Stars & Stripes: Mount Rushmore Night Ceremony
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Discover the best of the Black Hills on this unforgettable evening adventure. Your tour begins with a scenic drive along the world-famous Iron Mountain Road, a winding masterpiece with pigtail bridges, mountain vistas, and tunnels leading to Mt. Rushmore. Along the way, your guide shares insightful stories of the region’s history, people, and natural beauty. Arriving at Mount Rushmore National Memorial, we’ll stroll the Avenue of the Flags for a first close-up view of the monument. Your guide will bring the story of its creation to life with engaging details about the vision, artistry, and challenges behind this American landmark. As night falls, you’ll take part in the moving Evening Illumination Ceremony, where patriotic music and storytelling culminate in the dramatic lighting of the monument. This tour blends breathtaking scenery with cultural heritage and national pride, making it one of the most memorable ways to experience Mount Rushmore and the Black Hills.
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312stefanies, 9/25/2025 1:09:07 PM
We spent the day with XO Adventures and then did the Stars& Stripes evening ceremony with them as well. It was impressive and emotional when they honor all active military personnel, veterans and Gold families. Logan , our guide from XO Adventures, was fantastic and brought a warm blanket for us, so we wouldn't be cold.
Lynne_C, 8/1/2025 12:15:18 PM
Awesome patriotic experience. Dan took us on sidebar trips both there and back that we would have never seen. Highly recommend
SJRODDICK, 6/5/2024 12:42:25 PM
If you are going to see Mt. Rushmore, you definitely need to see it at night. The tour guide Dave was so full of information. This was also an emotional tour as they had all the veterans in the audience come up on the stage. This is definitely a must see!
Sandi_R, 6/3/2024 5:49:08 PM
It was a fantastic and memorable trip to see the nighttime viewing of Mount Rushmore. Our tour guide was DAVE and he was absolutely excellent. He was a wealth of information and explained a lot of things to us on our way to Mount Rushmore. I would highly recommend this tour it was a great value, and I’m so glad we took it.
501tarraw, 9/7/2023 12:13:41 AM
This is just absolutely gorgeous and stunning. The music is very patriotic and the ranger talk is incredible. The honoring the veterans is special.
Maps32673985669, 8/5/2023 12:04:31 PM
This tour is a must if you are visiting Mt Rushmore. It is really patriotic and makes you feel good to be an American. Our guide, Ashley served in the military. We encouraged her to go up and be recognized for her service at the end when they called all military personnel on stage. It added to our overall experience.
Fred_W, 7/2/2023 11:21:10 AM
Great night. Ceremony was great. Margie was very helpful. All arrangements were very good. Nothing more to say
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