Amazing art and awesome to learn about Borglum and his vision and process for this masterpiece. The size of this piece is inspirational. His ability to execute this piece in 14 years having to draw on others skill to accomplish is incredible.

This is an Absolute MUST see & do. Mount Rushmore is a true National Treasure. The Visitors Center with its displays and short videos/movies is both educational as well as entertaining and should not be missed. There is also a Great book store/gift shop to pick up a souvenir of your visit. Mt. Rushmore should be a requirement for everyone to see. This is truly America at its finest Glory. God Bless America...Overall Rating ~ Excellent

The park is well run—they have the parking and entrance fee down to a science so that’s very efficient. Their interpretive displays and gift shops are well done and clean and staff is friendly. We loved the state flags as you walk in. This is a magnificent display of rock carving but I’m not all that keen on why this was done in the first place. This was my second time here, don’t need to go again. I think we spent about 30 minutes here and over three days in Custer State Park where the scenery is more natural and the park is less crowded.

This is one of the things everyone should see in their life. Picture cannot capture the magnitude of the work. The Black Hills are such a great area with plenty to keep you buisy for a week or more, but Rushmore is the destination.

We detoured here on our way back to Canada and it was worth the effort. Amazing place, testament to will, determination, perseverance of the time as well as a monument to four influential presidents. It was awesome visiting with so few people around, I cannot imagine being here in the summer. Only down side is the Presidential Trail is closed in winter.

How can you drive out through the Badlands and spend time in the Black Hills area without stopping by Mount Rushmore right? The experience was okay but after seeing this site on TV and in movies, I just felt like the reality didn't live up to the expectation. Luckily, we got in and out on a day that wasn't too busy, so we had as much or as little time to spend on everything that we wanted to see. I'm glad we got to visit (and take the kids) but I don't think I'd ever go back.

I believe this might be my fourth visit over my lifetime and it never gets old. It's always amazing to see! The Mount Rushmore Story is fascinating, but the reason for this monument as an inspiration for the continuance of our freedoms in our beloved country brings hope. It only cost $10 parking fee to visit and is the NPS best deal.

Nothing more to say than we were both awestruck by the monument and what is symbolizes to America. It was massive and the walk of flags was a great touch walking up to the monument. We did no walk the stairs as my hubs is disabled but you can see it all on level 3. Go for a visit if you can.

We live a few hours away in Minnesota and have visited the Black Hills of South Dakota several times. Here’s how to do it on the cheap. First, hit it right in the spring when the weather breaks. We stayed in the Deadwood Lodge right up the road and it was beautiful for only $99 a night including a $25 meal voucher and $25 breakfast voucher. Second, there’s tons of free stuff around here, including the trolly in Deadwood that runs around all the time. Third, this is a driving vacation and there is little public transportation. Drive from wherever you are in the USA, or rent a car with unlimited miles from a faraway place. And finally, don’t try to do it in two days unless you have to. We have been doing the Badlands (1.5 hours east) and the Black Hills piecemeal for several years, it gorgeous and like being in the mountains. Think of it as Aspen or Vail, Colorado at a third of the price. Don’t forget a side journey to Devils Tower (you can hike around it, but not with a dog).

Eh. It was cool, but compared to the activities in the black hills and the badlands, it’s not that good. It gets hip and it’s always crowded. Good ice cream though! I loved zip lining outside of the park.