On Thursday, we took the drive up to Deadwood, SD. Home of gold mines, brothels, gambling, and Wild Bill Hiccup (I know it's "Hickock," I feel like being juvenile at the moment) Of the notorious items mentioned above, only gambling is still prevalent today. Come to think of it, gambling pretty is all that's in Deadwood. There really isn't a lot to see in Deadwood without going past a slot machine. I saw a sign that claimed Deadwood had 80 casinos - if that's the case, then this town of 1,380 has a gambling dependency. I've been to Las Vegas, but Deadwood seems more over-the-top than Sin City - mainly because there are other things to do/see in Vegas that Deadwood simply can't offer.
From an architectural view, the town has been beautifully preserved and restored. One can't help but get a sense of history in this little town - even if much of that history is somewhat dubious.
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Oh, but you are forgetting the other important part of Deadwood, Mount Moriah Cemetary!!!
I don't know which is better, all the casinos or the cemetary. However, that is where Calamity Jane and Wild Bill are buried!
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