Western Town 1880

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(573) · Historical tours in Murdo, United States
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South Dakota's Original 1880 Town has more than 30 buildings from the 1880 to 1920 era, authentically furnished with thousands of relics and more!

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Aug 7, 2024
Kids loved walking around and seeing the history. Was a good place to stop on our trip out West. 2nd time I have been here over the years and was not disappointed.Full review by Shinglman
Jul 19, 2024
It has a lot of stuff from the time period. I wish the upkeep was better. I’ve seen similar things in far better condition. The most interesting building was the saloon.Full review by Cassidy K
Jun 26, 2024
The first building was kinda cool. But lots of smells. Buckets to catch rain water not changed often. Maybe we've just been to see too many old towns, but this one didn't seem very organized. Buildin…Full review by Kathie67455

Questions & answers

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Is there a place to eat here or just buildings?
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We were there during the week and the restaurant was only open on the weekends. I think you can bring a picnic lunch.
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What time do you open
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THE TRAIN FROM hill city departs at 10 am so im guessing the depo will open at 9 am. The train from keystone will depart on 11.15 am. these are times for sept and oct. you can get an …
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THE TRAIN FROM hill city departs at 10 am so im guessing the depo will open at 9 am. The train from keystone will depart on 11.15 am. these are times for sept and oct. you can get an up to date list by calling 1-800-987-9852 or go to the web site. 1880 train.
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Dogs allowed?
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Yes, they allow dogs if they are on a leash and well behaved
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Is there any kind of 1880's gun fight and if so, is there a schedule? How much time do people typically spend in …
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Is there any kind of 1880's gun fight and if so, is there a schedule? How much time do people typically spend in the town? Trying to figure out our trip logistics for next week.
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We did not see a gun fight. You can rent outfits so you could stag your own fight. As for how long to plan it all depends on how fast you look at things. If you have small children I'd …
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We did not see a gun fight. You can rent outfits so you could stag your own fight. As for how long to plan it all depends on how fast you look at things. If you have small children I'd imagine they would just run from building to building and it would go pretty quick. The ride to the homestead takes about an hour including time spent there. My husband and I were there a couple of hours but did not go to homestead and didn't spend a lot to time In each building and we had lunch but did not stop in saloon for root beer which seemed to be a big hit with kids.
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Has anyone also been to the 4 mile old west town too? Are these the same thing or is one better than the other?
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I-90 1880 is best and most convenient
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Do you have parking for a large RV?
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Yes we have a large parking lot specifically for RVs, Semi Trucks and oversized vehicles.
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