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Mount Rushmore National Memorial

13000 SD Highway 244, Keystone, South Dakota 57751 USA

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The truth is that a lot of people find Mount Rushmore underwhelming. But keep in mind that it was virtually designed to be a road trip pit stop, right down to the ample RV parking. It’s best seen as one part of the larger Black Hills area, which is well worth exploring fully. If there is one tip that could be really useful, it would be to check the weather beforehand, because it can get extremely foggy.

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“American History, Alive in Stone...”

Majestic figures of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln, surrounded by the beauty of the Black Hills of South Dakota, tell the story of the birth, growth, development and preservation of this country. From the history of the first inhabitants to the diversity of America today, Mount Rushmore brings visitors face to face with the rich heritage we all share.

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Reviewed by
dwadejr486

  • 6 Reviews
  • 90 Helpful
May 23, 2014
Rated 5.0

Go late! They stop collecting parking tolls at a certain time. Stay for the lighting ceremony 30 min. after sunset.

53 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by
aaccc

  • 1 Review
  • 17 Helpful
October 02, 2013
Rated

You're planning a roadtrip, right? It's Mt. Rushmore! Go see it if you haven't yet. Pay to park. There is also a fantastic little tourist town below, which I enjoyed as much as the memorial itself - great place to grab dinner, a beer, and as many Mt. Rushmore novelties as one would ever want. The scenery is gorgeous and the air is fresh. There was a laser light show after dark. My parents loved the photos and I'll probably see them again in the Christmas card.

17 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by
Adam Shickley

  • 67 Reviews
  • 75 Helpful
November 18, 2014
Rated 5.0

$11 for parking is the total fee for your entire family to get in for the year! The evening show is the most amazing presentation. If you do not feel patriotic and inspired after that I do not know what will make you feel that way. They brought all the veterans down at the end, and it was amazing!

16 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by
Ashdyan7

  • 17 Reviews
  • 28 Helpful
July 14, 2014
Rated

Seriously, everyone needs to see Mount Rushmore just for the sheer reason that it even exists. I mean I don't know about you, but if one of my friends said they're thinking of blowin up a mountain in hopes that the faces of George, Abe, Roosevelt, and Jefferson would somehow appear on it, I would have to really sit down and determine whether or not to have them hauled off to the loony bin. Luckily, the artists responsible for Mount Rushmore, Gutzon and Lincoln Borglum didn't let anything stop them because this is truly a remarkable work of art and a must see if you're passing through the area.

16 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by
michellemx

  • 18 Reviews
  • 27 Helpful
August 01, 2015
Rated 5.0

Everyone should see this place. The lighting ceremony is done when the sun goes down. They show a 20 min history video and sing the national anthem and put the spotlight on the mountain. Afterwards they ask veterans to go down to lower the flag. Very patriotic. Cost to get in is free. Parking is $11 and they give you a pass for the entire year. Great stop.

9 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by
Tatiana Danger

  • Road Warrior
  • 1,169 Reviews
  • 918 Helpful
July 05, 2014
Rated 4.0

A great place to get your picture is from walking up to Grand View Terrace. Also, be aware that peak visiting time is June, July, and August, and traffic sometimes gets backed up, so be sure to get there early or late in the afternoon.

8 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by
HeatherBragg

  • 5 Reviews
  • 7 Helpful
July 17, 2015
Rated 5.0

Great park. If you're up for a small walk, the President Walk is only .6 miles, but there are stairs. The ice cream scoops are enormous and you can order Jefferson's vanilla recipe. You can't miss patriotic ice cream.

7 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by
pjudson

  • 15 Reviews
  • 25 Helpful
July 03, 2014
Rated

A must see! Very patriotic place. Go late afternoon, eat a buffalo burger in the cafe, stay for the illumination ceremony--bring a jacket and blanket as it gets cool. This is an amazing place!

7 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by
audrebri

  • 25 Reviews
  • 17 Helpful
July 04, 2015
Rated 4.0

Great National park with plenty of locations to get great pictures. Heads up - your national parks pass is not vaild here; they do not charge for entrance to the park - they charge for parking. Tricky.

5 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by
Gg

  • 11 Reviews
  • 33 Helpful
July 19, 2015
Rated

If you are on a road trip in the west, you need to see Mount Rushmore. The history is great and it's just one of those places that you can sit in sheer awe and amazement. It took an artist with a vision, 400 hundred men, leadership, and communication to make this monument become a reality! We heard that the night time presentation and lighting ceremony os beautiful. The timing just didn't work out for us. The walking path around the monument is lovely and it also gives you different vantage points for viewing the monument. The needle spired stones on the drive up to and away from the monument are AMAZING!! The drive is as great as the monument!!

4 people found this review helpful

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Mount Rushmore National Memorial

13000 SD Highway 244
Keystone, South Dakota
57751 USA
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Good for Cultural travelers. Has a Historic vibe.

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