2 awe-inspiring REMARKABLE LANDSCAPES OF AMERICA Collette Travel Services 6 // #HiFromSD 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 Lincoln Borglum Visitor Center to discover the park’s history. "Seeing Mount Rushmore in photos or movies is just not the same as being there. The simple majesty of the monument is quite moving. Highly recommended for everyone!” — Jerry P. EAT & DRINK Sit on the patio at Carvers’ Café at Mount Rushmore National Memorial for views of the iconic sculpted cliff faces while enjoying a scoop of Thomas Jefferson vanilla ice cream (made with the founding father’s original recipe). In nearby Hill City, fill up on a buffalo burger in an 1800s saloon at Desperados , or order an artisan cheese plate paired with locally made wine or craft beer at Prairie Berry Winery and Miner Brewing Co. Afterwards, satisfy your sweet tooth with chocolatey treats from Turtle Town. TOP 10 Nearby Towns: Keystone (3.5 miles); Hill City (12 miles); Custer (20 miles)
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