda lame. But overall, it was a good time. It's a long way, so I don't know when we will be back. Glendo has a better beach and is half the distance, but then again Glendo has raccoons and so many flies. Keyhole really didn't have many bugs. There were ants and gnats, but not many flies and no mosquitoes.

Went to the Keyhole State Park in February and it was completely frozen over. Very cold and windy but still an interesting place to visit. Will check it out again in the summer.

Great state park! Clean & well-maintained in a beautiful area. Staff could do a better check of camping cabins as they were a bit dirty but overall a great trip.

Stayed 6/27/2024. Tatanka campground. The good: decent sized well spaced sites with a view of the little bay. The bad: the park has 9 campgrounds with only 1 shower building with 4 coin operated showers and the change machine was not working shower head was small and not much water pressure, cement picnic table which I hate, very dusty dirt road. Glad we stayed only 1 night. $18 for the site, $10 for electricity, $8 reservation fee,$12 non resident vehicle fee, plus taxes and convenience fee total $51.60 for one night!

Beautiful park with campgrounds. We camped. Arch Rock camping pads didn't seem to be level. But we knew in advance, so we brought extra plastic levelers. It was very peaceful. ✌️

Visit August 2021, Cabin 1: Beautiful campground with amazing views of the reservoir all around. Very quiet with minimal human or animal noises. It was a bit of a drive (too far to walk) to the showers but very clean and in the open. There was an outhouse nearby that we could use throughout the day.IMPORTANT NOTE: Showers were coin operated. Bring quarters or cash for exchange machine.We stayed in a cabin on the shoreline. Very peaceful and the perfect location to look out at the water or walk the shoreline. We swam at the beach for awhile and were the only people there. The sunsets from the beach were SPECTACULAR! We really enjoyed our stay and highly recommend this state park!Nearest gas station is a long drive away too. Come prepared with enough ice or build the drive to get ice into your itinerary.

Beach was small and there were lots of weeds in the sand. The kind of weeds that have hard branches that poke through your shoes. The views were beautiful at sunset. The beach was shallow which made swimming awesome! The park itself was weird because we had to take a gravel road for almost an hour to find the park. When we got there, they said you could only book a camp site over the phone or online. We use Roger's phone carrier as we are Canadian and there was no network at all. Eventually they let us book at the toll booth but it took a while to convince them. It was $33 USD to tent camp for one night with no hookups. They have no convenience store anywhere in the park. There is a restaurant at the marina but it was hard to find parking and you would have to walk through a bunch of private cabin trailers to get there. We skipped it. Campsite was quiet and not very occupied. Lots of stars. We stayed at the Homestead campground and there was a firepit, but nowhere to get wood that we were able to find. Cement picnic tables which were way more practical than traditional wood picnic tables.

The park was lovely but the bathrooms. Lawd. The flies. It was like something out of a horror movie.

Huge camping area from rustic to luxurious. Beautiful water view. Discounts for Wyoming residents. Restrooms are primitive and shower facilities are always from campsites.

This place is amazing!!! My family has camped here twice and go fishing here. But this was my first and my goodness, nature is a beautiful thing🥰 Try to be careful on where u reserve though. Some designated tent sites are too small if u have a big tent. We were at the Tatanka section. They also have cabins. I highly recommend it here. Also, on a side note, for the bathrooms, they keep them pretty clean and actually smelling good😄

Absolutely beautiful campground. We had a great spot with a gorgeous lake view. Very clean. Spacious spots. Quiet.We'll definitely be back!

We have a great time here for boating and fishing. They have updated the fish cleaning station at Coulter Bay, and have added new boat ramps. Local dining at The Reservoir and R Place are good for a quick meal. There are a lot of activities to join in on and they have a summer schedule on their website.

Beautiful area! Wonderful for camping and had the best showers!

We went to I think rocky point campground we were in the tent area. It was our first time camping we pitched the tent on a hill had rock's under us but it was beautiful. Only complaint is the sites are too close together other than that it was awesome kids had a blast.

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22 Marina Rd, Moorcroft, WY 82721, USA

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I got here right when it opened at 0900 and was hoping I’d be one of the first there but the park opens long before that so there were already several cars parked. Most people were on the walking trails or just admiring the Devil’s Tower. The visitor center has some really cool and fun souvenirs. They have some displays and reading material about Devils Tower. I’m always a sucker for the small gifts and they had plenty. They do have restrooms downstairs in the back. If you are going to see Devil’s Tower and want to walk one of the trails around I would recommend getting there early to get parking and walk, then going to the visitor center after it opens at 0900 on your way out.

Always a thrill to visit Devils Tower National Monument and Visitor Center in NE Wyoming. The tower is considered sacred by Northern Plains Indians and indigenous people, was made famous as a set piece in Steven Spielberg's 1977 film 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind,' and was the first national monument established in the US in 1906 by President Theodore Roosevelt. Standing 867 feet from base to summit, the tower has hundreds of parallel cracks that make it one of the finest crack climbing areas in North America. If climbing isn't for you, there's a marvelous paved, 1.3-mile trail that starts across the parking area from the Visitor Center that leads you to a junction that you can take either way to walk around the base of the Tower. Friendly staff, views of the prairie floor, a wonderful campground, prairie dogs galore, and nearby services, all make for a magical visit. Check it out!

Uniquely fascinating. Great place for short prairie hiking. Loop trail gives history of first climbs as well as views over surrounding prairie. Good gift shop and small but interesting visitor center. Well worth 2+ hour drive from Custer State Park. Only problem was the stoplight restricting traffic into parking lot was on, when there was plenty of parking. That led to an unnecessary 30 minute delay to park.

Great place to visit.The tower is mind boggling.A must see.

Parking at this National Site is disgraceful. I rolled up around 11am on a Sunday, went through the gate, and got stuck in a traffic jam 1 mile from the visitor center. There was a giant queue of cars waiting for parking spots to open up. I simply couldn't sacrifice hours of my day waiting for a parking spot.At the very least they should warn visitors about the parking situation before entering OR only charge guests $25 if they successfully park their car (as opposed to charging people for just entering the park).The park ranger sheepishly told me I should try to "come back in the morning" as I left. Thanks but I've got places to be lady.Anyways, you can take great photos of Devils Tower from the shopping plaza outside the park. Just go there instead.

Devils Tower National Monument is a beautiful location to visit in northeastern Wyoming. It was the first United States national monument. It was established on September 24, 1906, by President Theodore Roosevelt. In modern times it is best known for its appearance in the Steven Spielberg's 1977 movie, "Close Encounters of the Third Kind." It is the site chosen by the aliens to make their official contact with the earthlings and from which point Richard Dreyfuss departs with them to travel to the stars. The prairie dogs were amusing too!

Cool place to visit. National parks employees were very friendly and helpful. Park was amazing, definitely walk the trail around the base and soak in Gods creation.

The visitor centre has a small history display with all the interesting facts about Devils Tower or Mato Tipila (Bears Lodge). There is also a small shop with lots of trinkets to remember your visit.

Wow.... every time I have been traveling near the devils tower area. I have just ignored it and drove past. NEVER AGAIN... I would recommend highly that you stop in and enjoy the view. Amazing

Loved this place 🩷 11/10, highly recommend. Super easily to walk around, very quick and stunningly beautiful!

Was a great trip kids and wife loved the trails and the sites, I do recommend to go early or you could have a very long wait to get in.

Pleasantly surprised!! When you see it from a distance, the monument t is so tall that trees around it seem insignificant. It appears as a solitary thing you are going to see... however, there is so much more to see and appreciate!! Wild life, hiking trails, transitioning terrain, the history... all engaging and worth experiencing!! ♡

First visit and I found it to be worth the detour from my route. Devils Tower was much larger than it appears on TV or in photos. You can drive close to the tower without paying to go into the park but it may be the only visit I have to this site so I payed the $25 per car to drive in and get up close. Also you can go through the free visitors center with interpretive displays and a small gift shop. You can even stamp your passport with an official stamp. Free binoculars are in site to zoom in on the first National Monument. Look for the Buffalo and Longhorns in the field outside the park entrance.

The visitors center opens at 09:00am. It's small but has all the usual items for sale, including magnets which I bought. The restroom is outside the gift shop and it's a vault toilet with no running water. I visited July 02, 2024.

I recently visited Devils Tower and had a wonderful experience! The employees were exceptionally nice and helpful, providing excellent customer service throughout my visit. They were eager to share their knowledge and ensured that I felt welcome.The selection of souvenirs available was impressive, offering a variety of unique items that capture the essence of the area. I appreciated the abundance of information on the history of Devils Tower, which deepened my understanding of its significance to Native Americans and its role in American history. The stories behind the tower and its cultural importance were well-presented and truly enriching.Overall, my visit was both enjoyable and educational, thanks to the friendly staff and the wealth of information available. I highly recommend stopping by if you're in the area!

This was just plain awesome!!! Unique and spectacular. A great hike and wonderful view. I would definitely go back…

Awesome attraction! It can be seen from miles away. A rock climbers paradise or as a tourist. Several nice trails to chose from. Moderate to strenuous . I took the Trail Loop which is a little over a mile and is paved. You will circle the base of the Tower and wasn't too much of a strenuous hike. There are several resting benches along the way. If you take your binoculars, you should be able to see people repelling down the side. Near the entry gate, there is a Prarie dog pasture just full of the the critters. The entry fee of $25 is paid when you leave. The NP Lifetime Pass is good here. I would recommend you arrive early and avoid the crowds. When I was leaving the park, around 12 pm there were cars lined up for approximately a mile get in.

