Top 10 Things To Do At Mount Rushmore
The four famous faces at Mount Rushmore National Memorial are a spectacle to see, but did you know there's more to do at the park than gaze upon the sculpture? Check out the top 10 things to do below to make the most of your monumental vacation.
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4 - Walk the Presidential Trail
Mount Rushmore offers a plethora of activities, but one truly impressive experience brings you right beneath the gaze of the presidents themselves. The Presidential Trail provides visitors with the closest view of the memorial, though it's worth noting that there are 422 stairs to tackle. Beginning and ending at the Grand View Terrace, this trail forms a 0.6-mile loop. If you face the mountain and head left on the trail, the first 0.2 miles are handicap accessible, leading you to the base of the memorial.
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8 - Visit the Lakota, Nakota and Dakota Heritage Village
Uncover the profound history of the Black Hills and the indigenous peoples who have called it home. Led by Darrell Red Cloud and Sequoia Crosswhite, this segment of the Presidential Trail showcases the rich traditions of local tribes. Open from late May to mid-August, check the event calendar on the Mount Rushmore website for schedule details.
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9 - Visit the Lincoln Borglum Visitor Center
Taking in the monumental Mount Rushmore can leave you speechless, but how and why was it built? The thing to do at Mount Rushmore to find those answers is to visit the Lincoln Borglum Visitor Center filled with a short film and interactive activities. The Visitor Center is located below the Grand View Terrace.
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