Reviews of Mount Rushmore National Memorial (Cleaning Company)

Katie Schubert

Absolutely fantastic!! We arrived after dark and it was beautiful. We walked the Presidential trail, lots of nice photos of the monument lit up. Thanks so much for allowing the later visiting time, it was so peaceful and enjoyable in the cool evening. My kids said they wouldn't be forgetting this trip, it was a great family visit. Thanks so much!

Rachel Miles

Loved it. We had a great time. Unfortunately they were doing construction and I'm disabled so I want able to go all the way up but they gave me access so I could drive down and learn about the sculptor. It was very interesting and I liked their little gift shop more. It was much cheaper although it didn't have a much stuff. The drive thru the tunnels is spectacular.

Beth Barnes

Multi-level parking structure with fees. Lovely paved entrance walkway passed ranger station and historic statues. Then it opens up into a plaza- but gets cut short. High fences block visitors from going (who knows?) another 100 meters? Closer to the mount. It was difficult to get a photo shot in -anywhere- that didn't have people's heads in it. We found some fantastic climbing rocks (definitely the best part for the kids) That was where I also got MY best photo! HUGE gift shop and we didn't eat there, but seemed there was some variety of foods to choose from. Would like to come back when the construction is done.

Viviana Shanks

Awesome place and a must visit! They are doing some construction at the moment which didn’t give us a awesome view from the viewing platform when we first arrived at 9.30PM. The next day we hiked up on the trail, it was a lot of stairs, but worth it! At the top of the trail you have a great view of this unfinished beauty and can even spot where they drilled the dynamite to crave the mountain!

Willy's Performance Cycle Center, Since 1969

This National Monument is a must see for everyone. If you‘re traveling anywhere in the area, you need to stop and visit. In person, up close, it all comes into perspective. This is a national treasure for sure! We really enjoyed the visit. There is plenty of parking, nice gift shops, and clean restrooms.

Andrew Garris

Well worth the trip to see it if you can. An amazing piece of art! Was a picture perfect day when I went and the rest of the Black Hills area is beautiful as well! Cafe and gift shop are nearby as well.

Shawn Maynard

One of the best national park visitors centers and parking I have seen. The whole facility is great. The amphitheater was under construction:(. But even with that part closed I was really impressed. And yea the president's carved in the mountain we're good too.

J Fred

Awesome place to visit. Parking pass is good for a year so go back multiple times during your stay to see it at night and day. Good food in dining area.

Shirley Lehmann

Loved the mountain carvings - so awesome. There was some construction going on which got into some of our photos but still a wonderful opportunity to see this amazing piece of art/sculpture.

David Kropp

My Rushmore is always awe inspiring. The story behind its creation, which is told in the museum, is great. It's worth the trip to see it.

Jeremy Easley

WOW!! This was an incredible experience. Even with current construction, this is 5 stars all day. I cannot tell you how many cool things there are to do and see here. I was just expecting a quick 10 minute trip, take some pictures and be done. NOPE! There is a whole trail to experience. An audio tour, the Studio where they tell you all about the mountains history.. Just so many cool things. The food court is top notch. Extremely clean and modern. So many different types of foods, there is something for everyone. You have to try the vanilla ice cream!!! Overall this is an incredible family experience. I'm do glad we decided to come to Mount Rushmore.

Amy Yost

Cool place to see. $10 was just the parking fee for a motorcycle. You can't even go past the gift shop area right now (8/19) due to construction on something. We got good pictures though. Not that we had a pet, but for those that do, they are not allowed past the first set of entrance pillars.

After The Storm Hail Repair

It’s a neat place but I just didn’t get anything from it. Kinda you came you seen you leave. Feels like something of that nature needs more for visitors. The parking is outrageous for no more than you do. If you want best bang for your buck, go see crazy horse, while there you’ll feel it and experience it.

Hector Guerra

Perfect time of year to visit(Mid October), not many people which makes it comfortable to walk around and enjoy the monument. Would be nice if people would have better control over children. Makes it tough when children are standing on the wall running around ruining photo opportunities for others. No consideration from parents and children for others was the only downer. The construction going on made it more enjoyable for me.

Elijah Hall

Obviously, a great national monument. The flag area was closed for construction while we visited, so we were only able to get a view of the faces. I had a chance to see the memorial show on a previous visit, and it's an excellent commemorative ceremony for veterans.

Ainsley Collins

Had an amazing time here! Visitor centre and cafes were great. Service was great. The trail up and the flags were closed for construction but can’t help that.

Jrod K

Fantastic look back into US history.. really a beautiful place and amazing carving into granite. When I visited they were reconstructing the Avenue of flags and the amphitheater to be more user and handicapped friendly. Definitely a must stop if you're in western South Dakota. You pay for parking which is about 10$ per car.

