Mount Rushmore scenic overlook ⭐ Featured

Mount Rushmore

South Dakota • 5,725' elevation

Paved Access

"Shrine of Democracy"

5,725'Elevation
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Easy 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-Friendly 🌲 Uncrowded

What You'll See

Presidential SculpturesBlack HillsGranite Faces

About This Overlook

Mount Rushmore features the 60-foot carved faces of Presidents Washington, Jefferson, Roosevelt, and Lincoln, sculpted from 1927-1941 by Gutzon Borglum. The monument attracts nearly 3 million visitors annually and symbolizes American democracy and achievement.

Facilities

ParkingVisitor CenterMuseumAmphitheaterGift Shop

Location

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