Stop At: Keystone, Keystone, South Dakota
Keystone is also home to several museums and historic sites, including the National Presidential Wax Museum and the Big Thunder Gold Mine. These attractions offer visitors a glimpse into the area's history and make for a fun and educational experience for the whole family.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Mount Rushmore National Memorial, 13000 Hwy 244, Keystone, South Dakota 57751
It's only the most recognized monumental carving in the United States. You wouldn't want to miss that would you? Come see Washington, Jefferson, Roosevelt & Lincoln in this artistic masterpiece. Learn about the men behind the concept, and the workers that made it happen.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Iron Mountain Road, Custer State Park, Custer, South Dakota
Iron Mountain Road was said to be impossible to build. Let's see what it's like to drive a challenge accepted. This road goes through the Black Hills, pigtail curves bridges, and tunnels on our way to stunning views. **If booked in winter months, accessibility is based on road closures and weather**
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Custer State Park Visitor Center, US Hwy 16A and Wildlife Loop Road, Custer, South Dakota
We'll stop here for a restroom break and learn about the park. Next, we're off to the Wildlife Loop Road for spotting some Bison.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Custer State Park, 13329 US Highway 16A, Custer, South Dakota 57730
Ready for some wildlife? How about mega-fauna like the American Bison? This is our best shot at seeing these massive and beautiful creatures on the wildlife loop of Custer State Park. Over 1500 Bison exist here, along with pronghorn, antelope, big horn sheep, ferrets, prairie dogs, and a variety of birds. We'll stop at the visitors center before proceeding into the Wildlife Loop Road.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Mount Coolidge Fire Lookout Tower, Custer State Park, Custer, South Dakota
The 60-foot-tall tower, built in the 1930s, has steps leading to the top, where visitors can enjoy panoramic views of the Black Hills and the surrounding prairie. On a clear day, you can even see the Badlands.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Cathedral Spires, Cathedral Spires, East Custer, SD 57730, USA
The spires are located near the southern end of the Needles Highway and can be seen from several viewpoints along the road. The formations are made up of granite rock and rise hundreds of feet into the air, creating a stunning and otherworldly landscape.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Sylvan Lake, Custer, South Dakota
Considered the most beautiful lake in the Black Hills, we'll stop here to take it all in. Sylvan Lake is like no other you've seen. Rock formations surround the lake, and trails head out in every direction. Americana at its best! **If booked in winter months, accessibility is based on road closures and weather**
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Needles Highway, Custer State Park, South Dakota
Threading the eye of the needle is the best part. Find out why they call this the needles parkway and be prepared to traverse a few windy roads and tunnels along the way. Who knows what you might find? **If booked in winter months, accessibility is based on road closures and weather**
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Crazy Horse Memorial, 12151 Avenue of the Chiefs, Crazy Horse, South Dakota 57730
Enter the culture and history before settlers arrived in the scene. This monument is dedicated to one of the most important indigenous people of the area, Crazy Horse. A courageous, and complicated warrior, he truly left his imprint upon this land. It's a fascinating story that must be told. let's visit the monument, watch a movie and make out way through some of the most interesting Native American artifacts of this land.
*On certain days during the winter the museum is closed. In this case, we will view the mountain, tell the story of Crazy Horse as well as the carver of the Mountain*
Duration: 45 minutes
