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Deadwood Ghost Tour
Ready to discover the infamous town of Deadwood, known for its dangerous history and the hit TV show? Lizzie Borden Ghost Tours brings the vile truth behind the violent outpost alive on our Deadwood ghost tour.
GET TICKETSJoin our Deadwood ghost tour to uncover the plethora of hauntings that continue to taunt this small city. Hear terrifying stories of how the blood of sinners and outlaws once soaked the streets of this now-thriving metropolis.
Why You Need to Take a Deadwood Ghost Tour
Join Lizzie Borden Ghost Tours to get the most out of your time in Deadwood. Our experienced and locally sourced tour guides have seen and heard it all. The truth behind Wild Bill, Calamity Jane, and the others you’ve heard so much about are relayed in well-researched detail. The spirits of Deadwood’s murderous past await you behind every swinging saloon door. We provide the spookiest stories backed up with gruesome and disturbing historical detail. There is no better way to learn about Deadwood’s haunted past, especially if it’s your first time in the outlaw town. Pull up your boots and book a Deadwood tour with Lizzie Borden Ghost Tours tonight!
Why is Deadwood So Haunted?
Deadwood’s infamous history began in 1874 when General George Custer announced that gold awaited anyone brave enough to venture to the Black Hills of South Dakota. Swarths of gold-hungry settlers moved into the Dakota territory after the infamous Battle of Little Big Horn of 1876. Deadwood was founded that same year, a town built upon a foundation and betrayal.
Greed and violence perpetuated the town filled with miners, shady businessmen, ladies of the night, and outlaws. Murder became the norm, the most famous being Wild Bill Hitchok’s murder. Backstabbing antics became common, and vengeance was exacted without remorse, creating a lively otherworldly population.
In 1879, a fire raged through the streets and took 300 buildings with it, adding to the spectral stew Deadwood is known for today. The railroads brought more settlers, gold-panners, and troublemakers in 1893, and the Mt. Moriah cemetery began to fill with bodies as the years went along. Barbrtic violence coupled itself with disease, and now, over 3,500 graves fill the historic graveyard. Many still feel the icy touch of the dead as they wander through its hallowed grounds.
Another fire in 1894 wrecked the town even further, but the rough and rugged citizens rebuilt. The turn of the century and prohibition brought new criminals into the fold. Many brothels closed but continued to operate illegally. Phantoms from this time still haunt places like The Fairmont Hotel, where many ladies of the night occupy the third floor. Find out how and what spectral energies still lurk in the town’s dusty shadows on a thrilling Deadwood ghost tour with Lizzie Borden Ghost Tours.
Why should you tour with us?
Who isn’t?! The critically acclaimed show boasted three seasons and a movie and was praised for its historical accuracy. If you’re a fan of the Wild West and the series Deadwood was one of your favorites, taking a ghost tour with Deadwood Ghosts is a must. You’ll get to experience the place that left a lasting legacy in person and might even meet the ghostly characters that inspired the storylines.
It’s no secret that the Wild West was a time of murder and mayhem. A time when villains ran the show, and only the lucky survived. Debauchery was a way of life, and the events that made history were so volatile that their depiction on the big screen is still a tame version of what actually occurred. Deadwood Ghosts may give you a glimpse into the other side where these unsavory characters now reside, but we also give you the factual details on what got them there and show you exactly where it happened. For a first-hand look at the real Wild West, take a tour with Deadwood Ghosts.
Lovers of all things otherworldly are no strangers to the various ghost-hunting shows that are available today. And when several of them visit a particular location, you know there is some truly dark energy festering, waiting to be brought to light. Deadwood is in no short supply in these places, as proven by the multiple ghost-hunting shows that have visited the town. Ghost Adventures even hosted a Halloween special dedicated to the entire town. These sites are real, the hauntings are real, and you’ll learn all about them with Deadwood Ghosts.
