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History BuffKeystone Historical Walking Tour
FreeA free self-guided walking tour through historic sites in downtown Keystone.
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Big Thunder Gold Mine
Big Thunder Gold Mine is an attraction in Keystone, SD, part of the Black Hills guide. Cost: under $25.
604 Blair Street · Keystone, SD
Why you should go…
Big Thunder Gold Mine is a former working gold mine near Keystone, South Dakota, discovered by German immigrant miners in 1892. Guided 45 to 55 minute tours take visitors through the historic mine and its collection of mining equipment while explaining the history of the Black Hills gold rush. Visitors can also try their luck gold panning on site.
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