Custer Country Cottage guidebook
Food Scene
Some of the best food in the Black Hills all right here!
Wonderful food an excellent service. Rotating tap beer list with many local brews.
17 locals recommend
The Custer Wolf - Food & Drink
506 Mt Rushmore RdWonderful food an excellent service. Rotating tap beer list with many local brews.
Wonderful and unique menu. Reservations are required and can be made online.
50 locals recommend
Skogen Kitchen
29 N 5th StWonderful and unique menu. Reservations are required and can be made online.
Begging Burro Mexican Bistro
529 Mt Rushmore RdAuthentic Mexican food and tequila bar.
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Fresh ground hamburger and fresh baked buns! Salads, sandwiches and desserts.
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80 locals recommend
Black Hills Burger and Bun Co
441 Mt Rushmore RdFresh ground hamburger and fresh baked buns! Salads, sandwiches and desserts.
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Breakfast, lunch, donuts, pastries and espresso! Featured in the Rachel Ray Magazine represent South Dakota for the best breakfast. "You'll love our buns!"
12 locals recommend
Baker's Bakery & Cafe
541 Mt Rushmore RdBreakfast, lunch, donuts, pastries and espresso! Featured in the Rachel Ray Magazine represent South Dakota for the best breakfast. "You'll love our buns!"
Drinks, Nightlife & Music
Live music, restaurant and bar. Fresh, made to order food from the Canteen menu is available for lunch, dinner and late night both indoors and on the patio.
14 locals recommend
The Custer Beacon
351 Washington StLive music, restaurant and bar. Fresh, made to order food from the Canteen menu is available for lunch, dinner and late night both indoors and on the patio.
Mt. Rushmore Brewing Company
140 Mt Rushmore RdGreat open patio. Large selection of local beers.
Full bar offering variety of wine, beer and cocktails.
13 locals recommend
Buglin' Bull Restaurant and Sports Bar
511 Mt Rushmore RdFull bar offering variety of wine, beer and cocktails.
Specialty Shops
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Mickelson Trail bike rentals and trail passes. Stand-up paddle board and kayak rentals for explore the many area lakes.
South Dakota Outdoor Shop
632 Mt Rushmore RdMickelson Trail bike rentals and trail passes. Stand-up paddle board and kayak rentals for explore the many area lakes.
High Mountain Outfitters
516 Mount Rushmore RoadOutdoor apparel, backpacks, camping gear, Hydroflasks. Hand-made fudge
Hiking and biking
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109 mile hiking, biking and horseback riding trail, through the heart of the Black Hills.
Harbach Park Trailhead in Custer. Across the street from the Custer Chamber of Commerce. Trail comes from Crazy Horse and goes through Custer near the Hospital (about 1 mile from your Cottage!
6 locals recommend
Deadwood Trailhead George S. Mickelson Trail
109 mile hiking, biking and horseback riding trail, through the heart of the Black Hills.
Harbach Park Trailhead in Custer. Across the street from the Custer Chamber of Commerce. Trail comes from Crazy Horse and goes through Custer near the Hospital (about 1 mile from your Cottage!
Moderate loop trail. 4.2 miles. I thought counter clockwise was easier. If hiked clockwise you gain the elevation a lot quicker. Views at the top are awesome!
7 locals recommend
Lovers Leap Trail
U.S. 16AModerate loop trail. 4.2 miles. I thought counter clockwise was easier. If hiked clockwise you gain the elevation a lot quicker. Views at the top are awesome!
Parks and Monuments
Considered the Eighth Wonder of the World in progress, Crazy Horse is the world's largest mountain carving! Stop in and learn more about Native American tribes and their legacy in the Black Hills
145 locals recommend
Crazy Horse Memorial
Considered the Eighth Wonder of the World in progress, Crazy Horse is the world's largest mountain carving! Stop in and learn more about Native American tribes and their legacy in the Black Hills
A "must see" if you are in the Black Hills. I would suggest you go early, check their website for hours.
288 locals recommend
Mount Rushmore National Memorial
13000 South Dakota 244A "must see" if you are in the Black Hills. I would suggest you go early, check their website for hours.
So much to do and see! Hiking, history, wildlife loop, lodges and lakes! PLEASE DO NOT APPROACH THE BUFFALO!
184 locals recommend
Custer State Park
13438 US Highway 16ASo much to do and see! Hiking, history, wildlife loop, lodges and lakes! PLEASE DO NOT APPROACH THE BUFFALO!
Museums and History
Built in 1881 in Dakota Territory, 8 years before South Dakota became a state.
Custer County 1881 Court House Museum
411 Mt Rushmore RdBuilt in 1881 in Dakota Territory, 8 years before South Dakota became a state.
Groceries and supplies
Only Grocery store in Custer. Fresh meats, produce, beer, wine and liquor. Also offers gas and propane exchange.
9 locals recommend
Lynns Dakotamart
800 Mt Rushmore RdOnly Grocery store in Custer. Fresh meats, produce, beer, wine and liquor. Also offers gas and propane exchange.
Dollar General
905 Mount Rushmore RoadEasy in and out for the road snacks and anything else you need for your day trip.