Skiers and snowboarders might want to test out the slopes at Terry Peak Ski Area, a skiing spot located 3.9 mi (6.2 km) from central Lead. If you master the slopes, Deer Mountain Ski Area is also located nearby.
Ski the fall line at Deer Mountain Ski Area, located 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from central Lead. If you master the slopes, Terry Peak Ski Area is also located nearby.
Enjoy a performance at Historic Homestake Opera House, a popular theatre in Lead. Make time to visit the area's casinos or simply enjoy its lively bars.
Venture beneath the Black Hills into the former Homestake Gold Mine, now a cutting-edge underground research facility where science meets mining history. The Historic Homestake Opera House showcases the town's surprising cultural legacy, while the Black Hills Mining Museum lets you try your hand at panning for gold. Main Street's well-preserved Wild West architecture tells tales of boom-town fortunes. Take a break from underground adventures with outdoor pursuits at Terry Peak Ski Area or along the George S. Mickelson Trail. The Living Map Theatre offers a unique perspective on local geography, while nearby Spearfish Canyon Nature Area provides spectacular scenery that explains why locals consider these hills sacred.
Spend time appreciating the historic sites and checking out the bars in Lead.
Nature lovers can visit George S. Mickelson Trail and Spearfish Canyon Nature Area. Check out other sights like Homestake Gold Mine and Terry Peak Ski Area.
