Keystone Family Wildlife and Monument Tour

KIDS (5 to 12) TOUR FREE
Enjoy a family affordable Spring Break vacation in the southern Black Hills. Tour in an all-weather Mercedes Sliding Glass Top Sprinter Van. No matter the weather you enjoy excellent panoramic wildlife and mountain viewing. Top & sides slide open-close to fit your comfort level. March 1 to April 30, 2025 (Infants Welcome)
We tour Mt Rushmore with its Presidential Trail, Avenue of Flags, an excellent movie about its history and the museum.
Crazy Horse Monument is the largest mountain carving in the history of the world and also offers 14,000 pieces of Native American artwork.

At Custer State Park we drive Wildlife Loop, stopping to view wild burros, elk, deer, antelope and of course bison/buffalo. Buffalo calving season begins in March . . . might see 'Little Red Devils' running around. Custer Park also offers Iron Mountain Road with its pigtail bridges and one-way tunnels.

Tour is also offered in Jeeps and Woody's.
"The Right Vehicle For Every Adventure"

Meeting Point

517 1st St

517 1st St, Keystone, SD 57751, USA

Parking north of the Rock Shop next to highway.

200 5th St

200 5th St, Rapid City, SD 57701, USA

Rushmore Convention Center - East Parking Lot

What's included:

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Driver/guide

What to expect:

Duration: between 6 hours and 7 hours

Iron Mountain Road

Custer, South Dakota

We drive through numerous one-way tunnels and pigtail bridges along this winding unique highway. Stops for photos of breathtaking vistas.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Mount Rushmore National Memorial

13000 Hwy 244, Keystone, 57751-4403, South Dakota

You will be guided through the Memorial and informed of the history of the mountain and the carver. At the conclusion of this you will have time to explore on your own and visit gift shop and restaurant (they have excellent ice cream made from Thomas Jefferson's recipe).

1 hour, 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Crazy Horse Memorial

12151 Avenue of the Chiefs, Crazy Horse, 57730-8900, South Dakota

After watching an excellent 20 movie you will understand what Crazy Horse is all about. At conclusion of movie we walk you through the large rooms full of Native American exhibits (14,000). You will then have time to explore on your own.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Wildlife Loop Road

Custer, 57730, South Dakota

Now its time to see some wildlife . . . buffalo, deer, antelope and more. Spring is the calving season for the buffalo and there there may be dozens of little red calves running about. We travel along the road making stops to visit the Beggin' Burros for photos and dirve the loop enjoying the views.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Custer State Park

13329 US Highway 16A, , Custer, 57730-8351, South Dakota

Brief stop at the State Game Lodge to share its hundred year old history. Once the Summer White House to Presidents Coolidge and Eisenhower and lodge for many other notable travelers.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Custer State Park Visitor Center

US Hwy 16A and Wildlife Loop Road, Custer, South Dakota

The Visitor Center explores an iconic species of the prairie, the bison. We stop to take a break in the 100-seat theater and watch the 20 minute movie that plays every half hour. Narated by Kevin Costner this is an excellent movie to see about all of the Park. Excellent museum with hands on displays and information.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included