Southeastern South Dakota
Mitchell Travel Guide
A prairie crossroads with a one-of-a-kind landmark.
Photo: Patrick Bolduan · CC BY-SA 2.5
Southeastern South Dakota
There is more growing here than corn.
Mitchell is famous for the colorful Corn Palace, but its museums and prairie heritage reward travelers who stay beyond the photo stop.
Convenient I-90 access, local dining and family-friendly attractions make it a natural first overnight west of Sioux Falls.
- Best for
- Road trips, history & family stops
- Ideal stay
- 1–2 days
- Region
- Southeastern South Dakota
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Unmissable Mitchell experiences
Photo: Konrad Summers · CC BY-SA 2.0
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Landmark
The World’s Only Corn Palace
See elaborate murals created from corn and native grains.
Photo: Mary Chris Hannon (Mchannon) · CC BY-SA 4.0
Archaeology
Mitchell Prehistoric Indian Village
Explore an active archaeological site along Lake Mitchell.
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Photo: Patrick Bolduan · CC BY-SA 2.5
Photo: Patrick Bolduan · CC BY-SA 2.5
Photo: Patrick Bolduan · CC BY-SA 2.5
Photo: Patrick Bolduan · CC BY-SA 2.5
Photo: Patrick Bolduan · CC BY-SA 2.5
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