- Our list of the best things to do in Lead, South Dakota, features the top 60 nearby activities — including 22 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Lead, SD has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Museums & Galleries, Sights & Landmarks, Outdoor Places, and Food & Drink.
- The results below include the top 11 things to do within the city of Lead, SD , followed by 49 popular activities in nearby cities, including Deadwood, Spearfish, Sturgis, Belle Fourche, Nemo, Piedmont and Beulah
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Andy's Trail Rides provides horseback riding services for riders of all ages and skill levels. In addition to the general horse rides, there are also special trips offered by the company for fishermen, hunters, or those who wish to experience an authentic sleigh ride.
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Seasonal outdoor activities are common along the George S. Mickelson Trail. Visitors are able to bike, hike, go horseback riding, ski, or ride snowmobiles along the trail depending on the season, or they can simply enjoy the scenic setting.
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The Homestake Mine tells the story of the Black Hills Gold Rush through its rise and fall. There are several types of tours of the mine, including a general surface tour that also investigates the nearby mining tour.
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The Days Of '76 Museum offers a unique view of the yearly celebration and Deadwood's history. Old West Pioneer and American Indian artifacts fill the museum alongside a Deadwood trading post and the largest collection of horse-drawn vehicles in the state
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Offering guided tours of the Black Hills of South Dakota and Wyoming, Discovery Tours shows tourists the most popular attractions of the area. The personalized, day-long tours are fully-narrated and allow for many stops for photos and individual explorat
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Add culture to the day at the Historic Homestake Opera House. This performing arts venue offers concerts, movies, theatre and more. Tours are offered Tuesday through Saturday. Group events are available.
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The heritage of mining in South Dakota is preserved at the Black Hills Mining Museum. Exhibits and activities focus mostly on the gold mining industry that was founded in the Northern Black Hills.
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A small microbrewery producing a variety of different beers, Dakota Shivers Brewing welcomes visitors for tours. They offer a tasting room with limited hours, and provide beer to local pubs and restaurants.
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Featuring the work of local artists, Lead Deadwood Arts Center has a gallery filled with glass, wood, silk, and ceramic pieces. The center hosts several performing arts lessons for piano, guitar, and other instruments.
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The Homestake Visitor Center is an informational visitor center that provides information to visitors or local residents about the Homestake Gold Mine and the city of Lead. The center is open daily during the summer months.