Welcome to the Black Hills
Sightseeing
Custer State Park is a must visit if you like natural beauty, wildlife, and recreation. You could easily spend a couple days here.
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Hifadhi ya Jimbo la Custer
13438 US Highway 16ACuster State Park is a must visit if you like natural beauty, wildlife, and recreation. You could easily spend a couple days here.
You have to visit Mt. Rushmore if you come to the Black Hills
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Kumbukumbu ya Kitaifa ya Mount Rushmore
13000 South Dakota 244You have to visit Mt. Rushmore if you come to the Black Hills
Needles Highway
Beautiful paved scenic road
Beautiful scenic paved road that starts or ends at Mt. Rushmore, depending on which way you take it.
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Iron Mountain Road
24631 Iron Mountain RoadBeautiful scenic paved road that starts or ends at Mt. Rushmore, depending on which way you take it.
Food scene
Great local brewery with food, drinks, and an awesome outdoor lawn to hang out on and let kids play around on.
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Miner Brewing Company
23845 US-385Great local brewery with food, drinks, and an awesome outdoor lawn to hang out on and let kids play around on.
The most popular restaurant in Hill City! Alpine Inn has two menu items: a filet with a potato or a vegetarian option. Come for lunch and try a completely different menu! Their salads are awesome. Expect a wait as they don't take reservations. Tip: Bring cash or a checkbook.
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Alpine Inn
133 Main StreetThe most popular restaurant in Hill City! Alpine Inn has two menu items: a filet with a potato or a vegetarian option. Come for lunch and try a completely different menu! Their salads are awesome. Expect a wait as they don't take reservations. Tip: Bring cash or a checkbook.
Located in Custer, just a few doors down from our Custer Farmhouse and Custer Ranger, this is a drive-up and walk-up coffee shop with awesome breakfast sandwiches. Gluten-free options as well!
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Miner's Cup
1021 Mt Rushmore RdLocated in Custer, just a few doors down from our Custer Farmhouse and Custer Ranger, this is a drive-up and walk-up coffee shop with awesome breakfast sandwiches. Gluten-free options as well!
This is our family's favorite restaurant! The Custer Beacon is located in Custer and has great food, fun for families, and awesome live music! It has a constantly changing menu with options for those who have allergies. Julie is the owner and has done a great job creating a fun atmosphere for everyone!
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The Custer Beacon
351 Washington StThis is our family's favorite restaurant! The Custer Beacon is located in Custer and has great food, fun for families, and awesome live music! It has a constantly changing menu with options for those who have allergies. Julie is the owner and has done a great job creating a fun atmosphere for everyone!
Best. Food. Ever. Skogen is located in Custer is a smaller, quaint venue - best for smaller parties or couples. We love to get away to Skogen and see what Chef is putting on his menu!
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Skogen Kitchen
29 N 5th StBest. Food. Ever. Skogen is located in Custer is a smaller, quaint venue - best for smaller parties or couples. We love to get away to Skogen and see what Chef is putting on his menu!
Pizza. Every community needs a GREAT pizza place. Mangiamo's Pizza is located in Hill City and that is where we take our family! Everything on the menu is great. They do have pizza for the Gluten-free folks too. Tip: If the restaurant is packed, order to go at the bar!
Mangiamo Wood Fired Pizza
Pizza. Every community needs a GREAT pizza place. Mangiamo's Pizza is located in Hill City and that is where we take our family! Everything on the menu is great. They do have pizza for the Gluten-free folks too. Tip: If the restaurant is packed, order to go at the bar!
Custer needed a breakfast place and this couple answered the call. Opened in 2021, this breakfast place does not fall short on the details. Tip: Be sure to make a reservation on their website! You will thank us :)
Hjem A.M.
Custer needed a breakfast place and this couple answered the call. Opened in 2021, this breakfast place does not fall short on the details. Tip: Be sure to make a reservation on their website! You will thank us :)
Hands down - a favorite place for kids and ice cream. There is a playground, fire pits, putt-putt-golf, outdoor music, and more! Sit for a glass of wine, gelato, or a cup of coffee!
Grapes & Grinds
609 US-16AHands down - a favorite place for kids and ice cream. There is a playground, fire pits, putt-putt-golf, outdoor music, and more! Sit for a glass of wine, gelato, or a cup of coffee!
Shopping
This shop in Custer has a little bit of everything for you and your home! Stop in and take home a little something from the Black Hills!
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A Walk in the Woods
506 Mt Rushmore RdThis shop in Custer has a little bit of everything for you and your home! Stop in and take home a little something from the Black Hills!
John Crane is a local painter in the Hills. This Hill City shop is managed by friends of ours. Lori sells prints, and frames, and ships them to you! She also has a great variety of vintage items and an amazing selection of rugs! Stop in and say hi!
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Jon Crane Gallery & Custom Framing
256 E Main StJohn Crane is a local painter in the Hills. This Hill City shop is managed by friends of ours. Lori sells prints, and frames, and ships them to you! She also has a great variety of vintage items and an amazing selection of rugs! Stop in and say hi!
Jewel of the West
208 Main StCome here for flashy boots, jewelry, and other fun clothing and accessory items!
Lakes in the Black Hills
This lake is 5 minutes from Custer. Tip: We love coming here in the late afternoons when everyone has gone home and we get the beach to ourselves.
Legion Lake
This lake is 5 minutes from Custer. Tip: We love coming here in the late afternoons when everyone has gone home and we get the beach to ourselves.
This popular lake (along with Pactola) is ten minutes outside of Hill City. There is a campground on the lake as well. Fun for swimming and boating! Tip: Access and park at - Sheridan Lake Public Access SE
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Sheridan Lake
This popular lake (along with Pactola) is ten minutes outside of Hill City. There is a campground on the lake as well. Fun for swimming and boating! Tip: Access and park at - Sheridan Lake Public Access SE
We love this lake in Custer State Park! A short distance from Custer, its a fun lake for swimming and fishing!
Stockade Lake, West Custer Township, SD 57730, USA
We love this lake in Custer State Park! A short distance from Custer, its a fun lake for swimming and fishing!
Our FAVORITE lake. We bring our paddle boards and a lunch and spend all day here. There is also a shower house near the parking lot. Tip: Visit during the week to avoid the crowds.
Center Lake, East Custer, SD 57730, USA
Our FAVORITE lake. We bring our paddle boards and a lunch and spend all day here. There is also a shower house near the parking lot. Tip: Visit during the week to avoid the crowds.
Things to Do
Looking for something to do inside? We love going to a play here! We have never been disappointed. Tip: Like many places in the Hills, cell phone service is very spotty here. You will also need a park pass which is sold in concessions.
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Black Hills Playhouse
24834 S Playhouse RdLooking for something to do inside? We love going to a play here! We have never been disappointed. Tip: Like many places in the Hills, cell phone service is very spotty here. You will also need a park pass which is sold in concessions.
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Usikose
A Day in Custer State Park
Growing up in the park, we know the back roads and ways around the crowds. We wanted to suggest an itinerary for your day:
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A Day at Mount Rushmore
Growing up in the Hills, we wanted to offer our advice on how to do Mt. Rushmore and miss the crowds!
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Kusafiri na watoto
Best Places for Kids!
There is a LOT to do in the Hills for kids. We have kids of our own and want to recommend these places over others:
1 - Bear Country $$$
2 - Reptile Gardens $
3 - World Fossil Museum $$
4 - Mammoth Site $$$
5 - Splash Pad Downtown Rapid (free)
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Days to Remember
Here are some days to remember in the Hills:
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