Guidebook for Custer
Parks & Nature
State Game Lodge
13389 US Hwy 16A1,300 free-roaming buffalo
Buffalo Safari Jeep Tours
Historic Lodge and Restaurant
Blue Bell's peaceful atmosphere draws folks from all around.
Nightly Chuckwagon Cookouts
Trail Rides
Restaurant and Lounge
French Creek Trail
6 locals recommend
Blue Bell Lodge
25453 SD-87Blue Bell's peaceful atmosphere draws folks from all around.
Nightly Chuckwagon Cookouts
Trail Rides
Restaurant and Lounge
French Creek Trail
The Mickelson Trail runs right through Custer (nearly across the street from this house) but for a full experience, drive 10 minutes to Sylvan Lake or 15 minutes to Legion Lake for hiking, camping, rock climbing, swimming, non-motorized watercraft rental, and endless exploring...each features its own lodge and restaurant, too.
66 locals recommend
Sylvan Lake
The Mickelson Trail runs right through Custer (nearly across the street from this house) but for a full experience, drive 10 minutes to Sylvan Lake or 15 minutes to Legion Lake for hiking, camping, rock climbing, swimming, non-motorized watercraft rental, and endless exploring...each features its own lodge and restaurant, too.
Arts & Culture
Mount Rushmore National Memorial
13000 South Dakota 244On the bucket list!
Crazy Horse Memorial
Crazy Horse Monument--on the bucket list!
Food Scene
Voted #1 Burger in America: Trip Adviser
Small burger joint with hand-pattied burgers, homemade buns, and 100% satisfaction.
80 locals recommend
Black Hills Burger and Bun Co
441 Mt Rushmore RdVoted #1 Burger in America: Trip Adviser
Small burger joint with hand-pattied burgers, homemade buns, and 100% satisfaction.
Legion Lake Lodge
12967 US HWY 16AStarbucks Coffee, Soft-Serve Ice Cream, but most importantly: Lakeside Dining!
You can try asking for the recipe, but we haven't had much luck...savor each bite!
19 locals recommend
Bobkat's Old Fashion Purple Pie Place
19 Mt Rushmore RdYou can try asking for the recipe, but we haven't had much luck...savor each bite!
Fantastic cuisine; amazing views. Don't forget to stop down by the lake for a stroll before driving Peter Norbeck Scenic Byway (Needles Highway) which starts right near this lodge. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Bar.
10 locals recommend
Sylvan Lake Lodge
24572 SD-87Fantastic cuisine; amazing views. Don't forget to stop down by the lake for a stroll before driving Peter Norbeck Scenic Byway (Needles Highway) which starts right near this lodge. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Bar.
Drinks & Nightlife
Bitter Ester's Brewery, Naked Winery, and a few local bars and restaurants can be found in Custer.
34 locals recommend
Custer
Bitter Ester's Brewery, Naked Winery, and a few local bars and restaurants can be found in Custer.
Sightseeing
Part of Peter Norbeck Scenic Byway, Needles Highway is a must-see while in the area.
8 locals recommend
Needles Eye Tunnel
South Dakota 87Part of Peter Norbeck Scenic Byway, Needles Highway is a must-see while in the area.
Iron Mountain Road
Iron Mountain RoadThe tunnels frame Mount Rushmore as you drive through them.
Crazy Horse
Bucket-list
Shopping
Custer County Candy Company
449 Mt Rushmore RdCandy store next to a clothing store.
Essentials
Lynns Dakotamart
800 Mt Rushmore Rd