Mount Rushmore is the most visited National ... Visitors then walk up the Avenue of Flags to the Grand View Terrace. This area offers the best view and occasional ranger programs.

As one of the most visited National Monuments, Mt. Rushmore is worth spending ... The best places with a view is in the upper seating area. It is a popular spot so be sure and get there early.

The creation of Mount Rushmore is a story of struggle — and to some, desecration. The Black Hills are sacred to the Lakota Sioux, the original occupants of the area when white settlers arrived.