Contact information:
13000 Hwy 31, Suite 244 Bldg 1 57751 Keystone
605-574-2523
General information:
The hotel is located in South Dakota, Mount Rushmore National Monument was created in 1925 and is reminiscent of the first 150 years of the history of the United States. Beautiful sculptures of former US presidents carved into the Black Hills. Today the monument is more a work of art, but as a symbol of freedom and hope for people of all cultures.
History:
Known as the "Father of Mount Rushmore" Doane Robinson an idea for a colossal sculpture in the Black Hills had. His goal was to create an attraction that draws people to the State of South Dakota from around the country. In August 1924, he contacted Gutzon Borglum, sculptor and artist who worked in Stone Mountain, GA in the face of Robert E. Lee. In a letter, Robinson invited to South Dakota Borglum visit and discuss the possibility of carving a mountain.
Learn more about the history of Mount Rushmore.
The heads of former US presidents were carved 1927-1941 by Borglum and 400 workers. The chairs are George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln offered. These presidents were selected by Borglum because of their role in preserving the Republic and expanding its territory.
Opening times:
Mount Rushmore National Memorial is open every day of the year except December 25 opened online arrival for site-specific, local visitors and hour of the coffee farm. January and February are the coldest months, as a rule, so if you are planning a visit in winter, warm clothes! If you are looking for the most convenient time to visit, try September or October.
Instructions:
The nearest airport is the Rapid City Regional Airport is 35 kilometers from the memory. (Maps) motorists traveling I-90, exit Rapid City, follow Highway 16 West in Keystone, then route 244 to Mount Rushmore. Visitors from the South to Highway 385 north to follow to Route 244, which leads directly to the monument.
Fees / Permits:
There is no entrance fee to the park, only a parking fee. The parking fee is $ 10 for an annual subscription, which includes cars, motorcycles and recreational vehicles, and $ 50 for commercial buses.
Main attractions:
The colossal sculpture of President George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln and Theodore Roosevelt are the main attraction here, but there are many things to do than to watch the mountains.
Rangers route: Take a tour of 30 minutes in the first half of the Presidential Trail at the base of the mountain sculpture with a ranger. Your guide will focus on the natural and cultural history of Mount Rushmore and the Black Hills.
You have 15 minutes: used sculptors studio talking more about the tools and techniques in carving sculpture mountain?.
Evening program: A ranger will lead a presentation on the chairs and the history of the nation amphitheater in the park for a program. A film - Freedom: lasting legacy of the United States - is displayed just before the monument is in the program begins 21 hours of May 23 to August 14 and 20 hours of August 15 to 30 September.
Sculpture workshops: sculpture workshops are offered for free on Mount Rushmore Borglum View Terrace by Artist in Residence for a week.
Space Exploration children: take the kids to explore the natural, cultural and historic Mount Rushmore and the Black Hills.
Lakota, Nakota and Dakota Heritage Village: Located along the first section of the Presidential Trail, this field shows the traditions of the local indigenous communities.
Audio Tour: Visitors can rent an audio guide to hear the story of Mount Rushmore by music, narration, interviews, historical footage and sound effects during a drive through the park on foot.
Accommodation:
No accommodation in the monument, but there is plenty of room to keep from Mount Rushmore. Motels, lodging and places to stay during your vacation on Mount Rushmore can be easily found online. Mount Rushmore Washington Inn is a great place to stay and can be reached at 605-666-5070. To a better night, try Travelodge Keystone (605-666-4638). (Prices)
Areas of Interest Memorial:
Badlands National Park: just 1.5 hours from Mount Rushmore, this national park was a stage for their color barrier, dramatic, and called giant pinnacles. It is ideal for walking, close to hiking, fossil shows and game viewing destination. The park is open year-round, but snow storms are common in winter. Call 605-433-5361 for more information.
Wind Cave National Park: The park is located between the mixed grass prairie of the Great Plains and Forest Black Hills. Due to its location, Wind Cave hosts a variety of wildlife. It is also home to a spectacular maze - one of the largest caves in the world. Activities such as hiking, biking, campfire talks, visits to the cave, and wildlife viewing. Call 605-745-4600 for more information.
Devils Tower National Monument only 2.5 hours drive from Mount Rushmore is what 1,347 hectares. Also known as Bears Lodge, it is a sacred place for many Indians. Visitors are sure to see deer, prairie dogs and other wild animals. Other activities include rock climbing, hiking, lectures and wildlife viewing.
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