Location: Custer
Top Things to do in Custer
Top Restaurants in Custer
The 8 Best Points of Interest & Landmarks in Custer, South Dakota (SD)
Enveloped in the grandeur of the Black Hills, Custer makes the perfect base for your South Dakota vacation, whether you are visiting Custer State Park to learn about Custer's Last Stand, heading up to see the wonder of Mount Rushmore and the yet-unfinished Crazy Horse Memorial, making a motorcycle pilgrimage to Sturgis or spelunking in Wind Cave. Custer itself has much to offer, from family outings at Flintstones Bedrock City to hoe-down dinners at a chuck wagon cookout.
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1. Peter Norbeck Scenic Byway
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 63 reviews
Reviewed By DillonM1905 - Eldersburg, United States
The byway is an excellent way to see the sights of the Black Hills near Rushmore. Hairpin turns, multiple tunnels, views of the Presidents - this was a great drive.
2. Mount Coolidge
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4.5 based on 58 reviews
Reviewed By Nyormirror - Bay City, United States
We were driving in Custer and saw a pickup turn up this drive in front of us and the sign said “Mt. Coolidge Lookout” so we figured what the heck and we followed him because we like high vantage points and being spontaneous. Now be forewarned, this is a dirt road with limited guardrails and some areas where only one vehicle can squeeze by. You also have blind turns so you have to beep your horn to warn any other vehicles coming the other way. It’s all worth it when you get to the top. The top has an actively maned fire watch Tower (inside is off limits). You can go up the outside steps and get amazing 360 degree views of the Black Hills Forest, Custer State Park, Mount Rushmore and Crazy Horse. In fact, you can see the full front face of Crazy Horse from here and you can even do that from the Crazy Horse Memorial. You will have some slight obstructions of guy-wires supporting the tower and radio equipment but besides that everything else is fantastic. Small paved and gravel parking lot at the top. Benches, picnic table and vault toilet. I’m glad we went off the beaten path and would highly recommend you do the same.
3. The Gordon Stockade
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4.0 based on 54 reviews
Reviewed By connielkoehler - Twin Lakes, United States
Family loved the stockade. Wish there was a little more information about the place. Watch for wildlife in the area; saw a blue heron in the area. Quick stop.
4. Iron Creek Tunnel
5. Needle Eye Tunnel
6. Hood Tunnel
7. Doane Robinson Tunnel
8. Custer, SD, Territorial Courthouse & Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
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