Located in the Black Hills of South Dakota, Custer, established in 1875, is the oldest city of the area. Cities that are within close range to Custer are Rapid City, South Dakota, 33 mi (53 km) to the northeast, Casper, Wyoming, 144 mi (231km) to the southwest and Cheyenne, Wyoming, 184 mi (296 km) to the southwest. Central to the many popular attractions of Black Hills, Custer is the place to stay when visiting essential American landmarks such as Mount Rushmore National Memorial, Crazy Horse Memorial, Jewel Cave National Monument and Wind Cave National Park. Although Custer is situated minutes away from a number of noted outdoor memorials and state parks, the city offers an array of gift shops, galleries, restaurants and more to appeal to visitors while they explore the streets of this historic locale.