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Black Hills Rushmore to Crazy Horse Self Guided GPS Driving Tour

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Overview

Experience the very best of South Dakota's Black Hills on this unforgettable self-guided driving tour along the legendary Peter Norbeck Scenic Byway. Travel winding mountain roads, cross famous pigtail bridges, drive through narrow granite tunnels, encounter free-roaming bison, and visit some of America's most iconic landmarks, including Mount Rushmore and Crazy Horse Memorial. Along the way, discover the fascinating stories of the pioneers, engineers, Native American history, and conservationists who shaped this remarkable landscape. With stunning overlooks, wildlife encounters, and breathtaking scenery around every curve, this GPS-guided driving tour is one of the most scenic road trips in the United States.

What's Included

  • Go anytime and at your own pace the tour never expires
  • The tour plays automatically as you drive using GPS
  • Driving tours, Audio / GPS, of the Black Hills on our driving tour app
  • No parking paid for Rushmore
  • No admission to Custer State Park
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Meeting Location

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13000 South Dakota 244
Keystone, SD 57751, USA

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End point

615 Washington Street
Custer, SD 57730, USA

The final stop on the tour and a great place to gather local recommendations, maps, and information about additional Black Hills attractions before continuing your adventure.

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Keystone

You'll start in the town of keystone and hear it's history.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Mount Rushmore National Memorial (pass by)

One of America's most famous landmarks, Mount Rushmore features the 60-foot-tall faces of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln carved into granite. Learn the incredible story behind the monument while enjoying spectacular viewpoints and walking trails.
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Doane Robinson Tunnel

This famous one-lane granite tunnel perfectly frames Mount Rushmore in the distance. Named after the historian who first proposed carving a mountain monument in the Black Hills, it's one of the most photographed locations on the byway.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

CC Gideon Tunnel

Named after the self-taught engineer who designed Iron Mountain Road, this tunnel showcases the remarkable ingenuity that made the byway famous. The surrounding scenery offers dramatic views of the Black Hills.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Peter Norbeck Scenic Byway

One of the best viewpoints in the Black Hills. Enjoy panoramic views of forests, granite peaks, and a distant perspective of Mount Rushmore while learning about the visionary behind the scenic byway.
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35 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Scovel Johnson Tunnel

The final tunnel on Iron Mountain Road offers another perfectly engineered view of Mount Rushmore framed through solid granite. It's a favorite photo stop for travelers.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Custer State Park Visitor Center (pass by)

The gateway to one of America's premier state parks. Discover exhibits on wildlife, geology, and the park's famous bison herd before continuing deeper into the Black Hills.
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Needles Scenic View (pass by)

A spectacular overlook featuring towering granite spires and some of the most dramatic scenery in the Black Hills. The views here showcase why Needles Highway is considered one of America's greatest scenic drives.
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Custer State Park

The tour drives through Custer state park sharing the history and the sites.
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40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Crazy Horse (pass by)

The world's largest mountain carving in progress honors the Lakota leader Crazy Horse. Visit the museum, cultural center, and viewing areas to learn about Native American history and the remarkable story behind this massive monument.
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Custer Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau

Tour ends in Custer here
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Black Hills Rushmore to Crazy Horse Self Guided GPS Driving Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (MDT). Read more Apr 2025

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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  • Driving tours, Audio / GPS, of the Black Hills on our driving tour app
  • No parking paid for Rushmore
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