Honestly this was pretty cool. I went round trip from the Hill City depot to Keystone and back. Only downside were the screaming gremlins- but you'll find them at most tourist-ey spots. You'll sit back and (attempt) to relax as the train ambles through forested countryside. Passing drivers honk and wave. Stop by the train museum next door and check out some history!

A good touristy activity. We did a round trip ride from Hills City to Keystone. All employees were very friendly and helpful. A fun experience rich with history and scenery. We didn't see much wildlife other than a couple deer. I feel it is a worthwhile activity to do if you are visiting the area.

The weather was amazing, the ride was really fun with the staff on the train fun and entertaining for the whole family. The information on the history of the train was fantastic and informative. Thanks for making another part of our vacation so enjoyable.

I enjoyed my experience on the 1880 Train. We left from Hill City and did the 15-minute stop before turning around and coming back. With two small children in tow, I wish we would have gotten there early enough to spend time in Keystone in between the departure and return trips. I'm leaving this review for others with young kids to make sure you do this. Budget enough time to spend the time OFF the train before you head back. My kids really enjoyed the trip from Hill City to Keystone, but were done with it by the trip back. It's an hour each way at about 10 mph and you only get about 15 minutes at Keystone before getting back on. That said, it's very relaxing and interesting for adults and the kids did like it. I also thought the scenery would be a little more interesting, but it's nice. Standard Black Hills stuff. The train staff were very pleasant and helpful as well.

Spend a few days here visiting Mount Rushmore and saw this in town. Booked the day before and asked for an open carriage (the windows are just open not the roof) Very nice few hours - well recommended Great staff on train

An excellent historical experience. Fantastic scenery and very educational. Great and friendly crew. We did the round trip from Keystone to Hill City. Saw deer along the way. We rode in the opened sided car. Chilly but a great experience.

We have been doing a ton of hiking it was nice to sit and just see the country side. We did the up and back from Hill City but you could take time in between if wanted. We changed seats for the return trip to be in the car next to the Engine. Note when picking seats the train does not turn around just the engine does. The staff at the depot was very helpful to fix us up for the best experience. It is frustrating you can't bring you own water on board I think they should change that rule.

We enjoyed the Wine Express on the 1880 train. It was best part of our stay in Hill City. The wine and the food was all geat. I would NOT recommend paying money to visit the museum. I broke my own rule about museums. Only go if it's FREE. I wanted to ask for my money back. There was a special going on that day so I didn't have to pay the normal price. I'm sure train lovers would appreciate it more.

While visiting the Rapid City area we decided to take the 1880 train ride from Keystone to Hill City and return. What a lovely train, great staff and such a relaxing ride through the countryside. This has to have been the best thing we did in Rapid City next to Mt. Rushmore.

We rode the train from Keystone to Hill City and back, very enjoyable ride. There is not a lot things to see on the trip but the hill scenery was beautiful. You ride to one town or the other with a small layover. There is a depot to get snacks on site or if you choose to return later you could walk into town and site see or eat at the restaurants in either town. The ride was so relaxing I could’ve fallen asleep.