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.
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Avenue of Flags Details
Visitors making their way to the prime viewing spot at Mount Rushmore - the Grand View Terrace - will walk along the Avenue of Flags. Overhead, flags of all 56 U.S. states and territories wave in the breeze, making for a impactful, colorful visual. The display of flags was initially created as a part of the United States' Bicentennial in 1976, at the request of a park visitor. Looking for your home state flag? They're arranged in alphabetical order along the walkway, starting with A near the concession buildings. If you can't find your state flag after searching, a park ranger will be happy to point it out.
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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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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.
