When you’ve wound down for the day and would like some excellent food, go to historic Rockerville five miles down the road. It is really just a bend in the road, but the Gaslight Restaurant and Saloon has great atmosphere, nice cocktails and appetizing food. It is a great place to relax and reflect on your busy day.
Before you head out for the day's festivities, try to Colonial House Restaurant in Rapid City. Their French toast is marvelous! The portions are generous, the prices are reasonable and the service is friendly.
Where should I stay?
There are plenty of places to stay in the area. I recommend trying to book one of the many cabins or cottages tucked away among the pine trees. Just make sure it has air-conditioning, because it tends to get very hot in the summer months.
Mount Rushmore and the surrounding areas are a worthwhile trip. Seeing Mount Rushmore in pictures cannot begin to compare to seeing it in person. But don’t worry if you don’t make it there right away. It is something for generations of people to enjoy. Gutzon Borglum planned on his work being there for quite some time.
“Until the wind and the rain alone shall wear them away.” -Gutzon Borglum