Cody Mesh

Currently under renovations so be sure to take the trail beside the main building to get up closer. It was awe inspiring seeing this great monument up close. Pictures will never be able to compare to standing below the gazes of some of America's greatest leaders. Plus the program they have of employing young people from other countries to work there to teach them about America is just great!

Jesse Mignogna

Mount Rushmore is a cool monument. If you are in the area it is worth seeing. I would not drive all the way to South Dakota to see it though. It costs $10 to park there. You have to pay the parking fee even if you are military or have the National Park Access pass.

Ike Bennion

A quick stop (30 minutes tops). Don't miss the little loop that goes to the base of the mountain. The sculptor's studio also is a great place to see what the full vision of Mount Rushmore was. The parking is pretty plentiful. While you won't pay for entry, you will pay $10 for parking.

Kieran Hayde

It’s pretty much what it looks like in the pictures. There are a few interesting information plaques about the presidents on the trail up, which is useful for those of us that are less familiar with US history. The visit itself is free but the parking is $10.

Amee Kruckenberg

We didn't really see more going into the park than we dis driving by. It was under construction, so we could pretty much only access gift shops. The kids had fun climbing the rocks near the entrance. Not being able to go IN and UP CLOSE definitely left me underwhelmed. That was not the feeling i expected to have when seeing one of our nations most famous national monuments.

Mandy I

Everyone has seen a photo or likeness of this if you grew up in the US but there is nothing quite like seeing it person. An incredible feat of engineering and art on a massive scale. Cones piled high with vanilla ice cream made from Thomas Jefferson's orginal handwritten recipe were a treat from the restaurant. There was more substantial food available as well with several buffalo based dishes on the menu to try. The gift shop had something for everyone including black hills gold jewelry. Unfortunately, the current construction project prevents access to the loop of trail up past the visitor center and closer to the monument.

Lonnie Perry

This is a beautiful monument and National Park. I was able to learn much. I enjoyed learning why the Presidents were chosen and the research that went into selecting the mountain . It was also nice to learn of the issues encountered and the ingenuity to resolve. The facilities were clean, well maintained, and relaxing. The Park Rangers are knowledgeable and enjoy passing on the history of the Memorial. I have had the privilege to visit the area on two occasions. I enjoyed each visit and saw several things on my second visit that I did not notice during the first visit. It has been many years since our visits. I look forward to going back again during my next visit to the Black Hills area.

Sandra Morris

I loved this place even though they're doing construction so you can't get close. It's smaller than I thought it would be! We had Thomas Jefferson's vanilla ice cream which is out of this world. You can also get real food. We sat in the shade on the patio for some time, had s great view of the presidents. The gift shop when you first come in is pretty good, they have little folders with 12 prints for $2.50.

S Lamson

Good bucket list item.. We wouldn't feel the need to do this again,, but everyone should try to this once. The monument is free to see, but parking is $10.00 Once you walk from the parking garage it's a 3 minute walk to the viewing area, *which is currently under some construction. There's a neat walking loop you can do that takes only 10 minutes, it's worth it if you can do steps

Larry Jones

Spectacular National Monument. The trail to the base of the mountain is a workout, but the path is easily navigable with finished surfaces. The views along the way are fantastic. Parts were under construction during our visit but that didn't detract from the grandeur. The gift shop was well stocked with every kind of trinket and souvenir you can think of. As expected they were expensive. Overall, loved the visit. Highly recommend going this time of year. Low numbers of people, no lines!

Carrie Cole

Early October 2019. Great visit. Would have been better without the thick blanket of fog! We still enjoyed the pathways, informational posters, and well-informed friendly rangers. Park was clean and had clear signage. In the evening a good view of the lighted monument.

Visalakshi KV

Cool monument but for the long drive. We are from CA - bay area. We drove from Denver, Colorado just for this. It would have been a better idea to club this with other nearby parks. But we chose to do this alone. Not many services along the route except a few small towns that were of great help,for us to grab some snacks, fill in gas and refresh in restrooms. We made it to the park around 4 45. Just about when the sculptors studio and visitor center were about to close and waited to get a glimpse of night lighting as well! There is a short trail with about 250 stairs that takes you to another spot close up. The food court and gift shop were too good! Not sure if I would want to visit again though. But for a one time visit, it's a nice place.

Robert Harrington

A must-see for all American’s and international visitors. I finally had the opportunity to visit Mount Rushmore after over five decades as an American, and I’m glad for the experience. The monument itself is stunning, interesting, and relaxing, all at once. The facilities (parking, restrooms, vending, trails, exhibits, etc.) are all top-notch and improving. I was impressed with the parking facilities: capable, close to the exhibits, appropriately priced. We dodged some new construction on our visit, but the work didn’t affect our visit. TIP: if you’re up to hiking, walk all the trails for various views/pictures of the moments. I’m a hiker and walked the trails/steps on a post-op knee (with hiking poles): the trail is mildly strenuous and well maintained, no problems. I noticed some ranger talks around the area, so if you’re interested, check the Ranger Desk. The scenery near the monument are beautiful mountain/forest. We spotted interesting accommodation and attraction stops in the area near the monument. The road systems around the area are great. Overall, I highly recommend Mount Rushmore.

