Mount Rushmore National Memorial (U. S. National Park Service) Majestic figures of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln, surrounded by the beauty of the Black Hills of South Dakota, tell the story of the birth, growth, development and preservation of this country From the history of the first inhabitants to the diversity of America today, Mount Rushmore brings visitors face to face with the rich heritage we all share
Plan Your Visit - Mount Rushmore National Memorial (U. S. National Park . . . Plan Your Visit Just over two million people visit Mount Rushmore each year The busiest months are June, July and August May, September and October are less busy and popular months to visit as well Want to avoid the crowds? Consider visiting before 9:00 a m or after 3:30 p m during our busiest times, June through August
Things To Do - Mount Rushmore National Memorial (U. S. National Park . . . Things To Do While most visitors travel to Mount Rushmore to admire the enormous sculpted faces of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln, there are numerous other ways to experience this site and immerse yourself in the human history and the natural surroundings of the Black Hills of South Dakota
Basic Information - Mount Rushmore National Memorial (U. S. National . . . Visitors traveling by car from the East use Exit 61 off I-90 and follow the signs for Mount Rushmore National Memorial Coming from the West use exit 57 exit at Rapid City and follow U S Highway 16 southwest to Keystone and then Highway 244 to Mount Rushmore Visitors coming from the south should follow Highway 385 north to Highway 244, which is the road leading to the Memorial
Operating Hours and Seasons - Mount Rushmore National Memorial (U. S . . . The visitor facilities at Mount Rushmore National Memorial are open all year, seven days a week, with the exception of December 25th On December 25th, weather permitting, the parking structure and grounds remain open, but all buildings are closed
History Culture - Mount Rushmore National Memorial (U. S. National . . . Gutzon Borglum Mount Rushmore National Memorial is host to just over two million visitors a year from across the country and around the world They come to marvel at the majestic beauty of the Black Hills of South Dakota and to learn about the birth, growth, development and the preservation of our country
Directions and Transportation - Mount Rushmore National Memorial (U. S . . . Getting Here: Plane Rapid City Regional Airport is located 35 miles from Mount Rushmore National Memorial on South Dakota Highway 44 Car Visitors traveling by car on Interstate 90 should exit at Rapid City and follow U S Highway 16 to Keystone and then South Dakota Highway 244 to Mount Rushmore Visitors coming from the south should follow U S Highway 385 north to South Dakota Highway 244
Memorial History - Mount Rushmore National Memorial (U. S. National Park . . . On October 31, 1941, Mount Rushmore National Memorial was declared a completed project Gaining permission to carve a mountain, acquiring funding and managing varied personalities were all a part of the challenge in creating Mount Rushmore National Memorial
Why These Four Presidents? - Mount Rushmore National Memorial (U. S . . . Gutzon Borglum selected these four presidents because from his perspective, they represented the most important events in the history of the United States Would another artist at that time, or perhaps a modern artist choose differently? As you read more about Borglum's choices, think about what you might have done if the decision was up to you
Fees and Passes - Mount Rushmore National Memorial (U. S. National Park . . . Vehicles entering the Mount Rushmore parking facility NPS Photo Mount Rushmore National Memorial Parking Facility Parking is readily available in the Memorial's parking complex The parking facility is operated under a concession contract between the National Park Service and Xanterra Travel Collection A parking ticket entitles a non-commercial vehicle unlimited entry to the Memorial for one