Mt. Rushmore
12 miles from Mountain Peaks Inn
Surrounded by the Black Hills of South Dakota, carved out of granite, Mount Rushmore sits at 5,725 feet above sea level. Remarkably, each president’s face is 60 feet high, with each nose measuring about 20 feet long! Nearly 3 million visitors flock to the Black Hills to see this amazing monument every summer.
The Grand View Terrace is one of the best places from which to see Mount Rushmore, and is at the end of the Avenue of Flags, with flags from all 50 states.
The memorial park covers over 1,200 acres, with many hiking trails. The Presidential Trail is a 0.6-mile walking trail, with 422 stairs, that offers up-close and different views at each face. The Blackberry Trail is a one mile gravel trail that connects with the Centennial Trail in the Black Elk Wilderness in the Black Hills National Forest.
Make sure to visit the National Park’s website to learn more and plan your visit.
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Mt. Rushmore 12 miles from Mountain Peaks Inn Surrounded by the Black Hills of South Dakota, carved out of granite, Mount Rushmore sits at 5,725
Mickelson Trail walking distance from Mountain Peaks Inn Stretching 109 miles, the length of the Black Hills, the George S. Mickelson Trail is perfect for
Black Hills Central Railroad’s 1880 Train across the street from Mountain Peaks Inn Ride through the Black Hills on an 1880 train from Hill City
Crazy Horse Memorial 10 miles from Mountain Peaks Inn A Lakota war leader of the Oglala band in the 19th century, Crazy Horse took up
Sylvan Lake 9 miles from Mountain Peaks Inn Located in Custer State Park, Sylvan Lake is a must see when you are in the Black
Keystone 12 miles from Mountain Peaks Inn This quaint, mountain town is bursting with activity. Just 3 miles from Mount Rushmore, this town has it
Wind Cave National Park 32 miles from Mountain Peaks Inn Whether you explore Wind Cave by a biking, hiking, or driving tour, you are sure
Jewel Cave National Monument 26 miles from Mountain Peaks Inn Calling all cave explorers! Jewel Cave is the third longest cave in the world! Traversing
Hot Springs 45 miles from Mountain Peaks Inn This little town, is bursting with activities. Naturally, the hot springs is a great place to soak
Bear Country USA 23 miles from Mountain Peaks Inn Bears, elk, and buffalo, and many other animals can all be enjoyed from the safety of
Reptile Gardens 20 miles from Mountain Peaks Inn Lizards, tortoises, snakes, and crocodiles can all be enjoyed at the Reptile Gardens. Whether you walk
Badlands National Park 87 miles from Mountain Peaks Inn The Badlands is a must see National Park! Enjoy a hike on the Fossil Exhibit trail. Engage
Aerial Adventures 8 miles from Mountain Peaks Inn One of the best ways to see Mount Rushmore and the Black Hills is from a helicopter.
Deadwood 42 miles from Mountain Peaks Inn Deadwood is a quaint mountain town filled with museums, restaurants, and activities. Enjoy America’s Old West while
Ride through the Black Hills on an 1880 train from Hill City to Keystone. On this two-hour, 20-mile round trip ride, you follow the original route that serviced the mines and mills.
The Black Hills Central Railroad is the oldest continuously operating tour railroad in the nation, operating three steam and two diesel engines.
The Crazy Horse Memorial’s mission is to protect and preserve the culture, tradition, and living heritage of the North American Indians. 
This is a great lake to hike, swim, boat, canoe, picnic, and rock climb.
This quaint, mountain town is bursting with activity. Just 3 miles from Mount Rushmore, this town has it all from shopping to restaurants to kids activities.
Spend the afternoon playing mini golf at Holy Terror. Or, instead, you could choose to be suspended in the trees on zip line or suspended bridge. Or slide down the mountain on an alpine slide at Rushmore Tramway Adventures or Mountain Rush Adventure Park. 
Cave tours are guided by a ranger and leave from the visitor center. Be sure to get tickets in advance, as they are sold on a first-come, first-served basis. 
Four different types of tours are available, and while they are not for the faint of heart, this is a unique opportunity. 
This little town, is bursting with activities. Naturally, the hot springs is a great place to soak and relax. Evan’s Plunge has it all: slides, kids pools, hot tubs, sauna, steam room, and more. Visit their 
For all those over 18 years old, treat yourself to a massage or a soak in the springs at the 
Bears, elk, and buffalo, and many other animals can all be enjoyed from the safety of your vehicle at