Peter Norbeck Scenic Byway
Places to Visit
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The Black Hills of southwestern South Dakota are appealing to visitors all over the world.
Location: Western South Dakota
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Black Hills National Forest (SD)
Visitors will see mining, logging, cattle grazing, and summer homes on their travels through this national forest.
Location: Western South Dakota and northern Wyoming
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Established as a camp for the CCC in the 1930s, this playhouse is now a popular entertainment stop.
Distance from byway: On the byway Directions: Right off the byway on State Highway 87.
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This memorial will stand as a tribute to Native Americans. A work in progress, this mountain-sized monument celebrates the life of Crazy Horse, one of the greatest Native American leaders.
Distance from byway: 3.5 mi / 5.6 km Travel time: 10 minutes Directions: From the junction of US ALT 16 and SR-89, follow US ALT 16 into Custer. Turn right on 5th Avenue, or Highway 385, and continue to the junction of Avenue of Chiefs. Turn right onto Avenue of Chiefs and continue to the memorial.
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This 73,000-acre, world-class wildlife preserve offers visitors an oasis of outdoor recreation possibilities among the rugged beauty of the great outdoors.
Location: In the southeast of the Black Hills Region of South Dakota, 12 miles east of Custer
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Harney Peak is the highest peak east of the Rocky Mountains. On a clear day, visitors can see Mount Rushmore, only six miles from the peak.
Location: Black Hills National Forest
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The Iron Mountain Road spirals up the Black Hills of South Dakota, passing through several tunnels that frame Historic Mount Rushmore.
Location: Black Hills National Forest
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Jewel Cave National Monument (SD)
Named for the jewel-like Nailhead and Dogtooth Spar crystals which line more than 110 miles of passageways, Jewel Cave is the second-largest cave in the U.S.
Distance from byway: 13 mi / 20.9 km Travel time: 18 minutes Directions: 13 miles west of Custer on US 16
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The presidential faces of Washington, Jefferson, Roosevelt, and Lincoln, scaled to men who would stand 465 feet tall, gaze out over the Black Hills from Mount Rushmore. Almost three million visitors each year make the pilgrimage to view the memorial.
Location: 13000 Highway 244, Keystone
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The Needles Highway curves and winds through 14 miles of magnificent rock formations called 'needles.'
Location: Custer State Park
