Black Hills Central Railroad 1880 Train - Photo Courtesy 1880 Train

The 1880 Train will again be running its Mother’s Day Express.

As you treat your mother to a unique and unforgettable steam train ride through the beautiful Black Hills, enjoy bubbly beverages, a tasty treat, a delectable dessert, and an Old West style shootout. Those under 21 will receive sparkling juice as their beverage.

This is definitely an adventure your mother will never forget!

Tickets are $39 for adults, $20 for ages 3-20 and children 2 and under, ride for free. Designated driver tickets are available. The designated driver ticket price is $34 per person and includes everything except the champagne; a non-alcoholic sparkling juice will be served instead.

Enjoying a Ride on the 1880 Train - Photo Courtesy 1880 Train

Seats for this special event are limited. Reserve your tickets before they’re gone! You may reserve online at www.1880train.com, or by calling 605-574-2222.

This post was written and shared with the South Dakota Department of Tourism by the 1880 Train. We enjoy posting guest blogger posts and hope that you enjoy reading these posts shared directly with you by the visitor industry members in South Dakota. Thanks 1880 Train for sharing the information and photos.

Hop onto one of the best times the West has to offer! The 1880 Train and Prairie Berry Winery are excited to invite you to join them on the “Wine Express Into the West” this fall. This is the sixth year 1880 Train has offered the wine train event departing from Hill City and riding to Keystone and back to Hill City. Riders will enjoy a memorable experience on the famous 1880 Train with great scenery and a tasty meal served with complementing Prairie Berry wines throughout the trip.

The menu looks fantastic this year including Fruit & cheese skewers, wine sorbet, southwest chicken wrap (veggie option available only if specified when ordering tickets), western macaroni salad and Prairie Berry chocolate-wine truffles.

It is advised to act quickly if you are interested in attending this event. Tickets usually sell out a week before the event, so now is the time to get yours.

Departure times (Choose when ordering tickets):
Sat., Sept. 18, 2010 ~ 1:30 p.m.
Sat., Sept. 18, 2010 ~ 5:00 p.m.
Sun., Sept. 19 2010 ~ 1:30 p.m.

Remember, seating is limited, make ticket reservations in advance by calling 605-574-2222 or 1-866-FOR-1880 for reservations.

Tickets are $62 per person. Ticket price includes food, wine, train ride, keepsake wine glass, plus Old West-style entertainment. Participants must be 21 or older to participate. A credit card is necessary to hold your reservation and there is a $10 per person cancellation fee for all reservations canceled 14 days out. If you cancel your reservations 14 days or less from the event you will be charged the full amount.

Information from this release was obtained from The 1880 Train, visit their site for more details.