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VFW POST 3442 721 Mt . Rushmore Road , Custer • 605-673-4262 vfw . org • vfw3442 @ goldenwest . net Limited food and bar . Open to public .
WICKED ESPRESSO 5 Mt . Rushmore Rd ., Custer • 605-673-3999 • wickedespresso . com Wicked Espresso / Little Wicked Inn at Victorian Corner on 5 Mt . Rushmore Road and Mountain Avenue next to Purple Pie Place . The espresso bar serves espresso , pastries , specialty drinks , wine and beer . There is outside seating on our deck and a drive thru window for people on the go . There is parking for both Wicked Espresso and Purple Pie Place in the front and rear . The inn has four rooms with individual baths , queen bed , air conditioning , TV and WiFi .
WINDSONG VALLEY GARDENS 25366 Windsong Valley Rd ., Custer • 605-673-5230 gdcleveland @ goldenwest . net Pick your own produce fresh from our gardens and greenhouses June-October . Eggs available year-round . At Custer Farmers Market Saturday morning June-October .
Attractions and recreation
1880 TRAIN 222 Railroad Ave ., Hill City • 605-574-2222 1880train . com • office @ 1880train . com See the Black Hills by vintage steam train ! This historical steam train experience is narrated and fun for railroad enthusiasts of all ages ! It ’ s an activity like no other .
1881 COURTHOUSE MUSEUM 411 Mt . Rushmore Road , Custer • 605-673-2443 1881courthousemuseum . com • 1881courthousemuseum @ gwtc . net Housed in the original Dakota Territory courthouse , the 1881 Courthouse Museum explores the history of the Black Hills and Dakota Territory from 1874 to present day .
ADVENTURE RENTALS 444 Mt . Rushmore Rd ., Custer • 605-673-4540 adventurerentalssd . com • atv @ adventurerentalssd . com Adventure Rentals is family-owned business . We are located in downtown Custer . We are excited to give people the opportunity to go and explore the beautiful Black Hills like never before — in a UTV or Slingshot ! Our UTVs are street and highway legal . They come with forest permit passes , tablets with mapping and safety equipment . Our Slingshots come with Custer State Park passes . When renting an ATV you have access to over 1.2 million Black Hills Acres , almost 4,000 miles of roads and trails , hidden treasures and scenic vistas at every corner .
BEAR COUNTRY U . S . A . 13820 S . Hwy . 16 , Rapid City • 605-343-2290 • bearcountryusa . com Unique drive-thru wildlife park featuring North American animals roaming free in their natural habitat . After the drive-thru , try our Wildlife Walk and see bear cubs , lynx , badger and other small animals on display .
BLACK HILLS AERIAL ADVENTURES 24564 Hwy . 16 / 385 , Custer • 605-673-2163 coptertours . com • reservations @ coptertours . com Black Hills Aerial Adventures has been taking visitors for thrilling aerial tours since 1990 . Black Hills Aerial Adventures , right on Highway 16 / 385 a mile north of Crazy Horse Monument , plus her sister companies Rushmore Helicopters in Keystone near Mt . Rushmore and Badlands Helicopters at the entrance to the Badlands National Park , have been under the same local ownership and operation for 29 years flying nearly 22,000 visitors each summer season . A wide variety of tour packages and price points are available featuring eye level views of Mt . Rushmore and Crazy Horse Monuments , the unique to this area Cathedral Spires , Needles Highway , Custer State Park , the Badlands National Park and so much more . Age is no limit-we fly infants ( providing ear protection for the babies ) through centenarians-a bucket list must . Reservations can be made at www . coptertours . com . However , reservations are not required . We fly continuously all day starting at 9 a . m ., 7 days a week ( weather permitting ).
BLACK HILLS BALLOONS 605-673-2520 • blackhillsballoons . com • info @ blackhillsballoons . com 747 Mt . Rushmore Road , Custer ( passenger meeting area ) Witness untouched wilderness , breathtaking 360-degree sunrise and local wildlife from a hot air balloon . May - October ; sunrise one-hour flights include a traditional champagne toast and first flight certificate . Reservations required .
BLACK HILLS PLAYHOUSE 24834 S . Playhouse Rd ., Custer • 605-255-4141 blackhillsplayhouse . com • contact @ blackhillsplayhouse . com In the heart of Custer State Park . Professional theatre at friendly South Dakota prices . Reservations recommended .
BLUE BELL HAYRIDE CHUCK WAGON COOKOUT 25453 Hwy . 87 , Custer , Custer State Park • 605-255-4531 • custerresorts . com Take an old-fashioned hayride in Custer State Park . Sing along as you travel through the back roads of the park to a quiet meadow where you ’ ll be treated to a chuck wagon feast and entertainment .
BLUE BELL STABLES - TRAIL RIDES 25453 Hwy . 87 , Custer • Custer State Park • 605-255-4531 • custerresorts . com Saddle up for a scenic ride in Custer State Park and the surrounding Black Hills . Trail rides range from a half hour to full-day rides .
BUFFALO SAFARI JEEP RIDES 13389 Hwy . 16A , Custer , Custer State Park • 605-255-4541 • custerresorts . com Take a backcountry tour that leads you through the roaming buffalo herds of Custer State Park . Guides offer historic and educational information as you get up close to the wildlife .
CHAPEL IN THE HILLS 3788 Chapel Lane , Rapid City • 605-342-8281 chapel-in-the-hills . org • info @ chapel-in-the-hills . org Nestled at the foot of the Black Hills , the Chapel in the Hills offers a quiet retreat to all visitors . A true place of beauty and inspiration , the chapel is an exact replica of the Borgund Stavkirke in Norway . Visit the prayer / meditation walk , log cabin museum , and grass-roofed gift shop . Evening worship services are held at 7:30 p . m . during the summer .
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