Guidebook for Custer

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Guidebook for Custer

Food Scene

Beautiful view of Sylvan Lake from the lodge veranda. Sylvan Lake was featured in the movie, "National Treasure". Near Black Elk Peak trailheads and Custer State Park entrance.
10 locals recommend
Sylvan Lake Lodge
24572 SD-87
10 locals recommend
Beautiful view of Sylvan Lake from the lodge veranda. Sylvan Lake was featured in the movie, "National Treasure". Near Black Elk Peak trailheads and Custer State Park entrance.
Eclectic menu, knowledgeable staff, spectacular desserts.
50 locals recommend
Skogen Kitchen
29 N 5th St
50 locals recommend
Eclectic menu, knowledgeable staff, spectacular desserts.
German food and beer. Bring cash, no credit cards last time We ate there.
135 locals recommend
Alpine Inn
133 Main Street
135 locals recommend
German food and beer. Bring cash, no credit cards last time We ate there.
Taco wagon style Mexican food. Try the green chili pork burritos. The trailer just West of the VFW.
6 locals recommend
Maria's
721 Mount Rushmore Road
6 locals recommend
Taco wagon style Mexican food. Try the green chili pork burritos. The trailer just West of the VFW.
Some of the best burgers in the Black Hills.
31 locals recommend
Sugar Shack
22493 US-385
31 locals recommend
Some of the best burgers in the Black Hills.
Award winning burgers. Call before driving to make sure they are open. 605.673.3411
80 locals recommend
Black Hills Burger and Bun Co
441 Mt Rushmore Rd
80 locals recommend
Award winning burgers. Call before driving to make sure they are open. 605.673.3411

Drinks & Nightlife

Local watering hole plus food.
Silver Dollar Saloon
24090 U.S. 385
Local watering hole plus food.

Sightseeing

Stunning views and tunnels. Make the loop with the Needles Highway.
Iron Mountain Road
Iron Mountain Road
Stunning views and tunnels. Make the loop with the Needles Highway.
Stunning views and unusual rock formations. Make the loop with the Iron Mountain Highway.
Needles Drive
Needles Drive
Stunning views and unusual rock formations. Make the loop with the Iron Mountain Highway.

Parks & Nature

Wildlife abounds. 71000 acres and 1300 bison. Stop at the Peter Norbeck Visitors Center, Game Lodge, and the Coolidge Inn. Drive the wildlife loop. The buffalo roundup is a big hit.
184 locals recommend
Custer State Park
13438 US Highway 16A
184 locals recommend
Wildlife abounds. 71000 acres and 1300 bison. Stop at the Peter Norbeck Visitors Center, Game Lodge, and the Coolidge Inn. Drive the wildlife loop. The buffalo roundup is a big hit.
Shrine of democracy.
288 locals recommend
Mount Rushmore National Memorial
13000 South Dakota 244
288 locals recommend
Shrine of democracy.
Wildlife abounds, geologically interesting cave. Drive the wildlife loop.
65 locals recommend
Wind Cave National Park
65 locals recommend
Wildlife abounds, geologically interesting cave. Drive the wildlife loop.

Arts & Culture

Local theater, beautiful drive. Pack a picnic and arrive early.
13 locals recommend
Black Hills Playhouse
24834 S Playhouse Rd
13 locals recommend
Local theater, beautiful drive. Pack a picnic and arrive early.
Learn about Native American culture. Mountain sculpture in progress. 10K Volksmarch spring and fall.
145 locals recommend
Crazy Horse Memorial
145 locals recommend
Learn about Native American culture. Mountain sculpture in progress. 10K Volksmarch spring and fall.

Shopping

Nearest village for groceries, laundry, etc.
34 locals recommend
Custer
34 locals recommend
Nearest village for groceries, laundry, etc.

Essentials

69 locals recommend
Hill City
69 locals recommend