- The list below includes 65 free or cheap things to do in or near Custer, South Dakota, including 49 different types of inexpensive activities like Lake, Specialty Museums, Scenic Drives and Horseback Riding.
- From Black Hills National Forest to Custer State Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Custer and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Keystone, Hot Springs, Rapid City and Hill City.
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One of the most instantly recognizable landmarks in Custer, South Dakota is the Needles Eye granite formation. This striking section of rock is millions of years old and was created through the combination of water and wind erosion.
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Custer, South Dakota is home to the Jewel Cave National Monument, located near the entrance to Jewel Cave. The cave is the third-longest known cave in the world, with over 150 miles of charted passages.
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Peter Norbeck Visitors Center offers visitors displays and exhibits about the park and surrounding Black Hills, life size animal mounts, information about the park's on-going naturalist programs, a book store and staff members to help plan their stay.
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Bismark Lake Campground is a campground set amidst a scattering of aspen groves and Ponderosa pine. They offer accessible recreation for all ages including hiking, fishing, horseback riding, mountain biking and riding off-highway vehicles (OHVs) on moderate terrain.
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Four Mile Old West Town contains over 50 buildings from an old west town including a bank, schoolhouse, and hotels, and some are available to be peeked inside. During certain times, the town has a melodrama, and the town is also available for weddings and commercial photography.
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The spirit of the Old West is captured at Rockin R Rides through the variety of trail rides and over night horseback trips that are provided. The company also serves as a professional outfitter.
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Illusions, comedy, and magic are part of the family friendly Grand Magic Show. Different versions of the show are performed with different settings; the show is able to travel and perform at various venues.
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Hosting exhibitions with memorabilia from the 1880s, the Custer County 1881 Court House Museum highlights the history from the gold rush era of Custer. They have 3 floors and even the original jail and courtroom for visitors to explore.
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More experienced riders are accommodated at Spirit Horse Escape which serves as a company for horseback riding trips. Each tour takes roughly two hours and are conducted by appointment only.
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Consisting primarily of the work of a Dr. Niblack, the National Museum of Wood Carving maintains a large collection of carvings from throughout his career. The museum also features a gift shop.