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Tourism to Mount Rushmore National Memorial contributes $385.6 million to local economy
August 21, 2023 · Source: National Park Service
A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 2,440,449 visitors to Mount Rushmore National Memorial in 2022 spent $385.6 million in communities near the park. That spending supported 5,694 jobs in the local area with a cumulative effect of $551 million in economic output. “People come to Mount Rushmore National Memorial to vacation with their families and friends while learning the history of the park and region,” said Superintendent Wheatley. “We recognize that tourism is a critical driver to the local economy and work closely with our tourism partners to support their initiatives.”
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