2. MOUNT RUSHMORE NATIONAL MEMORIAL Towering high above the treetops and juxtaposed against limitless skies, Mount Rushmore is an impressive tribute to freedom and democracy in America. The awe-inspiring granite sculpture features 60-foot faces of four U.S. presidents who played an integral role in the birth, expansion, development and preservation of the nation: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln. Visit the Sculptor’s Studio to learn about the sculptor Gutzon Borglum’s vision for the memorial and the Information Center to discover the park’s history. More on page 41. awe-inspiring TOP 10 REMARKABLE LANDSCAPES OF AMERICA Collette Travel Services Along the Presidential Trail, narrow rock crevices provide unique, short-range glimpses of the memorial's famous faces. Connect to the Presidential Trail from the parking area via the short Nature Trail. Don't Miss Visitors to Mount Rushmore will be greeted by significant recent enhancements to the memorial's Avenue of Flags, Lincoln Borglum Visitor Center and Grand View Terrace. Enjoy the updated experience, and then stop in Carvers’ Café (and ice cream shop!) for a sweet treat. For more details, visit TravelSouthDakota.com/Mount-Rushmore Nearby Towns: Keystone (3.5 miles); Hill City (12.5 miles); Custer (20 miles) 6 // #HiFromSD
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