A Black Hills Experience Like No Other–The Lodge at Deadwood

BY MARY MICHAELS | PHOTOS BY JULIE PRAIRIE PHOTOGRAPHY

There’snothing quite like spending time in the Black Hills of South Dakota, enjoying the scenery, the history and the wealth of activities to do all year round.

At the end of a busy day of sight-seeing, though, you want a comfortable place to relax and unwind. That’s where The Lodge at Deadwood can help. Nestled into the Northern Black Hills, the Lodge has been a premier destination since 2010.

Whether you are planning a couple’s getaway, a family vacation or a meeting with hundreds of guests, the Lodge has a variety of rooms and amenities to meet your needs; including two on-site dining options, an indoor water playland and flexible spaces for small meetings or larger conventions. Now, the Lodge has even more room for travelers with an exciting addition of 45 rooms on the front of the building, bringing their total rooms to 185.

Many of the new rooms are upscale rooms with balconies and modern décor. The crown jewel, however, is the two-story executive suite with a full kitchenette and bar, kingsize bedroom with soaking tub and walk-in shower and a second-floor deck complete with fireplace and flatscreen TV. The breathtaking view from this suite is not quite 360 degrees, but it is close! Standing out on your private patio, you can see the town of Deadwood and expansive vistas of the Black Hills.

According to general manager Anthony Galbraith, the Lodge wants to create a unique experience for guests.

“We are excited about the addition because we always want to be evolving,” says her

Galbraith. “Whether it is changing up the games available in the casino or enhancing our guest rooms and amenities, we want a stay at the Lodge at Deadwood to be second to none. Whether people want that rustic, western feel of our existing rooms or the modern, upscale feel in our new addition, we have something for everyone.”

In addition to the guest room addition, the Lodge also expanded their gaming offerings over the past year.

“We already had the largest gaming floor in Deadwood,” Galbraith explains, “but last summer we opened BetLodge Sportsbook with a seamless video wall that is the largest in the area.”

No matter the season or the sport, BetLodge Sportsbook has all the action. The space features nearly 50 luxury chairs along with 33 fullback counter stools. And, if you are new to sports betting, the trained personnel are ready to help.

With so many great attractions in the Northern Hills, you won’t have any trouble filling your days. You can do the Mt. Roosevelt Hike to Friendship Tower, tour Spearfish Canyon, visit museums or go back in time at the Mount Moriah Cemetery, which is the final resting place of Old West legends like Wild Bill Hickock and Calamity Jane.

Galbraith says if you are planning a trip to the Black Hills, get your reservations in early – even as much as six months out – and check out their available specials on the website, which include perks like dining, gaming credit or services from the luxurious Akela Spa located nearby..