Custer
Custer, South Dakota is a beautiful community nestled in the Black Hills National Forest just five miles west of the Custer State Park entrance and 50 miles from Rapid City, S.D.
Custer sees many visitors throughout the year due to its proximity to nearby attractions, monuments, and parks including Crazy Horse Monument, Black Elk Peak, Custer State Park, Mount Rushmore, Badlands National Park, Devils Tower National Monument, Minuteman Missile National Historic Site, Black Hills National Forest, Jewel Cave Monument, and Wind Cave National Park.
Photo Credit: Paul Horsted
Dave's World Tours is uniquely positioned to provide the best tours in the area not just because of our proximity to the mentioned destinations but because of our local knowledge. All tours are staffed with experienced, professional local drivers from the area. Our people make the difference and we are lucky to have the best.
Sightseeing Tours
Let us transport your friends and family to your favorite places in the Southern Black Hills in style and safety. We want to make your vacation special. Please call 605-673-1130 if you have any questions!
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Sylvan Lake, Custer State Park
More than 15 years ago, Dave and Patty Ressler fell in love with the area and never left. Today, Custer is Dave's World Tours headquarters and where we call home.
Custer is widely accepted as the oldest city settled by European Americans in the Black Hills area. For thousands of years before, the Black Hills territory was home to numerous indigenous tribes. In 1875 aspiring gold miners, many of them civil war vets trespassed and established a settlement. They called it Stonewall. Stonewall the town was later renamed for General Custer and has retained the name ever since.
The highest city in the Black Hills, Custer is over a mile high, ensuring it is the coolest city in the Black Hills area during the summers and warmest in the winters.
Black Hills Parks, Monuments, Attractions & More
On your way to Custer, you'll be treated to a variety of scenic roads and have an opportunity to see a variety of native wildlife. Deer, coyotes, and hundreds of different birds are prevalent in the area. If you're looking for a wild but true story about the local predators ask your Tour Guide about the "Custer Wolf" who was held responsible for the deaths of ranchers' livestock and eluded professional hunters for nine years.
Once in town, you may be interested in checking out the first courthouse in the Dakota Territory or an exhibition of Custer's first encampment. Our drivers will work with the group and make sure you get to see everything on your list.
Photo Credit: Paul Horsted
Boosting a range of culinary experiences and farm-to-fresh restaurants, Custer, SD welcomes foodies from all over the world. There are plenty of local restaurants, bars, and shops to grab a meal, snack, or adult refreshment. Please ask your driver to make a recommendation that suits your mood but Skogen, The Custer Wolf, Baker's Bakery and Black Hills Burgers are always a hit after a big day of seeing the sights. And if you've been good, we highly recommend picking up some chocolate treats from the Custer County Candy Company.
Curious about how the area came to be developed? Ask your tour van guide about the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) legacy. Or maybe you were you a Geologist in a previous life and have more questions than answers. If so, the Black Hills maybe your mecca. Ask us about how the granite spires and box work at Wind Cave were formed. Dave's World Tour drivers can help you better understand the history of the area and Geology.
There is no question, the area hosts a range of fun activities and has something for everyone. Custer is a Dog lover and Hiker paradise. Motorcyclists, Mountain Bikers, and ATV enthusiasts say it's heaven with more than three thousand miles of service roads. If you enjoy the links we always suggest making time for nine. The views from the 8th & 9th holes make those early tee times all worth it.
Local ambassadors invite travelers to check out the events calendar and join in on the fun. There always seems to be something going on in town from Discovery Days to the Old Time Country Fair to Fireworks displays to the Custer Cruising Veteran's Ride.
Photo Credit: Paul Horsted
At Dave's World Tours, no two tours are the same. The route, the group, wildlife, and even the views seem to change from day-to-day. This is true even more so with the seasons. While the summer is bustling with energetic travelers the fall can be just the right pace for others looking to slow things down. It's said that the skies are bluer in the fall making for amazing sunrises and sunsets. Lucky for you, we know the perfect spots to enjoy them no matter what time of year.
When visiting the Black Bills, make sure to have Dave's World Tours plan the perfect day. We keep life fun!
Black Hills Guided Tours
Customize the perfect day for your group.
Service provided in the Southern Black Hills only.
Pick-ups and/or drop-offs from Hill City, Keystone, Custer, or Hot Springs
Bottled water and snacks available
All tour prices are subject to change
South Dakota Sales Tax is charged on all tours and services
Car seats are not available through Dave’s World Tours. Any reservations with children requiring a car seat or booster seat must provide your own seat that meets safety standards.