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The Best Western Golden Spike Inn and Suites in Hill City is approximately 14 miles west of Mount Rushmore National Memorial. This makes it a great location to enjoy the fireworks and festivities as well as offering easy access to the rest of the Black Hills. The Golden Spike has many on-site amenities, too, including indoor and outdoor swimming pools, an indoor hot tub, a fitness room and bicycle rentals.
The VIP Passes and the parking pass to Mount Rushmore National Memorial will allow you to experience the unique and awe-inspiring Independence Day Celebration. The thrilling fireworks display is held Thursday, July 3, 2008, with entertainment being offered both Thursday and Friday. Everything from patriotic music to flag folding is part of this tribute to our nation’s birth.
The Black Hills, Badlands & Lakes Association invites your party to use the Universal Attraction Pass to visit their member attractions on a complimentary basis. Enjoy everything from Bear Country U.S.A. and Reptile Gardens to Evans Plunge and the 1880 Train, and much more. See a list of Attractions on their website or contact Black Hills, Badlands & Lakes for more information. (Excludes Black Hills Balloons.)