Free & Cheap Things to Do in Deadwood, SD

  • The list below includes 40 free or cheap things to do in or near Deadwood, South Dakota, including 50 different types of inexpensive activities like Bus Tours, History Museums, Bars and Restaurants.
  • From Mount Moriah Cemetery to Mt Roosevelt Monument, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Deadwood and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Spearfish, Lead, Sturgis and Belle Fourche.
  • The list below includes 40 free or cheap things to do in or near Deadwood, South Dakota, including 50 different types of inexpensive activities like Bus Tours, History Museums, Bars and Restaurants.
  • From Mount Moriah Cemetery to Mt Roosevelt Monument, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Deadwood and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Spearfish, Lead, Sturgis and Belle Fourche.
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34.9 Miles
87% 2690 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 13820 S Hwy 16, Rapid City, SD 57702 MoreLess Info
Buckle your seatbelt and prepare to meet incredible animals at Bear Country USA in Rapid City, South Dakota. Bear Country USA also features 'babyland,' an area where guests and park staff interact with adorable baby bears and other young wildlife.
35.0 Miles
92% 1557 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 8955 S Hwy 16, Rapid City, SD 57709 MoreLess Info
Rapid City's Reptile Gardens is a large zoological complex focused on reptiles. Its inhabitants include dozens of snake species, alligators and tortoises. The most popular animals at Reptile Gardens include Fluffy, a juvenile alligator, and Marilyn, an enormous albino python.
36.1 Miles
96% 860 votes
Hiking Trails Keystone, SD MoreLess Info
Located in Keystone, South Dakota, the Presidential Trail takes hikers up the base of Mount Rushmore, affording a tremendous view of its famous presidential sculptures. Hikers enjoy a low-incline trek under the watchful eye of Presidents Washington, Jefferson, Roosevelt and Lincoln.
36.1 Miles
90% 10 votes
Specialty Museums 6180 South Highway 79, Rapid City, SD 57702 MoreLess Info
The Motion Unlimited Museum is an antique car museum that includes project cars, trucks, pick-up trucks, and restored vehicles. The museum sits in a 13,000-sqft building that includes gas pumps, pedal tractors, and signs.
36.2 Miles
92% 550 votes
Aviation Museums Ellsworth Air Force Base, Rapid City, SD MoreLess Info
Airplane and space exploration enthusiasts always linger in the South Dakota Air & Space Museum, dedicated to preserving aircraft and other flight paraphenalia. There are indoor and outdoor exhibits. Tours are also available.
36.4 Miles
75% 12 votes
Horseback Riding Highway 16A, Keystone, SD 57751 MoreLess Info
Holy Smoke Resort Horse rides offer the closest trails to Mt Rushmore and Keystone. Rides are given by the most gentle horses for up to 1 hour and guests will see some of the most stunning scenery there is.
36.6 Miles
50% 8 votes
Train Tours 111 Winter Street, Keystone, SD 57751 MoreLess Info
The 1880 Train is a steam-powered locomotive that offers two hour tours through the Black Hills region near Mount Rushmore. The tours are narrated by a guide, with a snack bar and stops along the trip.
36.7 Miles
74% 125 votes
History Museums 342 Winter Street, Keystone, SD MoreLess Info
The sculptor of Mount Rushmore, Gutzon Borglum, is the focus of the Gutzon Borglum Historical Center. Visitors learn about Borglum's life and work, including the painstaking process the artist underwent while designing and executing the Mount Rushmore design.
36.7 Miles
90% 73 votes
Bars 126 Winter Street, Keystone, SD 57751 MoreLess Info
Keystone, South Dakota is home to the Red Garter Saloon, a Wild West-inspired tavern, restaurant and dinner theater. Patrons enjoy live music, stand-up comedy and other lighthearted family-friendly entertainment during and after their meal.
36.7 Miles
93% 60 votes
Lake Black Hills National Forest Hwy 385 South, Keystone, SD MoreLess Info
Peaceful and serene, Horse Thief Lake provides an ideal place to enjoy a scenic nature walk or invigorating hike. Other activities such as fly fishing and picnicking are also welcome at this park.
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