Entertainment and Activites
Great fairy tale park for kids. Free admission but donations are encouraged. Small charge (~$2) for train ride, bounce house, carousel.
62 locals recommend
Storybook Island
1301 Sheridan Lake RdGreat fairy tale park for kids. Free admission but donations are encouraged. Small charge (~$2) for train ride, bounce house, carousel.
Fun little trip in town for the kids and it's free. Great view of the city and Skyline Drive is scenic.
79 locals recommend
Dinosaur Park
940 Skyline DrFun little trip in town for the kids and it's free. Great view of the city and Skyline Drive is scenic.
An anchor of our downtown. Check out their website for current events. Every Thursday in the summer the city block off a couple streets near the Square and there are multiple bands, beer garden, street vendors and many activities for kids.
58 locals recommend
Main Street Square
512 Main StAn anchor of our downtown. Check out their website for current events. Every Thursday in the summer the city block off a couple streets near the Square and there are multiple bands, beer garden, street vendors and many activities for kids.
Food scene
Great breakfast and lunch; they even have gluten free options. Happy Hour (bogo) wine from 4-6pm M-F. Affordable dinner options (burgers and pasta) along with gourmet meals. Reservations advised.
119 locals recommend
Tally's Silver Spoon
530 6th StGreat breakfast and lunch; they even have gluten free options. Happy Hour (bogo) wine from 4-6pm M-F. Affordable dinner options (burgers and pasta) along with gourmet meals. Reservations advised.
Gourmet meals along with more affordable options (burgers and salads). Reservations advised.
50 locals recommend
Delmonico Grill
609 Main StGourmet meals along with more affordable options (burgers and salads). Reservations advised.
Custer, SD; Amazing chef with fabulous dishes. Reservations is a must with limited seating. Brunch: Sat&Sun 8am-12pm; Dinner: Wed-Sun 5-8pm.
50 locals recommend
Skogen Kitchen
29 N 5th StCuster, SD; Amazing chef with fabulous dishes. Reservations is a must with limited seating. Brunch: Sat&Sun 8am-12pm; Dinner: Wed-Sun 5-8pm.
Custer, SD: Best burgers in the country...seriously. People line up for when they open M-F 11-2pm/5-8pm, Sat 11-2pm. Fresh ground, fresh baked with unique topping options. GF buns available!
76 locals recommend
Black Hills Burger and Bun Co
441 Mt Rushmore RdCuster, SD: Best burgers in the country...seriously. People line up for when they open M-F 11-2pm/5-8pm, Sat 11-2pm. Fresh ground, fresh baked with unique topping options. GF buns available!
Hill City, SD: Awesome German lunch dishes (Filet Mignon at a reasonable price for dinner) and you have to get dessert! There's a high demand, so get there early and put you name on the list and then stroll through the quaint downtown while you wait.
135 locals recommend
Alpine Inn
133 Main StreetHill City, SD: Awesome German lunch dishes (Filet Mignon at a reasonable price for dinner) and you have to get dessert! There's a high demand, so get there early and put you name on the list and then stroll through the quaint downtown while you wait.
Essentials
The one on Mountain View usually has more options but it is also is busier and might have some things out of stock by the afternoon.
50 locals recommend
Safeway
2120 Mt Rushmore RdThe one on Mountain View usually has more options but it is also is busier and might have some things out of stock by the afternoon.
Nightlife
Great view of the city with classic cocktails. Happy hour 4-6pm M-F and all day Sun. with complimentary appetizers and drink specials. $20 charge to access the 10th floor if not a member.
26 locals recommend
Vertex Sky Bar
523 6th StGreat view of the city with classic cocktails. Happy hour 4-6pm M-F and all day Sun. with complimentary appetizers and drink specials. $20 charge to access the 10th floor if not a member.
Lost Cabin Beer Co.
1401 W Omaha StGreat brewery and often food trucks are right outside.
Rotating selection of craft beers from around the country. Awesome pizzas; they even have GF crusts. Half price wine on Monday.
74 locals recommend
Independent Ale House
625 St Joseph StRotating selection of craft beers from around the country. Awesome pizzas; they even have GF crusts. Half price wine on Monday.
Nature and Adventure
Amazing network of biking and hiking trails right in the center of town! There are even a few climbing routes with anchors.
12 locals recommend
Hanson-Larsen Memorial Park
Cowboy Hill RoadAmazing network of biking and hiking trails right in the center of town! There are even a few climbing routes with anchors.
Acme Bicycles
700 Jackson BlvdTim is fast with repairs and he'll rent you a bike for the bike path for $40.