Mt. Rushmore History

Mount Rushmore National Memorial

www.nps.gov
4.5/5
(12K) · Memorial park in Keystone, United States
Suggest an edit · Your business? Claim now
The National Park Service preserves the natural and cultural resources and values of the National Park System for the enjoyment, education, and …

Reviews

Tripadvisor
4.5/5 · 12,009 reviews
5-star
74%
4-star
17%
3-star
6%
2-star
2%
1-star
1%
Recent reviews
History
Time
Parking
Hiking
Kid Friendly
Crowds
Season
Art
Any rating
Loading reviews...
Feb 27, 2025
Based on my notes, the family included my elderly father, aunt, 2 sisters and niece arrived safely at Mount Rushmore National Memorial on 29th May 2024 after a road trip from Casper, Wyoming starting…Full review by ACRumamby
Feb 15, 2025
I’ve said in other reviews that people said I was crazy visiting South Dakota in February. And this was my first trip to Mt Rushmore. I will definitely say there are advantages and disadvantages to g…Full review by Stacy H
Feb 14, 2025
This is my first time to do a review of Mt. Rushmore, and I have visited this site more than 10 times. I have been inspired with every visit and look forward to future visits. During our visit this…Full review by Sunshine101067
See all reviews on Tripadvisor

Articles

This world-famous, rock-cut sculpture by Gutzon Borglum is one of the United States' best known landmarks. The 60-foot-tall (18-m…
cityseeker.com

Questions & answers

Q:
Is there a railing for the steps? Thank you
A:
yes there's a railing around the steps. Go counterclockwise around as it's less of an incline. Be aware there is a LOT of steps if you do the circle path but we felt it was worth it. …
A:
yes there's a railing around the steps. Go counterclockwise around as it's less of an incline. Be aware there is a LOT of steps if you do the circle path but we felt it was worth it. We are seniors but managed it fine. See my review for touring tips
A:
Q:
how long is the average visit to mount rushmore?
A:
1 to 2 hours during the day...3 or so at night with the presentation.
A:
Q:
What type of shoes should l wear to visit the attraction
A:
Well, that depends on what you plan to do. For 90% of people you should plan on very flat surfaces with just a few steps. You can hike up behind Mt Rushmore which is more …
A:
Well, that depends on what you plan to do. For 90% of people you should plan on very flat surfaces with just a few steps. You can hike up behind Mt Rushmore which is more aggressive and you would want solid hiking gear.
A:
See all questions on Tripadvisor
Oops! Something went wrong, Please try again after a few minutes

Social profiles

Highlights

Tips

Pets are allowed only within two pet walking areas at Mount Rushmore
triphobo.com
Take a walk along the wonderful Presidential Trail to get close to the stunning monument that is historically significant
triphobo.com
United States Presidential Memorial that represents the first 150 years of the history of the United States
advisor.travel
The scenery, wildlife and attractions in the surrounding area. make for an especially unforgettable getaway
tripstodiscover.com
Check out the borglum visitor center to view a 14-minute film describing how the monument was built
attractionsofamerica.com
Check out updated best hotels & restaurants near mount rushmore national memorial
trip.com
Mount rushmore in south dakota is an iconic monument to four of the presidents of the united states of america
triphistoric.com
In the summer, make sure to attend the evening lighting ceremony at the amphitheater—it
outdoorproject.com
Check out updated best hotels & restaurants near museo diocesano barbastro monzon
trip.com
Don't miss the presidential trail, a half-mile walk that offers spectacular views of america's most famous presidents
scenicusa.net
At the visitor centre, you would get to know how the whole thing was made and how the preparatory work was done which is very interesting
triphobo.com
The avenue of flags, sculptor's studio and grandview terrace are great vantage points for taking in this marvel
cityseeker.com
Don't be surprised to see mountain goats and other..
hipcamp.com
If you are looking for a los angeles travel guide, then come take a look at this wonderful review
trip.com
The park has a set of paths from which you can see the monument, as well as both the nature and wildlife of the area
minube.co.uk
You can choose from the variety of keystone vacation packages that can be designed to suit your preferences
triphobo.com
An excellent interpretive center, trail network, and patriotic night lighting ceremony make the trip even more memorable
fodors.com
There's a secret room hidden away in keystone, south dakota's mount rushmore.
roadtrippers.com

People also search for

Nearby

Streetside

Bird's Eye

Data from: Tripadvisor