Bella Union Saloon
The Bella Union was a saloon and theater that opened on September 10, 1876, in Deadwood, South Dakota. Further out, Terry Peak is 5.9 mi away. Expect 71–82°F afternoons in the mildest months, June to September.
A theatre inside Deadwood
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 15°. When to go ↓
You can stay in Deadwood
Bella Union Saloon is inside Deadwood, which has 43 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 71–82°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Bella Union Saloon
The Bella Union was a saloon and theater that opened on September 10, 1876, in Deadwood, South Dakota. The proprietor was Tom Miller, an aggressive businessman who would buy several neighboring properties as well.
The Bella Union was a relatively upscale establishment where town meetings came to be held.
- Type
- Theatre
- Opened
- 1876
- Wikipedia readers
- 8K a year
Lodging near Bella Union Saloon
The closest lodging is in Deadwood (43) and Lead (21).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Bella Union Saloon | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deadwood | in town | — | 43 27 hotels · 2 motels · 4 inns & B&Bs · 4 lodges & cabins · 5 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 1,360 | $227K | D |
| Lead | 3 mi southwest | 5 min | 21 6 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 13 lodges & cabins | 3,064 | $189K | B+ |
| Spearfish | 9 mi northwest | 15 min | 27 13 hotels · 1 motel · 5 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 4 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 14,154 | $346K | C |
| Sturgis | 12 mi east | 15 min | 27 7 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 16 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 6,922 | $271K | C− |
| Blucksberg Mountain | 14 mi east | 20 min | 9 2 lodges & cabins · 5 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 692 | $329K | — |
| Mountain Plains | 9 mi northwest | 15 min | 4 2 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 350 | $613K | — |
| Whitewood | 7 mi northeast | 10 min | 3 3 hotels | 981 | $243K | — |
| North Spearfish | 13 mi northwest | 20 min | 4 1 hotel · 3 campgrounds | 1,858 | $356K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Places to add to Bella Union Saloon
You can reach each of these within 58 miles.
Big draw37 mi National MemorialMount Rushmore National Memorial1.9M visitors a year
Big draw51 mi National MonumentDevils Tower National Monument515K visitors a year
Big draw38 mi LandmarkCrazy Horse Memorial
36 mi MountainBlack Elk Peak
46 mi State parkCuster State Park
58 mi National ParkWind Cave National Park606K visitors a year16 mi Ski areaTerry Peak Ski Area28 runs · 1,075 ft vertical45 mi National MonumentJewel Cave National Monument111K visitors a yearPhoto credits
Mount Rushmore National Memorial: Thomas Wolf, www.foto-tw.de, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Devils Tower National Monument: Ealdgyth, CC BY 3.0 · Crazy Horse Memorial: Jeffreylcooke, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Black Elk Peak: BHrock at English Wikipedia, Public domain · Custer State Park: Guimir, Public domain · Wind Cave National Park: USGS/USGov, Public domain
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Questions about Bella Union Saloon
Is Bella Union Saloon in Deadwood?
Yes. It’s inside Deadwood, SD.
When is the best time to visit Bella Union Saloon?
June, July, August and September, with highs of 71–82°.
What is the closest airport to Bella Union Saloon?
Rapid City Regional (RAP), about 40 miles away.
Where should I stay near Bella Union Saloon?
Deadwood (in town, 43 places to stay), Lead (3 mi, 21 places to stay) and Spearfish (9 mi, 27 places to stay).
Inside knowledge from Deadwood
People in Deadwood have not posted tips yet; their Town Square is open.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.