Tanner Dougall

What an amazing monument. Mt. Rushmore was first dreamt up to draw people from all over the nation to North Dakota. It does so with success never before dreamt of. It is truly an amazing testament to the power of a dream and teamwork - now 3 million people per year come to visit it! Truly a must see!

Neha Ojha

Its amazing! Went in the late evening and wasn't much crowded. Stayed for the lighting ceremony which happens at 8 pm. They tell little bit about the 4 presidents and then the national anthem is played. And then the lights are on. It was a nice experience!

T F Sakolsky

This was easy to get to and brief since part of the attraction was closed. Amazing stone carving in such a large scale! Very patriotic.

Jill Bird

This feels funny to give a review on a National Monument but here it goes... so give yourself a few days while you are visiting because it may not be visible if it’s foggy. We went four times and only saw it once but it was definitely worth it. I was impressed by the natural beauty surrounding it and how tastefully it was presented. I was expecting more of a tourist trap but it was very natural and scenic. Definitely go to the studio and hear the speech on the background. It was under construction so we couldn’t see the movie or or the flag procession etc. We could walk up the 700+ steps to get as close as possible which I definitely recommend if you are up to it. Amazing work of art and so wonderful that no lives were lost during the construction. #safetyfirst

Donovan Reeves

I had a pretty decent time at Mt. Rushmore. Went with my parents almost 5 years ago. They’re fireworks show and night time presentation is pretty rad, but if you go during the day it’s just sort of like the pictures. Also when I went we didn’t see Nicholas Cage, so that was a little disappointing.

Richard Higgins

Beautiful place to visit when the interpretive displays are open to the public. After some discussions with park officials, everything past the gift shops and visitors center were closed for construction after July 4th of this year.(2019) No notice on the parks web site or park entrance. If you have not been there before, you have no clue what important information you have missed. Most everything related to the history of the monument. It's a shame that park management couldn't figure out a temporary walkway to the interpretive building for the thousands of visitors over the balance of the season. Still able to get a few shots of the monument, but they are still collecting $10.00 for parking. We stayed a total of 30 minutes and left.

Aninditta Rao

The amphitheater and visitors center were under renovation. We visited the Sculptor Center and listened to an excellent talk given by a young Park ranger on how Mt Rushmore came to become a National memorial. Then walked up the Presidential trail for a closer look at the carvings. Absolutely spectacular! Lovely gift shop, food court and facilities. Ample parking. A must do.

Joshua McKinley

This place is so impressive. Pictures are nice, but really doesn't express the true grandeur. To think they crafted the enormous faces with so much detail using dynamite and jack hammers. I will say, the eyes are kinda creepy looking when you see them through binoculars. The trail wasn't too bad. I recommend walking it. Mt. Rushmore is a definite must see if you're visiting the Rapid City area.

L A Heath

One more item off the bucket list. It did not disappoint! Perfect weather and modest crowds. The Thomas Jefferson ice cream was a pleasant and delicious treat!

Amy Dickinson Campbell

Keystone, SD, the town just outside of the monument, is friendly, stunning and enjoyable. It is literally 2 miles from the indelible faces of our nation's history carved onto the mountainside. The weather can change in a moment, from sunny to storming, so bring items to share you from the sun or protect you from the rain.

Alicia Cass

This was amazing. You can't grasp the beauty in it unless you see it. It truly is amazing. And the Scenery it beyond Gorgeous

Michael Cash

Even though the visitor center was closed due to construction we had a great time. The trail around the complex did give some closer views that made the hike worth it. While there were some strenuous sections there is plenty of places to rest so take your time. The staff was knowledgeable and helpful and you should most definitely get the Thomas Jefferson vanilla ice cream. Get the scoop not the float!

Matt Hubert

If visiting, take the Iron Mountain Rd. to get some cool views of Mt Rushmore along your drive there. The monument is perfectly framed by the tunnels along this route.

Laura Cipielewski

So happy we visited Mount Rushmore on our trip to the Black Hills motorcycle rally. They were doing a little construction, but it didn't block our view at all. I loved all the historical plaques that described how difficult it was to create this National Monument. Please be sure to make a visit to this cool National Treasure if you make it to the motorcycle rally.

Robert Martinek

Stopped to take some snapshots, didn't go in-although in retrospect, we should have. But got some nice pics and memories. Will definitely come back with my kids in the next year or two. A bit past the main entrance is a wayside with a nice close up profile of George Washington.

DockLight Productions

As a national memorial you really should stop here and see it. We expected more from the light show but they let my travel companions fold the flag which was awesome. When the construction is finished this will deserve 5 stars. Highly recommend.

