I love that there is no entrance fee for Mount Rushmore, but you do have to pay for parking. It was…read moreregularly $10 or if you're over 62 it's five dollars you take a ticket when you go into the parking lot and you will pay at a pay station before you leave. It will ask you if you're over 62 There is a lot of room to view the monument as well as a restaurant, gift shop, clean restrooms, and plenty of areas to sit on benches and such to enjoy the environment Definitely something you need to check off your bucket list

Mount Rushmore National Memorial is one of those places that feels instantly recognizable in a way…read morephotos never fully prepare you for. The scale and setting change the experience the moment you arrive. The approach itself is scenic, with winding roads and forested surroundings that built anticipation before the monument even came into view. I kept glancing through the trees, waiting for the first glimpse. Once I reached the main viewing area, the carved faces of Washington, Jefferson, Roosevelt, and Lincoln appeared set into the granite cliff. The effect felt both precise and surprisingly integrated into the natural rock face, as if the mountain had always intended to hold them. The visitor area is designed around walking paths and viewing platforms. I took my time moving along them, gradually changing my perspective. From a distant panoramic view to closer vantage points, the details in the stone became more apparent with each step. The space felt open and well maintained, with a structured layout that encouraged moving around rather than staying in one spot. I found myself pausing at different angles, noticing how the light shifted across the faces as the afternoon wore on.

This is a bait and switch establishment. Told us the Alpine Slide was down but would open up later…read moreso they convinced us to buy the Ultimate Pass to take advantage of the time we would have to wait for the Slide. And if the Slide was never opened they would refund us the price of what the a la carte slide price would be. We did the Aerial adventure for 2 hours and slide still closed. So we did the zip line and tubes but still no slide. It was time for us to go so I went back to the office and was told they would not refund us as we already did everything but the slide and jump. Wtff! It was fun but NOT worth almost $200 for 2 people. ONE STAR for the staff who were all super cool and helpful. ONE STAR for the aerial adventure being a fun 2 hour experience.

If you are up for some adrenaline rush and physical exertion (can you climb a 20ft wobbly rope…read moreladder that makes you feel inverted), then definitely add this to your Mt Rushmore vacation itinerary. Located just 5-8 mins from the Mt Rushmore parking lot. We started of with a $35 package 800ft Zipline and "bungee" jump for the boys and $25 Zipline for us. TIP: don't waste your money on the jump, or the 800ft (15 second) Zipline. Go straight for the Aerial ropes course which have those elements built into several of their 8 paths/courses. We decided after that we wanted to do the 2hr Aerial adventure ropes course high in the trees, because it looked fun, well-built, new, and safe. TIP: They wouldn't re-bundle what we already did into a new package rate. Lame!!!! Buy what you think you might do up front. The regular rate is $49 for 2hrs or $10 less for 1h15m twilight pricing (after 5:00p). You have to start your last path by 6p. And you cannot try a higher difficulty path without leveling up from an easier level (yellow to green to blue to black). We did the twilight rate and only had time for the yellow, green, and blue. The green and blue were really fun, and had great Zipline and Jump elements built in. We were told the black is a real workout, not quite American ninja warrior hard, but hard. The equipment is very safe and the staff is well trained. They use a tweezle ropes system which is very safe with built in redundancies. Some of the yellow path equipment could use some tightening. Bathrooms were nasty. All in all, we had a blast and wished we could have spent all day there. This was the best ropes course we have ever tried.

So honestly the whole experience was pretty suburb. The staff is not friendly at all. They rudely…read moretalk to your kids and position them. When checking out they are rude to clients and tell them to go through the red rope and let themselves out. They are very short and not friendly at all. At one point waiting for photos they told us to get out of the way and move. Took 45 min just too print pictures... they discouraged I think about 15 people we saw from coming for photos because of "wait" even though there wasn't but two groups. What took so long is the printing and picking out pictures. Never again. Find another one that is friendly with fast service.

So much fun!! Helpful hint- you can get wood grain frames at Walmart for $5. Save yourself some…read moremoney and just buy the photos. Everyone was professional and wonderful!! It is helpful to know what kind of photo you'd like. The example books were helpful!!

Comfortable rooms. Convenient 5 min away to Mt. Rushmore. Spacious sitting tv area to relax and…read morewatch. Water pressure to shower was perfect and drain really well. Lobby was interesting w several animal taxidermy displays. Original photograph dated 1940 of Mt. Rushmore presidents. Typical breakfast enough to get you started for a great day. Coffee station w 3 different flavored coffee mate. Plenty of tea bag flavors too. Would not mind staying here again for next visit.

Really enjoyed our stay at the Comfort Inn by the Mount Rushmore area. Everything from online to…read morechecking in at the counter was a pleasant experience. Everything was very clean, good quality, comfortable beds, good included breakfast, very friendly staff and located in a great area.

It's a fun place to have a drink if you're rambling around Keystone. Looks like Wild Bill could…read morecome in at any second.

Love the decor and prices are great. Service is good for a busy little bar! 2nd night visiting!…read more Had a flight of South Dakota Whiskeys for $7.50.

They do a really good job with their coffee. They also have pretty good gelato that you can get…read morefree samples of. It's one of the few places in the area where they have free parking in a parking lot. They also have super nice restrooms that are very clean. Staff is very nice and they have fun collectibles and gift areas that you can buy gift samples or things from the area. There was a neat purse that had a telephone that actually worked like an old school corded one that you could plug into your regular cell phone and use the purse like an old school telephone. Kind of neat.

This place stands out just driving by. They got kid's playground, big chess boards, and foosball…read moreoutside. Their menu is pretty simple but tasty. Reasonable and they even offer free local wine tasting! Definitely a nice place to relax during a visit to Mt. Rushmore.

We've been coming out for a few years now during the motorcycle rally. It's about the camaraderie…read moreof all the bikers, the rides around the black hills area and best of all Battle Creek Lodge! Tammy and Cine offer keyless entry, the BEST customer service and are always just a phone call/text away. When we wake up, Cine asks what the plans for the day are and offers suggestions that we always take. They both take pride in the Lodge and the surrounding community. The rooms are clean and well cared for as well as the property. If you want to stay with them, call them, message them or book through their website for the best prices rather than using a third party booking agent. Sometimes the 3rd party doesn't have the codes or the excellent customer service that they offer. They are our home away from home and we're so happy we found them.

Love the atmosphere here. Small lodge with good views, nice clean rooms and friendly customer…read moreservice.