Title: Things to Do in Lead in 2026 | Expedia.com [Lead Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Lead.dx10225)[Hotels in Lead](https://expedia.com/Lead-Hotels.d10225.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Lead](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Lead.d10225.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Lead](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Lead.d10225.Car-Rental-Guide)[Lead Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Lead.d10225.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Things to do in Lead ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Lead Types of activities [Lead Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Lead.dx10225) ![Gold Mine - Homestake Open Pit Mine](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10225/21b36b81-a023-48c1-abd4-a9f6bbd1f65f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Gold Mine - Homestake Open Pit Mine](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10225/21b36b81-a023-48c1-abd4-a9f6bbd1f65f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Misty mountain stream winds through a valley, bordered by a highway. Autumn colors paint the landscape. , Lead, South Dakota, USA.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10225/38b5fabf-3a48-41f3-9b9a-ec82616eb134.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Autumn stream flowing through a misty forest. Colorful foliage lines the banks. Peaceful nature scene. , Lead, South Dakota, USA.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10225/1c08293e-0690-45cf-8e85-7ae3b93bc9f1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![:-)](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6059490/baa4eb54-55fc-4b00-a6a3-4ede84986554.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save % or more on select activities, hotels, cars and vacation rentals. [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.com/welcome-one-key) --- ## Recommended things to do in Lead | Number of things to do | 5 | | ------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Amazing Audio Tour : Wild West Tales](/things-to-do/wild-west-deadwood-adventure.a50659831.activity-details): $15 | | Top 5 things to do | [Dark Deadwood Ghost Tours: Ghosts & Graves of Gunslingers' Gulch](/things-to-do/deadwood-ghosts-haunts-spirits-and-poltergeists-walking-tour.a46626749.activity-details)[Amazing Audio Tour : Wild West Tales](/things-to-do/wild-west-deadwood-adventure.a50659831.activity-details)[Devil's Tower & Deadwood with Spearfish Canyon Picnic](/things-to-do/devils-tower-deadwood-spearfish-canyon-waterfalls-picnic.a3997215.activity-details)[Northern Black Hills - Deadwood, Lead, Spearfish Canyon Tour](/things-to-do/northern-black-hills-deadwood-lead-spearfish-canyon-tour.a50865196.activity-details)[Spirit of the West: Devils Tower and Spearfish Canyon](/things-to-do/spirit-of-the-west-devils-tower-spearfish-canyon-deadwood.a1933384.activity-details) | | Under $25 | [Amazing Audio Tour : Wild West Tales](/things-to-do/wild-west-deadwood-adventure.a50659831.activity-details) | | With kids | [Amazing Audio Tour : Wild West Tales](/things-to-do/wild-west-deadwood-adventure.a50659831.activity-details)[Devil's Tower & Deadwood with Spearfish Canyon Picnic](/things-to-do/devils-tower-deadwood-spearfish-canyon-waterfalls-picnic.a3997215.activity-details)[Northern Black Hills - Deadwood, Lead, Spearfish Canyon Tour](/things-to-do/northern-black-hills-deadwood-lead-spearfish-canyon-tour.a50865196.activity-details)[Spirit of the West: Devils Tower and Spearfish Canyon](/things-to-do/spirit-of-the-west-devils-tower-spearfish-canyon-deadwood.a1933384.activity-details) | ## What to do in Lead --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in Lead? [Search event tickets](https://www.expedia.com/event-tickets/) to see what's happening today, or to plan what to do this weekend! --- --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Lead ![Wooden bridge on the George S. Mickelson Trail, South Dakota](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532647265/0e2747c3-85bb-44a7-a578-25ddaf6fe716.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### George S. Mickelson Trail You can take time to visit George S. Mickelson Trail during your travels to Lead. Make time to visit the area's casinos, or simply enjoy its lively bars. [](https://expedia.com/George-S-Mickelson-Trail-Lead.d553248621532647265.Vacation-Attraction) ![Roughlock Falls in Spearfish Canyon State Nature Area, Lead, South Dakota](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/933495273005563904/066c02d3-e6b9-45ba-98e4-2d3a6d080c48.