点评:First, one of the biggest misconceptions is that you cannot see Mount Rushmore from downtown Keystone. Despite what many people assume, the monument is not visible from the town or from the train. To actually see Mount Rushmore, you need to drive about 3 miles from Keystone to the memorial. The train itself also does not pass by or offer views of Mount Rushmore.
As for Keystone, I found it to be an overly touristy town filled with souvenir shops, taffy stores, overpriced attractions, and very little that felt unique or authentic. It serves its purpose as a gateway to Mount Rushmore, but I wouldn’t plan to spend much time there unless you have young children who enjoy the attractions.
The 1880 Train was the biggest disappointment. While the restored steam locomotive is neat to see and the history is interesting, the actual ride is slow and the scenery simply isn’t spectacular enough to justify the price. The route winds through the forest with occasional views of creeks and rock formations, but nothing you won’t see—and often see better—while driving the scenic roads of the Black Hills. The ride also does not provide views of Mount Rushmore, which surprises many visitors.
翻译:首先,最大的误解之一就是:从基斯通镇中心无法看到拉什莫尔山。与很多人的想象不同,从镇上或从火车上都看不到这座纪念碑。要想亲眼目睹拉什莫尔山,需要从基斯通驱车约3英里才能抵达纪念地。火车同样不会经过拉什莫尔山附近,也无法让人们欣赏到它的全貌。
至于基斯通镇,我觉得它是个过度商业化的旅游小镇,到处都是纪念品商店、太妃糖专卖店以及价格离谱的旅游景点。几乎没有什么能称得上独特或原汁原味的体验。它确实起到了通往拉什莫尔山的门户作用,但除非你带着喜欢这些景点的年幼孩子,否则我不建议在那里花太多时间。
“1880号列车”则是最令人失望的环节。虽然修复后的蒸汽机车本身挺值得一看,相关历史也挺有趣,但实际乘坐体验十分缓慢,沿途的风景也远不足以配得上其票价。这条路线蜿蜒穿过森林,偶尔能瞥见溪流与岩石地貌,但这些景象在沿着黑山区的风景路线驾车时也同样可以见到——甚至能看到得更清楚。此外,这条路线也看不到拉什莫尔山,这一点常令许多游客感到意外。