Mt Rushmore Lighting Ceremony
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Mt Rushmore Lighting Ceremony
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Mt Rushmore Lighting Ceremony

4 h
About this activity
Our stretch limousine will pick you up at your home, hotel or campground within the city limits of Rapid City. Depending on number and location of travelers, pickup times will be between 7:00pm and 8:00pm local (MDT) time. We will depart Rapid City no later than 8:00pm local time. Start with a scenic 40-minute drive to Mt Rushmore. At the base of Mt Rushmore lies the historic town of Keystone, where we'll return following the ceremony on the mountain. You will arrive at Mt Rushmore at approximately 8:40pm and make your way to the beautiful outdoor amphitheater.
The program starts promptly at 9:00pm with an informative presentation from a national park ranger, followed by an inspirational film about the carving of Mt Rushmore and the people who created this amazing sculpture. Following the film, there is a tribute to military veterans attending the presentation. The program concludes with the National Anthem and the lighting of the mountain.
At approximately 9:45pm, you will depart Mt Rushmore for a short 10 minute drive to Keystone, where you will have an opportunity to browse the unique shops and sweets stores or make a stop at the Red Garter Saloon for some adult refreshments and a little live entertainment from local performers. The tour departs from Keystone at 11:15pm for a 30 minute return to Rapid City, where you will be dropped off at your home, hotel, or campground at between 11:45pm and 12:15AM.
The weather at Mt Rushmore can sometimes be unpredictable, so an umbrella and a light jacket is recommended.
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Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Snacks
  • Light refreshments
  • Entry/Admission - Mount Rushmore National Memorial
Not included
  • Gratuities
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Please call to request your pick-up location, within the city limits of Rapid City
  • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • This is not a full history tour, it is only for the ceremony. Please refer to the Mt Rushmore Day Tour for access to the full history tour.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
Features
Tourism
55%
Sport
40%
Original
35%
Cultural
30%
Reviews
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kwalpole
4 | 2017-08-02

What a great way to see Mount Rushmore! No worries about parking, great history commentary and the luxury of a limo. Our guide was super friendly and thoughtful. He brought an extra large umbrella as there was a possibility of rain.

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1foxysage
5 | 2017-07-31

Our evening was perfect. Jeremy was courteous, and very helpful. He entertained us while transporting us with facts regarding Mt, Rushmore. He provided us with refreshments if we wished to take advantage of them. We definitely would do this again!

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