Nice little visitor center. I loved the alien as you walk in. The staff is very knowledgeable and welcoming. There are several exhibits that are very educational. Small gift shop if you would like to purchase souvenirs. There is a great view of Devils tower from the parking lot. Very clean and plenty of parking

A big rock 🪨 haha getting in was a bit annoying. There was a STOP light that took nearly 1 hour to get through for almost no reason that we could tell was a bit crowded but we didn't care

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This is a magical place. We thoroughly enjoyed the moderate 1.6 mile loop trail around the tower. We saw deer and tons of prairie dogs. If using the restrooms, I recommend using the ones in the building to the side of the visitors center. The ones at the bottom of the trail have no running water.

The hike around Devils Tower is a surreal and humbling experience that every outdoor enthusiast should add to their bucket list. The Tower Trail, a 1.3-mile loop around the base of the monument, offers breathtaking views from every angle and is suitable for hikers of all skill levels.As you make your way around the tower, the sheer size and mystical presence of this natural wonder become more apparent. The trail is well-maintained and provides several points where you can pause to appreciate the towering rock formation that has inspired Native American legends for centuries.Along the path, you’ll encounter a variety of landscapes—ranging from shaded forests and sun-drenched clearings to rocky outcroppings and open meadows. The trail offers frequent glimpses of wildlife, I spotted soaring hawks above, two doe’s, a fawn and squirrels. The prairie dogs were a delight to watch on the road leading up to the tower.What truly stands out about this hike is the feeling of peaceful solitude it brings. Even with other hikers around, there’s a sense of reverence for the natural beauty that surrounds you. Whether it’s the wind whispering through the trees or the sight of climbers scaling the rock face in the distance (I saw 5), Devils Tower offers an unforgettable connection to nature.Overall, this hike is a perfect combination of easy accessibility, stunning views, and a unique geological wonder that inspires both awe and reflection.

Amazing rock formation and beautiful setting. Recent storm damage was dealt with so trails were clear. A number of climbers were on the tower with different approaches to the summit. It was great to watch them climbing.Gift shop was adequate. Park staff were very kind and helpful.

Beautiful place to visit, been wanting to visit since watching Close Ecounters of 3rd kind when I was a teen. Get there early for good parking and to take amazing morning/ sunrise pictures. The tower trail is shorter and had much better views of the tower. Do the red trail if you have extra time.

My wife and I came here with my two toddlers, as well as my parents and nieces. The roads into the park are nice, but be prepared for a 1 - to 2-hour wait at the entrance if you don't get there early. The parking is limited, so they stop people outside of the parking area to wait for spaces to open up.Once you're in, the park is good. There are two trails that surround the tower. My wife and mother took the shorter trail, which is paved. My father, nieces, and I took the longer trail, which follows a much larger perimeter.There isn't much for facilities there, so be prepared for that.Overall, it was a pretty good experience!

Amazing views. Not a difficult hike. Way worth it to be in this beautiful, breathtaking scenery. $25 a car. We got there early so we had no issues with parking and were not crowded or pushed by other visitors. We took our time & really enjoyed it. The restrooms were clean. No pets on the trails. There is a visitor/gift shop, but it was not open during our trip.

A wonderful way to spend a day! You can hike all around the peak, if you register you can climb it. Beautiful place!!! Visitor center and gift shop, the also have water outside. The bathrooms could use some work while I was there but it's because the public was not respectful by urinating all over the toilets so there was no place to go. It was still worth the $25 to get into the 🏞️ park. It's breathtaking.

Definitely worth going to see this beautiful national monument. The visitors center was very nice and had some cool books and souvenirs. Parking can be a bit of a wait. But we visited on a Tuesday and it wasn't too bad.

Go early!! We were there by 9:30 and hardly any crowds. When we left at 11 it was horrible! The 1.6 mile hike around the base was stunning and you could get up close to the base and touch it! Incredible!! Saw and heard climbers! What a fantastic place to visit! The Ponderosa Pines, once matured and the bark turns to a Carmel color, smell like vanilla or cotton candy! Worth the drive! Very majestic!! Loved it!

Very unique geology. Many rock climbers. The loop trail is easy to walk. The weather is unpredictable and may rain on/off. The car parking waiting line can be an hour during peak time so come either early or late to avoid traffic.

I arrived early (around 6:15am). I have a annual park pass so I didn't have to pay online per instructions at the ranger shack at the entrance. I parked at the visitor center. The restroom was in satisfactory condition and a park worker was cleaning them as I was leaving. I did the tower trail and it was well maintained (and clearly marked not ADA compliant). The views were amazing and the loop was perfect for me. I was focused on the tower and looking ahead so I will confess I missed the turn to go back to the parking lot. It's kinda embarrassing. I went to the right around the tower walked past the benches and missed seeing the path angled back towards the parking lot. I realized it pretty quick , turned around and took a picture of the area approaching the benches so you can see the path to the left of the benches as you look at the picture. Even sharing my embarrassing story doesn't overshadow the amazing time I had.

This is an unbelievable landmark to experience based on its uniqueness and presence. There is some special history to it, but the landmark that was used in the filming of close encounters of the third kind. The surrounding landscape and contrary colors make this an unforgettable experience and should be, a must see on your list

The walking path around the base is wonderful. It's paved but has some elevations changes not by much. Some benches or rocks located around to rest as needed. Make sure to come early. On the way out there was a huge lineup of cars waiting to get in.

The trail was super lovely and you got to meet some of the climbers when they came down. All of them were super nice and we're excited to talk to everyone even though they didn't need to. They were just people on vacation too:))The devil's tower itself is so gorgeous and photos absolutely DON'T do it justice. There was also some rock area where the public were allowed to climb and take photos, but if you wanted to actually climb Devil's Tower, you have to register, but I am unsure how much that cost, if any.

We arrived reasonably early and we were able to drive right up to the visitor center. We were on a Motorcycle and there is a nice area for bikes.The hike around the peak was a very pleasant walk with good views all the way around. Overall a unique experience and glad we came.When we left at noon, there was a large line up at the signal to allow cars up to the visitor center- over 100 cars and Motorcycles. There were lots of Motorcycle spots available but because there is no one staffing the signal, the bike was stuck in with the cars. Overall the current process does not really fully utilize the parking and makes the wait time longer than needed.

Great place to visit. Great views here and around the area. This National Monument has everything needed to be a smaller National Park. It has campground, picnic area, trails and a small visitor center.

Pretty decent stop. Unless you drive all the way to the visitor center (you can't with a trailer) there is about a 1.3 mile hike to get pretty close to the formation. Plan for at least a couple hours.Visit center is small and nothing to great. Make sure you bring water if you plan to do hiking, they had limited options to refill bottles.

It is a bit of a drive off the main drag to get here, but it is something that is worth seeing at least once. I guess more than once since this is my third time. The visitor center is small but informative and the parking is adequate. The picnic area is down at the campground rather than up the hill at the visitor center. There's a nice, shaded, trail that is 1.3 miles long that goes around the tower and is paved the whole way. That being said the trail is a bit slick and steep in places.

Incredible site to see. Saw climbers on a ledge high up day we visited. Hiked around the whole base of the geologic wonder which is important if you can do as it shows the slightly different sides. Only took about 45 minutes with great views of the surrounding flatlands. Hike is not difficult but it's not flat either. Absolutely worth the visit. The largest example of this particular formation in the world. Lakotas called it Bear Lodge which we humbly feel looks and sounds more accurate! Also the center of the movie Close Encounters of the Third Kind!

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Great service in the ice cream department. Fantastic view of the Devil's Tower from the back porch.

Disappointed at how excessively overpriced this souvenir shop was. Sweatshirts were over $60 and a minimum of $35 on t-shirts. For a place that seems to depend on tourism, you’d think they would price it a little better for the patrons of their business. You do actually want people to buy stuff, don’t ya? I travel extensively, and I do my best to support local businesses, but this entire place seemed too excessive.

We decided to make a small side trip to Devil's Tower from Deadwood. Instead of waiting for parking closer up we stopped here. What a great choice! Perfect views and photos ops out back. A wonderful selection of unique gifts and souvenirs. We grabbed some delicious ice cream and ate as we relaxed on the front porch. Later that evening we realized our son had misplaced his wallet. I called the next day and spoke with Tom, the general manager. He said he had it and I asked if he would just mail the money, using some to pay for the stamp. He said he would cover it, no problem. Well we got home to Iowa today and found his wallet and money in the mail!! He went above and beyond and we are SO thankful! Will definitely try and go back someday!

The first stop before you go into the devils tower park. Grab some refreshments and use restroom before going in. Trading post offers variety of memorabilia, the local root beer is pretty good.

Neat thing's to look at for sure, and good view!

Avoid the food bar. $6.99 for an hours old microwaved corn dog which was inedible. Also $6.99 for the pretzel and cheese which tasted like it was found laying in the weeds outdoors, brushed off, and then put under the heat lamp.The flies buzzing around the area were a nice touch. Save your money and go across the street to the cafe at the KOA. Much better experience.

Souvenirs galore. Go check out the Close Encounters vintage memorabilia display cabinet at the back of the store.(items in case are not for sale) Nice collection of items you’ll enjoy if you’ve seen the movie.Lots of alien souvenirs also. Kids loved it!We stopped in for ice cream but it was closed due to off-season.

The store is pretty expensive, but considering that it is in a tourist location, it is expected. There is plenty of good stuff sold, and the employees are pretty nice.

Good view point from the back porch however this place is only open seasonally. It was closed when I went at the beginning of November. You can still go onto the back porch to take photos though.

