Lead
Deadwood's mining neighbor, built around the Homestake
Lead sits just above Deadwood and grew around the Homestake gold mine. Today the Sanford Lab Homestake Visitor Center tells the story of the region, the mine and the underground science now done at the Sanford Underground Research Facility, with the historic Open Cut right behind the building. Drive time and distance are routing estimates from OSRM; allow extra for season, traffic and road work.
Highlights
- Sanford Lab Homestake Visitor Center: Free admission and parking at 160 West Main Street, with exhibits on the region, Homestake and current science. Check its hours before you go.
- Yates Hoistroom tours: Seasonal guided tours covering the history and engineering of the mine hoists.
Stops along the way
- Broken Boot Gold Mine: Historic mine attraction just outside Deadwood on the way up the gulch.
- Sanford Lab Homestake Visitor Center: 160 West Main Street, in front of the Open Cut.