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Evening Lighting CeremonyFrom May through September, an evening lighting ceremony takes place in the outdoor amphitheater prior to lighting the memorial for the night.
Mount Rushmore
Carved into the granite of South Dakota’s Black Hills, Mount Rushmore National Memorial features the iconic faces of four U.S. presidents.
Top Stops
Top places to visit in Mount Rushmore, from signature stops to easy additions for the trip plan.
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Crazy Horse MemorialConstruction of the memorial began in 1947 by sculptor Korczak Ziolkowski; work on the mountain continues to this day.
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Iron Mountain RoadThough it's just 17 miles long, Iron Mountain Road stretches from Keystone past Mount Rushmore and to Custer State Park.
Information
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Walking TourMount Rushmore, the towering sculpture honoring four of America's greatest presidents, is visible from nearly everywhere at Mount Rushmore National Monument.
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Openings and SeasonsMount Rushmore National Memorial is open all year with the exception of Christmas Day.
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The Black HillsMount Rushmore is found within South Dakota's Black Hills, also known as the "Island in the Prairie."
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State Road 244State Road 244 is the only road that leads right to the entrance of Mount Rushmore.
Museum
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The Journey MuseumA terrific introduction to the Black Hills, the Badlands and southwest South Dakota.
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Lakota, Nakota and Dakota Heritage VillageGives visitors the opportunity to learn about the American Indian tribes who have called this region of South Dakota home for thousands of years.
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Sculptor's StudioInside the Sculptor's Studio visitors will find Gutzon Borgum's 1/12 scale model of Mount Rushmore.
Scenic View
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Evening Lighting CeremonyFrom May through September, an evening lighting ceremony takes place in the outdoor amphitheater prior to lighting the memorial for the night.
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Rushmore TramwayRushmore Tramway Adventures adds some thrills to the Mount Rushmore experience.
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Avenue of FlagsVisitors making their way to the prime viewing spot at Mount Rushmore - the Grand View Terrace - will walk along the Avenue of Flags.
Walking Tour
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Mt. RushmoreSculptor Gutzon Borglum's massive masterpiece is the centerpiece of Mount Rushmore National Monument.
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Information Center and BookstoreStop by the Information Center at the entrance of the Mount Rushmore National Memorial to plan your visit.
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Gift ShopAfter touring Mount Rushmore, there's no better place to find a keepsake than the gift shop found at the foot of the Avenue of Flags.
Ranger Station
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Information Center and BookstoreStop by the Information Center at the entrance of the Mount Rushmore National Memorial to plan your visit.
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Lincoln Borglum Visitor CenterBelow the Grand View Terrace is the Lincoln Borglum Visitor Center, museum and theaters, providing a terrific introduction to Mount Rushmore.
Restrooms
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Information Center and BookstoreStop by the Information Center at the entrance of the Mount Rushmore National Memorial to plan your visit.
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Carver's CafeBefore, after, or even during a visit to Mount Rushmore, Carver's Cafe is open to satiate your appetite.
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Lincoln Borglum Visitor CenterBelow the Grand View Terrace is the Lincoln Borglum Visitor Center, museum and theaters, providing a terrific introduction to Mount Rushmore.
Food
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Carver's CafeBefore, after, or even during a visit to Mount Rushmore, Carver's Cafe is open to satiate your appetite.
Accessibility
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Gift ShopAfter touring Mount Rushmore, there's no better place to find a keepsake than the gift shop found at the foot of the Avenue of Flags.
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Carver's CafeBefore, after, or even during a visit to Mount Rushmore, Carver's Cafe is open to satiate your appetite.
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Lincoln Borglum Visitor CenterBelow the Grand View Terrace is the Lincoln Borglum Visitor Center, museum and theaters, providing a terrific introduction to Mount Rushmore.
Nearby Parks Around Mount Rushmore
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Mount Rushmore
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Gift Shop
After touring Mount Rushmore, there's no better place to find a keepsake than the gift shop found at the foot of the Avenue of Flags.
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Grand View Terrace
Though the terrace is on a single level, different areas provide varying perspectives of the monument.
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Lincoln Borglum Visitor Center
Below the Grand View Terrace is the Lincoln Borglum Visitor Center, museum and theaters, providing a terrific introduction to Mount Rushmore.
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The Presidential Trail
The Presidential Trail is a 6/10-mile loop that winds along the natural landscape, offering different vantage points of the monument above.
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Amphitheater
The outdoor amphitheater at Mount Rushmore is a terrific place to stop and take in the your surroundings.
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Avenue of Flags
Visitors making their way to the prime viewing spot at Mount Rushmore - the Grand View Terrace - will walk along the Avenue of Flags.
