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Monument · Keystone, South Dakota
Mount Rushmore
The faces of Washington, Jefferson, Roosevelt and Lincoln, each about 18 meters tall, carved into the granite of the Black Hills.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Mount Rushmore
Mount Rushmore National Memorial displays the carved faces of four United States presidents on the granite of a mountain in the Black Hills: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln, each about 18 meters tall. Sculptor Gutzon Borglum led the project from 1927 to 1941 with roughly 400 workers who used dynamite and drills to remove most of the rock.
A Avenue of Flags, featuring the state flags, leads to the observation terrace. The Presidential Trail, a short trail with steps, brings you closer to the base of the sculptures, and the sculptor’s studio preserves the original scale model. In summer, an evening ceremony in the amphitheater ends with the illumination of the faces.
The mountain lies on land considered sacred by the Lakota peoples, and the visitor center also addresses that history.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
Two to three hours.
Best time
In the morning, when the sun lights the faces head-on; in summer, at night for the illumination ceremony.
How to get there
By car, about 4 km from Keystone and roughly 37 km from Rapid City.
Tip
There is no admission fee for the memorial, but parking is charged; check the park website. Walk the Presidential Trail to see the faces up close.
Official website
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Mount Rushmore
Do you have to pay to visit Mount Rushmore?
There is no admission fee, but parking is charged; check the park’s website.
Which presidents are on Mount Rushmore?
George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln.
Is Mount Rushmore illuminated at night?
Yes, in summer, after a ceremony at the amphitheater.