Attractions and Recreation
 

Black Hills Central Railroad - 1880 Train
PO Box 1880, Hill City, SD 57745
     605-574-2222 - 866-FOR-1880 Fax 605-574-4915
www.1880train.com   office@1880train.com
Old time steam locomotives and vintage cars make several trips daily between Hill City and Keystone. Open early May to early October. Reservations recommended

Bear Country USA  
13820 S. Highway 16, Rapid City, SD 57701     
605-343-2290 Fax 605-341-3206
www.bearcountryusa.com   pabear@bearcountryusa.com
Unique drive-through wildlife park features North American animals roaming free in their natural habitat. Walking tour of Baby land where bear cubs, wolf pups and more are on display.

Beautiful Rushmore Cave
13622 Highway 40, Keystone, SD 57751    
605-255-4384
www.beautifulrushmorecave.com   beautifulrushmorecave@enetis.net
The closest cave to Mt. Rushmore is the home of the legendary Big Room. Magnificently adorned with countless formations, it is the Black Hill’s most beautiful cave.

Black Hills Balloons
PO Box 210, Custer, SD 57730     
605-673-2520  Fax 605-673-4092
www.blackhillsballoons.com       balloons@rapidnet.com
Experience the historic Black Hills on the oldest form of flight known to man. Mt. Rushmore, Crazy Horse, scenic lakes and herds of wild buffalo, elk and deer are frequent sights.

Black Hills Trails - George S. Mickelson Trail
11361 Nevada Gulch Rd, Lead, SD 57754       605-584-3896
www.mickelsontrail.com    mickelsontrail@state.sd.us 
Imagine a path where the ghosts of Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane still roam. A path where bicyclists, hikers and horseback riders can explore spruce and ponderosa pine forests. And, a path accessible to the very young, the very old and people of all abilities.

Blue Bell Hayride Chuck Wagon Cookout
US Hwy 16A, Custer, SD, 57730  Custer State Park         605-255-4531
www.custerstateparkresort.com

Blue Bell Stables - trail rides
US Hwy 16A, Custer, SD 57730  Custer State Park    605-673-4531
www.custerstateparkresort.com

Buffalo Safari Jeep Rides
US Hwy 16A, Custer, SD 57730  Custer State Park    605-673-4541
www.custerstateparkresort.com

Circle B Ranch Chuckwagon Cowboy Music Show & Trail Rides
22735 Hwy 385, Rapid City, SD 57702    
605-348-7358 - 800-403-7358   Fax 605-348-7558
www.circle-b-ranch.com      info@circle -b-ranch.com
Chuckwagon suppers, cowboy music shows, trail rides, pony rides, woodcarver, miniature horses, petting zoo, western town, gunfights, gold panning, wax bullet pistol shooting & gift shop. Also serving lunches.

Crazy Horse Memorial
12151 Avenue of the Chiefs, Custer, SD 57730
      605-673-4681 Fax 605-673-2185
www.crazyhorse.org     memorial@crazyhorse.org
Crazy Horse memorial, world's largest mountain carving in progress. Experience Native American museums, educational/cultural center and sculptor's log studio-home. Laser-light show nightly throughout the summer.

Custer County 1881 Courthouse Museum
411 Mt. Rushmore Rd/PO Box 826, Custer, SD 57730
     605-673-2443
www.1881courthousemuseum.com
   info@1881courthousemuseum.com
Open Memorial Day to Labor Day, this museum explores Black Hills history from General George Armstrong Custer’s 1874 expedition to today’s ranching heritage.

Custer Golf Corp/Rocky Knolls Golf Course
Hwy 16 W/PO Box 844, Custer, SD 57730
    605-673-4481
Nine-hole layout begins with a short, dramatic par five that includes an approach shot through imposing rock formations. Beautiful surroundings, a true test of skill and glimpses of wildlife among the pines.