Stopped here on our way out of devil's tower. They had a great store with quality souvenirs and food.The staff was very friendly. The ice cream was great.If you're looking for a keepsake item, tshirt or something to mark your devil's tower trip I'd highly recommend this spot.And if you like fudge, OMG. It is amazing. 😍😍

Devils Tower Trading Post is a must-visit spot for anyone in the area. The store boasts a fantastic selection of souvenirs, from T-shirts to unique local crafts, ensuring you’ll find something special to remember your trip. The on-site kitchen offers a convenient variety of snacks, including pretzels, burgers, coffee, and other beverages, perfect for refueling during your visit. While there are no restrooms inside—only portable toilets in the parking lot—the stunning view of Devils Tower from the back of the facility more than makes up for it. The combination of great shopping, tasty food, and breathtaking scenery makes it well worth the stop.

Devils Tower is a magical place.1) Check the weather for optimum fun.2) Bring some good warn in hiking shoes, a large insulated cold water backpack and an easy carry snack.3) Don't forget a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen up to 45spf.4) Take the outer loop, a map, and a small compass.5) Last but not least.Take a camera to remember and share your own Beautiful story at the Tower and take out all that you carry in.Have fun and be safe.

Great place to visit. Try the Huckleberry ice cream.

Stunning view! There is a lot of history with the tower.

Super amazing monument. Get there early or else you're waiting in line to park. We got there about 11am, and had to wait about 45mins. Once you park, there are a few amazing hikes, beautiful views, and interesting history.

It's a cool store. They have a gift shop, small counter service ice cream and sandwich place and snacks. They also have some cool taxidermy including a huge rattlesnake probably 6' long. I shall name him "Tiny"

If you want to save the time or the cost of entering the park, this is a nice close place to stop for photos. The trading post is large and contains a good selection of drinks, snacks, clothing, souvenirs, and gifts. Parking is very ample.

Excellent place to find souvenirs, gifts, foods, drinks and beverages. Parking lot has a good amount of space. Just be aware that if the lot is full, the place will be shoulder to shoulder. It is a bit tight inside if there is over 10+ cars in the lot. The view is amazing from the location as well. The bathrooms are good if you need to use it. Not the cleanest but still good to use. The employees are nice. The store has many gifts to choose from. Overall, a nice place to buy Devil's Tower gifts.

They have a great photo op in back- they have great ice cream and lots of souvenirs!

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Very interesting part of history here. Well worth the price

Great museum the caretakers are very friendly and informative. There are lots of things to see and they are very well taken care of. Would recommend this museum to anyone very interesting.

After years of fundraising the museum was able to move into the old highschool. Be aware there is now a $5 fee to visit, it is not free anymore.

If you love western history, this museum is a must-see. It’s wonderful that it’s housed in the historic schoolhouse, built in 1923 to ensure area youth had the opportunity to receive a high school education.

Awesome museum. The staff was helpful and informative, knew a lot about the history and local area. This place was filled to the brim, and much larger than you would think going in. You could spend about an hour here if you took your time. The majority of the pieces were donated by local pioneer families, which just adds to the authenticity.The museum will soon move to the schoolhouse on the side street by sometime around february. Great spot.

There is a lot in this place. We didn't have time to enjoy it as we would have preferred. Great for all ages, and they are lovely hosts.

Very interesting history of Crook country. A lot of artifacts to look at. The 5$ admission was well worth it. Friendly staff .

What an amazing museum! A lovingly assembled collection of artifacts from the area has been turned into a storyline that describes what was life like here. Even the building itself is a 100+ years old school building that was state of the art when it was built, and still looks quite impressive on the outside as well as on the inside. Even the courthouse furniture has been preserved and arranged to show the layout of the courtroom of the times long past. Highly recommended to stop and enjoy.

This museum is awesome! If you're wanting to learn about the Sundance Kid, this is your place. There's also so much more to discover as well. There's so much information about Crook County. In fact, while I was there, there were at least 3 locals who stopped by to donate more historical artifacts to the museum.

This place is so beautiful and clean! Lots of information and everything is setup perfectly. One of my favorite museums

If you are ever near Sundance, WY you must check out this museum. It is a fantastic collection of the old west and then some. The curator is quite delightful and very knowledgeable of the Sundance Kid as well as the town. The museum is housed in the old high school which is a treat in itself. A must see!

Such a great little stop! Museum is very well done. We spent more time than anticipated because there was much to see. Highly recommend!

Amazing amount of history packed into an incredible old school. It’s very organized and tells the story of life in the west. A must see if you’re in the area.

This museum is worth a visit. So much fun to see and even remember tool and toys we use to play with.

These small town museums can be a treasure trove of understanding the history and geography of an area in a way that nothing else can. This museum does not disappoint, and is one of the best examples of why these museums need our support. You’ll find artifacts exclusively donated from county residents and the local government, many from families that still live in town. The dioramas will give you perspective over the geography, and illustrate historical sites in a way that nothing else can.There was only one small tv screen in the museum. There were no fancy apps or iPads to see or use, which makes the entire museum itself feel like another time altogether. No amount of internet search is going to tell you the story like the wonderful locals volunteering at this museum. While some of the signage is quaint, you can tell a lot of love and care has been put into maintaining this facility for future generations.

Quaint little town with some interesting history.

Daddy, Mommy and I stopped in Sundance, Wyoming on the way to Devil's Tower to see the statue of Harry "Sundance Kid" Longabaugh. He spent 18 months here in the jail (torn down in 1968) for Horse Theft. Across the street in the Crook Co Courthouse is the furniture from his trail in the museum in the basement. This was Mommy & Daddy's 50th Anniversary Trip!!!

Nice quaint museum located in the old school house. Lots to see and read. Enjoyed our time there

This regional museum is information dense, but well and logically organized. Rocky, the director, is friendly and a wealth of knowledge.

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120 N 4th St, Sundance, WY 82729, USA

This is a very nice Welcome Center and a nice place to stop and stretch your legs. It had a large parking area, that was very clean and well maintained and easy access. The view from outside the center was breathtaking and you could see for miles and miles in all directions! Wow! Definitely worth stopping at!

One of the best welcome centers we visited on our cross-country trip! Clean facilities and lots of information. Photo opportunities inside & out!

Welcome center wasn't open but bathrooms were open and were a separate entrance. I couldn't find any vending machine. Lots of parking.

An excellent visitor centre with activities for kids. Very clean and loaded with lot of brochures, free coffee and courteous staff. Must visit if you are entering the state via I 90.

Staff was amazing. Restrooms were very clean. The decor was an experience in it's own and a wonderful little photo option.One of the top 3 rest stops I have been to (across about 20 states).

Beautiful Welcome Center with wonderful displays of the state’s treasures. Took a ton of pics with my kids interacting with the displays. Friendly staff and very clean.

Passing through in our 43' 5th Wheel & stopped to let our big puppy out to do his business but there were no pet friendly areas that we could find. We even saw another rv couple where the wife had to walk her dog down the side of the hilly road, (just feet from traffic) going out just to give her pup some exercise & such. The husband drove down to the exit & picked them up on the way out. Was rather disappointed with the lack of pet space available here. Although to be fair, we didn't go out walking around the parking lot to find out if there was a better option as we didn't see any signs indicating anything for pet use. The parking lot was pretty busy & it was pretty hot out so I didn't want my big puppy out walking around on the hot concrete just to find an area to take him. We decided to not even use the facilities as we had our own in our RV. We just left & tried for the next rest area in hopes of better pet friendly amenities. The view was incredible however! Looking at other reviews now, I wish we would've taken more time to explore the (human) amenities. It looks pretty nice. There was more than ample room for our 5th Wheel & long bed, dually truck totalling 70 feet in length & over 8 & a half feet wide. There was some sort of permanent residence in the area as well. Seemed rather odd as we saw alot of that going through Wyoming though.

Nestled amid breathtaking landscapes, the Wyoming Visitor Center is a gateway to adventure! Its rustic charm welcomes you with interactive exhibits and friendly guides, offering a vibrant glimpse into the state's rich history and natural wonders. A must-visit gem!

This is a nice welcome center on a hill off the freeway. It took a little bit to get there...but it was worth it. When we arrived, we were the only ones there. It was a clean bathroom. The groundw were clean and beautifully maintained. I would recommend this for sure.

Great spot!! You have to get off the highway a bit to get to it but it's definitely worth it, the bathrooms are clean and they have a Home Center as well. And a free Wyoming postcard (:

This might be the best rest area I've ever been to. Free things for the kids to keep them busy and very clean restrooms. Amazing stop, glad I happened by it.

Beautiful place! So well done. Staff friendly & full of good advise. Got great ideas for our trip through Wyoming.

Great stop for a rest area in North East Wyoming. The area is a bit off the highway but has plenty of parking and is well lit. Bathrooms were clean and plenty of information about the state of Wyoming.

What a fun place to stop at. We talked with a woman who truly loves her job. She had many stories and ideas for my husband & I to listen to.

This is a fantastic new rest stop. Love what it has to offer from Old West to Skiing to a replica of the largest most complete Triceratops ever found. The women I chatted with was super nice and offered some excellent information.

Pretty cool and attractive at the top of this mountain.

Handicap accessible!!! Bathrooms and picnic area! Amazing views and a ton of information on WY.Bathrooms clean and Handicap accessible.

Pretty cool place located at the top of the mountain.

This was a great stop for those entering Wyoming; especially those coming from the Black Hills/Rapid City area who are specifically visiting Devil's Tower National Monument. The restrooms were nice and there was plenty of information brochures and materials. It is a little weird reaching the center from the interstate as you have to get onto a couple of different roads, but it's nothing completely out of the way.

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5266 Old Hwy 14, Sundance, WY 82729, USA

Pretty cool view, I'm sure it is always windy like it was this day. They have a nice little outhouse, which is handy by the time you get there

Breathtaking views of the Black Hills of South Dakota and Wyoming. Several interpretive signs about the tower and surrounding areas.. Picnic tables and restroom are a great feature.

Drove up there in the snow, it was awesome. No one else but us!

