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
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.
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$$4.4Monumental mountain carving honoring Native American heritage in South Dakota
Deadwood Mountain Grand Hotel & Casino$$4.4Experience premier resort lodging, gaming, and entertainment in historic Deadwood.
Dinosaur ParkFree4.4Discover historic vintage cement dinosaurs offering scenic Black Hills views
Great Plains Zoo & Delbridge Museum of Natural HistoryFree4.4Explore diverse wildlife habitats and family activities in Sioux Falls
Lead-Deadwood Historic DistrictFree4.3Explore Gold Rush era history across the historic Black Hills district
Wild Water West$$4.3South Dakota's largest outdoor waterpark and entertainment destination in Sioux Falls
Mineral Palace CasinoFree4.2Enjoy 24/7 casino gaming and lodging in historic Deadwood, South Dakota.
Custer County MuseumFree4.1Explore local Black Hills history inside Custer's historic 1881 courthouse building.
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.
Iron Mountain RoadFreeDrive a famous Black Hills scenic highway framing Mount Rushmore
Mount Rushmore KOA$A full-service Black Hills camping resort located minutes from Mount Rushmore
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