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

We stopped at Mount Rushmore while driving through South Dakota, and it's an impressive site that's…read morevery well designed for visitors. The memorial is easy to navigate, with excellent viewpoints, informative exhibits, and a beautiful setting in the Black Hills. We also appreciated learning more about the history of the area. Knowing that the mountain was considered sacred by the Lakota people before it was carved gave us mixed feelings and added important historical context to the visit. If you have the opportunity, be sure to watch the short film in the visitor center. It does a great job explaining the history, construction, and significance of the monument, and it made our visit much more meaningful. Overall, it's a worthwhile stop, especially if you're traveling through the region.

Dattebayo! *slurps ramen* All future hokage must visit Mt…read moreRushmore at least once. It's a rite of passage. I love how NPS laid out Avenue of Flags as a way to gradually approach the exciting national monument on foot as you grab many patriotic photos with your loved ones. Pleasant huge seating area to relax and soak in the magnificent views of the brilliantly sculpted stone faces. Also love the 1-km protected trail with ups and downs as you catch various angles of the visages. There's also a museum to learn more about the history of the planning and construction of these countenances. $10 parking. Visiting Mt Rushmore was an elating experience. Believe it!

We've been before, this time we came for the night show and lighting of the monument…read more The rangers speech and the video were both great! I read online you should come 1-2 hours early if you want a seat, at least at the end of may that was to early, 30-45 minutes early would be plenty. The park is very clean, the parking garage was easy in and easy out. And the gift shop has nice things not all cheesy stuff.

You can see a Mount Rushmore tunnel view as you are driving through Scovel Johnson Tunnel when you…read moredrive Iron Mountain Road TO Mount Rushmore. it is a one-way tunnel from south to north and fascinating to see Mt Rushmore from here. Driving through the Iron Mountain Road tunnels also means that you'll be driving through Black Hills National Forest. The tunnels -- are carved from granite to create roads through the Black Hills while doing as little harm as possible to the scenic landscape Fact from the web: was named for the man who built the Needles Highway. He also did survey work on the Iron Mountain Road and contributed to the layout of Sylvan Lake.

You can see a Mount Rushmore tunnel view as you are driving through Doane Robinson Tunnel when you…read moredrive Iron Mountain Road TO Mount Rushmore. As the tunnel that is the closest to Mount Rushmore, this is also the tunnel that will give you the BEST tunnel view of Mount Rushmore as you are driving through it!

Fun western themed saloon on the main board walk of Keystone. Decent bar selection of beer, wine,…read moreand whiskey. Daily show times for live entertainment featuring Wild Bill Hickok story that is not your traditional performance as it has a music and a touch of comedy (family friendly). Great bar service (I imagine the restaurant would be as good) There's also a restaurant upstairs if you want to extend the experience to dinner.

Yelp says it's closed but it is open. Show skit is really enjoyable and beer is nice and cold and…read morerefreshing.

July 4th at Keystone SD!…read more On our way to Mount Rushmore we passed by this charming town with many family-friendly activities and attractions, shops, street vendors and dining options. It looked like this was a popular destination for visitors to the Black Hills. We decided to stop here first and see what kinds of souvenirs we could bring home. Finding parking was a challenge but we were able to snag an open spot. It is Independence Day and also election year so many of the merchandise were patriotic things that are Red, White, and Blue all from apparel to non-clothing souvenirs. We poked our heads in some of the shops... bought some stuff and we wore them at Mount Rushmore. There were a lot of locals and tourists... Keystone was busy. Fun stop! Review #3490

Keystone, a town with a distinct western ambiance is about a 10 minute drive from Mount Rushmore…read more The major road that takes you to Rushmore runs right through Keystone, population about 350. Established in 1883 as a mining town, Keystone still celebrates the Black Hills gold rush with establishments like "Gold Diggers", a shop specializing in Black Hills gold jewelry. The Black Hills Central Railroad (1900) has a depot in Keystone, tickets available.There are places to eat in Keystone as well. Keystone House Restaurants, Peggy's Place or a deli sandwich at Teddy's deli.. The National Presidential Wax Museum displays every President, several notable Sioux chiefs, inventors and international figures. The wax figures are the creation on internationally recognized artist, Katherine Stubergh. Among her accomplishments are wax figures created for the movie "Gone with the Wind". Another notable museum in Keystone is the Rushmore Borglum Story, a museum dedicated to the artist that created Mount Rushmore.

We awhile attending the Sturgis Bike Rally my wife and I decided to go to the National Presidential…read moreWax Museum in Keystone and we're glad we did. This place was amazing and the price to enter was very inexpensive also Seniors receive a $2.00 discount. This is a non-political museum that everyone would enjoy. I am not sure where to start but to begin with they have a beautiful Presidential podium in front of the White House Press Room where you can stand and take a photo. Next you sit down and watch a short film on the wax sculpture process and the history of the artist in the museum. You then continue seeing wax sculptures of all the presidents in different settings. Every setting was amazing and very professionally done. The museum exceptionally clean and very high quality. The exhibits were amazing. No woke! We will definitely return in the future.

I had a really fun and surprisingly memorable visit to the National Presidential Wax Museum. It's…read moreone of those places that you don't expect much from at first, but it ends up being a highlight of your trip. Right at the beginning, you get to step up to a presidential podium and read from a teleprompter, which is such a unique and entertaining way to start. It immediately sets the tone for a more interactive experience. Inside, there are over 100 life-sized wax figures, including every U.S. president, displayed in scenes that represent important moments in American history. The attention to detail is impressive, and some of the figures are incredibly lifelike. It's both educational and fun, which makes it great for all ages. The self-guided audio tour adds a lot of value, giving context and background to each exhibit so you're not just looking at displays--you're actually learning as you go. If you're in Keystone or visiting Mount Rushmore, this is definitely worth stopping for. It's engaging, unique, and a great way to experience history in a different way. Check out our video. We post on all socials @reessroots

We stopped at this mine while driving through South Dakota to try our hand at gold panning, and it…read moreturned out to be a fantastic experience. The guide did an excellent job explaining the process and was both knowledgeable and patient, making it easy for first-timers to get started. To our surprise, we found seven small flakes of gold! The experience was especially memorable for our two young boys, ages 4 and 5, who had an absolute blast searching for treasure. If you're traveling with kids or just looking for a fun, hands-on activity, this is definitely worth a stop.

The staff was super friendly and our guide, Joe, was great with the kids, knowledgeable and funny…read more My 9 year old said it was his favorite part of our trip and my 6 and 3 year old enjoyed it as well. It was a little chilly inside the mine, so I'd recommend a sweatshirt if you get cold easily. We mined for gold at the end (you have to pay extra for it) and my 9 and 6 year old loved it. It's definitely tiny flakes, but that didn't bother them.