Love going up to the lookout in my side-by-side!Sadly you're not able to use the platform to get an even better look at the surrounding area.

Absolutely stunning! You can see forever from here! Extraordinary 360 views of Montana, South Dakota and Wyoming!

Breathtaking view from this operational fire lookout tower! Nice that there's a picnic table for lunch too!

Beautiful lookout. 360 degree views of northern BH area. This one you can do with a street vehicle; just be careful. We did it in an SUV. These fire lookouts throughout the BH are so cool to visit. Most are locked, but you still have a beautiful view.

We rented a Razor for the day at Spearfish Lodge and boy what a fun time. So much to see and fun trails. So peaceful at Cement Ridge!

If you are into adventure riding, and you're doing the South Dakota BDRX, it is a great stop en route .

We stopped at the lookout tower while side by siding. Unfortunately, it was a bit hazy out, so we were not able to see as far as you would on a clear day. My boyfriend ended up leaving his cell phone up there and the friendly lady at the tower kept it safe for us! Thanks again!

Such a beautiful drive. Lots of wildlife and great views. I wouldn't take a car it's a bit rough. Great for jeeps

Great views. Cement Ridge Road getting there was fun on a light weight adventure motorcycle. You'd be fine with a four wheel drive vehicle with reasonable clearance. Don't go that way on a street motorcycle or street car.

Rough road to the top of the world! When you get near the end of the road, the trees thin out and the views are spectacular. In mid-June, when I was there, the wild flowers were in full bloom...a veritable carpet of color! Your cannot climb the tower, but there is parking and a pit toilet and great views. Totally worth the drive.I would recommend an all-wheel-drive vehicle (mostly for clearance in some stretches of the road) and don't recommend trailers or campers. Also, watch the weather and bail if it turns threatening!

We visited here as a destination on our UTV trail ride. As you can imagine, being located on one of the peaks, the view was awesome! 😎 Definitely worth the ride!

Amazing view from the fire lookout tower! Especially loved it with all the fall foliage in the area! Had a nice picnic at the picnic bench by the lookout tower, and really enjoyed it. The gravel road is kinda rough, but we made it uphill easily.

The views from up here are amazing! We rode an ATV here and you can see for miles.

Great views and a fairly easy ride up from the south, the north has a tougher climb up, we've been there 3 years in a row, always a good ride

Road up is technical, need to walk or have a higher clearance 4x4 vehicle.

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We were happy to make this stop from Deadwood on our way to Devils tower. We were not aware of the history here it's a small location but awesome to see the gentleman that gave us a tour is the owner he has a lot of history here small museum and we were able to enter the area's of the actual diggs for bison fossils. Amazing stories here. To get to the fossil u have to be able to walk down to the location just an ( fyi ) in case of mobility difficulties .

Awesome place to check out! Great tour guide, she was super friendly and knowledgeable. Theres alot of neat stuff to look at. Definitely stop by if you're going through.

This site is one of the possible many areas where native people would use to hunt for Buffalo and possibly other large animals. Very unique site. Lots of information is posted all around this site. It's on the north side of I-90, right if the frontage road.

Excellent tour of the fascinating site of how the plains Indians drove the Buffalo between 1550-1800 into this sinkhole. The layers of the well preserved bones and artifacts is incredible. If you are close and have never seen an actual archaeological dig you must stop. The tour guide was extremely knowledgeable. Very friendly and professional. Very surprising , educational and an excellent value.

What a wonderful stop! The guided tour was so informative. Izzy was the perfect host and not only taught us so much, but answered all our questions. Don't pass this place, stop in!

Interesting place to visit just off the beaten path of interstate 90 Some skulls dating back to the year 1500 😳

Interesting place definitely worth stopping for. Natives used to herd buffaloes over cliffs and once the buffaloes fell and died, it was ...harvest time. According to the guides, only a very small percentage of the fallen buffaloes could be processed into pemmican as it took a long time to dress each animal with the rudimentary tools they had. After 5 days, the stench became such that the tribe had to leave the area.

What a fantastic experience! We went with our son and initially thought it was just a sinkhole in the ground, but it was so much more. We had a personal tour from Ted Vore, whose family owned the land and who helped to set up the nonprofit foundation to preserve the buffalo jump. There is a tipi full of interpretive displays, including the tribal history of the region and samples of buffalo bones and hide and the history of the site. Then you go down into the sinkhole into the interpretive building and wow, it was really impressive! It showed the archaeological dig done in the 1970s, where you could see the layers of bone. Yes not only showed us the different types of bones but weapons and tools used by native Americans to process them. There were also examples of a Lakota tipi, various other animals skulls, and a fun matching game for the kids on how parts of the buffalo were used. When we went back up, he had a sand box full of arrow heads for the kids to search for and keep and let them throw atlatls at a wooden buffalo as the native Americans would have. Ted was super knowledgeable, passionate, and friendly. We are definitely glad we visited and would recommend it for sure!

Do NOT miss this. Amazing information and walk through. Great presentation. Blows you away!

Well worth the price. Nice facilities and knowledgeable staff.We ended the tour by trying out an atlatl, which is a Native American spear throwing device.

Loved it! Looks like an unassuming building and tourist tipee. Get the tour! Our guide so informative on the sinkhole, digs and native American culture. It's not very often that you get told that you can touch stuff in the exhibit. Great for families. Worth the price.

We arrived at 5:30 p.m. and they close at 6. The tour is about 45 min. Do plan to take this piece of history in. There wasn't time for our tour, but we viewed the cliff native Americans ran the buffalo off to butcher to survive. There is lots of artifacts in the building and archeological dig showing buffalo bones intact. It's a suggested $10 donation for the upkeep.

They offer different tour options, from self-guided to guided. The guided is $9/person and well worth it. Our guide was a local, history majoring student from the university and did a great job with the tour. The tour includes three parts. First, you look at the hole from above and learn about the technique. Next, you go into the tipi museum to see maps and learn more about the tribes and the process. Finally, you head down to the dig site, which was my favorite part. Here you see lots of the bones and other artifacts, as well as learn more about how all the things the bison were used for. This place was definitely worth the nine dollars and was an interesting leg stretch during a long car trip. The whole guided tour takes 30-45 minutes depending on how many questions you ask. Beware: going to the bottom of the sink hole must be done by foot. There is a paved trail going down, but it is steep and I imagine it would be quite difficult to get a wheelchair up and down it safely.

Decent place to visit and definitely worth checking out if you traveling as it's right off the interstate. College student employees in the summer can work on their people/communications skills, but I understand they dont talk with their mouth that often as they would rather text.

Worth a short stop. People are very nice. Very informative displays. A neat bit of history.

One of our most favorite visits during our time in South Dakota. Interesting, educational, informative, well worth the time. Makes you realize how resourceful and ingenious the Native Americans were in the way they prepared, hunted, and used every part of the buffalo (except for the atlas bone, you'll hear about that if you take the tour). Also very neat about how the cross-bred dogs and wolves and made them dependant on them. VERY worth taking the time for a visit!!!!

Pretty interesting but also very sad lol.

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369 Old U.S. 14, Sundance, WY 82729, USA

Lots of stuff! & a bar, love the vibes here. Sturgis is going on so it was crazy busy lol.

Nice little general store. Very interesting. Had all kinds of things from your everyday things you need to souvenirs. Great store for a town with only 15 people. We even talked to the owner for a little bit, very nice gentleman & very welcoming

The staff were very friendly and willing to explain about the building. I stopped to look at antiques. Well worth the stop.

This is a great store, which was pretty unexpected to see in a town of such a small size. There are plenty of very nice souvenirs and clothes. The owner Trent is very friendly and welcoming.

It’s not your typical general store, it’s the center of this tiny 30-acre town with population 15.It’s on our way from Rapid City to Devils Tower. We spent about 30 mins to walk through the total 2 floors. Lovely and Interesting!!

Can't believe anyone would write a bad review of this place. Could be them! Staff was super helpful. Place is so neat. Take the time to go upstairs and see everything they have to offer. The bar is the coolest thing about the whole deal. Super neat and just one of those places you will remember about your trip.

I recently used the restroom in the old general store in this historic town. The bathroom was clean and fit the historic theme perfectly, with lots of signage explaining proper use. The window AC kept the space cool and free of humidity.However, the toilet bowl filled slowly, and the sink water was non-potable. The lighting was a bit dim, and most walls were OSB board, which, though fitting for the location, might not appeal to everyone. Despite these minor issues, the bathroom’s cleanliness and thematic consistency made it a unique and memorable experience.The atmosphere of this location overall was great, and usually I do not consider more than the bathroom in my reviews, but for this instance, I need to give a 4 star.

Beautiful little store, total tourist trap, VERY expensive, $20 pint of honey, $17 jerky ...

A neat little mom & pop type store that has a bit of everything, including locally sourced items. There is also an antiques area on the second floor. The cashier was very nice and offered advice on nearby places to visit. The store, from what I gathered, is approximately 130 years old and is one of five such stores left in Wyoming. It's a nice stop on your way to or from Devils Tower.