Custer State Park
13329 US Hwy 16A, Custer, SD 57730
      605-255-4515 Fax 605-255-4460
www.custerstatepark.info custerstatepark@state.sd.us
Home to one of America’s largest bison herds, this 71,000 acre park features scenic drives, fishing, swimming, hiking, camping and four outstanding resorts in a must-see setting.

D&B Productions, LLC
PO Box 502, Custer, SD 57730
     605-673-3929
www.dakotasundowners.com  dcmblm@gwtc.net
D&B Productions presents the Dakota Sundowners with old fashion wild west shootouts every weekend from Memorial Day thru Labor Day.

Dakota Greens of Custer Inc.
25086 Shamrock Rd, Custer, SD 57730    605-673-5880
toppin@gwtc.net
Dakota Greens Golf
Scenic 275 yard driving range with 10 elevated, carpeted tees, chipping mound & 9 target greens. Free use of clubs.
Dakota Greens Greenhouse
Local greenhouse, open during growing season. Annuals, Perennials, accent plants, hanging baskets, herbs, vegetables and custom wooden benches. Gifts abound. Planters and potting soil.
Top Pin Archery
Custer's own 7 lane indoor range. We have virtual reality hunting in techno hunt. Full service pro shop. Retail archery equipment fitting and sales. 3-D shoots and archery leagues. Home of the Top Pin Archers Club.
Guys With Knives
Wild game service: Skin, quarter, cool.  European mounts, hide tanning, turkey fan displays. Official site for the SD Sportsman Against Hunger Program. Elk check station.
 

Evans Plunge
PO Box 610, 1145 N. River Street, Hot Springs, SD 57747      
605-745-5165 Fax 605-745-3368
www.evansplunge.com info@evansplunge.com
The world’s largest indoor natural warm spring-fed swimming pool. Year-round family fun.

Flintstone's Bedrock City Theme Park & Campground
Hwy US 16 and 385, PO Box 649, Custer, SD 57730
     605-673-4079   Fax 605-673-6079
www.flintstonesbedrockcity.com     flintstn@rapidnet.com
Bedrock comes alive in this modern stone-age setting of fun-filled buildings. Ride the Flintmobile, and Iron Horse train. See Mt. Rockmore and enjoy the Flintstone Trio Show.

Four Mile Old West Town
11921 West Highway 16, Custer, SD 57730
     605-673-3905
www.fourmilesd.com/   fourmile@gwtc.net
Tours through the history of the old west/immigration era. Over 50 open door buildings. Live re-enactments and melodramas. Chuck wagon food and unique shopping. Memorial Day Weekend - Old West Fest of the Black Hills.

Gold Pan Saloon
580 Mt. Rushmore Rd, Custer, SD 57730     605-673-8850
ewemadeit@aol.com
Where the old west is still alive lounge with sawdust floors and swinging doors.  Summertime Wild West shoot outs.  Outdoor beer garden. Right downtown. 

Jewel Cave National Monument
11149 US Hwy. 16, Bldg. B12, Custer, SD 57730
      605-673-2288 Fax 605-673-3294
www.nps.gov/jeca
The monument protects one of the longest and most structurally complex caves in the world. The visitor center is open and cave tours are offered year round.

Korczak's Heritage, Inc
12151 Ave of the Chiefs, Crazy Horse, SD 57730    605-673-4681
www.crazyhorse.org

Mammoth Site
PO Box 692, 1800 Hwy 18 Truck Rt, Hot Springs, SD 57747-0692      
605-745-6017     Fax 605-745-3038
www.mammothsite.com    mammoth@mammothsite.com
Experience one of the world’s greatest fossil treasures. A national natural landmark with fossils of Ice Age fauna left in place as discovered.

Mount Rushmore National Memorial
13000 Hwy 244, Bldg. 31, Ste 1, Keystone, SD 57751       
605-574-2523 Fax 605-574-2307
www.nps.gov/moru    judy_olson@nps.gov
America’s Shrine of Democracy gives a glimpse into the history of the United States. The nightly lighting ceremony is among the National Park Service’s most popular programs.

