Experience an Old West Shootout on the 1880 Train
Step back into the Wild West during the 1880 Train Old West Shootout, a special evening train ride departing from Hill City, South Dakota. This live-action performance brings the legends of the Old West to life with lawmen, outlaws, and classic frontier drama right alongside the train.
The adventure begins at the Hill City Station, where danger is in the air and the sheriff is ready to keep the peace. All Old West Shootout riders must depart from Hill City at 5:00 p.m. This special event train cannot be combined with Keystone departures or earlier departure times.
About halfway between Hill City and Keystone, the train stops for the shootout performance beside the middle of the train. Once the action concludes, the ride continues on to Keystone.
Seats are limited for this special event. Reserve your Old West Shootout tickets today.
Plan Your Visit
$53 Adults
$33 Children (2-12)
1 and under ride free if they sit on a lap
Passengers must arrive in advance to check in with ticket agent and pick up tickets in the Hill City Depot. Tickets are listed under the last name given at the time reservation was made.
June 7, 14, 21, 28 – 5:00 pm departure from Hill City
July 5, 12, 19, 26 - 5:00 pm departure from Hill City
August 23 – 5:00 pm departure from Hill City
September 6 – 5:00 pm departure from Hill City
September 24 – 2:30 pm departure from Hill City
Seating is assigned. In order to sit together, all passengers must be under ONE reservation. When making reservations online, you may select your own seats. Please ensure you have the final count of your party when making your reservation and selecting seat assignments. Seating assignments cannot be changed once selected or assigned. Guests who add on to a reservation at a later date are not guaranteed a seat with your party. Infants 0-1 must be held on a lap. If you would like them to have their own seat, or would like to bring their car seat, a child’s ticket must be purchased.
Credit card is charged at time of reservation. Like any ticketed event, all sales are final and no refunds or exchanges are offered unless ticketed train does not operate.
Inclement Weather: Please prepare for winter road and traffic conditions! The 1880 Train is not liable for road closures or delays. This event will run no matter the weather.
Rebooking: Guests will need to call 605-574-2222 to speak to a reservation agent.