Mount Rushmore

September 13 – 23, 2024

Itinerary

Day 1: Board your spacious, video and restroom equipeed motorcoach and set off for the legendary Black Hills of South Dakota. Tonight check in to a hotel en route for a good night’s rest.

Day 2: After enjoying a Continental Breakfast, you will depart for a visit to the Das Dutchman Essenhaus in Middlebury, IN. Later in the day enjoy dinner and check into your en route hotel.

Day 3: After enjoying a Continental Breakfast, depart for the Des Moines Botanical Center. Later that day, after a relaxing dinner, you’ll check into you en-route hotel.

Day 4: Today, after enjoying a Continental Breakfast, you will depart for a visit to the spectacular Badlands National Park. Then, you will go to the amazing Wall Drug Store before having dinner and checking into your South Dakota area hotel.

Day 5: Start the day with a Continental Breakfast before heading to the Borglum Historical Center, where you will learn the story of Gutzon Borglum, the sculptor of Mount Rushmore. Afterward, go to the Mount Rushmore National Memorial, America’s “Shrine of Democracy” and a symbol of the nation’s rich history, rugged determination, and love of freedom. Then enjoy a Tour of Wildlife Loop Road at Custer State Park. The Wildlife Loop Road takes you through the rolling prairies and pine covered hills, offering one of the best spots in the region to view native animals in the wild. This evening enjoy Dinner and entertainment.

Day 6: After enjoying a Continental Breakfast, you will go to the High Plains Western Heritage Center. Then, you’ll head for Deadwoos, South Dakota, the former home of Wild Bill Hickock and Calamity Jane – now the location of gaming establishments in beautifully restored historic hotels and saloons. Enjoy a Guided Tour of Deadwood, have some gaming excitement and later, enjoy Dinner.

Day 7: Today after Continental Breakfast, your tour takes you to the unique Journey Museum, which tells the complete history of the mystical Black Hills. Then, prepare for an inspirational sight at the magnificant and spectacular Crazy Horse Memorial, destined to the be world’s largest memorial upon completion. You’ll also learn about the sculptor Korczak Ziolkowski, his vision, and the loving family who continues his life’s work. This evening enjoy Dinner and entertainment.

Day 8: Enjoy a Continental Breakfast before leaving for the famous Corn Palace. Later that day, after a relaxing dinner, you’ll check into you en route hotel.

Day 9: Enjoy a Continental Breakfast at your hotel before leaving for the Amana Heritage Museum in Amana, IA. That night, enjoy Dinner and check into your en route hotel.

Day 10: Today after a Continental Breakfast, you will fo to the Midwest Museum of American Art. Tonight, rest in your en route hotel.

Day 11: After breakfast, you’ll depart for home..a perfect time to chat with your friends about all the fun things you’ve done, the great sights you’ve seen, and where your next group trip will take you!

Deposit: $75.00 per person at booking, Single Supplement- add $400.00

Deposit Nonrefundable, Cancellation Insurance & Highly Recommended