South Dakota Mount Rushmore Night Tour

Riding in a Mercedes Glass-Top Sprinter Van . . . we drive you to Mt Rushmore for a daylight tour. You will learn the history of the monument and experience wonderous views of the 'Hills' through the all glass top.
At dusk you will witness the golden-red sunset over the mountain range and Mt Rushmore. And then the bright white lights come up and illuminate the four faces of the monument.

As we wait for the sky to darken and begin our search of the heavens
. . . we offer you a selection of warm beverages to enjoy . . . coffee, tea or hot cocoa along with an assortment of snacks.

*Also available for a $5 cash fee are Potent Potables - Chardonnay and White Zinfendel Wine - Modelo Beer - and if cold weather . . . Peppermint Schnapps to mix with your hot cocoa.

Your guide will teach you new technology to find passing satilites, shooting stars and view the Milky Way.

As we return you will view the lighted monument through the one-way tunnels on Iron Mtn Road. Few get to see this.

Meeting Point

Holiday Inn Rapid City Downtown - Conv Ctr, an IHG Hotel

505 N 5th St, Rapid City, SD 57701, USA

Park in the convention center lot in front of hotel.

The National Presidential Wax Museum

609 US-16A, Keystone, SD 57751, USA

Park in the east (right) side of building.

What's included:

• Binoculars

Not included:

• Gratuites are Not Included

What to expect:

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes

Mount Rushmore National Memorial

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

We stop for a brief tour of the famous Monument and an opportunity to visit the gift shop. In the off season the attractions here close early. If you would like more time to visit the Sculpturs Studio and walk the Presidential Trial we suggest purchasing a day tour.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Mount Rushmore Profile View

Highway 244, Keystone, South Dakota

On this tour we first stop at one of the lessor known views of Mt Rushmore . . . to the west of the main entrances is a small parking lot for a unique photo of George Washingtons Profile. This was never intened to be at attraction but has become one of his famous pictures.

10 minutes

Iron Mountain Road

Custer, South Dakota

On our way to the Norberk Overlook we travel up Iron Mtn Road . . . experiencing the one of a kind pigtail bridges and famous one way tunnels. Pausing for photo ops.

10 minutes

Peter Norbeck Scenic Byway

South Dakota

Prior to sunset we travel to Norbeck Overlook on Iron Mountain Road. In the daylight, from this mountain top are panorimic views of the wonders of the region: Black Hills National Forest, Mt Rushmore Monument, Black Elk Peak, and the Badlands in the distance.
We witness the golden red sunset to the west and the final daylight views of Mount Rushmore. Then the bright white lights come on the monument and eluminates the famous faces of the presidents.

As the sky darkens we stop for stargazing. A little know fact is because of ambient light in the cities - over 80% of Americans never see the stars.

But from here you will get to experience not just the many stars, but also the Milkey Way and passing satilites circling the earth. The Mercedes van has a sliding glass top that offers excellent viewing (either closed or open).

Your guide will show you how to expierence star watching with the use of technology. You'll enjoy the eveining and gain knowledge you can share with others.

1 hour

Iron Mountain Road

Custer, South Dakota

On our return we stop at several of the famous one-way tunnels on Iron Mountain Road to view the lighted faces of the four presidents on the mountain. A view few get to experience.

10 minutes