Guidebook for Custer
Food Scene
This burger joint in downtown Custer was voted best burgers in the US by TripAdvisor in 2014. They are so popular that there's often up to an hour wait in the summer, but totally worth it!
80 locals recommend
Black Hills Burger and Bun Co
441 Mt Rushmore RdThis burger joint in downtown Custer was voted best burgers in the US by TripAdvisor in 2014. They are so popular that there's often up to an hour wait in the summer, but totally worth it!
The Alpine Inn is in Hill City. They have an extensive noon menu with delicious desserts. In the evenings they serve filet mignon. It's very popular, so you want to get there early or wait in line.
135 locals recommend
Alpine Inn
133 Main StreetThe Alpine Inn is in Hill City. They have an extensive noon menu with delicious desserts. In the evenings they serve filet mignon. It's very popular, so you want to get there early or wait in line.
The Sage Creek Grille was opened by Nancy Gellerman in 1999 and has been serving sustainable, local when possible, and always delicious meals ever since. Definitely worth a visit for lunch or dinner!
12 locals recommend
Sage Creek Grille
611 Mt Rushmore RdThe Sage Creek Grille was opened by Nancy Gellerman in 1999 and has been serving sustainable, local when possible, and always delicious meals ever since. Definitely worth a visit for lunch or dinner!
Are you looking for HUGE homemade caramel rolls for breakfast? Look no further! They also serve breakfast and lunch along with their bakery delectibles!
12 locals recommend
Baker's Bakery & Cafe
541 Mt Rushmore RdAre you looking for HUGE homemade caramel rolls for breakfast? Look no further! They also serve breakfast and lunch along with their bakery delectibles!
The Custer Wolf - Food & Drink
506 Mt Rushmore RdShopping
This is a fun shop to check out. They have everything from home decor to clothing to art by local artists. Two floors full of options!
7 locals recommend
A Walk in the Woods
506 Mt Rushmore RdThis is a fun shop to check out. They have everything from home decor to clothing to art by local artists. Two floors full of options!
Arts & Culture
I grew up playing at Rocky Knolls. It's a beautiful 9 hole course nestled in the forest. Fair warning: If you have a serious slice or hook, you'll be spending a lot of time in the trees!
Rocky Knolls Golf Course
12181 US-16I grew up playing at Rocky Knolls. It's a beautiful 9 hole course nestled in the forest. Fair warning: If you have a serious slice or hook, you'll be spending a lot of time in the trees!
A seasonal theater nestled in beautiful Custer State Park. Talented thespians enjoy spending the summer in the Hills, so you'll always have a fun night out whether it's a comedy, drama, or musical!
13 locals recommend
Black Hills Playhouse
24834 S Playhouse RdA seasonal theater nestled in beautiful Custer State Park. Talented thespians enjoy spending the summer in the Hills, so you'll always have a fun night out whether it's a comedy, drama, or musical!
Sightseeing
This is the third longest cave in the world and is administered by the National Park Service. I'd highly recommend the scenic tour which is moderately strenuous and lasts about 1 hour 20 minutes.
58 locals recommend
Jewel Cave National Monument
11149 US-16This is the third longest cave in the world and is administered by the National Park Service. I'd highly recommend the scenic tour which is moderately strenuous and lasts about 1 hour 20 minutes.
Mt. Rushmore is just 20 miles north of Custer. It's a must see while in the Black Hills!
288 locals recommend
Mount Rushmore National Memorial
13000 South Dakota 244Mt. Rushmore is just 20 miles north of Custer. It's a must see while in the Black Hills!
Located in Custer State Park, the State Game Lodge served as the Summer White House for Calvin Coolidge in 1927. You can also take a buffalo safari jeep tour through Custer State Park from the lodge.
State Game Lodge
13389 US Hwy 16ALocated in Custer State Park, the State Game Lodge served as the Summer White House for Calvin Coolidge in 1927. You can also take a buffalo safari jeep tour through Custer State Park from the lodge.
Sylvan Lake Lodge is Custer State Park's "crown jewel." You can also swim at Sylvan Lake and hike to Harney Peak on trails that start from the lodge.
10 locals recommend
Sylvan Lake Lodge
24572 SD-87Sylvan Lake Lodge is Custer State Park's "crown jewel." You can also swim at Sylvan Lake and hike to Harney Peak on trails that start from the lodge.
The highest summit in the United States east of the Rocky Mountains, Harney Peak has amazing views of the Black Hills. It is also the site of Black Elk's "Great Vision" and is worth the hike up!
36 locals recommend
Black Elk Peak
The highest summit in the United States east of the Rocky Mountains, Harney Peak has amazing views of the Black Hills. It is also the site of Black Elk's "Great Vision" and is worth the hike up!
Located 5 miles north of Custer, the memorial holds a laser light show nightly which is well worth the visit. It also houses an amazing collection of Lakota Sioux memorabilia.
145 locals recommend
Crazy Horse Memorial
Located 5 miles north of Custer, the memorial holds a laser light show nightly which is well worth the visit. It also houses an amazing collection of Lakota Sioux memorabilia.
A favorite place for locals to go swimming and paddle boating. You can rent boats for 30 minutes or for the whole day. You can also take a scenic walk around the lake.
Legion Lake Lodge
12967 U.S. 16AA favorite place for locals to go swimming and paddle boating. You can rent boats for 30 minutes or for the whole day. You can also take a scenic walk around the lake.