This adorable gem in the Black Hills region attracts a barrage of curious vacationers, dying to discover its Wild West history and gold rush heritage. Its historic downtown district feels frozen in time, providing a glimpse into the 19th century when gunslingers, gamblers, and streetwalkers ruled the streets. The saloon where the notorious Wild West figure Wild Bill Hickock was shot dead remains intact, and so does his graveyard at Mount Moriah Cemetery. You can learn more about Deawood’s past and other infamous outlaws like Calamity Jane and Deadwood Dick at the Adams Museum.
More Wild West lore awaits discovery at the Brothel Deadwood. This century-old location focuses on the illegal sex industry in the town before it closed shop in 1980. But for a change of scenery, consider visiting the Mount Roosevelt Memorial for an interesting piece of friendly history between a local gentleman and Theodore Roosevelt.