Chris Jones

Some of this site is under construction so visitors don't expect to get too close. A very nice program and presentation by park staff. 250 steps in one area so that area might not be doable for those unable to climb or negotiate steps but still many other parts to be enjoyed.

Janet Keen

Stonework is impressive and that's it.. They charge for parking, no visitor center (for 2 years), lots of gadgets, clothing, food, literature ..... to buy. Go to Crazy Horse monument, far more to see, hear.... overall. Animals are welcome.Mt Rushmore has a front and center area blocked off inside too. No animals allowed.

Bonnie Wenners

Awesome, the road was winding and scary! Stop at overlooks! Tunnels are awesome! Bummed construction closed Presidential trail. Would think they could have partially opened the trail for closer access to the monument. $5.00 senior rate for parking and parking garage was great! 40 years since our last visit. Expensive food. Hood variety and plenty of seating.

Atticus Li

I have always wondered what these presidents would look like while "stoned." Jokes aside. It was a pleasure to see one of the most iconic places in America. Note: There is a $10 per vehicle parking fee, and it is excluded from the America national park annual pass.

Tom Semer

While going into the gift shop, a sign outside said that a driller from Mt Rushmore was inside. We met with 98 year old Nick Cliffwood and his wife. They have been answering questions for so many years that they put a book together. Nick has been the last driller for 12-13 years. What a great visit of living history.

David Jones

Absolutely worth the trip if you ever decide to visit any where near this part of the country. It’s more than just the presidents carved into the side of a mountain, though that’s fantastic all on its own. The entire monument and it’s location are worth an entire day of exploring. I’m so glad my family and I were able to see this on our way to Alaska. FYI, the trail that takes you closest to the monument can close when there is ice or snow.

Robin Clark

It was awesome to actually see this monument. The park was closed off, at the closest point, for renovations. I wish they had told us about this prior to paying to enter and given us the option. We could see the monument itself from the highway and the only reason for entering the park was to get a closer view for pics, which we were unable to do. Having said that, the experience when you consider the history, was incredible.

Cassandra Guess

A national landmark everyone should see! I didn't give 5 stars because most of the area was closed for renovations, we just picked the wrong year to come! Supposed to be finished sometime in 2020. I recommend driving to it on the Iron Mountain Road to get glimpses of Rushmore through some of the tunnels.

Nancy Lynn Haltli

I always enjoy visiting Mount Rushmore. It's incredible to see one man's vision materialized. I enjoyed learning more about how that was done. What a tribute to our country. I love to see all the flags majestically flying together, each individual yet all united to create a great country.

Benjamin Spencer

10 bucks to park, I imagine it gets crazy busy in peak season. TJs vanilla ice cream is probably the best vanilla ice cream I've had. Part of the park is under construction so if you want a good view it requires a hike.

Timothy Alloway

Amazing views. The drive in is just even better. This area o.d.d the U.S. is beautiful. We'r drive in from the midwest and we could not get over how the scenery changed go quickly. Great place to visit with your family. Food was great also.

Jayne Hope

Seeing these carved faces was amazing. The monument is spectacular. Many people worked to produce this achievement and did an outstanding job. It’s easy to get to and not expensive. I would definitely recommend seeing it.

Alyssa Seals

I do love My Rushmore. Our timing was just right as the fog lifted while we were there long enough for us to enjoy. Construction is why I give 4 stars right now, but another year would add another star.

Tony C

Great place for brief stop. Beautiful work of art on large scale. Wonderful tribute to great presidents. Can’t see it without thinking of Cary Grant and Eva Marie Saint.

Jeff Wrinkle

Great National Park. Detailed exhibits on the creation of the monument. Approximately 1.5 mile walking trail winds its way around the base of the monument. Wonderful evening presentation of the monument, its construction, why the Presidents were chosen to be placed on the monument. Veterans and Active Duty military are requested from the audience to retire colors and fold the National Flag.

Christine Guy

What can I say! You have to see the monument in person to realize the size of it and all that went into sculpting it. And the dedication the sculptors had toward our country's founding fathers to imortilize them FOREVER! I didn't get to see the lighting of the mt Rushmore at night, but I heard it is a nice show to see. A lot of our country's rich history can be remembered just by visiting South Dakota alone! So much to see, you will need to make several vacations reservations there or take a nice long vacation like 2 to 3 weeks to see it all! My Rushmore is only the start .

M JM

Awesome place. Amazing sculpture. So patriotic. Brings out our pride in our country and what we can accomplish together. Everyone should see this at least once. A real treat is meeting Nick Clifford, the last living carver of Mt Rushmore. He's there three times a week. He just turned 98.

Jon & Val Varelman

It was a great outing for our family. We really enjoyed going. We went at 6 so we could go to the gift shop, hike the trail and get back down in time to go see the illumination. We had littles and didn't want to go to early and have them bored. I would have liked to go a little earlier and seen the sculpture studio, we would have had to be there earlier then 5 to do that. We also went on September 1st and the weather was perfect as well.

