Tthere are no entrance fees to visit Mount Rushmore National Memorial; however there is a fee for the adjacent parking area. In 2012, the fees are $11 per vehicle (car, motorcycle, RV) with a separate fee structure for buses.
There are many different choices for Mount Rushmore tours. You can have an audio tour for as little as $5 or you can have a bus tour for $25. It is also free to visit Mount Rushmore on your own, without a tour, but there is a small fee to park.
There is no cost for admission to Mt. Rushmore. There is however a cost for parking. Car and RV parking fees are $11 for an annual pass. The 24 hour bus pass is $50.
It took 14 years to build Mount Rushmore.:)
Mount Rushmore
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The construction of Mt. Rushmore took 14 years.
In South Dakota , Go to Rapid City , turn on Mt. Rushmore Rd and it will take you there.
9 hours
Approximately 935 miles if you take I-90 W
There are hiking trails anyone can take that go very close to the base of Mount Rushmore. Only maintenance staff are allowed access to the faces and VIP tours to the top of Mount Rushmore may be requested. Some areas of Mount Rushmore are open for climbing if you get permission and the proper permits.
Carving began in 1927 and ended in 1941, so it took 14 years to carve Mount Rushmore.
Not many movies at all come to think of it. There are some patriotic movies that have Mount Rushmore in them, but as far as indie films go, i cannot think of many. One movie I can think of though, is The second National Treasure with Nicolas Cage. The movie takes place around Mount Rushmore the movie ends in front of Mount Rushmore next to the gift shop. Not a very widely used location, but a great location for anyone who wants to film a movie there someday.
Google Maps estimates the driving time as 15 hours and 32 minutes..
Mount Rushmore National Memorial in South Dakota has the carved faces of 4 US Presidents. Each is approximately 6 stories high. They are: Washington, Jefferson, T. Roosevelt and Lincoln.