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Spearfish Canyon Nature Area Explore the great outdoors at Spearfish Canyon Nature Area, a lovely green space in Lead. You can enjoy the bars while in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Spearfish-Canyon-Nature-Area-Lead.d933495273005563904.Vacation-Attraction) ![SELFIE: Woman takes a selfie while snowboarder jumps off kicker and does a trick](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532647264/b7cfd6e7-1c42-4af0-a128-62b3d8417ae8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Deer Mountain Ski Area Hit the slopes at Deer Mountain Ski Area during your trip to Lead. Make time to visit the area's casinos, or simply enjoy its lively bars. [](https://expedia.com/Deer-Mountain-Ski-Area-Lead.d553248621532647264.Vacation-Attraction) ![The Homestake mine pit in Lead, South Dakota, USA](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6323766/b019fa59-0f10-4b17-a4e0-2b64bdcc35ad.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Homestake Gold Mine Enjoy an outing to Homestake Gold Mine during your stay in Lead. Make time to visit the area's casinos, or simply enjoy its lively bars. [](https://expedia.com/Homestake-Gold-Mine-Lead.d6323766.Vacation-Attraction) #### Terry Peak Ski Area Hit the slopes at Terry Peak Ski Area during your trip to Lead. Make time to visit the area's casinos, or simply enjoy its lively bars. [](https://expedia.com/Terry-Peak-Ski-Area-Lead.d6126787.Vacation-Attraction) #### Historic Homestake Opera House Enjoy a performance at Historic Homestake Opera House, a storied theater in Lead. Make time to visit the area's casinos, or simply enjoy its lively bars. [](https://expedia.com/Historic-Homestake-Opera-House-Lead.d553248621532647270.Vacation-Attraction) #### Woodville Lake Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Woodville Lake during your travels in Lead. You can enjoy the bars while in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Woodville-Lake-Lead.d933494975732129792.Vacation-Attraction) #### Dry Lake Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Dry Lake during your travels in Lead. You can enjoy the bars while in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Dry-Lake-Lead.d933495022475550720.Vacation-Attraction) #### Living Map Theater Enjoy a performance at Living Map Theater, a storied theater in Lead. Make time to visit the area's casinos, or simply enjoy its lively bars. [](https://expedia.com/Living-Map-Theater-Lead.d553248621532647266.Vacation-Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Popular day trips from Lead ![Deadwood, SD](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6976/f249deea-ca16-4d0f-b44c-8ed319fd8140.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Sturgis ![Spearfish Canyon Scenic Byway](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9911/c5b4fc8c-7e09-408e-ae41-2e90e440e305.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Spearfish ![panorama of needles spires with storm clouds in the background off needles highway in black hills of South Dakota](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10767/ef8ab957-6d1c-4511-a074-7f0ff08df2a9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Hill City ![Aerial view of a rustic farm, featuring a wooden barn, and various fences. Ranch land in the fall. , Newcastle, Wyoming, USA.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/184235/a1c2bba7-d753-44f1-962d-9e17ecd77c53.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Newcastle ![Deadwood featuring street scenes, night scenes and signage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6059490/c08efc5a-4d68-4d0c-b3c5-c53a5e06f2fd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Deadwood ![Oak Park in Summer, Whitewood, South Dakota](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6348421/ba335760-b251-4673-ba40-9a4d647841b6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Whitewood ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Lead worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Lead? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Lead? ### Is three days enough to stay in Lead? ### Is Lead a walkable city? ### What are some activities to do in Lead with kids? > - [Amazing Audio Tour : Wild West Tales](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/wild-west-deadwood-adventure.a50659831.activity-details) > - [Devil's Tower & Deadwood with Spearfish Canyon Picnic](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/devils-tower-deadwood-spearfish-canyon-waterfalls-picnic.a3997215.activity-details) > - [Northern Black Hills - Deadwood, Lead, Spearfish Canyon Tour](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/northern-black-hills-deadwood-lead-spearfish-canyon-tour.a50865196.activity-details) > - [Spirit of the West: Devils Tower and Spearfish Canyon](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/spirit-of-the-west-devils-tower-spearfish-canyon-deadwood.a1933384.activity-details) ### What to do in Lead for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Lead? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save even more - get up to 20% on select hotels when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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