Custer, South Dakota recommendations

[Mazo EMS2]

We're heading to western S.D. in a couple weeks, staying in Custer. It'll be my first trip there, so I'm looking for suggestions for roads/routes to travel for day trips.

[SPYD3R]

you need to get a burger at LEWIE'S in Leads, SD.... unbelievable...
South Dakota is an AWESOME area to ride... you need to visit Deadwood & Sturgis, regardless of whether the events are going at the time of your visit.... many, MANY places to visit; Mt Rushmore, Crazy Horse, geographical center of the USA, Devil Tower, Lewie's, etc etc etc.....
enjoy your trip, and keep us posted...
Dan P
SPYD3R
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[ARtraveler]

We're heading to western S.D. in a couple weeks, staying in Custer. It'll be my first trip there, so I'm looking for suggestions for roads/routes to travel for day trips.

Custer is a good base of operations. Been there and done that. Suggested items to see

Badlands National Park/Wall
Mount Rushmore
Custer State Park/Buffalo Herds
Needles Highway
Crazy Horse Monument
Sturgis
Deadwood
Devils Tower

All of the items above are worth it. The scenery is great, wherever you travel there. You can get a localized map at a gazillion places when there.

[SMAUG]

Needles Highway
Iron Mountain Rd (16A)
Spearfish Canyon

as well as other rides/item mentioned

[Explorer]

Check out the woodcarving museum in Custer.
Good luck,
Roger

[KX5062]

Vanocker Canyon. Spearfish Canyon. These are good ones that can be overlooked by the awesomeness.

[SPYD3R]

I'm not sure, but I think the Stugis event may be in full swing at the time you'll be heading that way... be careful... US I90 is an absolute nightmare during the Sturgis event... I'd recommend finding a path around it, if possible...
forgot; you may also want to make at stop at WALLS DRUG STORE, http://www.walldrug.com it's a crazy place...
have fun, and ride safely...
Dan P
SPYD3R

[Machinegunner]

While in Custer, you have to stop in at the PURPLE PIE PLACE. They make pies just mom used to make. Owner told me they go through 100lbs. of rhubarb every day. Was my favorite stop when in SD. Also the Hotel in Hill City on Wed. night for steak and potato.

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When we rode from Wisconsin to South Dakota we had 102 degrees and 40 mph cross winds!

[Mazo EMS2]

Thanks for all the good tips everyone! We'll be heading out in the afternoon and driving halfway, or til dark or so, then finishing the drive the next morning. Hopefully the winds will be manageable. We'll be trailering.

[JayD]

We're heading to western S.D. in a couple weeks, staying in Custer. It'll be my first trip there, so I'm looking for suggestions for roads/routes to travel for day trips.

I am heading there in September. Post back on your trip and pictures.