My family would usually visit the Crazy Horse Memorial every time we went to Mount Rushmore (they are very close to each other) and it was always interesting to see the progress from year to year. Marilyn and I decided to visit again on this trip and we both noticed that a lot of work has been completed on Crazy Horse's arm and pointing finger since the last time we were there. It is quite impressive.
In addition to the monument, there is a Visitor's Center which includes the Indian Museum of North America (there are some beautiful artifacts and I especially loved a beaded dress) and the Native American Cultural Center (there are often live performances). Marilyn and I decided to see the film describing the Oglala Lakota war leader Crazy Horse, the commission by Chief Standing Bear to the Polish sculptor Korczak Ziolkowski to create a memorial to him, and the laborious process of blasting and carving the rock. It was so interesting to learn about the contributions of his wife Ruth and about how involved his children and grandchildren continue to be today. Admission varies from $10-$35 depending on how many people are in your car and there is a separate $5 fee to take an optional bus ride to the base of the mountain. I highly recommend visiting the Crazy Horse Memorial (go here for more information).
This is a model of what the monument will eventually look like.
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