Find us on Youtube /blackhillstravel BLACK HILLS & BADLANDS REGION BLACK HILLS BALLOONS ATTRACTIONS 1881 COURTHOUSE MUSEUM 605-673-2443 411 Mt Rushmore Rd, Custer, SD cchstsoc@gwtc.net 1881courthousemuseum.com 605-673-2520 747 Mt Rushmore Rd, Custer, SD info@blackhillsballoons.com blackhillsballoons.com Fly with Black Hills Balloons & witness untouched wilderness, a breathtaking 360° sunrise & wildlife from the safety of an FAA regulated aircraft. Located in the Custer area May-October; the sunrise one-hour flight includes a traditional champagne toast & first flight certificate. Reservations required. See our display ad on page 85. FOUR MILE OLD WEST TOWN 605-673-3905 11921 Hwy 16, Custer, SD between Custer & Jewel Cave fourmileoldwesttown.com SYLVAN ROCKS CLIMBING SCHOOL & GUIDE SERVICE Reservations 605-484-7585 632 Mt Rushmore Rd, Custer, SD sylvanrocks.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.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday; Reduced hours May & September. Free youth activities. 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 $7 per person. Unique shopping and pet friendly. Campground now open. Since 1989, we've offered climbing adventures from mild to wild for experienced & beginner climbers ages 5 & up. As the only American Mountain Guides Association accredited guide service in the area we provide professional instruction for guests at Custer State Park, Palisades State Park, Mt Rushmore, & Devils Tower. CAMPING BLACK HILLS NATIONAL FOREST ADVENTURE RENTALS 605-673-4540 444 Mt Rushmore Rd, Custer, SD atv@adventurerentalssd.com adventurerentalssd.com Family owned & located in downtown Custer. Our UTVs & slingshots 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. JEWEL CAVE NATIONAL MONUMENT 605-673-9200 1019 N 5th St, Custer, SD fs.usda.gov/blackhills The forest encompasses 1.2 million acres and is often considered an "Island in the Plains." It offers an array of recreational opportunities and user-friendly access to multiple trails, day-use areas, campgrounds, beaches, boat launches and historic sites. Find your adventure by discovering your Forest. 605-673-8300 11149 Hwy 16, Bldg B12 13 mi W of Custer, SD on Hwy 16 jeca_interpretation@nps.gov nps.gov/jeca Explore & discover the 3rd longest cave in the world. 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—September, Wild Caving Tours June—September. Call for information. Visitor center open year-round. BEAVER LAKE CAMPGROUND 605-673-2464 12005 Hwy 16, Custer, SD beaverres@goldenwest.net beaverlakecampground.net Stay in the Black Hills National Forest. Large RV sites, simple to deluxe cabins, tent sites, heated pool, store, 3 bath houses, 2 laundry facilities, TV, propane, Wi-Fi, volleyball, basketball courts, 3 miles west of Custer, 24 miles to Mt Rushmore, 6 miles to Crazy Horse, close to many other attractions. 4000 miles of area trails. See our display ad on page 54. ROCKIN' R TRAIL RIDES CRAZY HORSE MEMORIAL ® BLACK HILLS AERIAL ADVENTURES 605-673-4681 crazyhorsememorial.org The world's largest Mountain Carving in progress is located between Hill City and Custer on Hwy 16/385. Open year-round: museums, the Cultural Center, sculptor's studio-home-workshop, and more. Explore Native cultures through art, artifacts, seasonal artists/performers, and also a nightly laser show in season. Restaurant and gift shop on-site. See our display ad on page 89. 605-673-2999 or 520-349-6078 24853 Village Ave, Custer, SD at Heritage Village on 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, 1.5-hr, 2-hr, half-day; 7 days/wk, Memorial weekend through September. BIG PINE CAMPGROUND 605-673-2163 24564 Hwy 16/385, Custer, SD bhaerial@goldenwest.net coptertours.com Located just 1.4 miles north of Crazy Horse, Black Hills Aerial Adventures offers several tours from this heliport. Tours including Crazy Horse, Mt Rushmore & more. Excitement and tours for the first time flier all the way to the ultimate adventurer! 605-673-4054 or 800-235-3981 12084 Big Pine Rd, Custer, SD bigpine@gwtc.net bigpinecampground.com Awesome campground at a reasonable price! No frills camping in the tall ponderosa pine trees. Wi-Fi, laundry room and sparkling clean shower house and restrooms. FHU 50 & 30 amp sites. Water/ electric RV & tent sites. Primitive tent sites. Camper cabins. Quiet, shaded RV park with spacious, level sites. Open May 1-Oct 1. Custer Listings Continue BlackHillsBadlands.com // 135
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