- 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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Peter Norbeck Visitors Center offers visitors displays and exhibits about the park and surrounding Black Hills, life size animal mounts, information about the park's on-going naturalist programs, a book store and staff members to help plan their stay.
41.8 Miles
Popular activities at Stockade Lake include kayaking, fishing and swimming. Adjacent to the lake is a trail, where nature lovers can enjoy a hike. Campgrounds are also available in the vicinity.
42.0 Miles
Center Lake is located inside Custer State Park, and offers visitors opportunities to swim and fish. The wooded sites at the area's campground accommodate tents and small RVs.
42.1 Miles
More experienced riders are accommodated at Spirit Horse Escape which serves as a company for horseback riding trips. Each tour takes roughly two hours and are conducted by appointment only.
42.5 Miles
Four Mile Old West Town contains over 50 buildings from an old west town including a bank, schoolhouse, and hotels, and some are available to be peeked inside. During certain times, the town has a melodrama, and the town is also available for weddings and commercial photography.
42.7 Miles
Consisting primarily of the work of a Dr. Niblack, the National Museum of Wood Carving maintains a large collection of carvings from throughout his career. The museum also features a gift shop.
43.1 Miles
Custer, South Dakota is home to the Jewel Cave National Monument, located near the entrance to Jewel Cave. The cave is the third-longest known cave in the world, with over 150 miles of charted passages.
44.0 Miles
Spanning a total of 109 miles, the George S. Mickelson Trail is a nature trail popular for a number of recreational activities. Visitors commonly enjoy biking, hiking, birdwatching, and horseback riding along the trail.
46.9 Miles
The road that encircles Custer State Park is called Wildlife Loop Road. It is open to vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians. Animals species frequently observed from Wildlife Loop Road include bison, bighorn sheep, deer, eagles and other birds.
48.4 Miles
Located near the famous monument, Devil's Tower National Monument Visitor Center is open mid-spring through fall, and interprets the history and geology of the area through public exhibits.