📜 Custer, Idaho is a historic ghost town that grew out of the mineral rushes of the 1870s. 🔍 Once a bustling one-street town, it was deserted as mining declined, then saved by historic site designation in 1981. # Why Go ⛏️ Explore a restored 19th-century prospecting town. 🗣️ Learn about gold rush history from on-site docents. 🏛️ Visit a museum in the old schoolhouse and a gift shop in the Empire Saloon. 🚶 Enjoy self-guided walking tours. 🏞️ Enjoy a scenic drive on Custer Motorway. # Why Avoid 🚫 Saloon no longer offers libations, only water for sale. 💧 Carry your own food and water if you plan to stay a while. 🚗 High-clearance vehicle recommended for the old Custer Motorway. # Cost 💰 Free guided and self-guided walking tours. # Hours 🕒 Guided and self-guided tours available Memorial Day - Labor Day. Self-guided tours generally June - September. # Tips 👨‍🏫 Docents are on site during summer for historical information. 🗺️ Combine with a visit to the Yankee Fork Gold Dredge.