- The list below includes 40 free or cheap things to do in or near Lead, South Dakota, including 50 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Bike Paths, Breweries and Arts Centers.
- From George S. Mickelson Trail to Homestake Visitor Center, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Lead and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Spearfish, Deadwood, Sturgis and Belle Fourche.
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26.4 Miles
Thunderhead Falls is the oldest gold mine open to the public in the Black Hills area. The journey of the 1878 miners is detailed at the site, and guests can enjoy the falls themselves which is essentially eight cubic feet of water spewing vertically for more than 30 feet.
28.6 Miles
Three different tours and gemstone panning are offered at the Black Hills Caverns. Many formations can be found within the caves, including stalagmites, stalactites, flowstone boxwork, popcorn, and frost work.
29.7 Miles
33%
3 votes
PO Box 312, Hill City, SD 57745, Hill City, SD 57745
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Wade's Gold Mill and Mining Museum offers a 'trip back in time' for visitors curious about the area's history and culture. Visitors can pan for gold, take a tour of a mine with antique equipment, and explore a mill.
30.4 Miles
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Black Hills Institute - Museum
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117 Main St., Hill City, SD 57745
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Experience the wonders of science at the Black Hills Institute-Museum in Hill City, South Dakota. The museum features dinosaur skeletons, gemstones, geological samples, preserved animals, fossils and other fascinating exhibits.
30.4 Miles
78%
990 votes
103 Winter St., Keystone, SD
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Located in Keystone, South Dakota, the 1880 Train Black Hills Central Railroad is a museum and tour firm dedicated to the romance of rail travel during the Gold Rush. Guests may browse exhibits at their leisure and purchase tickets to ride a refurbished 19th century steam locomotive.
30.4 Miles
The Miner Brewing Company was founded during the gold rush and has since flourished into a craft beer company. The Tap Room has small snacks, occasional wine, apparel, and, of course, their beer available for purchase.
30.4 Miles
The gift shop attached to the Black Hills Institute of Geological Research and its museum, Everything Prehistoric offers a wide variety of gifts and souvenirs related to dinosaurs, fossils, and archaeology.
30.5 Miles
Situated in the historic downtown area of Sundance, the Crook County Musuem offers a wide range of exhibits and diaramas that showcase the heritage of the area and the Wild West. Guests are even able to learn more about the Sundance Kid Trial.
30.5 Miles
Visitors can enjoy hiking to the highest point in South Dakota at Mount Harney. The trail to the granite summit extends 3.5 miles and the highest point reaches 7,242 feet.
30.5 Miles
33%
3 votes
113 Pine Mountain Avenue, Hill City, SD 57745
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Black Hills Central Railroad offers train rides aboard a vintage 1880s steam train through the Black Hills of South Dakota. The 20 mile roundtrip ride lasts for two hours between Hill City and Keystone.