Felicity Giraffe

Sure, it's great. Get a postcard, take a picture, pay a bit of money to support the cause. No complaints. It's fine and dandy if you like history and looking at rocks. Kind of like the Grand Canyon but not big. Okay, not going to lie, wasn't that fun. Look at it on google, boom you've been there.

Alex_Rocks_101

I absolutely love national parks! In this park, 14 years in the making of the faces of George Washington, Teddy Roosevelt, Thomas Jefferson, and Abraham Lincoln! These faces were carved using 90% dynamite. Lots of learning, and leaves you in awe. I would definitely come again!

Olga Mishchenko

Very impressive monument. But when we was there it was construction going on. Also no dogs allowed. Plus parking is 10$. And it's kinda a fee to get it. Because you cant park anywhere but there. Also no drones allowed. Restriction zone

Ann Thompson

Great place but the construction definitely put a damper on the visit. Ive been before and missing out of the things closed was disappointing. We ate at the cafe. Food was overpriced for value. Buffalo burger dry but tasty. Camp rangers were kind and helpful despite the closures. Still saw the monument.

Abhishek Kishan

Fantastic,awesome and incredible monument of America. A big balcony to see the masterpiece. The stone of president head has much lighter color than the surrounding rock, making them stand out in stark contrast. Parking cost is about $10 and the entrance to the park is free. There is very well trial around the memorial which gives you a opportunity to see the monuments from different angle.And has a good photographic point throughout the trial. One should must visit it ..

Maureen Neyhart

Have wanted to check Mount Rushmore off my bucket list for years now. This was a wonderful experience. The Park Rangers were very helpful. Visiting the sculptor studio is a must. Be sure to visit the monument in the day as well as the evening illumination for a complete experience. Also need to check out the profile view on your roadtrip out.

Malina Malina

That’s definitely place must to visit. It’s a story you will never see anywhere else! I’m feeling happy to get done this experience in my life!

Lexi Clark

Neat to see. If you like history it's a great place to go. Was disappointed that there was construction and you couldn't go all the way to the viewing terrace. There were no signs saying there was construction until you were already walking to the monument.

Howard Carlin

Very nice visit. Was not crowded at all. The "season" starts May 1st. One of the trails was closed due to heavy snow they got last week.

Kristie Rhodes

Such a magnificent place to visit! Even under construction it was fantastic!! Thank you for this experience!! He had never seen it before and he's an engineer. Lifetime goal complete. ❤

Kristen Jakobitz

Well worth the drive to see this historic monument! However, be aware of fog. We went in late September and just barely made it in time to see the faces before thick fog covered them. There is a nice lounge area that offers food, wine, coffee/tea, and ice cream for purchase to enjoy while you take in the views.

bogdan dzyu

Traveled to SD to see this. Went for the lighting ceremony which was highly disappointing. Was very short and no real show. They just lit the lights, and that was that. It is beautiful and incredible, but was expecting more. I suggest visiting the crazy horse memorial instead. The light show ceremony was absolutely mesmerizing.

Michael Short

Great place for the family to see. Unfortunately my family and I were only able to go in Mid July 1 week after reconstruction on the amphitheater had started so we were not able to go to certain areas. We were informed that it will be under construction for 2 years. The staff were great in providing alternative viewing places.

Jon Ort

I'm going to give it five stars even with the construction because it is a beautiful and important monument. The park service is trying to do a good job with the limited access available. 2019-2020 might be a good time to visit just because there may be fewer people visiting. There is no entrance fee but parking is $10. You can even visit at night because at 8:00pm there is a lighting ceremony and then the mountainside is lit up until 11:00pm (high season, check web site). Enjoyed the visit, and there is a cute tourist town at the bottom of the road. When we went during construction the cafe / ice cream shop / book store / artist studio were all still open.

Victoria S.

This is definitely a must see for anyone visiting thos great country. Take the stairs, they aren't so bad. A good bit of construction so some of the area off limits.

Jenifer Pavlova

Mount Rushmore was really cool! When I went, it was really sunny and bright so picture of Mount Rushmore didn't turn out well! They have a wall of engraved names of the people who helped caver out the president's. There is also a really cool "arch" way with flags which was cool! Also Jefferson, one of the presidents, created the first recipe for vanilla ice cream! In honor of that they have a little ice cream parlor where you can get presidential ice cream. The ice cream is a bit pricey and honestly not that great! The tables outside were REALLY sticky! And besides the carved out presidents there isn't really anything cool there to see. These is also a gift shop there! There is no fee to enter the park but you have to pay a parking fee. There are multiple levels to park on. Once you leave the garage, by the entrance to the path to see the mountain there are kiosks. You can pay at those kiosks and if you have trouble there are people around to help. We paid $10. If you get tired quickly, there are benches all over for you to sit down. There are also some kind of shows that go down near the mountain but we didn't get to see them! Overall visit was pretty short! But very cool!

