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Visit the famous Mount Rushmore National Memorial
Tour the historic Big Thunder Gold Mine
View lifelike wax figures at National Presidential Wax Museum
Shop at Holy Terror Antiques
Stay in a lovely log cabin at Powder House Lodge
Go on Alpine Slide at Rushmore Tramway Adventures
Visit Rush Mountain Adventure Park and Rushmore Cave
See the historic 1880 Train - Keystone Depot
Admire the carvings at Dahl’s Chainsaw Art
Watch a western show at Red Garter Saloon
Take the kids to Keystone Fun Zone
Have lunch at the Powder House Lodge Restaurant
Stop for coffee at Grapes and Grinds
Have a healthy meal at Carver's Cafe
Keystone is a tiny town in South Dakota, located in the heart of the Black Hills, best known as a base for exploring nearby Mt. Rushmore, Crazy Horse Memorial and the surrounding area. Just outside Keystone is the famous Iron Mountain Road with a narrow granite tunnels and spiraling bridges. The area is richly forested and perfect for hiking, biking and snowmobiling in the winter. The Mount Rushmore Independence Day Celebration is worth traveling for.
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