Embark on a personalized 1880 Train journey through the Black Hills, with hotel pickup and Keystone exploration. Create your own adventure today.
Embark on a personalized 1880 Train journey through the Black Hills, with hotel pickup and Keystone exploration. Create your own adventure today.
- 1880 Train - Keystone Depot - You will need to be at the train depot a little before 10 AM to get your tickets for the one way train ride to Hill City. The train boards at 10:00 AM and leaves at 10:15 AM, arriving in Hill City at approximately 11:15 PM. The 1880 Train ride is a one-hour, narrated 10-mile trip between Hill City and Keystone….
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1880 Train - Keystone Depot - You will need to be at the train depot a little before 10 AM to get your tickets for the one way train ride to Hill City. The train boards at 10:00 AM and leaves at 10:15 AM, arriving in Hill City at approximately 11:15 PM. The 1880 Train ride is a one-hour, narrated 10-mile trip between Hill City and Keystone. Passengers view vistas of Harney Peak, mining encampments and participate in good old-fashioned fun. Trains follow the original route of the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad laid down in the late 1880s to service the mines and mills between Hill City and Keystone. The Black Hills Central Railroad is the oldest continuously operating tour railroad in the nation and operates three steam and two diesel engines throughout the season. One of their steam engines is close to 100 years old!
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Hill City - We have lunch at any one of the restaurants listed below in Hill City. Afterwards you have time to visit the shops, or go to the Black Hills Natural History Museum (with awesome dinosaur fossils), or visit the new South Dakota Train Museum by the depot. Then we depart for Rapid City. If you desire we can stop at any or all of the three winery tasting rooms outside Hill City on the way back. We return to your hotel via Highway 16 or past Pactola Lake and down Highway 44. It is a relaxing and fun day in both towns with a soothing and scenic train ride in between.
- English Guide
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Entrance fee
- Snacks
- English Guide
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Entrance fee
- Snacks
- Gratuities
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Lunch
This is more than just a tour; it’s an opportunity to enjoy the Black Hills at their finest, from May through September. What sets this tour apart is its personalized approach. The operator eliminates any inconvenience by picking guests up directly from their Rapid City hotel between 8:00 and 8:30 AM, ensuring a smooth start to the journey. Guests are…
This is more than just a tour; it’s an opportunity to enjoy the Black Hills at their finest, from May through September. What sets this tour apart is its personalized approach. The operator eliminates any inconvenience by picking guests up directly from their Rapid City hotel between 8:00 and 8:30 AM, ensuring a smooth start to the journey. Guests are then transported to the delightful town of Keystone, SD, where they have at least 1½ hours to explore and create their own unique experience. Whether visitors are interested in the distinctive shops, the exciting Big Thunder Gold Mine, or the informative Rushmore Borglum Story, they have the freedom to choose. It’s a day tailored to their preferences, right in the heart of the Black Hills.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
