There's Always Something Happening in Deadwood
You came for the casino and the history. But there's a whole world just outside the Franklin's front door - and an even bigger one a short drive into the Black Hills. Here's what to do while you're in town.
Historic Downtown Deadwood
- Outlaw Square - Concerts, festivals, and community events in Deadwood's premier outdoor venue
- Historic Main Street walking tour - 6 blocks of history, shops, casinos, and character
- Daily Wild West re-enactments - Check the Deadwood.com events calendar for times
- Trolley tours of Historic Deadwood - Hop on for a narrated tour of the landmarks
- Ghost tours - Explore Deadwood's haunted history after dark
For the History Lover
- Mt. Moriah Cemetery - Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane's final resting place
- Adams Museum - Deadwood's best museum; free admission
- Historic Saloon #10 - The bar where Wild Bill was shot. Step up to the bar and order a drink at the same spot.
- Brothel Boutique Museum - A piece of Deadwood's colorful past
- Kevin Costner's Midnight Star - Celebrity-owned casino with Hollywood memorabilia
Live Events in and Around Deadwood
Check the Outlaw Square events calendar for upcoming shows, festivals, and community events happening right outside the Franklin Hotel. For big-name concerts and headline acts, our sister property Deadwood Mountain Grand brings world-class entertainment to the Black Hills.
Into the Black Hills
- Mickelson Trail - 109-mile biking and hiking trail through the Black Hills
- Spearfish Canyon - Waterfalls, fly fishing, and dramatic canyon scenery
- Terry Peak Ski Resort - 20 minutes from Deadwood, open winter season
- Deer Mountain Ski Resort - Just minutes from downtown Deadwood
- Hiking in the Black Hills National Forest - Miles of trails at every skill level
- Horseback riding - Multiple stables offer guided rides through the hills
Worth the Drive
- Mount Rushmore - 45 minutes. The iconic presidents carved into the mountain.
- Custer State Park - 1 hour. Bison herds, scenic drives, wildlife loops.
- Crazy Horse Memorial - 1 hour. The largest mountain sculpture in the world, still in progress.
- Badlands National Park - 2 hours. Otherworldly landscape unlike anything in the lower 48.
- Wind Cave National Park - 1.5 hours. Pristine cave system and wildlife preserve.