About Mount Rushmore
Mount Rushmore's four presidential faces tower 60 feet high from Black Hills granite, a feat of early 20th-century engineering carved by hand. The visitor center explains the sculpture's vision. Sunset light angles dramatically on the carved stone.
Country
USA
Best months to visit
Year-round
Currency
USD
Language
English
Things to do in Mount Rushmore
View Mount Rushmore from multiple angles and distances
Hike the Presidential Trail circling the base
Tour the sculptor's studio and learn the carving process
Attend evening lighting ceremony at sunset
Explore the visitor center's museum and film
Photograph the monument in changing light throughout the day
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