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Keystone

Keystone's rugged mining community was the inspiration for Stewart Edward White's 1901 novels “The Westerners” and “The Claim Jumpers.”

Two bridges lead to the top of Iron Mountain, which offers excellent views, including Mount Rushmore National Memorial. Three tunnels along 17-mile Iron Mountain Road form perfect frames for the four presidents' faces. The tunnels are 13 feet, 6 inches wide by 12 feet high.

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The 1880 Train, which can be boarded at the Keystone depot on Winter Street, affords visitors the opportunity to experience rail transportation as it was in the 19th century.

Visitor Centers

Keystone Chamber of Commerce 110 Swanzey St. Keystone, SD 57751. Phone:(605)666-4896 or (800)456-3345

Self-guiding Tours

Numbered signs beginning on Reed Street at the Old Boarding House near Big Thunder Gold Mine provide a self-guiding walking tour detailing the history of Keystone and Mount Rushmore. The chamber of commerce can provide additional information.

Things to Do

Big Thunder Gold Mine

National Presidential Wax Museum

Rushmore Borglum Story

Rushmore Cave

Recreational Activities

Alpine Slides

Rushmore Tramway Adventures

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