Voila une curiositée, ici, il n'y a rien a voir, ou presque, juste quelques maisons ou hangars et un magasin qui est sur la route national 24. Le général store est le plus grand et plus important batiment, et date de 1896. Ce magasin habrite; une poste, un bar, un salon de coiffure, un dépot pour la gare, un magasin général et une station service. Cependant, c'est un endroit incontournable si vous allez vers le "Devil's Tower" ou le "South Dakota".Magnifique général store où vous trouverez votre bonheur Chemise Rétro Rifle, le patron très sympathique et accueillant, toute une histoire pour ce magasin resté dans son jus dans un village de 15 habitants, super pour les motards et surtout lors du Sturgis Rallye. J’adore le gun du patron ainsi que celui de ça ceinture. Arrêt obligatoire.(Translated by Google)Here is a curiosity, here, there is nothing to see, or almost, just a few houses or sheds and a store which is on the national road 24. The general store is the largest and most important building, and dates from 1896 . This store houses; a post office, a bar, a hairdresser, a station depot, a general store and a gas station. However, it is a must-visit place if you are going to the "Devil's Tower" or "South Dakota".Magnificent general store where you will find what you are looking for in Retro Rifle Shirt, the owner is very friendly and welcoming, quite a story for this store which has remained in its original state in a village of 15 inhabitants, great for bikers and especially during the Sturgis Rally. I love the gun on the pattern as well as the one on this belt. Mandatory stop.

We had an awful experience here yesterday. Unless you are a Trump Republican, steer clear of this place. Trent Tope, the store's owner who was working behind the counter, asked us where we come from. We told him that we were from New York City. He said, "I'm sorry." He wasn't joking. To lighten things up, we told him we liked to listen to Wyoming Public radio (which we do for the music).He then ranted about how public radio was too liberal and all it reported about was "transgender this and transgender that, transgender Gaza" and on and on. Not wanting a confrontation, we did not reply. We had been charmed by the store in the first instance; but our experience was ruined as the store's owner turned it into yet another fraught instance of the corrosive effect of the divisiveness that marks our society today. Trent should have simply welcomed us to the store and left the politics out of it.

Great store with its own bar!! Things you Never knew you needed are here! Nice stop off after a hot day of riding. Friendly staff too

I love this store!! Everything I go, it's like stepping into an entirely new world of the past! And always new merchandise to look through too. The prices of things are awesome. The service is friendly. And the owner is amazing! Always hilarious and talkative!

Nice place to visit lots of unique stuff to see and Buy. They have a Unusual Bar inside also.

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New owners!! They're cleaning up around the edges but keeping the Gulch vibe, oh yeah!! The Sunday music jams are legendary...

What a cool little bar/pub in Rochford! The young lady behind the bar was sweet and friendly and the patrons were all in great spirits. Lots of character here, outside seating area was great too, neat place, don't miss it if you're nearby!

A old saloon in the hills? I’m there!Fun place to hang if you are hungry, thirsty, or just need to cool off after a nice days ride. Burgers were delish, beer was cold, staff friendly and the atmosphere unbeatable. PUT THIS PLACE ON YOUR LIST!

Fun Old Western style bar in the center of the Black Hills!! Friendly staff and cold beer. Food smelled amazing but only had the fries.

Moonshine Gulch Saloon is a great destination to stop for lunch or just enjoy the atmosphere!We stopped in at Moonshine Gulch Saloon while out trail riding. It's an enjoyable old saloon worth stopping at. There's plenty to look at on the walls and hanging from the ceiling. The food was decent and although fairly busy the service was great.I would recommend Moonshine Gulch Saloon to anyone traveling through the area looking for an old saloon with a lot of charisma!

We had an awesome lunch here. Amazingly friendly staff, great food and a very unique place.

Such a great little place to check out! We stopped in to grab a bite to eat while riding some trails, and I’m glad we did. Great food, and great people who worked there. Bathroom was clean too! Check it out!

Great selection of adult beverages. The fries were hand cut fresh as the bread was either homemade or fresh local. Great taste and friendly service!

Awesome little dive bar off the grid. Standard bar food, neat atmosphere, kind locals!

This was the coolest place to come across while riding we were glad we found it started raing and was cold we had an appetizer and drinks to warm us up for the rest of the ride back to camp, the staff was so nice. Don't pass it by.

We go jeeping every year and stop there, fabulous host, good food and place is looking great. Keep up the good work, I will bring in some more wood next year.

Rochford a small town in the black hills with a general store and the Moonshine Gulch saloon In this place has lots of character with country charm. The food has the upmost goodness. I was planning to ask for dessert but the place filled up and more folks waiting outside the Mooshine, thought it be polite to give up my seat for the next person that is hungry also. The Lady's up front where so kind thank you and big thanks to the cook in the back end.

An excellent stop on your back road trip in the hills. See photos.

Nice little stop off the beaten path. Had a drink sat on the front porch rocking chair. Nice visit with some of the locals. Friendly service, planning on coming back while we are in the area.

What a fun place! Old fashioned, laid back restaurant and bar. Great bar food. Good place to check out and grab some grub. The small town had craft and a few other places to check out.

Booming tourist joint along the Michelson Trail but dominated by ATV folks. NOT a table service place - get in line to order and then find a table. Food was OK but nothing to get excited about. Oh - and it's about the only place around for many miles. That said, beer was cold and the fries hot, so all was good enough.

What a great spot! Rick's one hell of a dude when you get to know him 🤘 this spots 10 miles off the beaten path but great drive and great people! If you've been there in the past and are used to only beer, it's changed they've got everything now. Thanks Rick!

What an AWESOME place lost in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Owner Betsy and her son Dan are so great to talk to. They make you feel like you've always known them and you belong in this little saloon. Good burgers and hot dogs, and their fries are the best. Hand cut and perfect. Cheap beers and you can buy 6 packs to go as well. I'll definitely be coming back here the next time I'm in SD.

This place is buried in the heart of history and has its own historical charm. The building being over 100 years old is a character itself. The food is a typical burger joint, but it's pretty good at that. Perfect lunch destination on a slow sight filled drive between Mount Rushmore and Deadwood. Just be prepared to wait if you are on a busy tourist day. This place fills up quick and stays that way.

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OMG people, go here!!!The owner is the sweetest thing and her store is fantastic! It has modern conveniences with the look and vibe of a long forgotten general store.Seriously, please go here! She is a local owner and people try to keep buying her out to make more junk and bulldoze the wonderfulness that is Rochford! Hopefully buying from her will keep her in business!!

Really nice little shop with a wide variety of items. Great place to stop in for a snack and a bottle of coke. It’s just a short walk from the Mickelson trail head in Rochford.

As another reviewer said, “this is the oasis”!!! Loved it. Felt unfriendly vibes at the Saloon first, then came here and felt welcomed. Good food and clean restrooms too. Run by some lovely ladies

Wonderful little shop to stop and grab an ice cream on your way along the Mickelson Trail. Plenty of food/drink options, cold beers, and trinkets. Lady working there was very nice and we had a good conversation. This is the oasis.

Loved the root beer floats!! Friendly folks

Quaint little store, off the beaten path. Not actually a mall, just a little country store with typical store items, plus items those on the Michelson trail might need. Great stop, worth the drive.

Great people. Cool store

Super nice ladies making Christmas decorations when we stopped by briefly. If you are in town, make sure to stop by "The Small of America"!

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11678 Rochford Rd, Hill City, SD 57745, USA

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Free to experience this beautiful place in the Hills!We went in the late afternoon on Sunday. The grounds are BEAUTIFUL, the fish are fun to watch and feed. This was a beautiful end to our vacation.The staff are very nice and helpful, my son dropped his sunnies into one of the baby ponds and they helped us get them out without any issues.We were lucky enough to be there during feeding time. That’s fun to see.

An amazing piece of U.S. history. There is no fee to enter. The grounds are gorgeous and well maintained. Highly recommend spending an hour or so to visit the historic buildings, learn about how trout were introduced into South Dakota and other states in the late 1800s. Kids will get a kick out of feeding the fish.

A great family destination in Spearfish SD. Lots of informational exhibits about the fisheries and the ways fish are reared, raised, and stocked.Museum, historic houses, restored rail car, boat from Yellowstone, and gift shop are some of the highlights.The staff and volunteers are very friendly, knowledgeable, and happy to help visitors and answer any questions you may have.From feeding the fish to walking the trails, there is much to do for the entire family. Many events throughout the summer months for people with many interests.A definite must visit location in Spearfish!!

Cool place. Very very nice landscaping. If your into history and fishing, you'll love it. FREE which is awesome. A good place to kill some time.

Very nice place and a playground nearby. Even though the building was closed for the season you could still buy fish food from a vending machine for $1.

One of the highlights of our trip to South Dakota. What an amazing place to spend some time with your family. The entire area is picturesque and our daughter loved feeding the fish. There is a lot to do here so plan for at least several hours and perhaps even half a day.

Super cool place and it's free! You can purchase a bag of fish food for $1-5 depending on which size you want. Highly recommend!

We took our two year old grandson. He fed the fish and ducks. He so enjoyed going there. A great place for a family activity.

The hatchery is such a great place to visit. The place is nice, clean, and very relaxing to walk around and feed the fish.Booth House, Ruby’s Garden, and the Railcar gave a nice peek to early 1900’s living.

Was not open but able to walk through the area. It was a worthwhile experience that I would do again.

Amazing place. Great little gift shop. Feed the fish. (Rainbow, brown, and snake river cutthroat) everything from fingerlings to 10 lb breeders.

Such a nice little gem! Loved feeding the fish and I love that it's dog friendly. I highly recommend. Fun for adults and the whole family!

This was definitely a good place for the little kids to get up close and personal with the fish and feed them and ask questions. We had a good visit.

The Federal hatchery is located near downtown Spearfish. Feed huge Rainbow, Brown, or Cutthroat trout (bags of feed 1-5 dollars) and see them in a below ground window that shows a side view of the pond. There is also a historic train that delivered fishes to different location, an ice house with fish mounts, and a museum (temporarily closed as of 6/7/2024. There are restrooms and a gift shop. Make sure to check out the trails which lead to nice views. The hatchery is located near a park with bike rentals and a local campground (RV hookups available).

Not crowded during off or on season. However, the Booth house, rail car, and gift shop are only open during summer season. Great for younger kids and family. Friendly Volunteers. Short or all day visit. Nearby park with clean restrooms and a creek.

