- 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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Rapid City's Reptile Gardens is a large zoological complex focused on reptiles. Its inhabitants include dozens of snake species, alligators and tortoises. The most popular animals at Reptile Gardens include Fluffy, a juvenile alligator, and Marilyn, an enormous albino python.
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The Call of the Wild Museum is a historical museum that offers free admission to people of all ages. The museum provides informative tours for school field trips, youth clubs, and groups.
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Located in Keystone, South Dakota, the Presidential Trail takes hikers up the base of Mount Rushmore, affording a tremendous view of its famous presidential sculptures. Hikers enjoy a low-incline trek under the watchful eye of Presidents Washington, Jefferson, Roosevelt and Lincoln.
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Holy Smoke Resort Horse rides offer the closest trails to Mt Rushmore and Keystone. Rides are given by the most gentle horses for up to 1 hour and guests will see some of the most stunning scenery there is.
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Keystone, South Dakota is home to the Red Garter Saloon, a Wild West-inspired tavern, restaurant and dinner theater. Patrons enjoy live music, stand-up comedy and other lighthearted family-friendly entertainment during and after their meal.
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Black Hills National Forest Hwy 385 South, Keystone, SD
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Peaceful and serene, Horse Thief Lake provides an ideal place to enjoy a scenic nature walk or invigorating hike. Other activities such as fly fishing and picnicking are also welcome at this park.
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The 1880 Train is a steam-powered locomotive that offers two hour tours through the Black Hills region near Mount Rushmore. The tours are narrated by a guide, with a snack bar and stops along the trip.
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The sculptor of Mount Rushmore, Gutzon Borglum, is the focus of the Gutzon Borglum Historical Center. Visitors learn about Borglum's life and work, including the painstaking process the artist underwent while designing and executing the Mount Rushmore design.
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Keystone, South Dakota is home to the Mount Rushmore National Memorial, a national landmark whose fame is only surpassed by the Statue of Liberty. Mount Rushmore bears the carved likenesses of four Presidents: Washington, Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln.
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Named after the sculptor of Mount Rushmore, Borglum Historical Center features a behind the scenes look at the effort, time, tools, and perseverance that went in to making one of the country's greatest wonders.