- 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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Dedicated to President Theodore Roosevelt, the Mt. Roosevelt Monument is a tribute to the influential man's life and an opportunity for guests to reflect on what he did for the country.
2.4 Miles
Constructed in 1930, the Adams House forms half of a house-and-museum complex dedicated to the most colorful characters from Deadwood's history. The house is open for tours and contains all of its original interior appointments.
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Owned by actor Kevin Costner, The Midnight Star is a restaurant and casino in Deadwood, South Dakota. The Star sits on Main Street and is equally popular with tourists and local residents.
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The tour company, Boot Hill Tours, offers tours of the historic town of Deadwood. Topics that the trips cover include Deadwood's 1876 Gold Rush, the killing of Wild Bill at the saloon #10, and historic main street buildings.
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Deadwood's atmospheric Saloon No. 10 is modeled after the saloons of the Gold Rush Era. Children are welcome until 8:30pm, when the saloon transforms into a hot nightspot complete with live entertainment.
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629 Main Street, Deadwood, SD 57732
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Nelson's Garage Car & Motorcycle Museum is a popular spot for fans of film automobiles. Among the notable pieces are Herbie the Love Bug and a Chevrolet Camaro used in Transformers.
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Deadwood, South Dakota is home to the Mount Moriah Cemetery, a scenic burial ground nestled between two hills. It contains the mortal remains of many local celebrities and others who were influential in founding and running Deadwood in its earliest years.
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Offering informative and entertaining tours of the historic town of Deadwood and the Mt. Moriah Cemetery where Western legends like Calamity Jane and Wild Bill Hickok are buried, Alkali Ike Tours uses a full size bus to accommodate large groups.
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Learn about the life of pioneers and miners at the Days of '76 Museum, dedicated to the region's settlers during the 1876 gold rush. The two-storey museum uses Western and American Indian artifacts, photos, art and archives to illustrate an exciting time and place.
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At Ternesphere Gallery, internationally-known artist Dick Termes has self-made termispheres on display. These unique painted globes hang from the ceiling, and gallery employees are on hand to explain the process behind the pieces.