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The Crazy Horse Memorial: A Work in ProgressThe Crazy Horse Memorial is one of the most popular attractions in the Mount Rushmore area. This massive undertaking has been in progress since 1948 and is still far from completion today, making it the longest undertaking of its kind in the country. The memorial consists of the mountain carving, the Indian Museum of North America, and the Native American Cultural Center, all of which serve to honor the memory and spirit of Crazy Horse, the great Oglala Lakota warrior. The statue is currently being carved into a mountain, and will stand at 641 feet wide and 563 feet high. When completed, the statue will be larger than Mount Rushmore, where each of the four US Presidents' heads stand 60 feet high. The face of the statue was just completed in 1948, and Crazy Horse's outstretched arm as well as his horse are still works in progress. Occasionally, construction of the memorial dictates the need for blasting on the mountain. During these times, large blasting parties are hosted that draw in hundreds of visitors to watch the massive and well-planned blast. If you are visit the Mount Rushmore area, you can visit the Crazy Horse Memorial as well as many of the area's other most popular sights and attractions with the convenience of the Mount Rushmore Tour. This nine hour tour is a wonderful way to explore the are. The tour starts with a stop at Mount Rushmore for an audio tour as well as time to snap some photos and shop in the gift shop. The tour then continues on to Custer State Park for a scenic drive through the Black Hills and lunch. Then, after visiting the Crazy Horse Memorial, the tour continues on for a ride on the authentic 1880 Train through the Black Hills for an amazing experience. Whether you tour the Crazy Horse Memorial on your own or with the Mount Rushmore Tour, you don't want to miss your chance to see history in the making as you watch the artists work on the Crazy Horse Memorial. The Crazy Horse Memorial is a "must" for any trip to the Mount Rushmore area! |
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Mount Rushmore Tour
Our tour was great, the driver (Randy) was so informative about the area and we learned far more about the area than if we had driven ourselves.
Our lunch was a wonderful A-Z salad bar type somewhere between the Crazy Horse Museum and Mt Rushmore.
Very enjoyable day.
-Pearl Jordan, Ottawa, KS Mount Rushmore Tour
Excellent tour. Very entertaining and interesting. We loved all of the places the tour stopped at. The tour guide was very informative and friendly. A highly, highly recommended tour.
-Robert Koch, townsend, DE Mount Rushmore Tour
Our tour was excellent!! The driver was very knowledgeable. It was a long ride that did not seem long at all. I would strongly suggest this tour to anyone that wants to see the Mt. Rushmore area in a day.
-Kellie, MN |
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