Mount Rushmore National Memorial
Quick Facts
- Location
- USA, South Dakota
- Category
- National Park & Nature
- Duration
- Plan 2–3 hours including visitor center, Presidential Trail and viewing.
- Opening Hours
- Open year-round (about 8:00–17:00; extended to ~21:00 May–Sep); limited hours on Christmas Eve and Christmas.
- Ticket Price
- Adult: Free · Entry and viewing terrace free; parking paid per vehicle (~$10).
- Address
- Mt Rushmore National Memorial, Keystone, SD 57751, USA
- Coordinates
- 43.8809, -103.4538
Introduction
Mount Rushmore National Memorial is world-famous for the colossal faces of four U.S. presidents — Washington, Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Lincoln — carved into a granite cliff in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Sculptor Gutzon Borglum led the work from 1927 to 1941, using dynamite and chisels to transform the mountain into an enduring emblem of the nation's founding, democracy and expansion. Each head rises about 18 metres, a monument to national memory. The on-site Presidential Trail brings visitors close beneath the carvings, while the visitor center uses archives and film to recount the project's grit and ambition. Among America's most recognizable landmarks, it is both an echo of history and a meeting of nature and human vision.
✨ Highlights
🛈 Practical Info
Ticket Information
| Adult | Free |
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Entry and viewing terrace free; parking paid per vehicle (~$10).
💡 Tips
FAQ
What are the opening hours of Mount Rushmore National Memorial?
Open year-round (about 8:00–17:00; extended to ~21:00 May–Sep); limited hours on Christmas Eve and Christmas.
How much is the admission for Mount Rushmore National Memorial?
Adult: Free; Entry and viewing terrace free; parking paid per vehicle (~$10).
Any practical tips for visiting Mount Rushmore National Memorial?
Busy summer afternoons; arrive early. Parking takes cash or card.
How long should I spend at Mount Rushmore National Memorial?
A typical visit takes Plan 2–3 hours including visitor center, Presidential Trail and viewing..
