South Dakota Vacation Guide 2012 - (Page 148)

Custer is the perfect place to take a bit of an urban break after touring the area’s glorious outdoors. It all comes together in Custer City oth outdoor adventurers and art lovers are apt to amble through Custer City on their way to enjoying their favorite activities. The oldest town in the Black Hills, Custer B has gained a name for itself with its picturesque downtown – home to a number of art and craft galleries and a variety of excellent eateries. Then there’s the town’s appealing setting – a landscape studded with unique granite outcroppings and surrounded by Ponderosa pines. With numerous hotels/motels, campgrounds, restaurants and attractions, Custer makes an ideal base camp for exploring all the area has to offer. Named for famed Lt. Col. George Armstrong Custer, the area first appeared on a map in 1874 when Custer brought a large expeditionary force into the Black Hills to scout this unknown wilderness. The news (Continues on Page 154) 148 Black Hills, Badlands & lakes Region  http://www.blackhillsbadlands.com/woodcarving http://www.blackhillsbadlands.com/woodcarving http://www.RockCrestLodge.com http://www.RockCrestLodge.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of South Dakota Vacation Guide 2012

South Dakota Vacation Guide 2012
Contents
Getting Here, Getting Around
Interstate Information Centers
State Facts
Native American Information
Places of Interest
Calendar of Events
Public Campgrounds and Recreation Areas
Southeast Region: A slice of South Dakota charm
Glacial Lakes & Prairies Region: Stories from the frontier
Great Lakes Region: Land of the mighty Missouri
Black Hills, Badlands & Lakes Region: Enchanting mountain getaway
Black Hills map
Index

South Dakota Vacation Guide 2012

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