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Hill City Heart of the Hills Family Package

Starting at $498.00 for a family of four (2 adults, 2 kids 12 & under).
Pricing based on family of four, 2 adults and 2 kids 12 & under and lowest-priced lodging.

Stay in Hill City, located in the heart of the Black Hills, minutes from Crazy Horse Memorial and Mt. Rushmore. Hill City is home to Stan the Tyrannosaurus Rex, art galleries, two wineries and is the half way point of the 110 mile Mickelson Trail. This vacation package starts at $498 for a family of four and includes 3 nights lodging in Hill City, a ride on the authentic 1880 Train, plus admission to Mt Rushmore National Memorial, National Presidents Wax Museum, Black Hills Museum of Natural History, the Circle B Chuck Wagon Supper and Show and Reptile Gardens.

VALID DATES: 5/1/2010 - 10/31/2010

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Buffalo Round-Up Thunder in the Hills

Starting at $169.00 Per person/double occupancy
Pricing based per person/double occupancy and lowest priced lodging

Feel the thunder of buffalo and the power of an authentic 1880's steam train with this three night, four day Black Hills, Custer State Park Buffalo Roundup and 1880 Train adventure. This puts you in the center of the action at the Buffalo Roundup and Art Show, while crews bring in the 1,500 head herd to brand, sort and vaccinate for the fall sale. Package includes three nights lodging at the Best Western Golden Spike, round trip ride on the 1880 Train, Custer State Park pass,  and a Mt. Rushmore parking pass. Package starting at $169 per person.

VALID DATES: 9/24/2010 - 9/29/2010

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Road to Rushmore Package

Starting at $587.00 for a family of four (2 adults, 2 kids 12 & under)
Pricing based on family of four, 2 adults and 2 kids 12 & under and lowest priced lodging

Take the road to family fun and an unforgettable Black Hills Vacation. See baby bears at Bear Country, a giant tortoise at Reptile Gardens, ride an authentic 1880 Train, explore Sitting Bull Cave and celebrate our freedom at the majestic Mt Rushmore National Memorial. Price starting from $587 for family of four and includes three nights lodging and nine fabulous attractions including Rushmore, the Flying T Chuck Wagon Supper and Show, Bear Country, Reptile Gardens, the 1880 Train, Sitting Bull Cave, The Presidents Alpine Slide, National Presidential Wax Museum and the MAZE.

VALID DATES: 5/1/2010 - 9/30/2010

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Best Western Golden Spike and 1880 Train Getaway

Starting at $149.00 Per person/double occupancy
Pricing based per person/double occupancy and lowest priced lodging

Book this Hot Deal and Save over $100 a night in the Luxury Suite at the Best Western Golden Spike in Hill City, plus ride the Historic 1880 Train from Hill City to Keystone. This Black Hills vacation is in the Heart of the Hills minutes from Mt Rushmore, Crazy Horse Memorial, Harney Peak, Custer State Park and the 110-mile Mickelson Trail. Package starts at $149 per person May 1-May 31 and Sept 1-Oct 15; and $199 per person June 1 - Aug 31 and includes 2 nights in the luxury suite, 2 round-trip tickets on the 1880 Train, 20% discount at the Golden Spike restaurant and 20% discount at the 1880 Train Gift shop. Book by May 1st for travel anytime thru October 15.

VALID DATES: 5/1/2010 - 10/15/2010

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Great American Road Trip

Starting at $755.00 for a family of four (2 adults, 2 kids 12 & under)
Pricing based on family of four, 2 adults and 2 kids 12 & under and lowest priced lodging

You and your kids' excellent adventure includes six national treasures and nine great family attractions on this action-packed road trip to the Black Hills and Badlands of South Dakota. Your Black Hills Road trip includes four nights of lodging, and admission to 15 activities for all four of you including Mount Rushmore National Memorial, Badlands National Park, Crazy Horse Memorial, Wind Cave National Park, Devils Tower National Monument via Spearfish Canyon Scenic By-way and Custer State Park. Your fun continues at Reptile Gardens, The Journey Museum, Presidents Alpine Slide, 1880 Train, Rushmore Borglum Story, Mammoth Site, Flintstone's Bedrock City, Alkali Ike's bus tour of Historic Deadwood and the Trial of Jack McCall. This is one fun road trip starting at $755 for 2 adults and 2 kids under 12!

VALID DATES: 5/1/2010 - 9/30/2010


Group Policies

  • Reservations required
  • Deposit of $100 required to hold group reservation; remainder of reservation held with credit card.
  • Passenger count is due seven days out
  • Cancellation charges of $10 per cancelled passenger will be made to the credit card if there are any passenger cancellations after the 7-day update deadline.
  • Balance due upon arrival at ticket counter
  • 100% refund if BH CENTRAL RAILROAD is notified of cancellations 14 days out
  • A group is 20 or more paying customers under one name with one payment
  • Be at departure point no later than 45 minutes prior.
  • For group sales call (605) 574-2222.

Each motorcoach is met and seated by a trained guide. We have plenty of bus parking at the Hill City depot (handicap accessible).

Box lunches are available. Groups of 20 or more need to preorder by calling 605-574-2222.

Wine & Cheese Option
Open to groups of 20 or more, this option includes 2 glasses of wine and a fruit and cheese plate. Must be reserved in advance.

  • Round Trip: Adult $35.00, Child $21.00 child price includes a non-alcoholic beverage
  • One Way: Adult $32.00, Child $19.00 

Marketing aids available
Slides, photographs, videos, brochures and give-aways are available for travel shows. We also offer familiarization tour opportunities, itinerary planning and volume discounts.


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