BUNDLE Mt Rushmore & Crazy Horse w/ Iron Mtn Rd & Sylvan Lake
from $329.00
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Overview
Please note: No tour July 3rd.
This Scenic Journey travels Iron Mountain Road: with tunnels engineered to frame Mount Rushmore in the distance. Experience the architectural marvel of corkscrew wooden pigtail bridges.
We have a photo stop at Sylvan Lake, the jewel of Custer State Park. At Washington’s Profile we view the monument from a hidden highway vantage point.
Mount Rushmore National Memorial Tour: you will learn the dramatic history, engineering feats, and politics of the carving. You will have time for self-exploration: Walk the Presidential Trail for up-close views of the faces. Watch the orientation film, browse historical exhibits, and shop for unique souvenirs.
Crazy Horse Memorial and Indian Museum of North America: you will tour a massive collection of 14,000 historic Native American artifacts. Watch a compelling 20-minute movie about the Ziolkowski family’s multi-generational mission.
We return with a drive along Main Street of Hill City and share its history.
6 hours
Pickup or meet at start point
Located in front of the old Holy Terror Mine.
Itinerary
- 1Iron Mountain Road
Famous one way tunnels and pigtail bridges.
- 2Mount Rushmore National Memorial
Alive in Stone... these majestic figures of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln are surrounded by the beauty of the Black Hills. They tell the story of the birth, growth, development and preservation of this country. From the history of the first inhabitants to the diversity of America today, Mount Rushmore brings visitors face to face with the rich heritage we all share.
- 3Mount Rushmore Profile View
On this tour we first stop at one of the lessor known views of Mt Rushmore . . . to the west of the main entrances is a small parking lot for a unique photo of George Washingtons Profile. This was never intened to be at attraction but has become one of his famous pictures.
- 4Needles Highway
We drive the famous Needles Highway to the beautiful Sylvan Lake.
- 5Crazy Horse Memorial
The Crazy Horse Memorial is a mountain monument under construction on privately held land in the Black Hills. It depicts the Oglala Lakota warrior Crazy Horse, riding a horse and pointing to his tribal land. This will be the largest man made sculpture in the world. The museum has over 14,000 Native American pieces of art. In the summer there are Lakota dancers performing on the patio. This is a wonderful historic and cultural experience.
- 6Hill City
In 1883, tin was discovered near Hill City, and the population exploded. The Harney Peak Tin Mining, Milling, and Manufacturing Company made its headquarters on Main Street. The company was backed by English financiers and bought 1,100 prospecting sites around the area. As mining grew, the city became known for its wild living and was once referred to as "a town with a church on each end and a mile of Hell in between." At one time, 15 saloons were located on Main Street. Today Hill City is know for its local artists, the dinosaur museum and wine tasting locations.
- 7Sylvan Lake
Rich in history and natural beauty, the lake is situated within a hillside forest of pine and spruce trees, in harmony with the rocky landscape.
What's included
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- All Fees and Taxes
Not included
- Gratuites are Not Included
Good to know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Handicap Van is available for wheelchair touring. Van has convertible top that slides open as needed and has large side windows. Contact us if you have special needs.
