Things to do in Mount Rushmore
Popular picks: Visit the Mount Rushmore Visitor Center · Attend the Evening Lighting Ceremony · Explore the Presidential Trail · Discover the Sculptor's Studio · Visit the nearby Crazy Horse Memorial · Hike the Black Hills trails · Enjoy scenic drives through Custer State Park · Take photographs from different viewpoints · Participate in ranger-led programs · Visit the Borglum Historical Center · Explore the surrounding town of Keystone · Enjoy local wildlife viewing · Shop for souvenirs at the park gift shop · Attend local festivals and events · Experience the local arts and crafts scene
Custer County CourthouseFree5.0Explore Black Hills history inside Custer's historic 1881 courthouse building.
Black Hills National ForestFree4.8Discover rugged granite peaks, pine forests, and scenic drives in South Dakota.
Custer State ParkFree4.8Experience South Dakota's wilderness filled with bison herds and granite peaks.
Pactola LakeFree4.8The largest and deepest reservoir in South Dakota's Black Hills.
Roughlock Falls State Nature AreaFree4.8Explore cascading waterfalls and scenic boardwalk trails in Spearfish Canyon
Sylvan LakeFree4.8A picturesque Black Hills lake surrounded by dramatic granite rock formations.
Wylie ParkFree4.8A popular family park in Aberdeen featuring Storybook Land and camping
Badlands National ParkFree4.7Explore dramatic rock formations and vast prairie landscapes in South Dakota
Bear Butte State ParkFree4.7A sacred geological wonder offering challenging summit hikes and panoramic views
Mount Rushmore National MemorialFree4.7Iconic national monument featuring four carved American presidential portraits
Sica Hollow State ParkFree4.7Explore scenic wooded trails and natural beauty at Sica Hollow
The Outdoor CampusFree4.7Explore native South Dakota wildlife, scenic walking trails, and indoor exhibits.
Jewel Cave National Monument$4.5Discover the world's third longest cave system in South Dakota
Wind Cave National ParkFree4.5Explore subterranean cave formations and vast rolling prairie landscapes above ground.
Crazy Horse Memorial$$4.4Monumental mountain carving honoring Native American heritage in South Dakota
Custer Wildlife Loop RoadFreeAn 18 mile scenic drive featuring abundant Black Hills wildlife
HeSapa TrailFreeA scenic Black Hills hiking path located near Custer, South Dakota.
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