Borglum View Terrace
This open area on the east side of Mount Rushmore National Memorial is the site of sculptor Gutzon Borglum's original studio.
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Borglum View Terrace Details
This open area on the east side of Mount Rushmore National Memorial is the site of sculptor Gutzon Borglum's original studio and is a popular spot for viewing the monument. It's also sometimes used for weddings in the park. The Borglum View Terrace is located where the Nature Trail intersects with the end of the Presidential Trail.
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Borglum View Terrace
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Sculptor's Studio
Inside the Sculptor's Studio visitors will find Gutzon Borgum's 1/12 scale model of Mount Rushmore.
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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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Amphitheater
The outdoor amphitheater at Mount Rushmore is a terrific place to stop and take in the your surroundings.
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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.
