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WHAT TO DO:
At the Memorial
Visit the Lincoln Borglum Museum. Loaded with artifacts,
displays and photographs, you'll learn about the making of America's
most famous mountain carving. Hike the Presidential Trail, which
meanders to the base of the mountain. Attend the patriotic Lighting
Ceremony, which takes place nightly throughout the summer.
Just Minutes Away
Top Black Hills draws such as Badlands National Park, Crazy Horse
Memorial, Wind Cave National Park, Jewel Cave National Monument,
and Custer State Park - with its herd of 1,500 bison - are located
close by. Most are within an hour's drive of the memorial.
Adventure and Attractions
Outdoor lovers play hard in South Dakota's Black Hills. Favorite
pastimes include hiking, mountain biking, camping, rock climbing
and fishing. Family attractions range from train rides and trail
rides to water parks and woolly mammoths.
Wildlife
This ancient mountain range harbors herds of bison, elk, mountain
goats and bighorn sheep. Custer State Park's Wildlife Loop Road
is a popular wildlife-watching route.
Where to Stay
Take your pick of lodging
choices. We've got them all: historic lodges, Western resorts,
cozy B&Bs, family-friendly motels, full-service RV camping,
and secluded tenting sites.
For More Information
About Park Activities
You can visit National
Park Service Mount Rushmore page or South Dakota Tourism's Mount
Rushmore page.
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