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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community Nov 18, 2004
Pros: An amazing feat created in stone; beautiful park; well maintained.
Cons: Just my political views- I know why these 4 but WHY these 4?
Summary: On a Friday in late July 2004 we went to Mount Rushmore. General information: I really had no idea what to expect and was in awe as we came near this National Memorial because one carved face that of George Washington could be seen from a ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Aug 11, 2012
Pros: American icon
Cons: crowds, expensive parking, not much to do
Summary: When we were planning our cross country trip, one of the items on my husband's must see list was the Mount Rushmore National Memorial just outside of Keystone, South Dakota. There are a few places to stay in Keystone but we chose to overnight in Rapid ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Sep 1, 2008
Pros: A lot to see and do. Very reasonable.
Cons: I can't think of one bad thing to say.
Summary: When you are growing up you see things on TV, in movies, and in books, that become automaticaly recognizable as part of your national heritage. But when you see it in person, it sometimes becomes a little overwhelming. I went to SD for a quick 5 day ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jun 8, 2004
Pros: Great walking path to Mountain base; looks great up close; good Museum and Studio.
Cons: Lots of motorcycles during Sturgis; possible long slow drive to Monument
Summary: (Visited August 2003). My kids (8 and 10 then) and I drove up to Mount Rushmore from Arkansas -- quite a long drive. (We saw some interesting things on the way though -- the Nebraska capital building in Lincoln, NE; a doll museum and the "Corn ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Oct 3, 2002
Pros: Awesome site!!
Cons: Main viewing area is not close enough
Summary: TRAVELING the BLACK HILLS Back in 1993 my wife and I were camping in Badlands National Park with four of our children and a friend. This is a park of beautiful colours and natural sculpted rock and should not to be missed. Going ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Nov 5, 2001
Pros: Sculpture Detail is Impressive
Cons: Can get very crowded
Summary: Nestled in the Black Hills of South Dakota, Mount Rushmore National Memorial is a monument dedicated to the memory of four U.S. Presidents whose busts are sculpted into the face of a mountain. It took a total of 14 years and several hundred workers to ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jun 6, 2000
Pros: Exciting to see important figures of history honored
Cons: Some people think it is ugly and has decimated the mountain
Summary: Like most Americans, I have heard about Mt. Rushmore for as long as I can remember and consider it an icon along the lines of the Statue of Liberty. I have studied about these presidents in school, and know their contributions to our country. As we ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Apr 29, 2000
Pros: Amazing, beautiful, historic site
Cons: Off the beaten path
Summary: Our family took a month-long vacation and planned on visiting several national parks including Mount Rushmore, which is near Keystone, SD. We stayed in Rapid City, but had we known what a quaint little town Keystone is, we definitely would have stayed ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Mar 16, 2000
Pros: Awesomely Wonderful
Cons: There isn't much else around
Summary: The summer in between my junior and senior year of high school, my parents got me a job working at Mt. Rushmore. Being a girl from Mississippi, I didn't even know all of the faces. The joke the first month was they had me believe the Jefferson Davis was ... read more
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Rated Show by the Epinions community Aug 14, 2006
Pros: very inspiring place to visit
Cons: brings up emotions with each visit
Summary: I live in the opposite side of the state as Mt Rushmore. And yet I never tire of traveling across the state to view this magnificent monument. When I attend the evening services, I literally break down and cry just thinking of the sacrifices our
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Rated Show by the Epinions community Feb 16, 2005
Pros: An amazing experience
Cons: Not a whole lot to do, once you see the mountain
Summary: Last summer (2004)we took our 5th wheel to our first destination which was South Dakota. I had never been to South Dakota. and I wanted to see Mt. Rushmore, as did our 9 year old son. When we walked in, to see it was just amazing. There is a seating
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