Hill City & the 1880 Train
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Hill City & the 1880 Train

The Heart of the Hills, and a steam train through the forest.

Hill City is a friendly Main Street town with galleries, shops, cafés and places to eat, set in the middle of the Black Hills. The Mickelson Trail passes right through it.

The 1880 Train, a steam-powered excursion railroad, runs between Hill City and Keystone through forest and granite country, which makes it a relaxed way to see the Hills from a window seat.

Highlights

  • Main Street shops and galleries
  • 1880 Train steam excursion
  • Mickelson Trail access
  • Cafés and restaurants

Local tips

  • Check the train's schedule and book ahead for summer weekends.
  • Stop in on the way to or from Mount Rushmore, Keystone or Sylvan Lake.

Also nearby

The closest other places in the guide to Hill City & the 1880 Train.

about 1 mi from here
History & family fun

1880 Train

A steam locomotive ride from Hill City toward Keystone.

about 5 mi from here
Hikes & trails

Black Elk Peak

The highest point in South Dakota, and the peak you can see from the cabin.

about 5 mi from here
Wildlife & parks

Horsethief Lake

A quiet fishing lake in the pines, minutes from Mount Rushmore.