4 days in Black Hills & Badlands Itinerary

Generally considered to be the oldest town established by European Americans in the Black Hills, Custer began as a mining town.

You've added Crazy Horse Memorial, The Museum @ Black Hills Institute, Cathedral Spires Hiking Trail, and other attractions to your itinerary. Family-friendly places like Black Hills National Forest and The Mammoth Site of Hot Springs will thrill your kids.

To find other places to visit, reviews, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Custer trip planner.

Sioux Falls to Custer is an approximately 6-hour car ride. You can also fly; or drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Sioux Falls to Custer. Traveling from Sioux Falls in August, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit cooler in Custer, with lows of 51°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 19th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly back home.