KEYSTONE, SOUTH DAKOTA
PLACES TO VISIT
Above dense forests and pristine streams, the Mount Rushmore National Memorial represents a national treasure. Symbolizing the ideals of freedom and democracy, it is a tribute to four presidents: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln and their invaluable contributions to the United States. Mount Rushmore National Memorial represents not only the past, but also a promise for the future. It is a place surrounded by American history, where the names of Gutzon Borglum and Crazy Horse are still heard; where the buffalo once again run free in Custer State Park and the vision of the Keystone miners still cast a dim shadow on long deserted claims. Whether a lifelong destination or a stop on your vacation itinerary, your visit to Mount Rushmore will be one you will tuck in your memory book forever.
288 locals recommend
Mount Rushmore National Memorial
13000 South Dakota 244Above dense forests and pristine streams, the Mount Rushmore National Memorial represents a national treasure. Symbolizing the ideals of freedom and democracy, it is a tribute to four presidents: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln and their invaluable contributions to the United States. Mount Rushmore National Memorial represents not only the past, but also a promise for the future. It is a place surrounded by American history, where the names of Gutzon Borglum and Crazy Horse are still heard; where the buffalo once again run free in Custer State Park and the vision of the Keystone miners still cast a dim shadow on long deserted claims. Whether a lifelong destination or a stop on your vacation itinerary, your visit to Mount Rushmore will be one you will tuck in your memory book forever.
The park is the largest state park with 71,000 acres of land and home to over 1,300 bison. The park is full of scenic drives and great hiking trails. Make sure to make it to Black Elk Peak which is 7,242 feet and the highest point in the U.S. east of the Rocky Mountains.
184 locals recommend
Custer State Park
13438 US Highway 16AThe park is the largest state park with 71,000 acres of land and home to over 1,300 bison. The park is full of scenic drives and great hiking trails. Make sure to make it to Black Elk Peak which is 7,242 feet and the highest point in the U.S. east of the Rocky Mountains.
Sylvan Lake is often referred to as the “crown jewel” of Custer State Park. It is a great place to have a picnic, go for a swim, or hit the trails.
66 locals recommend
Sylvan Lake
Sylvan Lake is often referred to as the “crown jewel” of Custer State Park. It is a great place to have a picnic, go for a swim, or hit the trails.
Home to the highest point east of the Rocky Mountains, the Black Hills National Forest should not be missed when traveling near Mt. Rushmore. This massive reserve takes up most of the southwestern corner of the state. Inside the boundaries are several amazing scenic drives, over 1,000 miles of rivers and streams, and more than 45 miles of trails. The name “Black Hills” comes from the translated Lakota native people who have called this area the Black Hills for centuries.
17 locals recommend
Black Hills National Forest
Home to the highest point east of the Rocky Mountains, the Black Hills National Forest should not be missed when traveling near Mt. Rushmore. This massive reserve takes up most of the southwestern corner of the state. Inside the boundaries are several amazing scenic drives, over 1,000 miles of rivers and streams, and more than 45 miles of trails. The name “Black Hills” comes from the translated Lakota native people who have called this area the Black Hills for centuries.
Rushmore Helicopters has been taking visitors for thrilling aerial tours since 1964. Rushmore Helicopters, right in the heart of Keystone, plus her parent company Black Hills Aerial Adventures, and her sister company Badlands Helicopters, have been under the same ownership for 28 years flying nearly 22,000 visitors each summer season. A wide variety of tour packages and price points are available and feature eye-level views of Mount Rushmore and Crazy Horse Monuments, the unique Cathedral Spires, Needles Highway, Custer State Park, the Badlands National Park and so much more. Age is no limit - we fly infants (providing ear protection for babies) through centenarians - a bucket list must.
Rushmore Helicopters Inc
313 Speck Center RdRushmore Helicopters has been taking visitors for thrilling aerial tours since 1964. Rushmore Helicopters, right in the heart of Keystone, plus her parent company Black Hills Aerial Adventures, and her sister company Badlands Helicopters, have been under the same ownership for 28 years flying nearly 22,000 visitors each summer season. A wide variety of tour packages and price points are available and feature eye-level views of Mount Rushmore and Crazy Horse Monuments, the unique Cathedral Spires, Needles Highway, Custer State Park, the Badlands National Park and so much more. Age is no limit - we fly infants (providing ear protection for babies) through centenarians - a bucket list must.