Pete Burke

Aside from the stunning work of the monument itself, parks did a good job at traffic flow in and out of the visitor's center and parking. We went late on a weekday in August. There was plenty of parking and although it was crowded, it wasn't overly crowded. Plenty of opportunities for photos, souvenirs, and restroom facilities. Well worth the trip from Custer, SD.

Kim Mena

So the main pass was under construction when we were there which was a bummer (1st pic) but we walked around the corner to the market corner and we're able to get some awesome shots (2nd pic). Even though it was off season they still had beer anyone for purchase and the ice cream was on point. Parking is free for military so make sure you take your parking ticket inside to the counters to get it validated. Also once validated, the parking pass is good for one year so you can visit again.

Rachael

BEAUTIFUL! I wish it wasn’t under construction while I was here, but it still was pretty incredible. Beautiful nature all around as well as nature trail. Gift shop was big and had lots to offer. Glad to say that I’ve been to Mount Rushmore now!

Carlo Franco

Visited on July 29 and there was construction taking place on the site. Wasn't able to walk down or take photos of the Avenue of Flags. Some of the trails were also closed off due to construction. Still was nice to be able to see this monument as I've always wanted to as a kid from Canada. Tip: If you plan on visiting again (or know someone that will), hold on to your parking receipt as it's valid for 1 full year.

Louis N. Batides

Fabulous memorial! Be sure to take the walk around the monument. They do a great job of informing you about each of the Presidents on the monument. The trail is nicely wooded with great views. It's paved and easy.

Donna Culpepper

I enjoyed our visit. The monument is quite an impressive sight. The artist studio is a must visit. The restaurant has some delicious food if you are hungry. I gave 4 stars instead of 5 because the visitor center was closed for renovations so I felt that we didn’t truly get a complete experience.

Ricardo Montañez

I spend the morning in this magnificent place. Even when the place it's under renovation the monument it's outstanding. Everything is clean and the trails are well marked. The personnel it's well prepared and always happy and willing to help the visitors. The parking and entrance it's organized all the time, the personnel move the cars quickly, so you don't need to wait to enter to the parking lots. The gift shop it's big enough, the prices are a little higher for some of the items but it's fair enough in my opinion.

Tom Klemm

Was pretty good, if you take your time you can walk up presidential path and get allot closer. It's like 250 or so steps but it can be done well worth it. They're doing remodeling right now on the mail viewing area, but still a descent view.

Jordan Henrickson

100% you have to see Mount Rushmore National Park in your lifetime! It was relatively easy to get there from RAP, but it is a little drive. Parking was $10 for general admission, with pay kiosks throughout the park. Parking was free if you are military. There will always be a lot of people there, but the views are truly amazing and worth the trip!

Chani Sarmir

Beautiful even during off season construction. Wish that they had sizes bigger than 2X. Still lots of cool stuff in the gift shop.

Ted Futterer

So we show up for the evening closing ceremony on 13 September 2019. Apparently the Walk way is under major construction and is not accessible. Would have been nice to know. Charged parking fee to access their gift shop and food. Oh goody No closing ceremony for the veterans

Karen Brill

Makes you proud to be an American! Such a stunning memorial and it was fun to spend several hours there during the day and then to return at night to see it lit up. Very well laid out, they had a terrific audio self-guided tour and great food and concessions. Very nice gift shop as well. Parking was so easy.

Forsetti Limpidsoul

Mount Rushmore is one of the Monuments that everyone should see, even more so if you are a history or engineering buff. In July of 2019 construction on the site had made much of it inaccessible but you are still able to hike the path up to the base of the Monument accessing the path from near the parking garage. There are places to eat, an information center, a self-guided tour and lots of souvenirs. If you are active duty, parking is free so you have access to the site at no cost. Fill your car with friends and immerse yourself in America's history

David Garritson

National Parks / Monuments are always worth the money and time spent. I have always wanted to visit Mount Rushmore and I am glad that I did. The visitor area is under construction, but we were able to park, view, and hike the monument without distraction. Even though it was a cool 45 degrees we took the opportunity to enjoy their TJ Vanilla ice cream, it was amazing!

Andrew Lesher

These National park/memorial site is very popular and is one of nicely known places in the National park service system. I been hearing about these place for yrs!!! Mount Rushmore is a wonderful place to be at!! Its very strange, & it's some what busy around the park! Get out here to see it!! My experience is great& I gave it a 4 star rating of a good place to hang out a bit to look around,& take a little hike to the base of it!!

Mike Kitchen

A beautiful American icon that I just wish you could get closer to. For the amount of money they take in for parking, it seems like they could build a bigger, higher and closer viewing platform. Mount Rushmore shows up on lists of "most overrated tourist attractions" for a reason. That said, it's still beautiful and worth seeing. A solid three stars that should be an easy five.

