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1. Custer State Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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2. Iron Mountain Road ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Black Hills National Forest

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4. Jewel Cave National Monument

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5. Peter Norbeck Scenic Byway

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6. Black Hills Playhouse

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7. 1881 Courthouse Museum

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

The town of Custer, South Dakota is an excellent base for anyone who want to explore the Black Hills National Forest of the United States and the surrounding region. The area is also home to some of the best things to do and attractions in the state, such as the Jewel Cave National Monument, Custer State Park, the Needles, the 1881 Courthouse Museum, and most famous, Mount Rushmore, only around a thirty-minute drive outside of town.

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