Amphitheater
The outdoor amphitheater at Mount Rushmore is a terrific place to stop and take in the your surroundings.
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Amphitheater Details
The outdoor amphitheater at Mount Rushmore is a terrific place to stop and take in the your surroundings. To the front the monument towers above, surrounded by the natural beauty of the Black Hills; to the back, and up a bit, is the Lincoln Borglum Visitor Center and, just above that, the Grand View Terrace. The amphitheater is also where the Evening Lighting Ceremonies and 4th of July celebrations take place in the summertime, and special events are held year-round. Elevators provide handicap access from the Grand View Terrace to the amphitheater.
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Evening Lighting Ceremony
From 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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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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Grand View Terrace
Though the terrace is on a single level, different areas provide varying perspectives of the monument.
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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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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.