Awesome place to take the kids, very informative guides.

What a fun family friendly place to visit! It was beautiful and clean, my 2yo and 4yo loved feeding the fish. We also did the little museum and house tours, I really enjoyed the Booth house and the train car. All the staff was friendly and knowledgeable. Tons of little paths for walking, take your time and just enjoy the whole property.

This place is amazing!! Lots of history to learn, we took the tours of the Booth house and the train car. I think this is fun for all ages, while some like the history, some will enjoy feeding the fish and the trout. Please make sure to donate if you can to keep it going.

Enjoyed a brief stop here while crossing the state. I was disappointed that all of the scientific and historical exhibits had closed for the year just days ago. Enjoyed seeing the fish from the glass-walled area of one of the ponds, as well as a couple species of ducks above. The adjacent recreation areas are a nice asset, too.

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Best road trip drive. Short and sweet with cool stops

This was a beautiful place to visit. Especially with the changing colors of leaves. Even in the "off" season in October, it's still crowded. But cooler weather and changing colors make it wonderful.

Beautiful place to see. The scenery is breathtaking. The falls are very nice to see also.

Lovely little lodge nestled in a gorgeous canyon at the end of a beautiful, winding 15 mile scenic drive. Lobby is beautiful with a large stone fireplace and the inevitable deer/elk/bison heads adorning the room. Staff bordered on apathetic and weren't very engaging.Rooms were a little dated, trying to get luggage trolley over the back door sill was nearly impossible and the two doors leading to the parking lot were so heavy it took both of us pushing to get them opened.The views are stunning and we saw lots of wildlife during our stay as well as several doable hikes to see the waterfalls near the lodge.Would recommend.

Spearfish Canyon is a beautiful drive. Make sure you save enough time for stopping for pictures. It seems to me that the canyon walls on the north end of the trail are a bit more beautiful, though the entire trail is awesome.

We went on a Beautiful & Scenic Drive Through Spearfish Canyon today ,It is Just Breathtaking ! So much to See ! Highly Recommend this Drive ,

Beautiful drive w place to stop. Water runs mainly on the left side (if coming from Spearfish). If first time nice to go both directions so the driver can see it all easier. I like looking out through the sun/moon roof. Great for nature lovers. Dog friendly though not everything is grassy (dirt/mud when you get out) - bring a towel or wipes if you want to keep them clean.

Great beauty of the forest and little stream.. few good stopping points. Def got to stop for the trail somewhere in the middle little pull off on dirt road.

Family favorite. We hiked to Spearfish Falls this time. Well worth the effort

This is a fabulous place to visit if you're looking for spectacular views. Drive the Spearfish Canyon. Rent a side by side, take the back trails.

Went to Devil's Bathtub. It was beautiful. Saw Rock Mountain Goats. Beatiful day.

My wife and I have been here a few times and we are in AWE every time! Love it, love it, love it.. A must do at least once for everyone!!

I like walkable places. Spearfish strikes me as a gorgeous place that could have become too rich and successful to accommodate a traveler like me who has not very much money to spend. This feels to me like a good place for walking around. Or riding your bicycle. Or driving along the creek through the canyon. So if you've only got an hour or two (or a day or a week) to visit the Black Hills of South Dakota, you might consider Spearfish as a destination.

Amazing! Can not miss this area to explore and hike!

The twisted mountain road is a hidden gem and very pretty.

Must see in the hills .. one of the most beautiful places you will ever visit in the world

Great hikes. Loved Roughlock and Iron Creek trails.

Really enjoyed seeing the many, very large trout swimming in the ponds in the connected hatchery. There is an underwater window, but needed to be cleaned to see clearly. The ponds with the fries are also interesting, but the rail car and boat were spectacular exhibits. Pretty, quiet, with plenty of shade.

Dry camped in an RV at a shoulder up there next to the river. It was a wonderful experience. The ground was nice and level and no one bothered us at all. So grateful as we were so tired and needed somewhere to rest.

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A true landmark in a city full of Old West legends! Hosted by the incredibly beautiful & lovely Rose the museum combines the charms of a small town history legend coupled to the stories of the region that give us the myth and the truth of this legendary town. Whether you want the low down on potato Creek Johnny and his legendary nugget or view Native American artifacts you're sure to find many treasures besides Rose's well informed tutelage that led our group's grasp of the intuitive & straight forward manner of its history lessons.

Husband and child #3 went snowmobiling for the day and we found this little treasure of a museum. I wouldn’t drive an hour JUST to see it, but I would absolutely stop if you have time to lolligag around. It has many little interactive exhibits for the kids and at $9 for all of us total, it was a great way to spend 1.5 hours!

So interesting! The history of deadwood and its people are fascinating. Three stories of well thought out exhibits. There is something for everyone there.

The receptionist was super kind and for a free attraction it's a must see. It is operated on donations and it was well worth the five dollars each my friend and I donated. There are three stories of exhibits with activities for everyone from young kids to adults.

The best museum in Deadwood and a highly recommend stop. You learn the history of the town from the beginning and all the characters that helped shaped the town.

Fun museum experience. So many unique exhibits. The kids had a great time.

Love the history. Lots of information. I love that, though the '76 Museum touches on some of the Adams Museum information, it doesn't stomp all over it. You don't feel like you wasted your money to get the same info. All of Deadwood would do well to incorporate that philosophy. For example, one place focus on Calamity Jane, one focus on Tootsie, one on Wild Bill, one on Sol Star, etc. There are so many colorful characters in Deadwood's history, each hotel could have a different museum instead of a casino that 1 person sits in.

PROSEXCELLENT Museumlots of exhibits in this pretty decent size Museumseveral cool things of historic naturewould definitely recommend visiting if u are in DeadwoodCONSNone

I enjoyed the Museum. There were a lot of interesting items on display. The signage throughout the museum was also pretty informative.

Loved checking out the history! So much information. Thank you for being open on the off season

Lots of Deadwood history is saved here. There are relics from early to modern Deadwood along with some good background on famous figures. I'm not sure why Potato Creek Johnny isn't more well known. His story needs to be heard!

I didn't take any pictures of the museum, but if you're a history buff, or just enjoy history this museum is for you. I really enjoyed looking at all the memorabilia and reading all the interesting stories and facts from long ago!!

The Adams Museum is well worth the suggested donation of $5! You can easily spend 2 days here reading and seeing everything and still not seeing everything they have! They have everything thing from local flora and birds, gems, dinosaur remains, American Indian artifacts, and artifacts from Wild Bill and Potato Creek Johnny. There’s also interactive things that kids and adults alike would enjoy.

Wonderful hands on experience, children would love this place. Large enough but small enough to keep up with the kids.

Excellent information about Deadwood. Many things to see.

So much more inside than we thought there would be! A $5 suggested donation at the door, but not required. It was well worth the stop and the money. Check out what could quite possibly be the most unique fossil you'll ever see also.

GO HERE. Hands down the best local history museum we’ve been to in the US. So good for kids! Lots of interactive exhibitions. Our 5 and 2 yo didn’t want to leave! I feel like I learned so much myself. Just brilliant curation, so thoughtful and fascinating.It’s only $5 suggested donation and I honestly think they should double this or just charge entry at more than this as it is SO WORTH IT. The man working there was lovely, very kind and helpful. Cannot recommend enough! I wish we’d had longer in town because I wanted to go back!

A must-see family-friendly attraction in historic Deadwood! Feel like you're right there in the thick of the action as you walk back in time inside the museum's three full floors. Your kids won't just read about history, they'll experience it! With multiple interactive exhibits (including a one-room schoolhouse classroom and kinetic sand), this is an excellent educational and fun place for the whole family. Donations are appreciated (and please give if you go!), but admission is free. Don't miss it!

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Very cool museum. The tour guides provide lots of information, but they do have strict rules no touching anything, no standing on the antique rugs, no standing on the tile by the fireplace, no using flash, and no sitting on the furniture. They are very strict about these rules and will not hesitate to yell at you. You must stay with your tour group and keep moving. Other than that our guide shared lots of information, answered every question, and was very detailed. The house was incredible. I highly recommend the Adams House—just follow the rules, as you should always do anyway.

If you're in Deadwood, I highly recommend visiting the Adams House. The decor was stunning and home has been well-preserved for the era. We arrived about 1045am just in time to take a guided 40 min tour of the home at 11am. There were about a dozen people in our tour which was comfortable but not crowded. You may take pics (no flash) along the way. If you only have a small amount of time in town, this home is definitely worth the stop.

Ab excellent tour of a gilded age house. Settled by Jewish immigrants and built by them after making a good living and investing in gold. They became prominent and early investors in IBM and Disney. Very beautiful and lovely american story

Amber was a great guide! She seemed to love the house as well as give tours of it. The stories were great. Loved the efforts to restore.

A very lovely Christmas tour of the beautiful Adam's house in Deadwood. During December the tours are self guided and not very crowded.

Our tour guide Nicholas was excellent. Learned a lot about Deadwood and this amazing property in this stunning home. A Deadwood must do!

I loved hearing the stories and seeing this beautiful historic house. I'm in love with all of the light fixtures.

So interesting! The tour was about 45 min. We didn't know anything about the Adams family, but the guide was very knowledgeable about the family and history of the decor. $12 entry, $11 for seniors. We felt it was worth it. Also a little gift shop.

This was an amazingly detailed glimpse into past life. It was very well done and we enjoyed it thoroughly. Our tour guide was great and very knowledge.

Stunning old Victorian home! The house was renovated for everyone to be able to tour. The items inside were like walking into a time capsule! The items and house were immaculate. The tour guide was very helpful in learning the history of the house, the families that lived there, and was very nice to families. My 18 month old was very welcomed.

