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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 20 attractions in Custer

Custer State Park , in the Black Hills of western South Dakota , spans 71,000 acres and is one of the largest state parks in the United States. Visitors can experience a variety of outdoor...

Attraction type: State park
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 20 attractions in Custer

There is a scenic tour that follows a paved path to view calcite crystals, stalactites, and stalagmites.

Attraction type: National park; Cavern/cave
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 20 attractions in Custer

Sylvan Lake is considered the “Crown Jewel” of Custer State Park in the Black Hills of western South Dakota . The mountain lake sits at the base of Harney Peak , the highest point east of the Rocky...

Attraction type: Lake
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 20 attractions in Custer
Attraction type: Tour
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 20 attractions in Custer

If you’d like to go for a trail ride in the Black Hills down by Custer, Blue Bell Stables is one of a few legitimate trail ride outfits in the area.  It is also the only one licensed to operate inside

Attraction type: Horseback riding stable
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #6 of 20 attractions in Custer
Attraction type: Historic site; Ghost town
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #7 of 20 attractions in Custer

This South Dakota lake offers fishermen a variety of fish.

Attraction type: Lake
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #8 of 20 attractions in Custer
Attraction type: Scenic drive
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #9 of 20 attractions in Custer

This empty expanse where Native Americans once roamed is now a national forest.

Attraction type: Nature reserve; Forest; National park
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #10 of 20 attractions in Custer

An 18-mile scenic drive in Custer State Park.

Attraction type: Scenic drive
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #11 of 20 attractions in Custer

This 1930s structure, named after a former South Dakota governor, is recognized on the National Register of Historic Places.

Attraction type: Tourist/visitor center; Historic site
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #12 of 20 attractions in Custer

This waterway, which passes through Custer State Park, is popular with fishermen and hikers.

Attraction type: River
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #13 of 20 attractions in Custer

A geological formation located in Custer State Park.

Attraction type: Geological formation
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #14 of 20 attractions in Custer
Attraction type: Amusement/theme park
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #15 of 20 attractions in Custer
Attraction type: Educational site; Museum
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars

With over 20 years of local tour experience, the largest and most modern hot air balloons in the five-state region; Black Hills Balloons has helped thousands of people see things from a different point of view! Black Hills Balloons has a capacity ranging from two to twelve passengers per balloon, and can accommodate nearly any size sightseeing party. Balloon flying is approximately a three-hour activity, consisting of the inflation and launch, the flight itself that is approximately one hour in the air, the pack up and the traditional champagne toast with return-to-base ride. Sunrise, when winds are calm and cool, is the only time of day flights are available. Weather permitting of course.

Attraction type: Tour
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Located at Custer State Park, this lake offers fishing, swimming and a nearby campground.

Attraction type: Lake
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This lake, at Custer State Park, offers a beach and is home to the Legion Lake Resort.

Attraction type: Lake
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A recreational and beach area.

Attraction type: Lake
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Accessible only by hiking.

Attraction type: River
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