Mt Rushmore Night Ceremony and Tour - with Tunnels and Stargazing

Name: Mt Rushmore Night Ceremony and Tour - with Tunnels and Stargazing
Brand: Viator
Price: 299 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.5 (80 reviews)

4.5(80)4 hr 45 minEnglishBook 12 hours aheadRapid City, United States

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Mount Rushmore National Memorial: Experience the monument by day and stay for the powerful evening program. Full tour that includes: Presidential Trail, Avenue of the Flags and Washington Profile.

Night Lighting Ceremony: Watch the faces of the presidents illuminate during a moving patriotic presentation.

Iron Mountain Road: Navigate the famous wooden pigtail bridges and squeeze through historic granite tunnels that perfectly frame the lighted faces on Mount Rushmore in the distance.

Night Stargazing: Escape the city lights for guided stargazing beneath the Black Hills night sky (weather permitting).

Seasonal Ceremony Schedule May 22 – August 10: Ceremony begins at 9:00 PM August 11 – September 30: Ceremony begins at 8:00 PM

Exact pickup times vary by date and sunset schedule. Call Black Hills Open-Top-Tours directly to confirm your exact departure time or to upgrade to a private luxury.

Included

Bottled water
Driver/guide
Fees

Not included

Gratuities

What you'll do

The "Profile View" at Mount Rushmore offers a rare perspective of George Washing
ton perfectly framed by natural rock outcroppings. It provides a quiet, uncrowded alternative to the main viewing plaza and reveals the impressive depth of the carving.
10 min
Experience the awe of Mount Rushmore National Memorial, our iconic tribute to American history
Carved directly into the granite peaks, these massive 60-foot faces bring history to life. You will stand before George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln. Your guide will lead you through the facility sharing its history and pointing out things of interest. After touring, you will have time to self explore: movie, dining, shopping are all available. At sunset the rangers provide a program that honors our veterans, including a patriotic movie and the lighting of the mountain. Please be aware the program is provided even if it rains. *However, if dangerous lighting or high wind, Rangers cancel the show. "The Mount Rushmore National Memorial Evening Lighting Ceremony is an outdoor event. Because of this, all activities are fully subject to weather conditions and can be changed or canceled on short notice." Natl Park Service
2 hoursAdmission included
After the Ceremony concludes, an added value adventure begins, along the historic Iron Mountain Road
Pigtail Bridges: Experience the thrill of corkscrew engineering. Framed Views: Spot the illuminated faces of Mount Rushmore perfectly framed through one-way tunnels. Photo Stops: Pause at scenic overlooks for unforgettable night photography. Expert Guides: Learn the history behind this engineering marvel. Stargazing (Weather Permitting): Peer into the night sky to view distant galaxies, constellations, and planets.
30 minAdmission included

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48 locations

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Stardust Motel
520 E North St, Rapid City, United States
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Mainstay Suites
3321 Outfitter Rd, Rapid City, United States
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Western Thrifty Inn
621 E North St, Rapid City, United States
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Sleep Inn & Suites
4031 Cheyenne Blvd, Rapid City, United States
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Hotel Alex Johnson Rapid City, Curio Collection by Hilton
523 Sixth Street, Rapid City, United States
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Comfort Inn & Suites
915 Fairmont Blvd, Rapid City, United States
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Comfort Inn & Suites Rapid City Near Mt Rushmore
1720 Rapp Street, Rapid City, United States
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La Quinta Inn and Suites by Wyndham at Watiki Waterpark
1416 North Elk Vale Road, Rapid City, United States
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GrandStay Residential Suites Hotel Rapid City
660 Disk Drive, Rapid City, United States
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Travelodge By Wyndham Rapid City/Black Hills
1550 N. LaCrosse Street, Rapid City, United States
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The Suite Inn
2520 Tower Rd, Rapid City, United States
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Hampton Inn Rapid City Rushmore
825 Elgin Street, Building A, Rapid City, United States
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Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Rapid City
1314 N. Elk Vale Road, Rapid City, United States
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ClubHouse Hotel & Suites - Rapid City
1920 Hope Ct, Rapid City, United States
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Town House Motel
210 Saint Joseph Street, Rapid City, United States
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Serena Inn & Suites- Rapid City
2124 N Lacrosse St, Rapid City, United States
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Travelodge by Wyndham Rapid City
2505 Mount Rushmore Rd, Rapid City, United States
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Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Rapid City
1740 Rapp St, Rapid City, United States
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Best Western Plus Rapid City Rushmore
3723 Eglin St, Rapid City, United States
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Quality Inn
750 Cathedral Dr, Rapid City, United States
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Comfort Suites Conference Center Rapid City
1333 N Elk Vale Rd, Rapid City, United States
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Americinn By Wyndham Rapid City
1632 Rapp St, Rapid City, United States
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Foothills Inn
1625 N. La Cross St, Rapid City, United States
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A Family Inn
3737 Sturgis Rd, Rapid City, United States
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Super 8 by Wyndham Rapid City
620 Howard St, Rapid City, United States
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Clarion Inn
1902 N Lacrosse St, Rapid City, United States
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Rodeway Inn
1313 N Lacrosse St, Rapid City, United States
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Grand Gateway Hotel
1721 N Lacrosse St, Rapid City, United States
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Motel 6 Rapid City
620 Latrobe Ave, Rapid City, United States
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Hilton Garden Inn Rapid City
815 E. Mall Drive, Rapid City, United States
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Super 8 Rapid City Rushmore Rd
2520 Tower Rd, Corner of Mount Rushmore Road & Cleveland Street, Rapid City, United States
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Lazy "U" Motel
2215 Mount Rushmore Rd, Rapid City, United States
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Baymont by Wyndham Rapid City
4040 Cheyenne Blvd, Rapid City, United States
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Tru by Hilton Rapid City Rushmore
825 Eglin St, Bldg B, Rapid City, United States
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Big Sky Lodge
4080 Tower Rd, Rapid City, United States
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Econo Lodge Black Hills
625 E Disk Dr, Rapid City, United States
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Days Inn by Wyndham Rapid City
1570 N Lacrosse St, Rapid City, United States
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Avanti Motel
102 N Maple Ave, Rapid City, United States
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Rapid City, SD
2321 North Lacrosse Street, Rapid City, United States
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Best Western Ramkota Hotel
2111 N Lacrosse St, Rapid City, United States
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Residence Inn by Marriott Rapid City
581 Watiki Way, Box Elder, United States
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Doubletree By Hilton Rapid City Downtown Convention Center
505 N. 5th St., Rapid City, United States
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Corral Motel
210 E North St, Rapid City, United States
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Staybridge Suites Rapid City - Rushmore by IHG
1314 Luna Ave., Rapid City, United States
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The Rushmore Hotel & Suites, BW Premier Collection
445 Mount Rushmore Rd, Rapid City, United States
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Cambria Hotel Rapid City
3333 Outfitter Rd, Near Mount Rushmore, Rapid City, United States
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Hyatt Place Rapid City / Downtown
525 St. Joseph Street, Rapid City, United States
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Sonesta Essential Rapid City
1902 North Lacrosse Street, Rapid City, United States
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End point

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Good to know

Service animals allowed
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Other rates apply only when sharing with 2 paying adults

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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