Is it worth it to go see Mount Rushmore?

Where else can you spend several hours and be entertained for just $10 while getting a bit of sunshine, exercise, and learning some history? Mount Rushmore is a very special place and I would recommend everyone make a special trip to visit it at least once in their lifetime.



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An entrance pass is not required to access Mount Rushmore National Memorial. Other National Park Service sites may require an entrance pass or fee. Depending on your trip plans, an interagency pass may save you money. A parking fee is assessed by the authorized park concessionaire.

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Explore this 0.9-mile loop trail near Keystone, South Dakota. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 23 min to complete. This is a very popular area for walking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring.

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Mount Rushmore does not charge an entrance fee for visitors. However, there is a parking fee which is $10 per vehicle.

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In the 1950s and 1960s, local Lakota Sioux elder Benjamin Black Elk (son of medicine man Black Elk, who had been present at the Battle of the Little Bighorn) was known as the Fifth Face of Mount Rushmore, posing for photographs with thousands of tourists daily in his native attire.

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The drive to Mount Rushmore through the Black Hills of South Dakota is spectacular in itself, with unforgettable views from every approach. Once you arrive, here are some of our favorite things to do: Avenue of the Flags -From the car park, you'll walk along the promenade memorial.

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The Presidential Trail is 0.6 miles long and has 422 stairs. The trail goes right under Mount Rushmore and gets you a lot closer than just staying at the visitor's center. The trail is open only when weather permits and is usually closed in the winter.

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