Vacationers Rush To Mount Rushmore

Because todays American traveler is cost-conscious and destination savvy, they are looking for the best value for their vacation dollars and many are rushing to South Dakotas Mt. Rushmore and opting for the cost-effective, streamlined vacation buying services of Vacationsmadeasy.com .

Mt. Rushmore, SD (PRWEB) October 15, 2004 -- Because todays American traveler is cost-conscious and destination savvy, they are looking for the best value for their vacation dollars and many are rushing to South Dakotas Mt. Rushmore and opting for the cost-effective, streamlined vacation buying services of www.vacationsmadeasy.com .

With over two million visitors each year, Mt. Rushmore, is quickly becoming a top family destination in the continental United States because of the large number of quality attractions, many of which are extremely family friendly. Nestled in the Black Hills of South Dakota, Mt. Rushmores landscape leaves nothing to be desired, making for great photo opportunities and vacation albums that are sure to be jam-packed with chronicles of Mt. Rushmore.

One of the most sought after attractions that Mt. Rushmore has to offer is undoubtedly the Mt. Rushmore National Memorial, an American wonder. Designed by sculptor, Gutzon Borglum in 1927, Mt. Rushmore is one of the most fascinating historical landmarks in the United States. The faces of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln truly bring history to life. Taking a full 14 years to complete, Mt. Rushmore or the Shrine of Democracy" as it has been nicknamed, cost over one million dollars to build is a testament to American patriotism.

Aside from the traditional Mt. Rushmore Tour, Mt. Rushmore offers adventures for the entire family, like Bedlands National Park, billed as the Nature Lovers Paradise. The tour, an adventure into Mt. Rushmores geological past, was established as a monument in 1939 but was re-designated a National Park in 1978. Its rich history includes vistas and rock formations and was often referred to by French Fur Traders as les mauvaises terres a traverses or bad land to travel across. Having dropped its former negative image, Bedlands National Park is a
Mt. Rushmore must-see destination. According to VME Director of Development, Darrell Henley, Mt. Rushmore is one of the best family vacation destinations. The combination of indoor and outdoor activities, coupled with rich historical tours, offers travelers a value-packed vacation that is unrivaled."

The best time to travel to Mt. Rushmore is during the winter, bypassing the heavy tourist season. Additionally, Mt. Rushmores weather is absolutely beautiful during the winter. VME suggests booking travel to Mt. Rushmore now, to enjoy the benefits of discounted attractions and lodging.

Mt. Rushmore also offers a wide variety of Christmas-related events during the month of December, which are extremely appealing to the family vacationers, such as Christmas in the Hills (December 3-5); Festival in the Snow (December 4-5); Country Fair Christmas (December 11-12); Holidazzle Parade of Lights (December 12); and, Sparkle in the Park (December 13-27).

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