We visited South Dakota in June 2009. We planned the trip so we could not only see Mt. Rushmore but participate in the walk at Crazy Horse and see Devil's Tower in Wyoming. We flew from Houston to Dever and then to Rapid City. We rented a SUV at the airport and began our adventure. We had reservations along the... more

The facilities are very well kept and everything is clean. It's quite a majestic site. There is a cafeteria style restaurant with a good selection of fresh food and designer coffees. There's an ice cream and fudge shop as well as a gift shop with more than ample selections and variety. Mount Rushmore can easily be combined with a visit... more

I envy people who got to see Mount Rushmore before the construction of the new visitor center. The memorial itself compliments the natural landscape surrounding it, as does the original Frank Lloyd Wright visitors' center. Now half the mountain is defaced by a gray granite monstrosity (gift shop, restaurant, ice cream shop, t-shirt shop, parking garage, etc.) and amphitheater that... more

We were on a cross country road trip this summer and one of our must stops was Mount Rushmore and it was well worth it. I didn't really have any expectations... I thought we would just stop by the side of the road and stare at it. But they actually have a very nice memorial and museum built there that... more

I have wanted to see Mt. Rushmore in person for as long as I could remember. My wife and I spent 3 days in Keystone which is a perfect starting point to take in all the area sites. Mt Rushmore, Needles and Iron Mountain highways and Custer State park. You will never forget the 1st time you see Mt. Rushmore.... more

We had such a great trip to Mount Rushmore. If you get the chance, go to the night program. The program was fantastic and the kids loved seeing them light Mount Rushmore. The hikes up the base of the mountain was so much fun for the kids. We loved Keystone. We spent three days in the area and Keystone was... more

Mount Rushmore a place we always wanted to visit. It lived up to our expectations. Beautiful, patriotic, and inspiring. Liked the view the best, we were not disapointed with anything. I would like to take our grandchildren back one day, a great educational opportunity. Your camera is a must, tripod for night views, walking shoes, a jacket for the night... more

Mount Rushmore is a must see. Photographs simply are not a substitute for experiencing the size and beauty of the monument. The entire complex is very nice from the walkway up to the monument with all 50 state flags, the amphitheater, the museum, and the walkways to get right under the presidents. more

I haven't been to Mount Rushmore for the past 20 years and didn't know what to expect--I certainly didn't go with high expectations. From the minute we pulled into the park admissions area I was impressed. Only a $10 fee for parking, and that pass is valid the entire year! A great parking garage with ample parking left us knowing... more