Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Lead February 2026 | Expedia.ca [Hotels in Lead](https://expedia.ca/Lead-Hotels.d10225.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Lead](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Lead.d10225.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Lead Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Lead.d10225.Car-Rental-Guide)[Lead Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Lead.d10225.Destination-Travel-Guides) # What to do in Lead, SD ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Lead Types of activities [Lead travel guide](https://expedia.ca/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) ## Lead Attractions Let Expedia help you experience the best that Lead has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Activities and Tours Lead is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Lead to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights. #### Lead Attractions Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Lead. Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Lead attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. --- - ![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 Members save % or more when you book activities. --- ## Recommended things to do in Lead | Number of things to do | 5 | | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Wild West Deadwood Adventure](/things-to-do/wild-west-deadwood-adventure.a50659831.activity-details): CA $21 | | Top 5 things to do | [Dark Deadwood Ghost Tours: Ghosts & Graves of Gunslingers' Gulch](/things-to-do/deadwood-ghosts.a46626749.activity-details)[Wild West Deadwood Adventure](/things-to-do/wild-west-deadwood-adventure.a50659831.activity-details)[Devil's Tower - Deadwood - Spearfish Canyon Waterfalls + Picnic](/things-to-do/private-devils-tower-deadwood-spearfish-canyon-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/northern-black-hills-spearfish-canyon-and-deadwood-adventure.a1933384.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Dark Deadwood Ghost Tours: Ghosts & Graves of Gunslingers' Gulch](/things-to-do/deadwood-ghosts.a46626749.activity-details)[Wild West Deadwood Adventure](/things-to-do/wild-west-deadwood-adventure.a50659831.activity-details) | | With kids | [Wild West Deadwood Adventure](/things-to-do/wild-west-deadwood-adventure.a50659831.activity-details)[Devil's Tower - Deadwood - Spearfish Canyon Waterfalls + Picnic](/things-to-do/private-devils-tower-deadwood-spearfish-canyon-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/northern-black-hills-spearfish-canyon-and-deadwood-adventure.a1933384.activity-details) | ## What to do in Lead --- ### 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.ca/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.ca/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.ca/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.ca/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.ca/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.ca/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.ca/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.ca/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.ca/Living-Map-Theater-Lead.d553248621532647266.Vacation-Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations 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 ![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 ![Deadwood showing night scenes, signage and street scenes](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? > - [Wild West Deadwood Adventure](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/wild-west-deadwood-adventure.a50659831.activity-details) > - [Devil's Tower - Deadwood - Spearfish Canyon Waterfalls + Picnic](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-devils-tower-deadwood-spearfish-canyon-picnic.a3997215.activity-details) > - [Northern Black Hills - Deadwood, Lead, Spearfish Canyon Tour](https://expedia.ca/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.ca/things-to-do/northern-black-hills-spearfish-canyon-and-deadwood-adventure.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 on select hotels and earn double points 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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