After what happened to “Wild Bill,” we don’t blame you. Though Deadwood offers a thriving gambling scene, not everyone is into it. If you’re visiting Deadwood and placing bets isn’t for you, take a ghost tour with Deadwood Ghosts. This tour is a great way to take in the history-making sites of this landmark town and learn more about the gunfights and unruly behavior that put the “Wild” in “Wild West.” And after you hear the details on some of the deaths that occurred in some of Deadwood’s most haunted buildings, you just might be thankful you’re not a gambler after all.
Dinner. A movie. Drinks. It’s all been done. If you’re looking for something different and entertaining to do for date night, something that’ll bring you and your loved one closer together (literally!), take a ghost tour with Deadwood Ghosts. This tour is unlike anything you’ve ever experienced and will make for a date night you won’t soon forget. Tonight, change it up a little. Grab your loved one, book a ghost tour with Deadwood Ghosts, and get ready for a night of chills and chills.
Most Haunted Places in Deadwood, SD
Wild Bill Bar
The historic site of Wild Bill Hitchok’s untimely murder, where his spirit mingles with the others that have met gruesome ends.
The Fairmont Hotel
Featured on many televised paranormal investigations, such as Dead Files and Ghost Lab, the 1885 Fairmont Hotel is haunted by the rough and tumble crowd that once dangerously galavanted on the top floors.
Adams House
Cigar smokes from a long-dead owner wafts around this historic 1892 Queen Anne mansion along with mysterious shadowy figures from another time.
FAQs
Please see your booking details for meeting location. There are neighboring parking garages and street parking that are available in the area.
Group size varies based on time of year and demand. We can keep everyone in your party in the same group. We’ve been doing this for years, and manage group size to ensure guests have a great experience. In the event you can’t hear your tour guide, let them know, or move closer to them.
Pets are welcome as long as they do not disrupt to distract from the tour
The arrival time will be listed on your confirmation email and in the available tour times when you click the book button
Please do not call us, the best way to reach us is by email using the contact form on this website
An extended tour takes you to a few additional locations when the regular tour ends. This adds about four new places and 30 minutes to your tour- highly recommended
Book a tour and check the +1 box for each person in your group where it says “Extended Tour” at checkout to add an extended Ghost tour.
Please contact us directly for pricing and availability. We do not do private tours under 30 persons. If you have a group under 30, please order directly from the website’s book now option.
Tours are held rain or shine. We will contact you if the tour is cancelled.
Please only attend the tour for the day and time you are booked, as another day or time may not be available. If you need to reschedule, please contact us by email first. There is a $10 per order (not person) rebooking fee for each schedule change.
As it is unfair to other guests, we do not wait for late or no show parties. Please remember to arrive to the correct location on time! We do not grant refunds to guests who fail to arrive to the appointed place on time and miss their tour.
No, but some of the locations you can visit during the day for free. We simply wouldn’t have the time to focus on as many stories as we do if we were to enter each one, and we wish to focus on the stories, and leave the exploring up to you!
15 minutes before the start of your tour
No.
No, this is a walking tour.
Most of the tour is not stroller or wheelchair accessible.
Yes, you are welcome to take photos of the locations we visit!
No, videos are not allowed
No, there is no smoking allowed on the tour
We do not allow intoxicated guests or drinking on the tour- we will promptly ask those in violation to leave
Lizzie Borden Ghost Tours
America’s most infamously haunted house delivers the most terrifying scares from all across the nation. We’ve compiled an extensive list of notoriously haunted locations and packaged them into spooky, entertaining tours available throughout the nation. Discover the true, unfiltered stories that created these hair-raising scares in only the unique and engaging way our expert guides can bring them to you. From the ghosts of unsolved murders and tragic accidents to disturbed spirits unable to find peace, there’s no limit to what we expose on our authentic ghost tours. Join us as we take you on an unforgettable, chilling journey through your city’s dark past and uncover the sinister secrets that put these places on the otherworldly map.
The Lizzie Borden House is home to the infamous murders that captivated the nation and made Lizzie Borden a macabre household name. Guests can explore the house via a variety of tours and, for those brave enough, stay in this notoriously haunted home. We aim to provide you with a memorable experience as well as deliver the best ghost tours, haunted pub crawls, and a variety of other experiences in over 100 cities.
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