# Mount Rushmore Memorial Guide — South Dakota GPS Audio Tours

> Offline GPS audio tour for Mount Rushmore National Memorial. (iPhone/iPad app by 17 Mile Drive Day Trips, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mount-rushmore-memorial-guide/id1670296725 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [17 Mile Drive Day Trips, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1665165528)
- Category: Travel, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.90/5 from 20 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 158 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2023-02-22
- Data updated: 2026-08-23
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mount-rushmore-memorial-guide/id1670296725/reviews.md

## What is Mount Rushmore Memorial Guide?

Welcome to the self-guided, narrated, and fully offline driving tour of Mount Rushmore National Memorial! With this tour, you’ll see it from different angles, learn its history, and uncover little-known facts about its creation and the man behind it.

Featuring riveting stories, a phenomenal narrator, and easy automatic audio, this app puts exploration in the palm of your hand!

Mount Rushmore:

See Mount Rushmore in a whole new way—both literally and figuratively! Seeing this incredible monument in person is nothing like the photographs, so get ready to be blown away. And to make your viewing even better, this tour leads you around the whole memorial site, featuring tons of different angles on these iconic faces.

Plus, as you walk, you’ll learn everything there is to know about the story behind this memorial, including some things most folks never discover! Get to know the complicated sculptor behind it all, see a model of his original vision for the mountain, and find out why he wasn’t quite able to make good on his grand designs. Plus, get insight into the Lakota history of this mountain and the controversy that surrounds the monument to this day.

Two million people visit Mount Rushmore every year. But you don’t just want to snap a picture or two and then leave, do you? Turn your trip into a rich historical expedition with this easy, totally flexible audio tour and make the most of your visit!

TOUR STORIES:
■ Welcome
■ Gutzon Borglum
■ Avenue of Flags
■ Why These Four Faces?
■ Launching the Project
■ How Did They Carve It?
■ Trouble Brewing
■ The Hall of Records
■ Sculptor’s Studio
■ Presidential Trail
■ The Six Grandfathers
■ Ongoing Controversy
■ North by Northwest
■ Preservation
■ Adding New Faces?

HOW IT WORKS:
As you travel, audio stories play automatically based on your location. Simply go to the starting point of the tour and begin following the given route. Each story begins playing on its own, usually just before you reach a point of interest.

TOUR FEATURES:

▶ Freedom of travel
No scheduled tour times, no crowded buses, and no rush to keep moving past stops that interest you. You have total freedom to skip ahead, linger, and take as many photos as you’d like.

▶ Automatic play
No muss, no fuss. Just follow the app’s built-in route to all the must-visit spots — the audio stories about everything you see will play automatically!

▶ Works offline
Download the tour in advance and then use it seamlessly, even in areas with no service!

▶ Lifetime purchase
No monthly subscription. No time limits. No usage limits. Enjoy this tour as many times as you like.

▶ Incredible stories
Immerse yourself in the history, culture, and secrets of this famous site with the help of a top-tier narrator and fascinating stories written by experts.

▶ Award-winning app
Featured on Thrillist and WBZ, this easy-to-use app won the Laurel Award for Technology from the Newport Mansions, who use the app for over a million tours per year.

FREE DEMO vs FULL ACCESS:
Check out the totally free demo to get an idea of what this tour is all about. If you like it, purchase the tour to get full access to all of the stories.

IMPORTANT NOTES:
Download the tour ahead of time over data or WiFi for full offline use.

Be sure your phone battery is fully charged or take an external battery pack. Continued use of the GPS can drain your battery.

Allow the tour to access location services and GPS tracking features to play stories automatically during the tour.

NEARBY TOURS:
■ Badlands National Park
Make your trip a two-for-one by paying a visit to this strange, majestic landscape. Hear about the prehistoric beasts which once roamed this land, watch a sunset like no other, and even catch a glimpse of the local bison!

## Key features

- Self-guided narrated audio tour
- Offline functionality
- Automatic location-based audio playback
- Multiple viewing angles
- Historical and cultural insights
- Flexible exploration

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mount Rushmore Action+ | $99.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mount Rushmore Driving Tour | $16.99 | one-time |
| Dakota Bundle | $34.99 | one-time |
| US West National Park Bundle | $199.99 | one-time |
| Custer State Park Driving Tour | $16.99 | one-time |
| US East National Park Bundle | $59.99 | one-time |
| Crown Jewels of West | $39.99 | one-time |
| Arizona Bundle | $29.99 | one-time |
| USA National Park | $69.99 | one-time |
| American Southwest Bundle | $64.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mount-rushmore-memorial-guide/id1670296725/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Well worth it!

*2023-05-02*

It was perfect! Easy to use, informative and a perfect companion for our time visiting Mt Rushmore.
We would recommend these tours to all our friends and family

**Developer response:** Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that our tour was the perfect companion for your visit to Mt Rushmore. It's wonderful that you'd recommend us to friends and family. We look forward to being part of more of your adventures!

## Frequently asked questions about Mount Rushmore Memorial Guide

### What is Mount Rushmore Memorial Guide?

Mount Rushmore Memorial Guide is a self-guided, narrated, and fully offline driving tour of Mount Rushmore National Memorial. It provides historical context, little-known facts, and explores the creation of the monument from different angles.

### Does Mount Rushmore Memorial Guide work offline?

Yes, the tour can be downloaded in advance and used seamlessly even in areas with no service. This allows for uninterrupted exploration of the memorial site.

### How does the audio playback work in Mount Rushmore Memorial Guide?

Audio stories play automatically based on your GPS location as you travel. Simply start the tour at the designated point, and the app will trigger relevant audio content as you approach points of interest.

### What kind of content does Mount Rushmore Memorial Guide offer?

The app features riveting stories from a phenomenal narrator, covering topics like the sculptor Gutzon Borglum, the Avenue of Flags, the reasons for choosing the four faces, carving techniques, controversies, and Lakota history.

### Is Mount Rushmore Memorial Guide free to use?

The app offers a free demo version. Full access to the tour requires a purchase, which is a lifetime purchase with no monthly subscription or usage limits.

### What is the pricing for Mount Rushmore Memorial Guide?

The app is free to download and includes a free demo. A lifetime purchase unlocks the full tour content, with no recurring fees. Specific pricing for full access is available within the app.

### What devices support Mount Rushmore Memorial Guide?

Mount Rushmore Memorial Guide is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed for iOS devices.

### How often is Mount Rushmore Memorial Guide updated?

The app was last updated on April 10, 2026, with version 1.3. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing development and maintenance.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.3 — 2026-04-10

Improved app stability for a smoother experience

### 1.2 — 2024-10-08

iOS 18 Bug Fixes.

### 1.1 — 2024-06-05

UI changes and bug fixes.
More nearby tours added.

### 1.0 — 2023-02-22

No release notes.

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