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Mount Rushmore National Memorial: Experience the monument by day and stay for the powerful evening program. Full tour that includes: Presidential Trail, Avenue of the Flags and Washington Profile.
Night Lighting Ceremony: Watch the faces of the presidents illuminate during a moving patriotic presentation.
Iron Mountain Road: Navigate the famous wooden pigtail bridges and squeeze through historic granite tunnels that perfectly frame the lighted faces on Mount Rushmore in the distance.
Night Stargazing: Escape the city lights for guided stargazing beneath the Black Hills night sky (weather permitting).
Seasonal Ceremony Schedule
May 22 – August 10: Ceremony begins at 9:00 PM
August 11 – September 30: Ceremony begins at 8:00 PM
Exact pickup times vary by date and sunset schedule. Call Black Hills Open-Top-Tours directly to confirm your exact departure time or to upgrade to a private luxury.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Please call for pickup time.
Itinerary
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The "Profile View" at Mount Rushmore offers a rare perspective of George Washington perfectly framed by natural rock outcroppings. It provides a quiet, uncrowded alternative to the main viewing plaza and reveals the impressive depth of the carving.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Mount Rushmore National Memorial
Experience the awe of Mount Rushmore National Memorial, our iconic tribute to American history. Carved directly into the granite peaks, these massive 60-foot faces bring history to life. You will stand before George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln. Your guide will lead you through the facility sharing its history and pointing out things of interest. After touring, you will have time to self explore: movie, dining, shopping are all available. At sunset the rangers provide a program that honors our veterans, including a patriotic movie and the lighting of the mountain. Please be aware the program is provided even if it rains. *However, if dangerous lighting or high wind, Rangers cancel the show. "The Mount Rushmore National Memorial Evening Lighting Ceremony is an outdoor event. Because of this, all activities are fully subject to weather conditions and can be changed or canceled on short notice." Natl Park Service
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
3Iron Mountain Road
After the Ceremony concludes, an added value adventure begins, along the historic Iron Mountain Road. Pigtail Bridges: Experience the thrill of corkscrew engineering. Framed Views: Spot the illuminated faces of Mount Rushmore perfectly framed through one-way tunnels. Photo Stops: Pause at scenic overlooks for unforgettable night photography. Expert Guides: Learn the history behind this engineering marvel. Stargazing (Weather Permitting): Peer into the night sky to view distant galaxies, constellations, and planets.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Other rates apply only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Other rates apply only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- A minimum of 2 Adults per booking is required
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Layered clothing, comfortable shoes, and a hat are recommended
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Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Cancellation Policy
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You will not receive a refund if you cancel.
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