Day trip of the Black Hills: Mount Rushmore to Custer State Park!
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About the Activity
Neal and Becky live in the Black Hills near the historic mining town of Hayward. Neal is a native South Dakotan having a close association with the Black Hills since his youth. As you tour the southern Black Hills, you'll get a narration of the history of the sights as well as personal stories of the area. They love people and have a desire to serve you to make your visit an enjoyable one. Suggestions and tips on how to make your stay more enjoyable freely offered!10 hours
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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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Fees : All fees and/or taxes. All Fees and Taxes
Bottled water and light snacks.
Food and drink : Lunch. Lunch
No raincoats or umbrellas
No gratuity
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Black Hills National Forest
, Custer, United States, 57730Our entire day trip is within the Black Hills National Forest that covers an area 125 miles long and 65 miles wide, a 1.25-million acre forest! We spend about 2 hours driving time that is interspersed between the sites we visit as outlined below. Along the way, we take in the beauty of the Black Hills that encompasses rugged rock formations, canyons, gulches, open grassland, and mountain lakes, including learning about the rich history of the area, including Custer's expedition to the area in 1874.2 hours • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location2
Mount Rushmore National Memorial
13000 Hwy 244, Keystone, United States, 57751-4403Our first stop is Mount Rushmore National Memorial where the rich history of the United States is told through the lives of presidents George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham enshrined on Mount Rushmore. Through their lives we learn about the birth, growth, development and preservation of this country. The memorial is surrounded by the beauty of the Black Hills. 1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location3
Crazy Horse Memorial
12151 Avenue of the Chiefs, Crazy Horse, United States, 57730-8900Leaving Mount Rushmore, we wind our way over to Crazy Horse Memorial passing by Horsethief Lake, a beautiful mountain lake, and Black Elk Mountain, the highest peak in SD at 7,244 feet above sea level.
Crazy Horse Memorial is the largest carving in the world, depicting the Oglala Lakota war chief, Crazy Horse, riding a horse and pointing to his tribal land. Housed within the Crazy Horse Memorial complex, is the Indian Museum of North American.1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location4
Custer
Custer, United StatesNext stop is in the small town of Custer for lunch. You’re on your own for lunch here, having the opportunity to choose the restaurant of your choosing. Custer is the oldest and first permanent settlement established in the Black Hills by European Americans. 1 hour • Admission Ticket FreeView Location5
Custer State Park
13329 US Highway 16A, , Custer, United States, 57730-8351Next stop is Custer State Park, a 72,000 acre state park and wildlife refuge. The park is home to a herd of 1,500 bison and a variety of other wildlife that roam free over the varied terrain that includes rolling prairie grasslands and rugged mountains.2 hours • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location6
Custer State Park Visitor Center
US Hwy 16A and Wildlife Loop Road, Custer, United StatesWe will stop here for a short break to stretch our legs, watch a short film on Custer State Park, then head out to find the buffalo and other wildlife on the Wildlife Loop Road.30 minutes • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location7
Iron Mountain Road
Custer, United StatesThe Iron Mountain Road is one of the most scenic and unique roads in America! It winds through the countryside, traversing through three tunnels, navigating up and down switch-backs and pig-tail-bridges with views of Mount Rushmore along the way. It was built to connect Custer State Park with Mount Rushmore. It was intentionally engineered to make travelers slow down to enjoy the beauty of the area. Along the way, we drive through the Norbeck Wildlife Preserve, a wilderness designated area. 1 hour • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location8
Iron Mountain Road
Custer, United StatesIron Mountain Summit, also called the Peter Norbeck Scenic Overlook. From the summit at 5,450 feet above sea level, we are at the same elevation as Mount Rushmore which can be seen in the distance across the valley below, about 1 mile away. A breathtaking view! We can also see Black Elk Peak, the highest point in South Dakota at 7,200 feet above sea level. It is also the highest peak east of the Rockies. 15 minutes • Admission Ticket IncludedView LocationMeeting and Pickup
Starting point
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Keystone is the historic gold mining town near Mount Rushmore. We pickup at the Borglum Story Museum located at the 342 Winter St from 8:10 am - 8:15 am, departing at 8:15 am. Parking nearby; when the Borglum Story Museum opens for the summer, there's parking next to the museum for $5.00. Cash only!View Location
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The downtown Holiday Inn is located at 505 N 5th Street. We load at the entrance to the hotel under the drive through canopy / portico from 7:25 am to 7:30 am, departing at 7:30 am. There is plenty of parking in the hotel convention center parking lot.View Location
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We load at the entrance to the hotel under the drive through canopy / portico. We load from 7:15 am to 7:20 am, departing at 7:20 am. There is plenty of parking in the hotel convention center parking lot. View Location
End point
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Keystone is the historic gold mining town near Mount Rushmore. We pickup at the Borglum Story Museum located at the 342 Winter St from 8:10 am - 8:15 am, departing at 8:15 am. Parking nearby; when the Borglum Story Museum opens for the summer, there's parking next to the museum for $5.00. Cash only!View Location
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The downtown Holiday Inn is located at 505 N 5th Street. We load at the entrance to the hotel under the drive through canopy / portico from 7:25 am to 7:30 am, departing at 7:30 am. There is plenty of parking in the hotel convention center parking lot.View Location
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We load at the entrance to the hotel under the drive through canopy / portico. We load from 7:15 am to 7:20 am, departing at 7:20 am. There is plenty of parking in the hotel convention center parking lot. View Location
Pickup details
Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point- Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
Additional Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- English
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketEvery person in your party must sign a General Liability Waiver before boarding! Click on the following link to sign your waiver before boarding! It will save you time. https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/w/kpqqccfzbqkmkvjzyhtak5/web/Cancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Suplier may cancel the activity due to too few participants.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in America/Denver time to receive 100% refund.
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