Plan your next adventure to Lead, South Dakota. Esther’s Historic YATES Mineshaft offers all the modern-day amenities while keeping the history alive in this newly renovated 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom vacation rental apartment. Ideally located, this home base allows easy access to some of the major destinations like Terry Peak Ski Resort, Mount Rushmore, Deadwood or Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. The lower ROSS Mineshaft is also available if you are traveling with a larger group.
OUTDOOR ADVENTURE: Kirk Trail Head - George S Mickelson Trail (2.8 miles), Deadwood Trailhead (3.3 miles), Deer Mountain (4.2 miles), Terry Peak Ski Area (5.1 miles), Englewood Trailhead - Mickelson Trail (5.5 miles), Mount Roosevelt Friendship Tower (8.3 miles), Rochford Trailhead (19.3 miles), Bridal Veil Falls (20.9 miles), Osprey Hiking Trail (30.8 miles)
MONUMENTS: Mount Rushmore National Monument (50.2 miles), Crazyhorse Memorial (53.7 miles), Devil's Tower (78.2 miles)
MINING ATTRACTIONS: Homestake Mine (3.0 miles), Broken Boot Gold Mine (3.7 miles)
NEARBY TOWNS: Downtown Lead (0.6 miles), Deadwood (3.9 miles), Spearfish (19.4 miles), Custer (54.6 miles)
DAY TRIPS: Black Hills National Forest (42.4 miles), Custer State Park (70.5 miles), Badlands National Park (105 miles)
AIRPORT: Rapid City Regional Airport (57.9 miles)
Our family was able to rent both, the Yates apartment and the main Ross house and our family had the best time! The apartment is delightful and the bedding is heavenly! The views from the top deck are amazing! Will be back soon!