Attraction

Our Hill City Wine, Brew & BBQ event held in August each year, is sanctioned by Kansas City BBQ Society & Rocky Mountain BBQ Assoc. This brings world championship competitors to our community & amateur participation is always encouraged. Our Polar Bear Chili Cook-off in February features area competitors & welcomes visitors!It may be "chilly" outside in February - but a hot bowl of "chili" will warm you up from the inside out!Come on out to The Heart of the Hills - Participate in one of our great fundraising events that supports many local charities in the Hill City area.

Wild Bill Hickok liked a good card game. Once in his life, he took a chair with his back to the door. He never heard the boom of Jack McCall's vengeful six-gun. America has never forgotten. 

PERFORMANCES BEGIN IN MAY! Catch one of the award-winning Old West " shootouts" and reenactments on historic Main Street that happen throughout the day. After the last "shootout" at 6 pm, don't miss the capture of Jack McCall in front of the Saloon No. 10 at 7:35 pm and follow the crowd to watch the Trial of Jack McCall at 8:00 pm daily - except Sundays. 

You'll find us on Historic Main Street, May 28th – September 26th 

In addition to the Main Street shootouts, the shooting of James Butler “Wild Bill” Hickok is held daily inside Saloon No.10 at 1:00PM, 3:00PM, 5:00PM and 7:00PM
* Exceptions are during Deadwood events and the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Click here for a detailed schedule!

Hockey games, pro-rodeo, Broadway plays, big-name concerts, local festivals, craft fairs, annual meetings, banquets, wedding receptions, business meetings... Every year, The Monument hosts all these events and a whole lot more! When you add up the ice arena space, the Don Barnett Arena, the theater, and all the halls and rooms, there are more than 250,000 square feet of space available for gatherings—big and small. Well-trained staff provide the manpower and special services including full-service catering. The theater has state-of-the-art sound, lighting, and technical capabilities, and acres of parking surrounds the facility. No matter the size of your event, it’s easy to play the host at The Monument!Various Event Postponements and Cancellations. Visit website for updated informationhttps://www.gotmine.com/events

Nestled in the storied heart of Deadwood, a city with a past as rich and colorful as the gold rush that birthed it, stands a relic of a bygone era—an era where the night was never young, and the streets whispered secrets of illicit rendezvous. For over a century, from 1876 until a dramatic closure in 1980 following a federal raid, Deadwood harbored an industry that thrived in the shadows, yet in many ways, shaped the very foundation of the community. This is the tale of Deadwood’s bordellos, particularly the famed establishment located at 610 Main Street, known during its operation as the Shasta Rooms. Offering a unique window into a chapter of Deadwood's history that many have forgotten, this site now welcomes visitors to step back in time and explore the hidden narrative of Deadwood’s houses of ill repute.

Ever thought about stepping into a wonderland filled with every candy imaginable? That’s what awaits at Rushmore Candy Company. As South Dakota’s largest candy store, it offers an experience that delights kids and adults alike. Picture 12,000 square feet of pure sugary joy.

 Venture into the world of Gutzon Borglum, the sculptor of Mount Rushmore, from the blasting of the stone to the grandeur of the "Seated Lincoln." On the tour you will meet the artist, his family and the famous people who were his friends. Stand alongside the full-sized eye of Lincoln, an exact replica of the eye on the mountain.Step back in time as our exclusive film takes you and Borglum to the top of the monument on the cable car. Discover what motivated Gutzon Borglum and why he began at age 60 what men half his age wouldn't attempt. 

Origin Forest Bathing is your serene escape nestled in the mystical Black Hills and the rugged Badlands of South Dakota. Here, we invite you to step away from the clutter of daily life and immerse yourself in the tranquility of nature through the restorative practice of forest bathing. Embrace a unique blend of mindfulness and embodiment that reconnects you with the natural world and your true self.

Bold murder during broad daylight in a boomer’s saloon on a near hopeless gold claim- all keys in the pages of deadwood’s loud and lusty past evolved into the now World Famous Saloon No. 10.Saloon No. 10 was originally located on placer claim number  10 from which it derived its name.  It was a favorite of the Gold Boomer and pilgrim alike, being the preferred watering hole of Wild Bill Hickok, Calamity Jane, Colorado Charlie Utter, Texas Jack, California Joe, Buffalo Bill Cody, Doc Holliday, Poker Alice, Wyatt Earp and of course, Potato Creek Johnny.Fire Swept the gulch in 1879 destroying the entire town.  The wooden shed called No. 10 was lost, but not it’s legacy which lives today in the Old Style – Saloon No. 10.

Wander through 20,000 square feet of authentic displays at our museum, showcasing the pioneer, ranching, mining, forestry, and transportation history of the five-state region including South Dakota, North Dakota, Montana, Wyoming, and Nebraska. Delve into the rich tapestry of the area's past and gain insights into the industries that shaped it.