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
Pioneer Auto Show$5.0Explore over 275 vintage classic cars and historic South Dakota memorabilia
Mount Rushmore$$4.9Experience America's monumental history carved into the majestic Black Hills
Black Hills Aerial AdventuresFree4.8Experience breathtaking helicopter tours over Mount Rushmore and the Black Hills.
Black Hills National ForestFree4.8Discover rugged granite peaks, pine forests, and scenic drives in South Dakota.
Chapel in the HillsFree4.8Serene wooden stave church replica nestled in Rapid City's hills
Custer State ParkFree4.8Experience South Dakota's wilderness filled with bison herds and granite peaks.
Pactola LakeFree4.8The largest and deepest reservoir in South Dakota's Black Hills.
Roughlock Falls State Nature AreaFree4.8Explore cascading waterfalls and scenic boardwalk trails in Spearfish Canyon
The Mammoth Site$$4.8Explore an active paleontological dig site featuring prehistoric mammoth fossils
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
Bear Country USA$$4.7Experience a unique drive-through wildlife park featuring North American animals.
Fort Sisseton State Park$4.7Step back in time at this historic South Dakota prairie fort
Mount Rushmore National MemorialFree4.7Iconic national monument featuring four carved American presidential portraits
Reptile Gardens$$4.7Discover a premier reptile zoo and botanical garden near Mount Rushmore
Rushmore Cave$4.7Explore subterranean limestone caverns and stalactites near Mount Rushmore
Sica Hollow State ParkFree4.7Explore scenic wooded trails and natural beauty at Sica Hollow
Sioux Falls SculptureWalkFree4.7Explore dynamic outdoor artwork along the streets of downtown Sioux Falls.
The Adams House$$4.7Explore Deadwood history inside the beautifully preserved 1892 Victorian mansion.
The Outdoor CampusFree4.7Explore native South Dakota wildlife, scenic walking trails, and indoor exhibits.
Adams Museum$$4.6Explore Black Hills history through legends, artifacts, and fascinating local oddities.
South Dakota Air and Space MuseumFree4.6Explore historic military aircraft and aviation history near Ellsworth Air Force Base
South Dakota School of Mines and TechnologyFree4.6Discover top science and engineering innovation at this Black Hills university.
The Journey Museum & Learning Center$4.6Discover Black Hills geology and Sioux heritage in Rapid City.
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