The Black Hills

Day 02 – Pierre to Deadwood
After a hearty breakfast we’ll head west on part of the Louis and Clark Trail.  We’ll view the plains of South Dakota as we travel toward Wall for a visit to the world famous Wall Drug Store.  You’ll want to get a drink of free cold water and check out the rest of the big store.  Later we’ll head to Deadwood where we will tour the Homestead Gold Mine and visit Boothill Cemetery before we check into our hotel for two nights, the Hampton Inn at the 4 Aces Casino.  We’ll take part in some old west history as we watch the evening performance of the play “The Trial of Jack McCall,” about the trial of the man who murdered Wild Bill Hickok.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Hotel: Hampton Inn

Day 03 – Deadwood
After breakfast we’ll travel over the scenic roads of the Black Hills on the way to  Mt. Rushmore to view the National Monument carved by Gutzon Borglum to honor four of our Great Presidents.  We can sit and enjoy or walk the trails to the base of the monument.  We’ll then head to Keystone for lunch and a ride through the Black Hills on the steam-powered ‘1880 Train’.  Later we’ll continue our trek through the hills as we drive to the Crazy Horse monument and see another large rock carving still under construction.  Our scenic day will continue as we head to a ranch for an entertaining evening cookout.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 04 – Deadwood to Chamberlain
We’ll pack up for our morning departure, then tour Deadwood and stop at Boot Hill.  Then we’ll head for Spearfish and take in another of the area’s most scenic drives.  We’ll stop at a mining museum and then in Spearfish for lunch and some souvenir shopping.  Later we’ll drive through South Dakota’s Badlands and then on to Chamberlain, where we will spend the night at Cedar Shore Resort on the banks of the Missouri River.  We’ll have a great dinner together and then enjoy a peaceful evening.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Hotel: Cedar Shore Resort