Custer, South Dakota boasts some amazing views, historic locations, and destinations for the whole family. These free things to do will keep you and your family entertained without breaking the bank.

• Walk the Mickelson Trail-within Custer city limits


• Hike Big Rock Park and view beautiful downtown Custer and surrounding areas from the overlook


• Take pictures (or selfies!) of the painted buffalo downtown-Pick up a map at the Visitor Information Center so you can find them all!


• Play, relax, read, etc at Harbach Park and French Creek Park


• Take pictures of the caboose at Harbach Park, the Flick Cabin, Kleeman House, 1881 Bank Coffee House, and stone jail in front of YMCA


• Borrow frisbees from the Custer Chamber Visitor Information Center and play frisbee golf at Big Rock Park


• Drive through Wind Cave National Park and look for our national mammal, the bison