BLACK HILLS BALLOONS SHADY REST MOTEL (605) 673-4478 238 Gordon St, Custer, SD shady-rest-motel.com 13 charming, clean cabins with modern amenities, pine interiors, kitchenettes, and comfortable beds. Nestled in the pines. Easy access to Mickelson Trail, hiking, shopping, food, & city parks. Lovely views. Cable, Wi-Fi, A/C, hot tub, pool privileges three blocks away. 10% discount with stay of 3 or more nights! Great H Service (605) 673-2520 info@blackhillsballoons.com blackhillsballoons.com JEWEL CAVE NATIONAL MONUMENT Fly with Black Hills Balloons & witness untouched wilderness, a breathtaking 360 degree sunrise & wildlife from the safety of an FAA regulated aircraft. Located in the Custer area May -Oct; the sunrise one-hour flight includes a traditional champagne toast & first flight certificate. Reservations required. (605) 673-8300 11149 Hwy 16, Bldg B12 13 mi. W of Custer, SD on US Hwy 16 jeca_interpretation@nps.gov nps.gov/jeca CRAZY HORSE MEMORIAL (605) 673-4681 crazyhorsememorial.org World’s largest mountain carving in progress, located minutes from Mount Rushmore on Hwy 16/385. Witness work on the Mountain, enjoy American Indian museums, art galleries, the sculptor’s studio-home, antiques, American Indian artists and performers. Nightly laser show in season, restaurant and gift shop. Open year-round. Great H Service SPOKANE CREEK CABINS & CAMPGROUND BLACK HILLS NATIONAL FOREST (605) 673-9200 1019 N 5th St, Custer, SD fs.usda.gov/blackhills (605) 666-4609 or 1-800-261-9331 24631 Iron Mountain Rd, Keystone, SD spokanecreek.com Located on one of America’s greatest & scenic roads, Iron Mountain Road, we are centrally located to area attractions. Nestled in a beautiful valley between Mt. Rushmore & Custer State Park, lodging options include cabins, RV & tent sites. Amenities include store, café, pool, mini-golf, shower house, hiking, playground, Wi-Fi, and much more. Explore & discover the third longest cave in the world. Jewel Cave is home to an amazing underground wilderness that showcases an array of cave formations. Elevators take visitors 234 ft. beneath the surface. Scenic Tours & Discovery Talks year-round. Historic Lantern Tours June-early-Sept. Wild Caving Tours mid-June-early-Sept. Guide fee for cave tours. Call for information. Free visitor center open year-round, with limited availability in the off-season. ATTRACTIONS 1881 COURTHOUSE MUSEUM (605) 673-2443 411 Mt. Rushmore Rd, Custer, SD cchstsoc@gwtc.net 1881courthousemuseum.com With several national icons nested among the pines of the Black Hills National Forest, this 1.2-million-acre ‘Island in the Plains’ serves as the backdrop for these symbols of America. Specialized campgrounds, roaded recreation opportunities and a system of trails connecting communities showcase this forest that provides user-friendly access to year-round family activities. ROCKIN’ R TRAIL RIDES CUSTER UTV RENTALS (605) 673-6600 or 1-888-978-2267 3 mi. E of Custer, SD on US Hwy 16A at Custer’s Gulch Campground blackhillsatv@yahoo.com blackhillsatvadventures.com For the outdoor enthusiasts...create memories with the entire family by exploring 3,000 miles of beautiful Black Hills terrain on one of our UTVs! Fantastic views of the Black Hills & Badlands from the top of Cicero Peak. We offer two, four and six seaters! Car rentals at Custer’s Gulch Campground. See our display ad on page 53. (605) 673-2999 or 520-349-6078 24853 Village Ave, Custer, SD at Heritage Village on US Hwy 16/385 1 mi. S of Crazy Horse Memorial rockinrrides@aol.com rockingrtrailrides.com Closest horseback trail rides to Crazy Horse Memorial. Friendly, knowledgeable staff guide your small group on beautiful trails in the Black Hills National Forest. Reasonable rates, families welcome. Guided trail rides -1 hr, 1-1/2 hr, 2 hr, 1/2 day; 7 days/wk, Memorial weekend through Sept. Admission $6 adults, $5 seniors, $2 youth (12-18), free 11 & under, donations welcome. Three floors of 1874-present Black Hills, Lakota & pioneer displays, 1874 Custer Expedition, 1875 cabin. Bookstore, handicapped accessible. Open Memorial Day-Labor Day 10 a.m. -7 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 1 p.m. -7 p.m. Sunday. Reduced hours May & September. Free youth activities. Great H Service SAGE MEADOW RANCH, LLC BLACK HILLS PLAYHOUSE (605) 255-4141 or 1-855-584-4141 24834 S Playhouse Rd, Custer, SD in Custer State Park contact@blackhillsplayhouse.com blackhillsplayhouse.com Join us for professional musicals, romance, comedy and drama in the rustic beauty of Custer State Park. Casual atmosphere and air-conditioned theater, featuring concessions and lovely picnic grounds. Custer State Park pass required. Performances Tues-Sat 7:30 p.m., Wed & Sun matinée 2 p.m. Reservations recommended. (605) 745-4866 26840 Iron Shoe Trl, Hot Springs, SD hollyhenderson49@yahoo.com sagemeadowranchllc.com Experience the beautiful Southern Black Hills on horseback! Situated on acres of prairie, pines & rolling hills near historic Red Canyon. This is not your typical nose to tail trail ride! We specialize in private guided rides. 3 unique riding experiences. Accepting small groups. Open year-round. Advanced reservations required. BEAVER LAKE WATERSLIDE FOUR MILE OLD WEST TOWN (605) 673-3905 11921 US Hwy 16 between Custer & Jewel Cave fourmileoldwesttown.com (605) 673-2464 or 1-800-346-4383 12005 US Hwy 16, Custer, SD beaverlake@gwtc.net beaverlakecampground.net Join us for great wet and wild fun at Beaver Lake Waterslide! 2-pools, open 9 a.m.-9 p.m., 1-360’ waterslide open 1 p.m.-7 p.m. Memorial to Labor Day, weather permitting. Daily admission includes swimming, picnic, sports field, showers and free Wi-Fi. See our display ad on page 53. Experience yesterday in the Old West at Four Mile where the outhouse talks. Step back for family fun and living his-tory as you walk through the 50 open door buildings at the old historic site. Admission only $6 per person. Unique shopping and pet friendly. SYLVAN ROCKS CLIMBING SCHOOL & GUIDE SERVICE Reservations: (605) 484-7585 sylvanrocks.com Since 1989, we’ve made rock climbing fun for everyone. Climbing adventures for ages 5 & up. Beginners welcome. Professional instruction & all equipment provided for guests at Custer State Park, Palisades State Park, Mt. Rushmore & Devils Tower. Experience the beauty of a summit w/ friends & family. CUSTER LISTINGS CONTINUE 131 BLACK HILLS & BADLANDS REGION
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