17 Top Things to Do Near Mount Rushmore (South Dakota)

Mount Rushmore is one of the top tourist destination in the United States.

In this story, I’ll cover the top things you can do on a road trip to Mount Rushmore, either before or after you’ve visited that famous site.

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Custer State Park

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Needles Highway

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Crazy Horse Memorial

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Wind Cave National Park

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Deadwood

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