Black Hills Rushmore to Crazy Horse Self Guided GPS Driving Tour

Highlights

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Itinerary

1. You'll start in the town of keystone and hear it's history.

   10 min

2. One of America's most famous landmarks, Mount Rushmore features the 60-foot-tall faces of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln carved into granite. Learn the incredible story behind the monument while enjoying spectacular viewpoints and walking trails.

   Passes by

3. This famous one-lane granite tunnel perfectly frames Mount Rushmore in the distance. Named after the historian who first proposed carving a mountain monument in the Black Hills, it's one of the most photographed locations on the byway.

   10 min

4. Named after the self-taught engineer who designed Iron Mountain Road, this tunnel showcases the remarkable ingenuity that made the byway famous. The surrounding scenery offers dramatic views of the Black Hills.

   10 min

5. One of the best viewpoints in the Black Hills. Enjoy panoramic views of forests, granite peaks, and a distant perspective of Mount Rushmore while learning about the visionary behind the scenic byway.

   35 min

6. The final tunnel on Iron Mountain Road offers another perfectly engineered view of Mount Rushmore framed through solid granite. It's a favorite photo stop for travelers.

   10 min

7. The gateway to one of America's premier state parks. Discover exhibits on wildlife, geology, and the park's famous bison herd before continuing deeper into the Black Hills.

   Passes by

8. A spectacular overlook featuring towering granite spires and some of the most dramatic scenery in the Black Hills. The views here showcase why Needles Highway is considered one of America's greatest scenic drives.

   Passes by

9. The tour drives through Custer state park sharing the history and the sites.

   40 min

10. The world's largest mountain carving in progress honors the Lakota leader Crazy Horse. Visit the museum, cultural center, and viewing areas to learn about Native American history and the remarkable story behind this massive monument.

    Passes by

11. Tour ends in Custer here

    5 min

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

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Know before you go

How it compares in Rapid City

• Its from-price is 97% below the median of the 76 experiences we list in Rapid City.
• It is shorter than most of them.
• By number of reviews it ranks 53 of 76.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Rapid City

Rapid City is the gateway to South Dakota's Black Hills, close to Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse Memorial, Custer State Park and the Badlands.

Rapid City sits where the Black Hills meet the Great Plains in western South Dakota, on the banks of Rapid Creek. Life-size bronze statues of American presidents stand on the street corners of the downtown, and Dinosaur Park, a hilltop with concrete dinosaurs built in the 1930s, looks over the city. The Black Hills, called Paha Sapa by the Lakota, are sacred to them and rise as dark, pine-covered uplands.

Top-ranked sights in Rapid City: Cosmos Mystery Area.

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