Downtown Deadwood
Episode 2:

Black Hills & Deadwood

Mosey down the streets of Historic Deadwood where the ghosts (don't worry, they're friendly!) of Old West legends come alive. Join us as we discover why this notorious frontier town is a lot less rough than it once was — but just as much fun!

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In this episode, host Brian Thacker takes us on a journey around Historic Deadwood's most infamous sites. Along the way, you'll meet Andy Mosher of Deadwood Alive for a rousing game of poker at Old Style Saloon #10, chase ghosts with Kate McGraw at the Historic Bullock Hotel and pay homage to some of the city's most famous locals at Mount Moriah Cemetery.

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One newspaper read that the gold dust was underneath the horses’ feet. Pretty soon there were 10,000 illegal miners right here in Deadwood, and they weren’t exactly the cream of the crop. It was as if the earth tipped and all the riff-raff poured into Deadwood.
Kate McGraw, Tour Guide at the Historic Bullock Hotel
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Saloon Number 10 where Wild Bill Hickok was shot.
Old Style Saloon #10

Sawdust still covers the floor at Old Style Saloon #10, which dates back to the days of Wild Bill Hickok. A museum unlike any other, the saloon houses thousands of Old West artifacts and antiques, as well as nightly entertainment, gambling and a full-service bar with the state's largest whiskey selection.

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Bullock Hotel is one of the many fantastic lodging options in Deadwood.
Historic Bullock Hotel

Step back into the 1890s at this iconic property on Main Street. As you'll learn in the episode, the halls of the Historic Bullock Hotel are said to be haunted by Deadwood's first sheriff, Seth Bullock. Fear not — he's friendly! The hotel also features a restaurant, lounge and casino with 24-hour gaming.

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Mount Moriah Cemetery
Mount Moriah Cemetery

Nestled on a hillside overlooking Historic Deadwood, Mount Moriah Cemetery is the final resting place of Old West legends like Wild Bill Hickok, Calamity Jane, Seth Bullock and Potato Creek Johnny.

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Deadwood Alive Reenactors Main Street Deadwood
Deadwood Alive

For more than 20 years, Deadwood Alive has been bringing the city's rough-and-tumble past to life with daily reenactments of Wild West shootouts. You can also take in guided tours, stagecoach rides and performances of the Trial of Jack McCall, the man who murdered Bill Hickok in 1876.

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A cowboy wields a bullwhip to make a sound that moves bison during the Buffalo Roundup in Custer

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A street in Historic Deadwood is packed with people as a band performs at Wild Bill Days. Deadwood, South Dakota.
Experience Wild Bill Days in Historic Deadwood

Music and revelry fill the streets during Wild Bill Days, an annual summer tradition of over 40 years. Hear live bands on the Main Street stage, see the Trial of Jack McCall performed by Deadwood Alive and take part in fun activities like gold-panning and sluicing. There's also a 5K run/walk and a collector car and memorabilia auction, among other events for the whole family.

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