Black Hills Helicopters, Inc. offers helicopter tours of the unique geological outcropping that is the Black Hills of South Dakota. This geological anomaly made for the perfect location to create the worlds largest sculptures; Mt. Rushmore and Crazy Horse. Take a few minutes to see a different perspective and experience the unforgettable sensation of helicopter flight and the vertical world!!
7 locals recommend
Black Hills Helicopters, Inc
24035 US-16ABlack Hills Helicopters, Inc. offers helicopter tours of the unique geological outcropping that is the Black Hills of South Dakota. This geological anomaly made for the perfect location to create the worlds largest sculptures; Mt. Rushmore and Crazy Horse. Take a few minutes to see a different perspective and experience the unforgettable sensation of helicopter flight and the vertical world!!
EAT LIKE A LOCAL
While visiting, go for the Grand Slam of ice cream with Mount Rushmore’s popular “Monumental Scoop” of ice cream, featuring either soft-serve and hand-dipped. An assortment of delicious “grab and go” foods, snacks, fountain drinks, and specialty floats are also available. Bring it all home by treating yourself to Mount Rushmore’s thick and creamy, home-made fudge, whether in souvenir packages or in delightful souvenir buffalo shaped cookie cutter tins, you’ll be a true fan of our decadent delight. It is also a perfect take home gift… if you can keep it in the dugout that long.
Memorial Team Ice Cream
13000 SD-244While visiting, go for the Grand Slam of ice cream with Mount Rushmore’s popular “Monumental Scoop” of ice cream, featuring either soft-serve and hand-dipped. An assortment of delicious “grab and go” foods, snacks, fountain drinks, and specialty floats are also available. Bring it all home by treating yourself to Mount Rushmore’s thick and creamy, home-made fudge, whether in souvenir packages or in delightful souvenir buffalo shaped cookie cutter tins, you’ll be a true fan of our decadent delight. It is also a perfect take home gift… if you can keep it in the dugout that long.
The restaurant has a reputation of serving some of the finest prime ribs of the Midwest, as well as a selection of finger-licking buffalo entrees. The ribs of the Buffalo BBQ Short Ribs dish are slow-cooked for more than 13 hours in a special barbecue sauce, which makes the ribs beautifully tender and multi-layered in flavour. Powder House Restaurant also offers a full-service bar and has one of the greatest selections of wine in the area.
17 locals recommend
Powder House
24125 US-16AThe restaurant has a reputation of serving some of the finest prime ribs of the Midwest, as well as a selection of finger-licking buffalo entrees. The ribs of the Buffalo BBQ Short Ribs dish are slow-cooked for more than 13 hours in a special barbecue sauce, which makes the ribs beautifully tender and multi-layered in flavour. Powder House Restaurant also offers a full-service bar and has one of the greatest selections of wine in the area.
The dinner menu offers prime ribs, buffalo steaks, several types of seafood and other tantalizing delicacies, including the house’s flagship buffalo stew. At lunch, it’s a triumph of sandwiches, wraps, salads and the popular Indian tacos.
6 locals recommend
Ruby House Restaurant
124 Winter StThe dinner menu offers prime ribs, buffalo steaks, several types of seafood and other tantalizing delicacies, including the house’s flagship buffalo stew. At lunch, it’s a triumph of sandwiches, wraps, salads and the popular Indian tacos.
GIFT SHOPS
Offer a selection of fine gifts, including Minnetonka Moccasins, mementos, and collectibles with an emphasis on authentic Indian arts and crafts.
The Indians
141 Winter StOffer a selection of fine gifts, including Minnetonka Moccasins, mementos, and collectibles with an emphasis on authentic Indian arts and crafts.
Rushmore gift shop included many sustainable features and increased the selection of sustainable products. Some of their many sustainable product offerings including items made locally, recycled items, and others. Furthermore, a unique cart houses local and regional gourmet and gift items. We also offer a wide selection of the official state jewellery of South Dakota, Black Hills Gold. Many of these sustainable items are also available in our Online Gift Shop.
Mt Rushmore Gift Shop
13000 SD-244Rushmore gift shop included many sustainable features and increased the selection of sustainable products. Some of their many sustainable product offerings including items made locally, recycled items, and others. Furthermore, a unique cart houses local and regional gourmet and gift items. We also offer a wide selection of the official state jewellery of South Dakota, Black Hills Gold. Many of these sustainable items are also available in our Online Gift Shop.
Emporium
160 Winter StThey offer mugs, t-shirts hats and many more!
GROCERIES
Keystone Historical Museum
410 3rd StApproximately 1-minute drive
Walmart Supercenter
100 Stumer RdApproximately 23 minutes’ drive