{"id":444,"date":"2022-04-06T15:00:39","date_gmt":"2022-04-06T15:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.flytographer.com\/blog\/best-places-to-take-photos-mount-rushmore\/"},"modified":"2022-04-06T15:00:39","modified_gmt":"2022-04-06T15:00:39","slug":"best-places-to-take-photos-mount-rushmore","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/best-places-to-take-photos-mount-rushmore\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 Places to Take Photos Near Mount Rushmore"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"et-boc\" class=\"et-boc\">\n<div class=\"et-l et-l--post\">\n<div class=\"et_builder_inner_content et_pb_gutters3\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_section et_pb_section_0 et_section_regular\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row et_pb_row_0\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_0  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_0  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even if you\u2019ve never been to Mount Rushmore, you\u2019ve probably seen it \u2026 in textbooks, photos, and movies. Besides being one of the most famous national monuments in North America, the site is widely considered a must-see US destination. But did you know this giant cliff-side sculpture is not the only thing of interest in the area? We\u2019ve got some tips for you on the best places to take photos near Mount Rushmore.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Black Hills region in South Dakota offers the perfect mix of nature, history, and city life. From scenic drives with rugged landscapes, like the ones at Badlands National Park, to fascinating spots honouring Native American heritage, like the Crazy Horse Memorial, to the vibrancy of Rapid City. This region is indeed something out of a movie! \ud83c\udfac<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you ready for the road trip of a lifetime? \ud83d\ude97<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_text --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_1  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<h2><b>1. Downtown Rapid City<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How about a city adventure? Rapid City is bustling with things to do, from artsy spots to educational (and fun) strolls. Head to Art Alley and start with some street-styled creativity. This multicoloured alleyway boasts several eye-catching street murals, all incredible backdrops for your pictures. \ud83c\udfa8<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s not only when you visit Mount Rushmore that you get to see the faces of American presidents. Rapid City has over forty <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitrapidcity.com\/things-to-do\/all-things\/attractions\/city-presidents\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">life-size statues<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of famous historical figures&nbsp; \u2014 and counting! They\u2019re scattered throughout downtown, and you\u2019ll have a blast looking for your favourites. It\u2019s also fun trying to guess who\u2019s who from a distance without reading the nameplates. Since they\u2019re life-sized, you\u2019ll be surprised at the true height of some of these presidents.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A stroll through Rapid City\u2019s picturesque downtown is also highly recommended for its wealth of cafes, galleries, and shops. \ud83d\udecd<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_text --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_2  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<h2><b>2. Mount Rushmore<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With millions of visitors from all around the world, Mount Rushmore had to make it to this list. Between 1927 and 1941, more than 400 people worked on carving out the stone, cutting and exploding it to create the faces of presidents George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln. \u26cf<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Still, it\u2019s not all about the monument itself. You\u2019ll also find several great paths and hiking trails around it offering different perspectives at each new vantage point. Meander through the pine forest and check the blasting rubble from when the workers carved the mountain. Along the way, several plaques will explain the historical relevance of these four personalities. Around the visitor center area, you\u2019ll get more information and year-round exhibitions about how this monument was built.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trust us: if this site already looks incredible in pictures \u2014 it\u2019s even more impressive in real life.\ud83d\udc4c<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The little town of Keystone is officially Mount Rushmore\u2019s hometown, sitting only a short drive from the monument. Originally a gold mining settlement, you\u2019ll find shopping boutiques, delicious restaurants, and other attractions.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_text --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_3  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<h2><b>3. Falling Rock<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s easy to see why Falling Rock is a popular spot with locals escaping Rapid City for a bit of nature. With a quick five-minute hike cutting through the trees of Black Hills National Forest, you\u2019ll reach this lookout spot and find yourself immersed in natural beauty. From the edge of the limestone cliffs, you can admire the dense pine tree forest, \ud83c\udf32 the rugged beauty of the rocks, and the crooked Rapid Creek below. No matter what time of day, there are breathtaking panoramic views as far as the eye can see, making this one of the best places to take photos near Mount Rushmore. \ud83d\ude0d<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_text --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_0\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/destinations\/rapid-city\/?utm_source=multiple&#038;utm_medium=blog&#038;utm_campaign=Top+5+Places\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap \"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Rapid-City-Flytographer.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" height=\"auto\" width=\"auto\" class=\"wp-image-75756\"><\/span><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_4  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/vacation-photographers\/your-vacation-photographer-in-rapid-city-meet-rebecca\/\">Photo: Rebecca in Rapid City for Flytographer.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_text --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_5  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<h2><b>4. Little Elk Creek Trail<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This beautiful and well-maintained canyon hiking trail along Little Elk Creek is gorgeous any time of year. You\u2019ll hike through the green forest and feel the fresh smell of nature while admiring the unique rock formations. Spoiler alert: there are even mini waterfalls as you make your way to the crystalline waters of Dalton Lake at the end.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s an easy hike, but it can be a little icy and muddy during colder months. Overall, the site is all the more relaxing in the early morning and is remarkably beautiful in the fall when the leaves turn orange, brown, and yellow. What more can you ask for? \ud83c\udf42<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_text --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_6  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<h2><b>5. Canyon Lake Park<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the southwest part of Rapid City sits Canyon Lake Park, a large and beautiful urban green patch that surrounds the lake that names it. This place is larger than most people think, and it\u2019s just perfect for a stroll, bike ride, or a picnic with family and friends. Ducks and swans complement the scenery. \ud83e\udd86 When you think it couldn\u2019t get more idyllic, there\u2019s a beautiful gazebo that sits on an island in the middle of the lake and an Instagrammable wooden bridge that leads to it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spring visits are highly recommended, but this spot is exceptional in any season. \ud83d\ude09<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_text --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_7  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<h2><b>Best Places to Take Photos near Mount Rushmore<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many other things to see around Mount Rushmore. You can visit other historic cities like Deadwood and Hill City, take the Spearfish Canyon Scenic Byway for more waterfalls, or drive through the spectacular Needles Highway to admire the granite mountains known as Cathedral Spires.