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Mount Rushmore offers on-site dining, retail shops, and an outdoor amphitheater for programs.
You will find three main facilities to use during your visit to Mount Rushmore National Memorial. The area provides options to eat, shop for souvenirs, and sit for ranger programs.
These amenities are located near the main entrance and viewing terraces. Bring a lightweight jacket if you stay for evening events, as the 5,725-foot elevation gets cold.
45 minsOnly on-site restaurant
Carvers' Café is the only on-site restaurant at the memorial. It serves burgers, salads, and local favorites with a direct view of the monument. Try the Monumental Ice Cream for dessert. It uses Thomas Jefferson's original vanilla recipe.
30 minsSupports park improvements
The retail shops sell books, standard souvenirs, and local Black Hills gold jewelry. Purchases made here support the Mount Rushmore Society and park improvements. It is a practical stop to find local gifts before leaving the memorial.
45-60 minsArrive early in summer
The Amphitheater is an outdoor seating area used for film screenings and the Evening Lighting Ceremony. In the summer, arrive early to secure a good seat for the lighting event. Wear long sleeves or a fleece for cooler evening temperatures.
