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Crazy Horse Memorial

12151 Avenue Of The Chiefs

Crazy Horse, SD

Reviews: (4.94 out of 5)
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Most travelers have a “bucket list” of travel destinations and if this one is not on your list, it should be. The Crazy Horse Volksmarch is the most popular organized hike in the United States and this year, they’ve added a second Volksmarch. The 28^th annual Crazy Horse Volksmarch is scheduled for June 1-2 and the 1^st annual Crazy Horse Autumn Volksmarch set for September 29-30. The hike is 6.2 miles round trip offering close up views of the carving.

Crazy Horse Memorial. located near Custer, South Dakota, is the world's largest sculpture-in-progress, and frequent drilling and mountain blasts make each visit unique. When completed, Crazy Horse Memorial will stand 563 feet tall by 641 feet long.

The project was started in 1948 at the request of Chief Henry Standing Bear who invited sculptor Korczak Ziolkowski to carve a mountain to honor the heritage, tradition and culture of North American Indians. Its namesake, Crazy Horse, was a war leader of the Oglala Lakota Tribe and a prominent leader in the Sioux resistance to white encroachment on the Black Hills. His bravery and skill are greatly admired, and he is revered by the Sioux as one of their greatest leaders.

The visitors' complex surrounding the mountain carving includes the Indian Museum of North America, the Native American Cultural Center, the Sculptor's studio home and workshop, a 40,000 square foot Orientation Center and two theaters. Nightly performances of a multimedia laser-light show spotlight Native American culture using dramatic animations and a stirring musical score. The Crazy Horse Stampede rodeo is held mid-June on the grounds, and is sanctioned by both the PRCA and Great Plains Indian Rodeo Association. At this same time, the Gift from Mother Earth Art Show highlights the artwork of Native American and Western artists. Also, on the first full weekend in June, the Crazy Horse Volksmarch opens a 10K route to hikers that winds around the base of the mountain and up onto Crazy Horse's outstretched arm.

Korczak's wife Ruth and their family have continued the project working with the Crazy Horse Memorial Foundation. An entrance fee is required to enter the memorial, which is open year-round. Proceeds fund further development of the colossal mountain carving in progress.

See the colossal mountain carving in progress, visitor center, museums, gift shop and much more.

The Memorial opens at 7 a.m. during the summer months and closes just before the nightly "Legends in Light" laser-light multimedia program, which runs Memorial Day weekend through Native American Day. The "Legends in Light" show starts at dark. Stop at the Orientation Office to receive a free pass for a return visit to see the Light show.

The Memorial is open from 8 a.m. until dark during the winter months.

Booking Instructions: Please select one pass option. Leave quantity at 1 unless you have more than 1 vehicle or motorcycle. Pass is valid for a one time admission for use anytime during your stay.

Physical Address: 12151 Avenue Of The Chiefs, Crazy Horse, SD 57730

Reviews

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Dates: July 27 - August 1, 2012
"LOVED our trip to the Black Hills!!! Especially enjoyed Crazy Horse Memorial and gift shop/art center. We especially enjoyed the 'walkabouts'.... the trails up to these mountain carvings.The agenda you prepared for us was awesome. What a great service! A trip of a lifetime! Thank you so much. We are recommending this trip to everyone to has asked about it.

Thanks again, Marie Jacques " - Marie Jacques

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Dates: June 23 - 27, 2012
"We had a fantastic time. Really loved the Black Hills. I'd have to say our favorite place and experience was going to the Night Blast at Crazy Horse which was pretty amazing. I wish we could have had a few more days to explore the area! We were very satisfied with the service provided by Black Hills Central Reservations.

Sincerely, Michele Suchomel-Casey " - Michele Suchomel-Casey

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Dates: July 19 - 23, 2012
"IT WAS AWESOME. Crazy Horse, lets just say

that my children now have a love of that part of their heritage which is what I was hoping for. you see the places on TV and it just is not the same as when you see it in person. We had the best time and we loved our room. My favorite was the look of wonder on my families faces after each new sight. Thank you so much for all your help and as I said my friend will be calling. We look forward to having you plan our next trip to the Black Hills! Debra Lewis" - Debra Lewis

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Dates: July 17 - 23, 2012
"The trip was great. We enjoyed everything and saw a lot. I really liked Crazy Horse Memorial. It was all wonderful.

Mike McKinley" - Mike McKinley

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Dates: July 22 - 25, 2012
"We had a great time - the kids especially enjoyed it.

What's funny is I think we enjoyed Crazy Horse the best, (the story surrounding the history of it was great) I think you all did a very nice job no complaints on our end, just wish we had more time to explore. Thanks again! Best, Adam " - Adam Resnick

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Dates: July 14 - 18, 2009
"This was a WONDERFUL time. Leave enough time to go through the fabulous museum and other buildings. We missed out on a couple of the buildings, we didn't know there was SO much to see. Watching the film first is a must. The lighting show when it was dark was fabulous! There is a restaurant and snack shop but they close an hour before the light show so that clean up can happen because they turn most all the lights off during the show. There are several different locations that you can view the light show from - inside the building (for those who forgot a coat) there are many locations with large windows that look at Crazy Horse; there is a deck with many benches to sit on; and there is a level above the parking lot. It is wonderful that this family has kept this project going and created such a beautiful museum to see the history of our country (let's learn from our past)." - Kathy

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"Crazy Horse was great to see again. We were there 10 yrs ago and they haven't gotten very far and I understand the money is probably the reason. It was great to see the improvements and our son had a good time seeing the history of the area. " - Mike & Lori Marcks

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Dates: August 19 - 22, 2008
"AWE INSPIRING. MAKE SURE TO GO TO THE SHORT MOVIE PRESENTATION FIRST SO YOU WILL UNDERSTAND THE CREATION THAT IS TAKING PLACE, AND ESPECIALLY IF YOU PLAN TO SEE THE LASER LIGHT SHOW. JUST REMEMBER THE LIGHT SHOW DOSEN'T START UNTIL IT IS PITCH BLACK OUT SIDE SO IT CAN GET PRETTY LATE AND LITTLE ONES CAN GET TIRED WAITING. " - ELAINE GOWRYLUK

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