The home itself was magnificent from the furniture to the architecture. The guide was very kind and knew so much of not just the house's history but the town's. There is a reason the Adams family was such a prominent family in Deadwood, as they're responsible for the Adams museum that showcases the history of the town and the rest of the black Hills.

This is a well worth while hour for the very informative guided tour. They are on the hour, so make sure you plan your day accordingly. The guides are very knowledgeable and very friendly. Well worth the entry fee.

This historic house is in immaculate condition! Our tour guide was one of the best I’ve experienced, she was informative, clear and concise, answered questions, and was funny! This tour gives a lot of history regarding Deadwood that helps to tie all of the people and events together!

Oh my, what a fitting & rich history this home has. The tour was informative & very interesting.

You get to learn a lot of local history and history of the families that lived in this home. It's beautiful and so well taken care of. The tour guide was very informative and really took the time to answer questions. She explained all the changes the house and the town has went through over the years. A very good tour!

I absolutely loved the tour we had. Sure did learn a lot of history about the home and the families that lived there.

Loved the informative tour we received. Everything is in place as if we had stepped back in time. We heard some steps upstairs and believe the house is haunted by Mr. Adams. Great tour!

What an awesome experience! The near pristine condition of this Queen Anne style home is well worth your time! The tour guide weaves the stories of the home's owners with the history of Deadwood. Just delightful!

This house is wonderfully preserved with original furnishings and belongings. Our tour guide was really knowledgeable and able to answer all questions asked of him. I highly recommend this tour if you’re in the area.

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Beautiful and austere cemetery steeped in Wild West history. Admission price is a pittance for what can be seen. The walk through the cemetery proper is quite easy, though it’s a good trek up to see Seth.

The cemetery was WAY bigger than I expected! Be prepared for a lot of uphill hiking (especially if you plan on going to Seth Bullock's grave). You definitely could spend many hours here if you want to explore the whole thing. Great overlook of the city of Deadwood and the gulch.

Get a slice of the real American west when you visit Mt Moriah Cemetery in Deadwood. Wild Bill, Calamity Jane and Potato Creek Johnny are all there. Also the lawman Seth Bullock. He was one of the main characters, played by Timothy Olyphant, in the Deadwood series and Deadwood movie on Max.

Nice stop and a good 1 mile hike from Deadwood to the lookout to Bullock’s grave. $2 / adult and kids are free.

No fee to enter during off-season! I went at the beginning of November. It was cool to walk around and see the history. Of course, you have to check out the few famous Graves as well. There's a hike up a steep hill if you want to see Seth's grave. There were a lot of deer, turkey, chipmunks, and squirrels throughout at 9 am. I don't know anything about Wild Bill, but I enjoy cemeteries, and it was nice to go for a walk here. I surprisingly spent about 1.5 hours here. It's not good for handicapped as it's a lot of hills. Not walker/wheelchair friendly. I'm curious what the stack of rocks up by Seth's grave is for. Also, I didn't like that people were placing rocks all over the headstones. Makes the place look very messy.

What a great place for history. The story of the lives of the people buried in this cemetery is the stuff that legends are made of and epic stories are written about and movie are created for. Wander through and let the spirits tell the tails of the days gone by.

We are visiting from out of state, and we love touring old cemeteries. We, as always, have our dog. This is not a normal cemetery and requires tickets. But they are only $2. When we got to the booth, the sign said no dogs. We have never encountered this before and asked how strict the rule was. We were told we could bring her in as long as we carried her. I said that would work and ran my bag back to the car so I had both hands free. We paid and started towards the gate, and the same woman called out and said, "You can't bring that dog." I said you just said we could if I carried her, and she said no, rules are rules. I responded I understood, but why say we could go in and then as soon as she had our money, she said no. She offered to take our dog which was not going to happen, then suggested we tie her to a post in the parking lot, also not happening, or leave her in the car on an 80 degree day while we took the tour. When I told her none of that was acceptable, she started to call someone on her cellphone ranting loudly to herself about people breaking the rules. At this point, we demanded our money back, which in her only defense she did agree to do. While it is extremely odd to have a no dog rule at a cemetery that has large paved path through it, we tried to adhere to the rule she set for us. She changed the rule, badgered us, and made suggestions that were entirely devoid of any empathy towards living beings. This woman should not be allowed a public interfacing job.

The history is interesting. Don't pass it up but pay close attention to the signs because I got lost and had to turn around. Its an uphill climb in your car right thought a neighborhood so don't be so surprised when you have to go past several house. Don't just go to see wild bill and Calamity Jane look at all the other graves to take a couple of rocks or buttons to put on some of the graves to show respect. It was a breathtaking (literally) cemetery. Its uphill most of it but when you leave you get to walk downhill so it works out. There is a small fee for the map which isnt bad they had a small visitors center which had bathrooms and parking.

While visiting Deadwood you must visit Mount Moriah Cemetery where Calamity Jane and Wild Bill Hickok are buried. I would not suggest trying to walk to the cemetery from Historic Old Town. The cemetery is a the top of a very steep hill overlooking the town. One of the people at the visitor’s center told me that even the people in the very best condition have found it extremely difficult. So, cemetery visitors should drive up the steep curvy road to the small park lot and visitors center. Parking is very limited but once you find a parking spot, make your way to the small visitors center where I paid the $2.00 fee for a map to use for the self-guided tour. You must walk when touring the cemetery and it is rather hilly, but the Graves of Calamity Jane and Wild Bill Hickok are just a short walk from the entrance gate. If you have the time, use the map from the visitors center to explore some of the other notable graves in this cemetery including Seth Bullock who was sheriff of Deadwood. Also, most people just come to visit the graves of Calamity Jane and Wild Bill, but if you continue a little farther toward the flagpole you come to a very nice veterans memorial and an overlook that give you a very nice view of the Town of Deadwood below. All total I spent about 90-minutes walking around the cemetery. I was able to visit many of the graves on the map. If you just want to visit Calamity Jane and Wild Bill’s grave, you can certainly accomplish this in as little as 30-minutes. But there is so much history here you should probably allow at least an hour to see some of the other sites here. A visit to Mount Moriah Cemetery is a must for anyone coming to Deadwood and the $2.00 fee and map are well worth it.

Great views over the townThey do give you pamphlets ($2 entry) but thought there would be more information boards regarding the lives of Wild Bill and Calamity Jane

Another checkmark on the bucket list. Was sprinkling a bit 5/26/24. Perfect day to pay tribute to a some legends of the American West.

Very cool place to visit. You can walk it or they have a Deadwood tour bus that goes through it. It is a lot of walking but not bad, my 84 year old grandma walked it with me and their are benches to rest at.

This cemetery holds a lot of the history for Deadwood. Most people go just to see where Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane are buried, but there’s so much more then that. It explains how scarlet fever, smallpox, and diphtheria came through the town and killed a lot of children. They also explain about the Chinese buried there. Inside the little gift shop is more history of the cemetery.

It's a beautiful cemetery full of history. $2/person. There are walkways for all to access the main cemetery but to get to the Bullock grave is a .15 mile steep walk up the side of the Mt. Beautiful views of Deadwood from above.

Nicely kept cemetery. Seth Bullock is a little bit of a hike 🤣 I think it’s worth it though. Peaceful.

Came here to see Wild Bill & Calamity Jane’s graves. It’s well maintained and the views of the city are nice so we heard. (Didn’t hike all the way up) It’s $2 to get in and it’s a short hike (maybe 5 mins) to their stones.

Word to the wise, do not ever attempt to walk from where Wild Bill was shot in downtown to cemetery. Yes, granted it's only 3/4th of a mile but what Google maps do NOT tell you that there's endless stairways and inclines of streets to get here. We were huffing and puffing and to top it off, you still gotta climb inclined walkways to Wild Bill's burial. Aside from that, we truly enjoyed the experience of it and you can see the overview town of Deadwood at top of cemetery.

It costs $2 a person to enter. There are a few main attraction celebrity gravesites. It is quite steep hiking up and down the cemetary as it is indeed on the side of a mountain. The trail to Seth Bullock's grave will lead you all the way to the top. I definitely recommend going all the way up as the scenery from the top overlooking Deadwood is beautiful.

Prepare to walk! Especially if you want to make it to Bullocks grave. Very cool experience.

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It was a bit difficult finding parking in Deadwood on our first visit. One public parking said closed, but it had cars in it, some didn’t seem to say anything and we weren’t sure where we’d have dinner. We ended up parking further away than we wanted, but it was a public parking where we could figure out how to pay for the parking.We went into one of the first casino/hotels that we found and were going to have dinner there, but they couldn’t get us in until 9 pm (2 hours later) and the same with the buffet. In spectacular news, we got reservations at Snitches on OpenTable! We walked to Tin Lizzie’s, had an amazing meal, and rolled ourselves back to our car. Snitches is our new high expectations for what a steak should be and the price was awesome. We probably should have taken the $1/person shuttle to Tin Lizzie’s, but it was a good walk and we got to play tourist a little.There were many Pokemon Go stops/gyms along the main drag.

Deadwood is a charming, picturesque town that resembles a movie set, evoking the spirit of the historic Gold Rush era. The town's atmosphere vividly brings to life its storied past, and visiting offers a unique opportunity to experience its remarkable and nostalgic ambiance.

Love Deadwoodal!!! Been there twice now. Great bars, casinos and fun. Live blues concert was amazing!!

I've shared Deadwood's journey from economic challenge to a vibrant symbol of South Dakota's spirit. It's a place where history, passion, and freedom converge. While it's a haven for adventurers, it's also a budget-friendly destination brimming with hidden gems. I'm truly invested in Deadwood's success and believe in its potential to captivate visitors from all walks of life.

