Mt Rushmore Night Ceremony and Tour - with Tunnels and Stargazing

Mount Rushmore National Memorial: Experience the monument by day and stay for the powerful evening program. Full tour that includes: Presidential Trail, Avenue of the Flags and Washington Profile. Night Lighting Ceremony: Watch the faces of the presidents illuminate during a moving patriotic presentation. Iron Mountain Road: Navigate the famous wooden pigtail bridges and squeeze through historic granite tunnels that perfectly frame the lighted faces on Mount Rushmore in the distance. Night Stargazing: Escape the city lights for guided stargazing beneath the Black Hills night sky (weather permitting). Seasonal Ceremony Schedule May 22 – August 10: Ceremony begins at 9:00 PM August 11 – September 30: Ceremony begins at 8:00 PM Exact pickup times vary by date and sunset schedule. Call Black Hills Open-Top-Tours directly to confirm your exact departure time or to upgrade to a private luxury.