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Kickin’ It with Kids in Keystone, South Dakota

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South Dakota’s Black Hills are filled with small towns that pack a big punch. The area has plenty of  gorgeous landscapes and fun family activities that will leave you wondering about the next town over. Possibly the most visited town is Keystone, home to the famous Mount Rushmore. Although the granite faces are a fun pastime, Keystone has so much more to offer traveling families. Mount Rushmore’s Many Faces Most families that visit Keystone will do so to see the large granite faces of Mount Rushmore . Carved into the side of Harney Peak, the memorial features past presidents George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Teddy Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln. While the monument is an interesting sight and will capture children’s interest, it won’t last for too long. But there are some other things your family can do at the memorial. The on-site Lincoln Borglum Museum will teach you and your brood about how the monument was carved , with windows overlooking the sculpture so you can spot the t...