Peter Norbeck National Scenic Byway GEORGE S. Mickelson Trail Norbeck Overlook Pull off Iron Mountain Road to admire bird’s-eye views of the Black Hills’ craggy tops, including Black Elk Peak . A short paved loop trail brings photo-seekers to a vantage point of Mount Rushmore peeking above the pine trees — especially majestic when illuminated in the morning sun. C ra z y H o rse M e m o rial Sheridan Lake M ou nt Ru s h m o re Nat i o n m al Me ori a l Hill City 16 16A Mount Rushmore National Memorial 244 Iron Mountain Road Visitor Center & Store Make a pit stop in Keystone to get information about the road’s history and tips about things to see and do in the area. There’s also a cafe and coffee shop where you can pick up snacks, souvenirs and made-to-order pizza. Horsethief Lake 16 385 89 87 Keystone 40 Crazy Horse Memorial Sylvan Lake NORBECK OVERLOOK on Ir M ou n in ta Nee d l e s 87 H ighw 16A Ro a d ay Black Hills Playhouse Cathedral Spires Custer Custer State Park More than 1,300 bison roam freely here alongside elk, mountain goats, prairie dogs and other wildlife. Take advantage of RV camping sites within, as well as private RV campgrounds a short drive away, to spend time exploring the beautiful landscapes across 71,000 acres. Stockade Lake 16A Legion Lake Custer State Park AREA OF DETAIL Black Hills Playhouse Located within Custer State Park, this cultural gem has been staging productions of musicals and plays each summer since 1946. Bring a picnic to enjoy on the grounds before a show or grab a bite from the snack bar. Crazy Horse Memorial ® A short distance off the byway, the still-in-progress Crazy Horse Memorial ® is a tribute to the famed Oglala Lakota leader. Sculpted out of granite, the world’s largest mountain carving in progress aims to reach nearly 600 feet tall once completed. On-site museums and galleries offer cultural programs and showcase art and artifacts from a variety of North American Indigenous nations. It t ook 14 ye a rs a b u i ld M o u nt Rush n d a te a m o f 40 m o re Nat 0 i ona l Me t o m o r i al TravelSouthDakota.com // 9
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