- Our list of the best things to do in Custer, South Dakota, features the top 92 nearby activities — including 41 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Custer, SD has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Museums & Galleries, Sights & Landmarks, and Tours.
- The results below include the top 28 things to do within the city of Custer, SD , followed by 65 popular activities in nearby cities, including Keystone, Hill City, Rapid City, Hot Springs and Crazy Horse
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The sculptor of Mount Rushmore, Gutzon Borglum, is the focus of the Gutzon Borglum Historical Center. Visitors learn about Borglum's life and work, including the painstaking process the artist underwent while designing and executing the Mount Rushmore design.
12.2 Miles
There are numerous tour options at The Black Hills Wild Horse Sanctuary which allow for different types of encounters with the animals. The most basic package is a two-hour guided bus tour while the most expensive allows for an extended stay in an old-fashioned cabin on site.
12.3 Miles
Keystone, South Dakota is home to the Red Garter Saloon, a Wild West-inspired tavern, restaurant and dinner theater. Patrons enjoy live music, stand-up comedy and other lighthearted family-friendly entertainment during and after their meal.
12.3 Miles
The 1880 Train is a steam-powered locomotive that offers two hour tours through the Black Hills region near Mount Rushmore. The tours are narrated by a guide, with a snack bar and stops along the trip.
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Holy Smoke Resort Horse rides offer the closest trails to Mt Rushmore and Keystone. Rides are given by the most gentle horses for up to 1 hour and guests will see some of the most stunning scenery there is.
12.7 Miles
Keystone's Big Thunder Gold Mine was a working gold mine for several decades and has been wonderfully preserved as a museum and tourist attraction. All docent-guided tours are on foot only, and hardhats are provided.
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Black Hills National Forest Hwy 385 South, Keystone, SD
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Peaceful and serene, Horse Thief Lake provides an ideal place to enjoy a scenic nature walk or invigorating hike. Other activities such as fly fishing and picnicking are also welcome at this park.
12.8 Miles
South Dakota's Stone Faces Winery produces a variety of quality wines. The winery's top products are Cabernet and Merlot. Stone Faces also makes grape juice wine made from wild grapes. .
12.9 Miles
Hill City's Naked Winery is a combination winery, snack bar, restaurant and wine store. This 'one stop place to shop' welcomes visitors throughout the year. Shipping is available to most states.
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Kiddos and adults alike will enjoy panning for gemstones, minerals and fossils at Dakota Stone Rock Shop. There's even a place to hunt for hidden treasure in an underground mine.