ADVENTURE RENTALS BLACK BLACK HILLS HILLS & & BADLANDS BADLANDS REGION REGION 605-673-4540 444 Mt Rushmore Rd, Custer, SD adventurerentalssd.com Family owned & located in Downtown Custer. Our ATVs are street/highway legal. Park passes & forest permits are included. Over 1.2 million Black Hills acres, almost 4,000 miles of roads & trails, hidden treasures & scenic vistas at every corner. Bikes, scooters, kayaks & paddleboards are also available for rent! ROCK CREST LODGE 605-673-4323 or 1-888-875-0001 15 W Mt Rushmore Rd, Custer, SD Hwy 16/385 rockcrestlodge.com Great location, close to Black Hills attractions & Custer State Park. Authentic log cabins, some w/fireplaces, hot tubs & full kitchens! Outdoor pool, picnic area, playground. Suites & family cabins available. Free continental breakfast. Near shopping, restaurants & downtown Custer. HBO. Wet bars in all rooms! See our display ad on page 43. Great ★ Service BUFFALO RIDGE ADVENTURES 605-673-2275 339 W Mt Rushmore Rd, Custer SD custerhospitality.com Roam the Black Hills on one of our motorized ATVs, mountain bikes, kayaks, or stand-up paddleboards! Whether you’re looking for a day-long adventure or a few hours of fun, Buffalo Ridge Adventures has all the outdoor gear you need no matter your skill level. Join our backcountry adventures & start exploring! JEWEL CAVE NATIONAL MONUMENT 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 Explore & discover the 3 rd 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. Reservations available at blackhillsvacations.com. BEAVER LAKE WATERSLIDE 605-673-2464 12005 US Hwy 16, Custer, SD blcres@goldenwest.net beaverlakecampground.net Join us for great wet and wild fun at Beaver Lake Waterslide! Open Memorial to Labor Day, weather permitting. 2-pools, open 9 a.m.-9 p.m., 1-360’ waterslide open 1 p.m.–7 p.m. Daily admission includes swimming, picnic, sports field, showers and free Wi-Fi. See our display ad on page 39. 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! 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 ★ Service ROCKIN’ R TRAIL RIDES 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. BLACK HILLS BALLOONS SPOKANE CREEK CABINS & CAMPGROUND 605-666-4609 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. 605-673-2520 info@blackhillsballoons.com blackhillsballoons.com 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. Reservatio required. See our display ad on page 39. FOUR MILE OLD WEST TOWN 605-673-3905 11921 US Hwy 16 between Custer & Jewel Cave fourmileoldwesttown.com Experience yesterday in the Old West at Four Mile where the outhouse talks. Step back for family fun and living history as you walk through the 50 open door buildings at the old historic site. Admission only $6 per person. Unique shopping and pet friendly. Campground now open. ATTRACTIONS 1881 COURTHOUSE MUSEUM 605-673-2443 411 Mt Rushmore Rd, Custer, SD cchstsoc@gwtc.net 1881courthousemuseum.com 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. BLACK HILLS NATIONAL FOREST 605-673-9200 1019 N 5 th St, Custer, SD fs.usda.gov/blackhills With several national icons nestled among the pines of the Black Hills National Forest, this 1.2-million-acre forest is part of the ‘Island in the Plains’ and 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. # Discover BlackHills BlackHillsTravelBlog.com /blackhills Custer Listings Continue BlackHillsBadlands.com // 139
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