Norbeck Overlook
Pull over here for a pretty view of Mount Rushmore.
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Norbeck Overlook Details
The Norbeck Overlook on the Peter Norbeck Scenic Byway (Highway 16a) is worth a stop for a middle-distance view of Mount Rushmore, about a mile away from your observation point on Iron Mountain. The straight-on view includes the faces of all four presidents carved into the mountain -- with plenty of room for your own visage in the inevitable selfie shot from here. The wheelchair-accessible overlook is located about four miles south of the intersection with Highway 244.
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Norbeck Overlook
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Peter Norbeck Scenic Byway
This oval-shaped loop road is ranked as one of the top scenic drives in the country.
1.5 mi away
Iron Mountain Road
This 17-mile stretch of the Peter Norbeck Scenic Byway runs between Mount Rushmore National Memorial and Custer State Park.
1.6 mi away
Parking
Parking is readily available in the Mount Rushmore National Memorial Parking Facility.
1.6 mi away
Audio Tour
The Mount Rushmore Audio Tour combines music, narration, interviews, historic recordings and sound effects to tell the story of the monument.
1.6 mi away
Information Center and Bookstore
Stop by the Information Center at the entrance of the Mount Rushmore National Memorial to plan your visit.