Vicky Gerken

They had construction going on and mount Rushmore had to be seen from quite a distance. I had read about a trail in the back you can go up and see the monument a little closer so I was satisfied. The night light show was interesting but people waited for 45 to an hour to see only one light turned on and a brief history of each president and then it was done. I was shocked!

Dawn McCray

This is one of the finest National parks. It is magnificent, and honors four great presidents. The monument is awe-inspiring, and brings tears of pride and gratitude. I've been there a dozen times, and it never loses its Glory for me.

Lauree Baldwin

Love this place! What talent to make something this huge look exactly like these 4 presidents! I like the walkway with all the state flags too. Makes me feel very patriotic as I walk between them.

Suzzette Grisham

Under construction but still were able to access by trails. Foggy day however patience persevered as the skies opened for a clear view just as we were leaving. Incredible history.

Willoughby Adventures

Seeing it in person is surreal. It's a place you just have to go to before you die. I got to mt Rushmore before sunrise which ended up being a extra treat to see. The colors of the faces change as the sun comes up. Get in your car and just go see for yourself

Janice Hogan

This is one of the main places that was on my bucket list and I completed it this past summer July 2019. I loved it there, the weather was great around 80 degrees with a good Breeze and got down pretty cool at night in the low 50s. But enjoy this very much.

Courtney Kruse

Visited Mt Rushmore as we were in the area. Was not expecting much, especially with having young children. However, our 4 year old son LOVED seeing "the president's faces". We went later in the day and then stayed for the illumination ceremony. Very neat. I loved how patriotic it was. I loved the flag ceremony they performed with Veterans. It was a great experience. I just wish there hadn't been construction going on so we could've gotten closer.

Joe Kurland

We arrived in time for the evening lighting ceremony. Unfortunately, the lights on Washington were not fully operational and the primary viewing platform was under construction. We did appreciate the sight and the story of the star spangled banner's origin from the plaza outside the gift shop. It was a beautiful, cloudless night and the carvings had far more detail and precision that I expected. Well worth the visit.

B Cronk

As a conservative libertarian i must say this was the highlight of my trip. The past isn't perfect but America is! Extremely inspiring. Side profile on the trip out is a nice surprise! Must see.

Claudia McClellan

So many different types of foods, there is something for everyone. The facilities were clean, well maintained, and relaxing. You can also get real food. There is also a concession stand to grab a bite to eat. The Park Rangers are very knowledgeable and over all it was just a blast. I loved the flag ceremony they performed with Veterans. There is no entrance fee but parking is $10. Even though it was off season they still had beer anyone for purchase and the ice cream was on point.

JT Smith

The Shrine of Democracy was awesome. The is some construction going on, so you are not able to get as close as you would without it. But it was still impressive to see and be able to check it off your bucket list. The gift shop has a bunch of different ideas for you to look at and buy. There is also a concession stand to grab a bite to eat. Definitely worth the trip. The is a $10 parking fee, but the ticket is good for a whole year so be sure you keep it if you plan on doing back within a year. Enjoy

Lynne Cole

The feat in and of itself is miraculous. Great to walk the President's Trail but disappointed we could not do the entire loop due to trail closure because of construction. However, we were there after Labor Day and I'm sure that's when these construction projects start happening

Caius Rus Haicu

Awesome place to see an iconic American masterpiece. The place is really nice but crowded. There is plenty of parking and the food tastes great (by the way I got buffalo stew which was super good and tasty). They are doing construction to create something never seen before so watch for it. Lots of bikers- the road to get here is very scenic. You will only pay 10 $ for parking (and you can use the permit for a whole year). You can also rent audio tours and the gift shop has a good variety of items.

Steven Thulin

The last time we visited was early on a mid-April morning. This time we stopped by pretty late on a September evening. It was spectacular to see the monument lit up at night. All the kids were amazed by it. We stopped by (mid-April) on our way through from Utah and it was a hit! The only cost was for parking. My 5-year-old can't stop talking about "the faces on the mountain", and it's been over a year. I wish I would have known in advance just how much there is. I always thought it was simply a magnificent sight and after you look, you go on your way. The magnificence can't be denied, but there is much more (aside from the gift shop). There is a museum underneath the viewing deck, which includes some interactive displays and videos/movies telling all about the project. Your appreciation increases when you understand all that went into approving, funding, planning, and finally implementing it. It is too bad they weren't able to finish it before the war interrupted things and brought it to a halt, but I am glad they got as far as they did. You will not be disappointed for stopping by.

Mara Davis

I thought this was so cool. The gift shop is awesome!! The whole family really enjoyed this. I also heard the ice cream is super good. I didn't get a chance to try it though.

Betsy Poe

I love the United States of America. As a proud American, I have always wanted to see Mt. Rushmore. Upon arrival, staff were helpful to guide us to an appropriate parking level of the garage. While walking towards Mt Rushmore it was automatically a beautiful site. We were able to use a walkway that led us to a gorgeous view of the mount! The gift shop and ice cream shop were wonderfully staffed and had a good selection of items! My dad and I walked the hike to see The Faces more closely, and the pathway was very well-kept with sturdy stairs and more details of the Presidents along the hike. I loved hearing about different aspects of The Faces as we started walking the pathway. The only downside was that the amphitheater and part of the walkway was closed due to construction, but I totally understand that they’re making it better and I’m excited to go back and see what all they’ve done!

