- TripBuzz found 72 things to do with kids in or near Custer, South Dakota, including 50 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Keystone, Hot Springs, Rapid City and Hill City.
- From Sylvan Lake to Rockin R Rides, the Custer area offers 48 different types of family activities, including: Lake, Horseback Riding, Specialty Museums and Scenic Drives.
- Custer is a quaint city in South Dakota's western region. Home to just over 2,000 residents and spanning just over two square miles, the city offers visitors a small town experience and a peaceful, charming setting. Visitors can stroll the historic downtown taking in the traditional wooden architecture and grab a bite to eat. The Black Hills National Forest is located nearby, providing outdoor recreation and beautiful views.
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Consisting primarily of the work of a Dr. Niblack, the National Museum of Wood Carving maintains a large collection of carvings from throughout his career. The museum also features a gift shop.
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1020 Mount Rushmore Road, Custer, SD 57730
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Scott's Rock Shop & Free Museum is a geology museum and shop that features agates, minerals and fossils. They also offer jewelry, lapidary equipment, rockhounding supplies, landscaping rocks and other specialty items.
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Considered to be part of the Crazy Horse Memorial, the Native American Educational & Cultural Center tries to enhance the experience of visitors at the memorial. Several hands-on activities are available at the center, including 'make and take' tables where crafts can be created and then taken home.
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The Orientation & Communications Center serves as an educational experience for visitors to the Crazy Horse Memorial. Several exhibits are on display which tell the story of Native American history in the area and the stories of tribe members.
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12151 Avenue of the Chiefs, Crazy Horse, SD 57730
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The mountain carving which forms the Crazy Horse Memorial is part of a larger attraction in the area. Visitors pay a general admission fee to view the memorial, the Visitor's Center, the Indian Museum of North America, and the Native American Educational and Cultural Center among other sites.
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Custer State Park near Sylvan Lake, Hill City, SD 57730
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Located in Hill City, South Dakota, the Sylvan Rocks Climbing School offers rock climbing instruction for teens and adults at all levels of ability and experience. Sylvan Rocks also organizes mountainclimbing excursions for experienced patrons.
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Located in the Black Hills National forest is the Wrinkled Rock Climbing Area. Located just outside of scenic Mount Rushmore, the area offers camping sites throughout, though no modern amenities are available.
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Located in Keystone, South Dakota, the Presidential Trail takes hikers up the base of Mount Rushmore, affording a tremendous view of its famous presidential sculptures. Hikers enjoy a low-incline trek under the watchful eye of Presidents Washington, Jefferson, Roosevelt and Lincoln.
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Keystone, South Dakota is home to the Mount Rushmore National Memorial, a national landmark whose fame is only surpassed by the Statue of Liberty. Mount Rushmore bears the carved likenesses of four Presidents: Washington, Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln.
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702 US 16 Alternate, Keystone, SD 57751
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Offering views of Mount Rushmore, Zip Line & Aerial Adventure Park features over 60 platforms for activities that take place in the trees. The park provides zip lines, cables, tubes, trapezes and nets along with suspended bridges and ladders.