A rollicking evening spent here was a highlight of our week in SD. Tourist trap? Nah, it's a…read moreworking museum with more than a modicum of authenticity. And, yes, you can jump in your personal wagon and giddyup over here without having to sign up for a bus tour (reservations are suggested, though). The set originally built for the movie "Dances With Wolves" is now a bunch of ramshackle shops that house historic displays and sell handcrafted items. Live demos show how these items were made in the olden days. Herman Jones, the octogenarian owner of Fort Hays, is the real thing. Do listen to his personal story and ask questions. He not only welcomes visitors but delights in demonstrating how to fashion rope out of toilet paper! Of course, the dinner and show are the main reason to visit. Guests are seated on communal benches in a rustic mess hall. The chow, slung in rapid-fire chuckwagon style onto handmade tin plates, is remarkably tasty and filling (beware of the feisty "slapper" who all but slams a baked potato onto your plate). The hearty cowboy menu never varies. No alcohol is served. Live entertainment features a cast of multitalented performers who encourage audience participation. The "Elvis" impersonator is a riot!

Traveled from Texas for a family vacation. Food is bland, and not hot, staff is also disrespectful…read more I asked for a cup of water from a staff member right when the lines opened up and she went "do you really need it?"... I thought she was joking. For the coaster ride, I had a child over the height and the staff still said she couldn't ride without an adult-- truly didn't make sense. Bathroom has 0 soap and paper towels... kept reminding the staff bc of all the kids. An absolute tourist trap and not worth it- IHOP gives better service

I had a really fun and surprisingly memorable visit to the National Presidential Wax Museum. It's…read moreone of those places that you don't expect much from at first, but it ends up being a highlight of your trip. Right at the beginning, you get to step up to a presidential podium and read from a teleprompter, which is such a unique and entertaining way to start. It immediately sets the tone for a more interactive experience. Inside, there are over 100 life-sized wax figures, including every U.S. president, displayed in scenes that represent important moments in American history. The attention to detail is impressive, and some of the figures are incredibly lifelike. It's both educational and fun, which makes it great for all ages. The self-guided audio tour adds a lot of value, giving context and background to each exhibit so you're not just looking at displays--you're actually learning as you go. If you're in Keystone or visiting Mount Rushmore, this is definitely worth stopping for. It's engaging, unique, and a great way to experience history in a different way. Check out our video. We post on all socials @reessroots

We initially were going for a walk, it started raining and decided to go in here while the rain…read morewore off. It was actually a good experience and would definitely recommend to stop by and. Heck out the museum.

Breakfast was good! Bus ride was enjoyable. Music and dinner were great! Headset kept going in…read moreand out so was hard to understand what driver was saying at times. The owner gave a lot of history and shared information when talking with him.

We were looking for something different for dinner when visiting the Black Hills and found this…read moreplace last minute... It was so fun! The dinner was very tasty, hubby had the beef and I had the chicken, along with all the fixings.. this was like a blast of the past and is completely family friendly....after dinner came the entertainment, first the band is great! Wonderfully talented, and very entertaining.. I found myself singing along....

I went on this tour while I was visiting Deadwood in SD. and I was so glad I did! Jeannine the…read moreowner personally takes you, she is so full of knowledge being that she has been the historian for Deadwood for 27 years and is the author of a book. it was like living in the history. We went through centennial valley, Dead wood, and lead through the Cemetery where Wild Bill Hicock, and Clamity Jane themselves are buried. And other amazing historical sights. Next time I go with my family I will definitely take them to her.

From the owner: I am a historian with 25 years experience in the Black Hills and an author of several publications…read more Deadwood is my home base. My tours are private and built around you

Bruce is as excellent tour guide! We took this tour on the Fourth of July and really enjoyed…read morelistening to the commentary as we drove through the Black Hills and Custer State Park. We made three stops, one and a half hours each. These stops were first at Mount Rushmore, next at Crazy Horse Memorial, and lastly at Custer where we also got to eat. Custer was busier than usual and we didn't get to eat where we wanted to because the wait was too long and we wouldn't have made it back to the bus in 90 minutes. Nevertheless, it was fun to be out there. After lunch we drove through Custer State Park and got to see a few more sights before driving back to the hotels in Keystone and Rapid City. We saw SO much in that one trip, and we learned so much from Bruce who really knows his history and has a fun way of sharing it.

From the owner: Dakota Tours offers premier sightseeing of the Black Hills. Our Mount Rushmore & More tour will…read moreinclude Crazy Horse Memorial, Custer State Park wildlife, Iron Mountain Road, Mount Rushmore National Memorial with an included lunch. Customized tours for all group sizes, nationwide group charter service. Black Hills itinerary planning for your tour package group, convention group, military reunion members, church group and more.

Great tour and very informative. Our tour guide Ethan was so knowledgeable and provided a lot of…read morehistorical information on the house and the families that lived there. Tour lasted about 45 minutes and worth the time spent.

The tour was excellent - our guide, Ray was very fun and knowledgeable. We enjoyed the stories of…read morethe people who lived in this home and it truly brings history to life! Such a beautiful building. Fun to imagine the generations before us and how they lived. I'm so impressed by the craftsmanship and the time period artifacts make this a really wonderful experience. Great way to spend an hour!

Most interesting fact was the brothels were closed in 1980! Crazy. Got some history about deadwood…read moretoo.

This tour was worth the price paid; about $15. You have to climb about 20 steps to start this tour…read moreso be prepared. Our guide was great and gave very descriptive events of the times and the working ways of the ladies of the night! I liked learning how the industry started in Deadwood and the many other contributions the ladies provided to the community as a whole. I highly recommend visiting.

Love this tour! Blake was very informative and we learned a lot about the history of Deadwood…read more Since Blake is from Deadwood I feel we learned alot. I would do this tour again. I also felt I could ask any question from Blake and he would have an answer.

Super casual yet very informative. Combined humor with real life experience and historical facts…read more Susan -narrator a native of Deadwood was amazing and Russ -driver did a great job as well. I'd definitely recommend the tour. Yes