National Museum of Woodcarving
12115 Hwy 16 W/PO Box 747, Custer, SD 57730      
605-673-4404 Fax 605-673-3843
www.blackhills.com/woodcarving/index.html    woodcarv@gwtc.net
One of America’s most unique museums, enjoy the wooden nickel theatre, 30 scenes created by an original animator of Disneyland, a carving studio, display of many nationally recognized woodcarvers, museum gallery, gift shop, snack bar. Woodcarvings so real, you'll think it's magic.

National Presidential Wax Museum
PO Box 238, Keystone, SD 57751     
605-666-4455
www.presidentialwaxmuseum.com   presidentialwax@aol.com
Meet face to face our beloved heroes and share in their historic glories.

Prairie Berry Winery
23837 Hwy 385, PO Box 8, Hill City, SD 57745        605-574-3898     877-226-9453  Fax  605-574-4614
www.prairieberry.com

Guests "discover gold" with our international award-winning wines, state-of-the-art facility, unique gifts, Euro-Deli and
events. South Dakota wines since 1876. Open daily, year-round for free wine tasting. Hours vary with seasons.

Putt4Fun
640 S 6th St, Hot Springs, SD 57747      
605-745-7888   Fax 605-745-6936
www.putt4fun.us   putt4fun@gwtc.net
Challenging 18-hole course, 20-40 foot greens, landscaped, waterfall, benches, sand traps, two water fountains. A highlight of Hot Springs family fun.

Reptile Gardens
PO Box 620, Rapid City, SD 57709      
605-342-5873   Fax 605-342-6249
www.reptilegardens.com  getinfo@reptilegardens.com
This is where you’ll find the world’s most renowned collection of exotic reptiles, rare birds, beautiful minerals, prehistoric fossils and botanical specimens.

Rockin R Rides, Inc
PO Box 815, Custer, SD 57730        
605-673-2999     Cell  520-349-6078
www.rockingrtrailrides.com  rockinrrides@aol.com
Daily guided trail rides in family-friendly, small group setting with professional and knowledgeable guides, 7 days a week, Memorial weekend through September. Closest trail rides to Crazy Horse Memorial.

Ruby Creek Ranch
11952 Custer Limestone Rd, Custer, SD 57730    605-673-5924     Cell 605-517-0141

www.rubycreekranch.com    dnb@gwtc.net  
Ruby Creek Ranch offers Chuckwagon Supper Rides throughout the summer. Our wagons are pulled by draft horses and tractors. We offer a authentic cowboy supper with buffalo burgers, cowboy beans and all the trimmin's. We also do requests for large groups, family reunions and other special get togethers. We pride ourselves in being able to make your experience at our ranch a memorable one! When it comes to special requests, we say "ASK US.....WE MIGHT!"   

Rushmore Historical Center & Rushmore Borglum Story
 
342 Winter Street, Keystone, SD 57751     
605-666-4448      800-888-4369  Fax 605-666-4482
 www.rushmoreborglum.com    borglum@gwtc.net
 The story behind the sculptor of Mount Rushmore, Gutzon Borglum. Museum, gift shop and information center. Mt. Rushmore is brought to life in this beautiful museum and gallery which showcases scores of Borglum’s paintings, sculptures and artifacts. Exclusive film of blasting.

Sylvan Rock Climbing School & Guide Service
PO Box 600, Hill City, SD 57745      605-484-7585
www.sylvanrocks.com  sylvan@sylvanrocks.com
Rock climbing experiences for the total beginner or the seasoned adventurer.  A safe, healthy activity which anyone can enjoy.  Experience Custer State Park's many unbelievable summits.

Wind Cave National Park
26611 U.S. Hwy 385, Hot Springs, SD 57747     
605-745-4600 Fax 605-745-4207
www.nps.gov/wica
Recently named the fourth longest cave in the world. The park is home to bison, prairie dogs, antelope, elk, coyote,
mule and white tailed deer.

Custer Area Chamber of Commerce, PO Box 5018, Custer, SD 57730
605-673-2244 or 800-992-9818

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