Plan Your Visit Just over two million people visit Mount Rushmore each year. The busiest months are June, July and August. May, September and October are less busy and popular months to visit as well. Want to avoid the crowds? Consider visiting before 9:00 a.m. or after 3:30 p.m. during our busiest times, June through August. From the original roadside pullout to the current modern buildings, the facilities at Mount Rushmore National Memorial have changed over time. These changes have been made to better meet the needs of our visitors. As visitation increased it became necessary to expand and improve our facilities. Memorial History Learn more about the people that supported and the events that led to the completion of Mount Rushmore National Memorial. Current calendar year data are preliminary and subject to change. Data will be finalized by the end of the first quarter of next calendar year. Mount Rushmore National Memorial • South Dakota Majestic figures of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln, surrounded by the beauty of the Black Hills of South Dakota, tell the story of the birth, growth, development and preservation of this country. Profile for the Mount Rushmore National Memorial Cultural Landscape is an introduction to the history, significance, and features of the landscape. Doane Robinson Doane Robinson is known as the Father of Mount Rushmore. It was his idea for colossal carvings in the Black Hills. He wanted to create an attraction that would draw people from all over the country to his state. Mount Rushmore wheelchairs inside the Information Center. NPS Photo Wheelchairs Manual wheelchairs (both standard and wide sizes) are available to check out inside the Information Center. Wheelchairs are available first-come, first-served and are free to use. National Park Service employees cannot take responsibility for any personal items such as canes or walkers. To avoid any members of your. The Grand View Terrace is the main viewing area of Mount Rushmore National Memorial and the first offering a closer and unobstructed view, making it a popular spot for photos. The Grand View Terrace is a hub of activity in the summer season - make sure to listen for ranger program announcements. From the terrace you can visit the Lincoln Borglum Visitor Center located directly below, access. Gutzon Borglum selected these four presidents because from his perspective, they represented the most important events in the history of the United States. Would another artist at that time, or perhaps a modern artist choose differently? As you read more about Borglum's choices, think about what you might have done if the decision was up to you.