- The list below includes 65 free or cheap things to do in or near Custer, South Dakota, including 49 different types of inexpensive activities like Lake, Specialty Museums, Scenic Drives and Horseback Riding.
- From Black Hills National Forest to Custer State Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Custer and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Keystone, Hot Springs, Rapid City and Hill City.
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12.4 Miles
Holy Smoke Resort Horse rides offer the closest trails to Mt Rushmore and Keystone. Rides are given by the most gentle horses for up to 1 hour and guests will see some of the most stunning scenery there is.
12.7 Miles
93%
60 votes
Black Hills National Forest Hwy 385 South, Keystone, SD
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Peaceful and serene, Horse Thief Lake provides an ideal place to enjoy a scenic nature walk or invigorating hike. Other activities such as fly fishing and picnicking are also welcome at this park.
13.1 Miles
The Miner Brewing Company was founded during the gold rush and has since flourished into a craft beer company. The Tap Room has small snacks, occasional wine, apparel, and, of course, their beer available for purchase.
13.7 Miles
Named after a historic gold mine, Holy Terror Mini Golf, features 18 holes of golf that will take you up and down the side of a hill. Featuring a gold mine theme, the course, is surrounded by rushing waters, gold-flecked boulders, and pine trees at each challenging hole.
15.2 Miles
Visitors to Rushmore Cave in Keystone, South Dakota take part in a panoply of thrilling activities, including guided expeditions into the bowels of the cave. Other options include panning for gold, ziplining and an interactive 3-D first-person-shooter ride.
19.3 Miles
85%
71 votes
23694 Strato Rim Drive, Rapid City, SD 57702
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Your ticket for hours of family friendly entertainment is at Putz n Glo Indoor Black Light Miniature Golf. A perfect choice for your next party, guests can play mini golf, pan for gemstones, and try and negotiate the giant maze.
20.2 Miles
One of the longest caves in the country, Wind Cave National Park is nestled among the Southern Black Hills. One of the last interact prairies greets visitors with prairie dogs, bison, and elk.
20.8 Miles
Buckle your seatbelt and prepare to meet incredible animals at Bear Country USA in Rapid City, South Dakota. Bear Country USA also features 'babyland,' an area where guests and park staff interact with adorable baby bears and other young wildlife.
21.1 Miles
DubBus Tours offers personalized bus tours in Rapid City, featuring tours led by a local guide with a broad knowledge of the surrounding area. The bus is stocked with snacks and drinks, available on request.
22.5 Miles
Rapid City's Reptile Gardens is a large zoological complex focused on reptiles. Its inhabitants include dozens of snake species, alligators and tortoises. The most popular animals at Reptile Gardens include Fluffy, a juvenile alligator, and Marilyn, an enormous albino python.