Luxury holidays in Mount Rushmore

Mount Rushmore National Memorial looms on Keystone’s town limits and is the undisputed main draw to this wild pocket of South Dakota (although a work-in-progress Native American carving at Crazy Horse is worth your time, too). Brimming with saloon-town swagger, Keystone itself is a former gold-mining outpost. And although the prospectors have left town, there’s still ‘gold’ to be found – in the rich seam of natural beauty that is the Black Hills.
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When to go

September and October are quieter, milder months to visit this world-famous monument. June through August are pleasantly hot but also peak season for visitors.

Getting there

  • Planes

    Rapid City Regional Airport is around 40 minutes away by road, with connecting flights from Denver, Dallas, Chicago, Minneapolis and Salt Lake City.

  • Automobiles

    A car will come in handy for exploring the local area. Mount Rushmore National Memorial doesn’t charge an entry fee for vehicles, but you’ll need to pay to park.