Audio Tour
The Mount Rushmore Audio Tour combines music, narration, interviews, historic recordings and sound effects to tell the story of the monument.
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Audio Tour Details
The Mount Rushmore Audio Tour combines music, narration, interviews, historic recordings and sound effects to tell the story of the monument while listeners take a scenic walk around the park. The tour lasts anywhere from 30 to 120 minutes, depending on walking pace and stopping times, and is available in English, French, German, Lakota and Spanish. Rental fee is $5; you can rent at the kiosk to the left side of the Avenue of Flags as you enter the park (next to the restrooms).
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Audio Tour
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Information Center and Bookstore
Stop by the Information Center at the entrance of the Mount Rushmore National Memorial to plan your visit.
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Parking
Parking is readily available in the Mount Rushmore National Memorial Parking Facility.
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Nature Trail
This short, paved nature trail provides a peek at some of the natural terrain found within the park.
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Carver's Cafe
Before, after, or even during a visit to Mount Rushmore, Carver's Cafe is open to satiate your appetite.
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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.
