- 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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Visitors can enjoy hiking to the highest point in South Dakota at Mount Harney. The trail to the granite summit extends 3.5 miles and the highest point reaches 7,242 feet.
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Black Hills Institute - Museum
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117 Main St., Hill City, SD 57745
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Experience the wonders of science at the Black Hills Institute-Museum in Hill City, South Dakota. The museum features dinosaur skeletons, gemstones, geological samples, preserved animals, fossils and other fascinating exhibits.
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At the base of Mount Rushmore sits Teddy Bear Town, a whimsical and unique museum dedicated to all things teddy bear-related. The museum's delightful collection includes tiny bear knick-knacks, children's toys and huge stuffed bears that are close to life-size.
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103 Winter St., Keystone, SD
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Located in Keystone, South Dakota, the 1880 Train Black Hills Central Railroad is a museum and tour firm dedicated to the romance of rail travel during the Gold Rush. Guests may browse exhibits at their leisure and purchase tickets to ride a refurbished 19th century steam locomotive.
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113 Pine Mountain Avenue, Hill City, SD 57745
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Black Hills Central Railroad offers train rides aboard a vintage 1880s steam train through the Black Hills of South Dakota. The 20 mile roundtrip ride lasts for two hours between Hill City and Keystone.
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The gift shop attached to the Black Hills Institute of Geological Research and its museum, Everything Prehistoric offers a wide variety of gifts and souvenirs related to dinosaurs, fossils, and archaeology.
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One of the most popular features of the Rushmore Tramway is the Presidents' Alpine Slide, a winding downhill path. Those with a need for speed can rocket down the Slide, but each cart also has a handbrake that allows for slower travel.
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Keystone is home to the Presidential Wax Museum, an impressive institution featuring life-size sculptures of all United States Presidents. The museum also has a restaurant called the Executive Order Grill and a mini-golf course.
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Aerial Adventure Park and Zip Line offers visitors the chance to seek high altitude thrills. Activities include tree top nature tours among sky bridges and zip lining at high speeds through the forest.
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Named after the sculptor of Mount Rushmore, Borglum Historical Center features a behind the scenes look at the effort, time, tools, and perseverance that went in to making one of the country's greatest wonders.