Activities At The Monument


It is clear just by looking that Mount Rushmore is a breathtaking place. You would be surprised to know that there are a ton of things you can do while visiting this monumental site. At the Lincoln Borglum Visitor Center, you can see several exhibits and a short film that explains the methods and reasoning that went into the construction of this landmark. The Presidential Trail is 0.6 miles long that allows you to have an in-depth, detailed encounter with the monument. Also, there is a junior ranger program that caters to kids of different ages. You will also get to hear from local rangers, information about the local tribes and the Evening Lighting Ceremony. There is also a self-guided audio tour for people who wish to listen to the whole history of the monument.