- 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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Open to the public during the summer months, Vore Buffalo Jump is an active archaeological site with artifacts attributed to the Late-Prehistoric Plains Indians. Guided tours are available by special arrangement.
21.2 Miles
76%
50 votes
8220 Elk Creek Road, Piedmont, SD 57769
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Within the Elk Creek Resort is the Petrified Forest of the Black Hills. The site is one of the largest out-croppingsof fossilized petrified wood in the region and features a one hour tour that includes a 15 minute video overview of the attraction.
22.6 Miles
The historical Tri-State Museum is located in a 4,000 square foot facility which is owned and operated by the city of Belle Fourche. The collections within the museum concentrate on the history of the old west, early pioneer endeavors, and rodeos in the Tri-State region.
22.7 Miles
The geographic center of the United States is marked by the Center of the Nation Monument. It is a 21-foot round structure is made from granite and bronze which is available to the public for viewing and photographs.
23.2 Miles
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82 votes
11132 Valley 1 Rd, Belle Fourche, SD 57717
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All types of parrots are included at the 4,500 square foot facility called the Black Hills Parrot Welfare & Education Center. The large species room and Parrot Park are the primary attractions, but there are also courses to help teach guests about parrots and the care required to keep one.
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.
27.4 Miles
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203 votes
12138 Ray Smith, Hill City, SD 57745
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Clients of the Circle B Ranch Chuckwagon Supper & Western Music Show enjoy a variety of traditional western experiences, including equestrian forest tours, delicious meals and live country music entertainment.
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
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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.
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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.