Tourist trap. Casinos everywhere and the town was not much to speak about. Cool old buildings for sure but the small town feel has been over run with casinos. Too bad

Touristy. If you're into that thing. Looks like it would be a lot of fun if you like things like crowds of tourists and live music etc.

A Casino Town with a splash of history. Not sure I would bring young children here. Heavy drinking, gambling in your face at every storefront. Many men sans wives playing biker boys. Just saying...We did enjoy our stay, but recommend side trips to Mt. Rushmore and Crazy Horse Memorial which were an easy drive from our hotel. One day would have been enough for us.

Loved it! We were here during the bike rally so it was packed but nothing too crazy. Everything is so pretty lol. Definitely could have spent more time here.

Great place to stay and enjoy all that you can visit. Town has lots of great food and many places to enjoy.

Deadwood, South Dakota, the 1876 gold rush capital of the Black Hills. It seems like every restaurant, hotel, and bar in this town is a casino.

Over commercialized. We really expected a more authentic looking town. We made two stops then left. Wild Bills Saloon and the Cemetery. Other than that we were disappointed.

Downtown Deadwood used to be cool. Now it's filled with neon signs and every place seems to be a casino. It's become very trashy

Kind of a tourist trap these days but still cool to walk the streets and do some shopping. The towns historical past can be seen all around.

The famous Deadwood, SD is fun and touristy with cool Old West history and casinos everywhere.

Very touristy but there's so much history you can't give it a 3 no matter how many ill informed T-Shirts its misguided proprietors are offering as propaganda for the minority representing the majority, that part is shameful.

Expected a little more history. Lots of t shirt shops and casinos, but still cool

Was neat to see an old Wild West Town and imagine what it once was but didn't even get out to walk around due to every store front filled with gambling machines, casinos, and bars. Very sad.

Loved Deadwood! So much history and so many things to see. We stayed there for a weekend the end of April and it was not enough time to even begin to do everything I'd like to do. It's definitely one of those towns that you could come back to many times and still not see everything. Quaint, charming and full of history. Friendly people, great vibes! PS - The last weekend in April was a great time to go because they had lower pre-season rates on hotels and the weather was beautiful. There's a lot more activity in the summer with lots of shows in the streets etc but for a 1st time visit, April was a wonderful time to go.

We loved Deadwood more than Sturgis. Will go back and stay in Deadwood the whole time

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480-484 Lower Main St, Deadwood, SD 57732, USA

Very well made visitor center. It has old artifacts with lots of history showcasing the region. The staff was friendly. Plenty of parking spots. If you come to check out center of the nation , you will have to stop by this anyway. The passport cancellation stamp was cute too.

Easy to find, lovely veterans Memorials, small gift shop inside museum, 1st two story log cabin,and the center of nation dial is cool.fun for pictures. Watch out for bees!

Really interesting museum with lots to see. I loved all the old memorabilia they had. Lady was really warm & welcoming.

Found this place from a sign on the highway so we diverted here. Great decision. Cool spot! Worth the change of plans. 👍👍

Very, very nice museum with lots of things that kids ( young and old) can touch. There are so many things for the kids to do it’s amazing ( color, try on costumes, activities boxes etc.). Definitely worth the stop.

Truly excellent local museum with plenty of hands-on learning opportunities. We went for the Geographical Center of the USA monument, and stayed for the Tri-State museum.Great place for families to take their kids. Highly recommend!!

This is a quaint little museum that has worked very hard to curate an experience of the local life and champions. It may be small but the number of historical items is HUGE. They are also adding a new building which will be interesting. There is also a historical cabin by the museum that hold interesting items and it is the site to display the Geographic Center of the Nation Monument. (The actual center is about 40 miles away on private property). Amazing there is no cost for this museum. But that leaves it open for you to leave a great donation in the tip box for a great experience.

If you happen to be in the geographical center of the nation, it’s worth at least a five minute stop to check out the stone monument, and get a picture or two. If you have more time, (and come when it’s open) take a bit to check out the inside museum area. You can walk through the whole thing in 10 minutes, or slowly take in the exhibits and read about the remarkable people of this area.You’ll also find the largest collection of quality brochures and booklets to help you choose what to explore next, and smart people who can also serve as a great resource to making sure you don’t miss anything.

I traveled with dogs so did not go in the buildings. Outside area is very nice. I could hear the volunteer in the historic building was very friendly.

This is the Geo center of the nation. They are open while under construction. The museum is full of interesting exhibits. The bathroom was clean as was the RV dump. They appreciate donations, but there is no entrance fee.

A free museum at (one of) the geographic centers of the country. The monument itself is gorgeous.And this museum is really cool! A wide variety of interesting things, well grouped and well displayed with lots of information. Definitely worth seeing :-).

Did not get to enter the museum as it was closed. The granite tributes to Korean and Vietnam War veterans and casualties are reminders of our country's finest. The granite marker of the Geographic Center of the United States is a beautiful tribute to Belle Fourche, but the true center is a 20-mile drive away.

Awesome history. It’s worth the trip to go see it if you’re close by.

The center of the nation compass rose was beautiful. It's located just down the hill, from the museum.

The monument of the Geo center of the US. Sort of a farce as the actual place is north of there in a hayfield.

Located in the geological center of the United States. Very very cool museum too. Fascinating and full of information. Admission is free.And the staff was super helpful at recommending other interesting nearby attractions.You may not be the center of the universe but you'll be the center of the continental United States here.Absolutely worth a visit.

Cute little museum with lots of local artifacts. Lots for kids to do and buy.

We enjoy viewing the nice museum collection representing so much of times past. And the marker designating it as the Center of the Nation in the park out back is fabulous. We look forward to seeing this place again after their new renovations.

This place has such a huge amount of local regional history inside, they are always changing up the exhibits and there is new things to see each time. So much of their donations of old cool stuff is from descendants of early local ranchers and farmers. Everything is just so cool, they have so much that their place is just full to bursting. Funds raised from donations and events is supporting a new addition to the building which will make room for more displays and performances.The museum is supported by yearly memberships and donations from the surrounding communities. They hold a Saturday brunch for members and give little history presentations, this is where the networking happens among the donors. Because belle fourche is a small town, some of the entertainment performances held at the museum are the only thing to do on a weekend if your bored and don’t want to drive out of town.

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415 5th Ave, Belle Fourche, SD 57717, USA

Nice place. I didn't see any food, didn't look too hard though. Anyways, I was severely disappointed by how they treated the Utah flag, but I'm not too worked up about it. Definitely check this place out if you happen to be in the middle of nowhere in Belle Fourche!

Cool little stop. Make sure to check out the museum. A lot of cool things in there

We stopped here on 9/16 while traveling home after a bicycle trip. While the visitor center and museum weren't open when we stopped, this is a cool little geographical marker. It should be noted this marks the center of all 50 states as there's another marker for the center of the contiguous 48 states in Kansas, I think. In any event, this is worth the stop as there is also a marker for each state at the site. Fun little facts are...fun!

This monument is very well designed and very pretty! I have also seen the geographic center of North America in North Dakota. Clean restrooms and an added bonus of a very nice museum :-).

Can you imagine being in the geographic center of the USA in South Dakota?? Amazing! It’s a very nice place to stop! Well maintained and beautifully landscaped! They also include a Vietnam War Memorial, The Great Western Trail marker and a cabin that was built in 1876 by Buckskin Jonny! Well worth a visit!

Fun place to learn history & be in the center. It's cool to these touristy things. We learned a lot about SD and got to stand in the center of North America 🌎

Pretty cool place and so peaceful in the evening. The trail along the river was a good walk. And the monument itself is beautiful! The cabin sitting there is a piece of history. So happy i got the chance to visit this in person!

A nice place to stop. Has memorials to Vietnam, Korea, and First and Second World War veterans too. Right off highway 85. Signposted really well in advance and easy to find

This is a neat monument in Belle Fourche to designate the geographic center of the entire United States. The actual center is nearby on private land, but I'm glad they have this marker to take pictures at.They've got all the state flags around too as well as a park for relaxing and picnic tables. Would definitely recommend to stop by especially since it's always open and free.

So excited to visit. It truly is the geographic center of the nation, by which I mean all 50 states. If you want the center of the 48, then that’s someplace else. Sunny day, clean facilities & a water filling station. The staff we knowledgeable & pointed out that it’s the center of the 50 states, & that the center of the 48 is somewhere else. Plenty of parking, for when we arrived, but if it’s busier, parking may be a struggle.

Easy enough to find, parking is free. You walk down some stairs, there is a large Stone looks like a compass that claims that it is the center of the nation. There is a trail of 50 state flags and an information black about each state

Cute cabin from 1876 you can visit. Nice center of the country marker and interesting museum. It's free. Clean bathrooms.

A very cool stop on your way through the area. Well maintained and areas to park large vehicles close by.

Wonderful place in Belle Fourche SD. Was there for another event but went thru a log cabin, saw inside an old wagon and museum and stood at the Geographical center of the US! Amazing venue with each state's flag and info.

This is a really unique place to visit with a lot of history to explore. The monument is close to Sturgis and is an easy detour if riding out to Devils Tower.

Interesting stop. We have previously been to the center of the lower 48 in Kansas so we figured we needed to stop at the true center of all 50 states. There is a beautiful monument, historic cabin and museum. If you’re nearby it’s worth a visit.

I really don’t understand how this is the center when it’s so far north. It is a fun spunky spot, a little out of the way. The grounds are clean and family oriented.

Wonderful place to visit. The entire area near the Black Hills has so much to offer.

Pet friendly. And just awesome history. A must see if you’re close to it. Make the trip take the time to go enjoy.

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415 5th Ave, Belle Fourche, SD 57717, USA

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11132 Valley 1 Rd, Belle Fourche, SD 57717, USA