Washington : Mount Rushmore National Memorial
Open Time : 9:00 AM - 05:00 PM.
Entry : paid
Address : Mount Rushmore National Memorial, South Dakota 244, Keystone, SD, USA
Website : https://www.mtrushmorenationalmemorial.com/
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Why to visit Mount Rushmore National Memorial
The mountain itself is 5,725 feet above sea level. Each President's head is around 60 feet tall.Achievement "born, planned, and created in the thoughts and by the hands of Americans for Americans" is symbolized by the four presidential faces engraved into the granite.The Lakota Sioux refer to Mount Rushmore as "The Six Grandfathers" or "CougarMountain". Mount Rushmore is on the National Register of Historic Places since 1966.
Places to visit near Mount Rushmore
- Black Hills Above and Beyond Tour
- Black Elk Peak
- Black Hills Helicopters
- The Museum Black Hills Institute
Places to eat near Mount Rushmore
- Cruizzers
- Powder House Lodge Restaurant
- Grapes & Grinds
- Alpine Inn
How to reach Mount Rushmore
You can reach by from public transport by following means
- Bus:201
- Train: UP-N
- Chicago 'L':PURPLE LINE
Timing
It is open from 5 am to 9 pm.
Entry fee
There is no entrance fee for Mount Rushmore National Memorial but there is fee if you want to visit Mount Rushmore National Park.
- Mount Rushmore Parking Fee - private vehicles - $10.00
- Mount Rushmore Parking Fee - Commercial Bus - $50.00
- Mount Rushmore Parking Fee - School Bus - $25.00
FAQ on Mount Rushmore National Memorial
What is the best time of year to see Mount Rushmore?
The best time of year to seeMount Rushmore is May, September and October as there are less crowds in these months.
Do they light up Mount Rushmore every night?
The ceremony begins each night at 8 p.m. from May through early August and at 9 p.m. from early August until September 30. There is no ceremony held from October to May.
Do you need a reservation to visit Mt Rushmore?
You do not need a reservation for any programs at Mount Rushmore, including the Evening Lighting Ceremony.
Can you go inside the Mount Rushmore secret room?
No one is allowed to enter the secret room at Mount Rushmore. The chamber, which is hidden behind Abraham Lincoln's facade, was created by artist Gutzon Borglum to store information on the monument and American history from 1776 to 1906 for visitors
What are the major attraction near Mount Rushmore?
The major attraction near Mount Rushmore are following Black Hills Above and Beyond Tour Black Elk Peak, Black Hills Helicopters The Museum Black Hills Institute.
Special Tip
The best time to visit Mount Rushmore with low crowds is morning time. On the other hand, plan your visit for the evening if you want to see the evening lighting ceremony at Mount Rushmore. It is ideal if you spend a whole day exploring Mount Rushmore.
By Hammad Warsi
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