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While in the area, why not also visit Sylvan Lake? It\u2019s one of the five lakes of Custer State Park, and it\u2019s popular for wedding ceremonies. Another natural wonder is the Wind Cave National Park, the third-longest cave in the United States.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our local <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/destinations\/rapid-city\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flytographers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Rapid City will help you make the most of your visit to Mount Rushmore and the Black Hills region with a fantastic photoshoot. \ud83d\udcf8<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_text -->\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_column -->\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_row --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_row et_pb_row_1\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_1  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_8  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 10px;\">Book a local photographer in Rapid City<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"custom-button\" href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/destinations\/rapid-city\/?utm_source=multiple&#038;utm_medium=blog&#038;utm_campaign=Top+5+Places\">Request Now<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_text -->\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_column -->\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_row -->\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_section --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_section et_pb_section_1 et_pb_fullwidth_section et_section_regular\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_fullwidth_slider_0 featured-testimonial-slider et_pb_slider et_pb_slider_no_pagination\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_slides\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_slide et_pb_slide_0 et_pb_bg_layout_dark et_pb_media_alignment_center et-pb-active-slide\" data-slide-id=\"et_pb_slide_0\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_container clearfix\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_slider_container_inner\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_slide_description\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_slide_content\">\n<div class=\"featured-testimonial\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"featured-testimonial--photo\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/big-sky-09-24-2021-honeymoon-52_500.jpg\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"featured-testimonial--details\">\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 1rem;\">\u201cAlex was amazing! She knew the best places to get the most epic and beautiful shots! She was so kind and fun to work with \u2013 you will not be disappointed if she is your photographer!\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"featured-testimonial--row\" style=\"margin-bottom: 1rem;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"featured-testimonial-star\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/star-full-icon.png\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"featured-testimonial-star\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/star-full-icon.png\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"featured-testimonial-star\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/star-full-icon.png\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"featured-testimonial-star\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/star-full-icon.png\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"featured-testimonial-star\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/star-full-icon.png\"><strong>Rachel<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"featured-testimonial--row\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"icon--large\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/camera-blue.png\"><a href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/vacation-photographers\/your-vacation-photographer-in-big-sky-meet-alex\/\">Alex<\/a> in <a href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/destinations\/big-sky\/\">Big Sky<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"featured-testimonial--row\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"icon--large\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/testimonial-pin-1.png\"><a href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/destinations\/big-sky\/\">Custom Route<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_slide_description -->\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_container -->\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_slide --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_slide et_pb_slide_1 et_pb_bg_layout_dark et_pb_media_alignment_center\" data-slide-id=\"et_pb_slide_1\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_container clearfix\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_slider_container_inner\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_slide_description\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_slide_content\">\n<div class=\"featured-testimonial\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"featured-testimonial--photo\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/jackson-hole-09-24-2021-engagement-trip-22_500.jpg\" scale=\"0\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"featured-testimonial--details\">\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 1rem;\">\u201cMadison did an amazing job. We had a beautiful morning in the Tetons that she captured perfectly. She was kind and made us feel very comfortable. I will be telling all my friends about her!\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"featured-testimonial--row\" style=\"margin-bottom: 1rem;\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"featured-testimonial-star\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/star-full-icon.png\" scale=\"0\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"featured-testimonial-star\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/star-full-icon.png\" scale=\"0\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"featured-testimonial-star\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/star-full-icon.png\" scale=\"0\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"featured-testimonial-star\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/star-full-icon.png\" scale=\"0\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"featured-testimonial-star\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/star-full-icon.png\" scale=\"0\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>Renee<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"featured-testimonial--row\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"icon--large\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/camera-blue.png\" scale=\"0\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/vacation-photographers\/your-vacation-photographer-in-jackson-hole-meet-madison\/\">Madison<\/a> in <a href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/destinations\/jackson-hole\/\">Jackson Hole<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"featured-testimonial--row\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"icon--large\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/testimonial-pin-1.png\" scale=\"0\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/destinations\/jackson-hole\/\">Outer Park Road<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_slide_description -->\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_container -->\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_slide --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_slide et_pb_slide_2 et_pb_bg_layout_dark et_pb_media_alignment_center\" data-slide-id=\"et_pb_slide_2\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_container clearfix\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_slider_container_inner\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_slide_description\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_slide_content\">\n<div class=\"featured-testimonial\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"featured-testimonial--photo\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/boulder-07-11-2021-couples-trip-24_500.jpg\" scale=\"0\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"featured-testimonial--details\">\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 1rem;\">\u201cJenna was amazing! Had such a great eye for different shots, made us feel at ease and was very good at posing us and knowing what would look just right! 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