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Needles Highway, Custer

4.9
#4 of 8 in Scenic Drive in South Dakota
Scenic Drive · Tourist Spot
Needles Highway is located in South Dakota. A visit to Needles Highway represents just the start of the adventure when you use our Custer travel planner to plot your vacation.
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  • By Jerry S
    If you happen by Mt Rushmore and wonder what else to do, head for the Needles Highway. It is just 14 miles of constant wow's. We were amazed at the needle rock formations around every turn. Every...  more »
  • By chewbdu
    This was a beautiful outdoor experience. You need a park sticker which you can buy at the entrance. You drive through the park and the “Needles” portion is kind of in the center. The scenery and rock....  more »
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