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Corn Palace, Mitchell, SD

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SightseeingQuirky FunFreeFamily Favorite

Corn Palace

604 N Main St · Mitchell, SD

Why you should go…

The Corn Palace is a domed, minaret-topped arena in downtown Mitchell whose exterior walls are covered in murals made of corn and other grains. The designs are redone every year using twelve naturally occurring shades of corn grown by local farmers, with the ears nailed to the building in a corn-by-numbers pattern. The current building dates to 1921, and its domes and minarets were added in 1937. The hall also hosts concerts, basketball games and community events.

  • #corn murals
  • #roadside attraction
  • #folk art
  • #free attraction

Good to know

General sightseeing guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • The forecast is part of the ticket

    Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.

  • Golden hour sells out first

    Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.

  • Dress a layer warmer

    It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.

  • Timed entry is common

    Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Corn Palace, ordered by straight-line distance.

  • Attractions
    Quirky Fun

    Porter Sculpture Park

    Under $25

    Roadside prairie park with more than 60 giant metal sculptures made by self-taught artist Wayne Porter.

    42 mi awaySwitch it up: Attractions

  • Attractions
    Family Favorite

    Ingalls Homestead

    Under $25

    Drive a covered wagon across the prairie and try pioneer chores on the Ingalls family's homestead land.

    51 mi awaySwitch it up: Attractions

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Family Favorite

    Wild Water West Waterpark

    Under $25

    South Dakota's largest waterpark, with a wave pool, lazy river and a six-story waterslide.

    59 mi awaySwitch it up: Sport & Outdoor