Things to Do with Kids in Lead, SD

  • TripBuzz found 35 things to do with kids in or near Lead, South Dakota, including 29 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Deadwood, Spearfish, Belle Fourche and Sturgis.
  • From Andy's Trail Rides to George S. Mickelson Trail, the Lead area offers 50 different types of family activities, including: History Museums, Bike Paths, Theaters and Visitor Centers.
  • A short distance from the state of Wyoming and Black Hills, Lead is a popular tourist town. Along with outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, horseback riding and golfing, winter brings visitors to the area to ski on nearby Deer Mountain. An old mining town, there are also historical sites such as mining tours and museum visits for both residents and tourists to enjoy.
  • TripBuzz found 35 things to do with kids in or near Lead, South Dakota, including 29 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Deadwood, Spearfish, Belle Fourche and Sturgis.
  • From Andy's Trail Rides to George S. Mickelson Trail, the Lead area offers 50 different types of family activities, including: History Museums, Bike Paths, Theaters and Visitor Centers.
  • A short distance from the state of Wyoming and Black Hills, Lead is a popular tourist town. Along with outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, horseback riding and golfing, winter brings visitors to the area to ski on nearby Deer Mountain. An old mining town, there are also historical sites such as mining tours and museum visits for both residents and tourists to enjoy.
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39.4 Miles
84% 392 votes
Caverns & Caves 13622 Hwy 40, Keystone, SD 57751 MoreLess Info
Visitors to Rushmore Cave in Keystone, South Dakota take part in a panoply of thrilling activities, including guided expeditions into the bowels of the cave. Other options include panning for gold, ziplining and an interactive 3-D first-person-shooter ride.
40.1 Miles
99% 99 votes
Adventure Tour 24430 Nellie Lane, Keystone, SD 57751 MoreLess Info
Explore Keystone, South Dakota with a chartered tour from Geofun Trek. The company specializes in active outdoor excursions that educate and entertain. Children and adults are welcome. Reservations are required.
40.9 Miles
98% 554 votes
Forests Custer, SD 57730 MoreLess Info
Custer, South Dakota's Black Hills National Forest is a spruce forest managed by the United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service. It runs a popular Christmas tree permit program that allows permit holders to source their own Christmas tree from designated areas within the forest.
41.1 Miles
89% 166 votes
Cultural Centers Crazy Horse, SD MoreLess Info
Considered to be part of the Crazy Horse Memorial, the Native American Educational & Cultural Center tries to enhance the experience of visitors at the memorial. Several hands-on activities are available at the center, including 'make and take' tables where crafts can be created and then taken home.
41.1 Miles
88% 76 votes
Visitor Centers Crazy Horse, SD MoreLess Info
The Orientation & Communications Center serves as an educational experience for visitors to the Crazy Horse Memorial. Several exhibits are on display which tell the story of Native American history in the area and the stories of tribe members.
41.2 Miles
- 0 votes
Specialty Museums 1020 Mount Rushmore Road, Custer, SD 57730 MoreLess Info
Scott's Rock Shop & Free Museum is a geology museum and shop that features agates, minerals and fossils. They also offer jewelry, lapidary equipment, rockhounding supplies, landscaping rocks and other specialty items.
41.3 Miles
86% 105 votes
Lake Custer, SD MoreLess Info
Custer State Park's Legion Lake is a campground with running water. Its eponymous lake is a popular boat launching spot, and is frequently visited by the park's wildlife, who rely on it as a vital source of water.
41.3 Miles
92% 61 votes
History Museums 411 Mount Rushmore Road, Custer, SD MoreLess Info
Hosting exhibitions with memorabilia from the 1880s, the Custer County 1881 Court House Museum highlights the history from the gold rush era of Custer. They have 3 floors and even the original jail and courtroom for visitors to explore.
41.5 Miles
95% 98 votes
Hiking Trails Custer State Park, Custer, SD MoreLess Info
Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate a visit to Cathedral Spires Hiking Trail. This three-mile, out and back trail is rated as moderate difficulty and offers serene, scenic views. Dogs are allowed.
41.5 Miles
75% 16 votes
River Custer, SD MoreLess Info
French Creek is a local creek accessible only by hiking through the nearby areas. Several campground areas, parks, and an equestrian facility are all located along the creek and are popular among local nature enthusiasts.
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