Mount Rushmore National Memorial
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.
Visitors traveling by car from the East use Exit 61 off I-90 follow signs. 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.
- Food
- Dining
- Guided Tours
- Self-Guided Tours - Walking
- Junior Ranger Program
- Park Film
- Museum Exhibits
- Shopping
- Bookstore and Park Store
- Gift Shop and Souvenirs
- Arts
- Sculpture
- Monuments and Memorials
- Presidents
- Animals
- Birds
- Forests and Woodlands
- Coniferous Forests
- Geology
Mount Rushmore Summer Sky
Photo of Mount Rushmore under a bright blue sky with puffy clouds floating over.
Mount Rushmore and the Avenue of Flags
Visitors walking along the Avenue of Flags with Mount Rushmore in the background.
Mount Rushmore Through the Trees
Mount Rushmore viewed from a distance through ponderosa pine trees.
Closeup of Mount Rushmore
Closeup photo of Mount Rushmore under a bright blue sky.
Mount Rushmore With Talus Slope
Mount Rushmore above the talus slope, where rock removed from the mountain fell.
Mount Rushmore At Night
Mount Rushmore illuminated under a darkening evening sky.