Nancy Flanders

LOVED IT! WILL GO AGAIN! I hate I waited so long to visit this place. They were having trouble with their sound system that night but I really didn't mind. I was just so excited to be there. They paid respect and honored our service men aand women. That was a very proud and tearful moment. Every staff member had a smile and was very friendly. They all seemed to enjoy and respected their job and country. Very patriotic!❤

Sherri Jorge

Wonderful part of history to see. I am so thankful I got to take my children here on our family road trip this past summer!

Durana Brown

Experience was wonderful. Crowded but organized. This is a must see when you come West. We ate a full lunch in the cafe and our meal was delicious. For 11.50 I got a pot roast dinner with mashed potatoes and beef gravy and steamed mixed vegetables (carrots, cauliflower and broccoli) and a dinner roll. Portion was large enough for my husband and I to share! Honestly it was the best meal I had in days. We were surprised. Had no room for the ice cream.

Josh Bacon

It was our first time here and it wax under construction. Bummer but it was still an amazing thing for the kids to see and walk around. Highly recommend driving iron mountain road which starts right by the entrance. Lots of cool place to pull off and explore.

Tina Vasquez

We enjoyed Mt. Rushmore. It was under construction but you can still see the monument. And visit the large gift shop. And visit the ice cream shop. We went on the tour so we could enjoy all the sites threw the black hills. It was so worth it.

Joli Hines Sayasane

This National Park was completely amazing. To learn why they chose the presidents that they did for the monument, how they chose that particular mountain to carve, the process that they used in the carvings, and why it took 14 years to finish In addition, the trails and grounds in the park are so clean. And the staff is friendly and engaged. The Park Rangers are very knowledgeable and over all it was just a blast. The parking pass is $10 but it is good for an entire year. There were some parts of the park that were closed for renovation, and so we will definitely be going back!

Geoff Ashby

Great national monument. We enjoyed the artist studio and the many walking trails along the property. Plan to visit on a good weather day. Early morning and night lighting ceremony highly recommended

Diana Lassley

Iconic in size and concept. A true marvel in tribute to the arts, engineering, and a select few men who dedicated their lives in helping make a great nation. Humanity has its problems, but once in a while we get something right. I wish to thank all those who contributed to and still labor to preserve this unique monument for us.

George Deyal

It's a short visit but totally worth it, even though you can see Rushmore from miles and miles away, you get to see much more details up close. The information center is also useful but if you can, walk down to the Sculptor's Studio and listen to the rangers give their presentation of the history, it's very good. Plus there's a display there about Deadwood, and Seth Bullock in particular if you're interested in the history of the old west and the region. There's also the presidential trail (highly recommend) it's 250 steps to the top but brings you right below the sculptures, nice and close, and there are benches along the way to catch your breath.

GeekFreak

So everyone's aware, Mount Rushmore is under a lot of construction, so only a gift shop (it's a huge one), ice cream stand, and visitor center is available. You can't get as close as you want to take a good picture, but I still went and it was great. And since the place IS under construction, parking is half off the regular price. I still loved it there, and got a couple things from the gift shop, which u totally recommend going to! :)

Tom

Place is under construction so you can only go as far as the gift shop. To get close, take presidential trail up to the top, near the debris field. Amazing views on the trail but no loop as it is under repair. 350 steps up and the same going down. Tough climb at 5,000 feet but beautiful.

Melissa Mondragon

Amazing experience, definitely a must see. We had a great time. Reminder when on the hiking trails when you walk down all those stairs you will need to walk back up. (Food for thought with strollers, elderly, and anyone with breathing issues). Otherwise its truly amazing!

Kathleen Morinello

It was more inspiring than I imagined. There was major construction while we were there so there were areas blocked off. Don "Nick" Clifford was there signing his book. He worked on mt Rushmore as a 17 yr old. It was a thrill to meet him.

Ben Barnes

Untill your standing in front of it, it's hard to really appreciate how big and amazing this monument is. Iv seen it all my life but actually being there was an amazing experience. The hike and the listening tour were great. Everything was very informative. It does require a bit of a hike to get close to it on the trails, so beware. The Thomas Jefferson ice cream is also a must have after the walk.

Rosa Perez

Really enjoyed the scenery. Always wanted to go. Glad I did. Very cool and windy day. Ice cream and buffalo burgers were good too.

Linnea Lippart

We went right after sunrise, which was gorgeous! Although, none of the booths were open at this time. I wouldn't necessarily choose to visit Mount Rushmore, but it was an hour off the road trip route and worth stopping in! A good bucket list item for sure.