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Mount Rushmore National Memorial

Keystone, SD
Ranked #1 of 8 attractions in Keystone
4.5 of 5 stars 546 Reviews
Type: Monuments/ Statues, National Parks
Activities: Hiking, Horse riding
Owner description: Sculptor Gutzon Borglum created this famous mountainside carving of the visages of four great American presidents: George Washington, Thomas...... more » Owner description: Sculptor Gutzon Borglum created this famous mountainside carving of the visages of four great American presidents: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln and Theodore Roosevelt. « less
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Green Valley, Arizona
Senior Contributor
29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

This was a bucket list event and I was not disappointed. It's an amazing mountain carving that elicits pride in America's past. Well worth the trip. More

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Houston, Texas
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70 reviews 70 reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

Be sure and check this out if you are in the area it is a great Park and a great place for kids to visit. A lot of great American History! More

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Portsmouth
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41 reviews 41 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

Interesting to read about the idea and the construction and very nice to see the impressive sculptures but it's difficult to understand how it became a national monument and why! Perhaps you have to be a US citizen to "get it" but it seemed more Disney than real life to us. More

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Wodonga, Australia
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

When we visited it actually snowed, nonetheless it was well worth the visit. To see these things in real life is amazing. The visitor centre was nice and warm with some good old hot coffee. More

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Stamford, United Kingdom
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

Sunset was beautiful :)..Need to experience Sunries durin next visit and documentry was really good to watch. More

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Salt Lake City, Utah
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88 reviews 88 reviews
Reviews in 31 cities Reviews in 31 cities
39 helpful votes 39 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

Mount Rushmore lives up to all expectations and more. Suggest an evening visit starting about 6:00 PM. Plan on staying for the patriotic presentation starting at 9:00 PM and the lighting of the mountain. This is followed by veterans being asked to come to the stage for the retrieval of the USA flag. A wonderful experience. More

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47 reviews 47 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

We loved our trip to Mount Rushmore. It is a beatiful memorial and we enjoyed the information on the construction process.. Worth the trip, you will not be disappointed! More

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Bridgewater NJ USA
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103 reviews 103 reviews
Reviews in 40 cities Reviews in 40 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

This national monument just inspires awe! The memorial is just more than you can imagine until you see if in person. Take the presidential trail if you can to get even closer to the monument. Excellent Visitor's Center, nice little restaurant, and museum and movie. More

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Martin, South Dakota
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012 NEW

As a resident of South Dakota, I never get tired of seeing Mt. Rushmore during the various times of the year. It is beautiful every time I see it. The lights at night, the fireworks display, or the snow resting on heads of the four faces. The Park Service has done a great job in providing a great experience for... More

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Lincoln, United Kingdom
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49 reviews 49 reviews
Reviews in 36 cities Reviews in 36 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

We enjoyed our visit and the price of $11 for an annual pass is outstanding, (wish they took cards though) Having seen this image so many times it was a "Bucket List" item for us and it is impressive. Do see the Film first which gives all the background information. For Americans it is of great significance but truthfully we... More

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