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Mitchell, South Dakota: Corn Palace

This corn-plastered edifice has proclaimed itself the "agricultural showplace of the world" for over 100 years.

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Corn Palace.

Corn Palace

Free to enter the Corn Palace, and the staff was very friendly. The venue is really cool, but the vendors inside are kind of pricey. I would encourage anyone in the area to go see it!

[Carl, 06/11/2018]

Corn Palace.

Corn Palace

Very fun for the family! You must snag a popcorn ball from the snack bar! Best $3 I've spent in a long time. Definitely go upstairs and on to the balcony overlooking street -- great vantage point. 2016 theme is Rock of Ages!

[Tracey, 08/17/2016]

Corn Palace Rock of Ages.

Corn Palace

The theme this year for the Corn Palace decoration is "Rock of Ages."

[Katie, 06/14/2016]

Corn Palace 2015.

Corn Palace

Corn Palace renovation has been completed.

[Gini, 08/09/2015]

The Corn Palace's new exterior, including LED-lit turrets and domes, was supposed to be ready in April 2015, but various SNAFUs extended the nation's already long corn palace coma. The renovation, which cost $7.2 million, was finally completed on July 27, 2015.

Corn Palace.

Corn Palace

Just a heads-up: the Corn Palace is being renovated and the domes have been taken down. In addition, they are not lighting the building at night. You can still tour the interior and there are interesting murals on the outside walls. Don't miss the corn statue across the street.

[RK Caton, 07/06/2015]

The exterior of the Corn Palace was supposed to be completely renovated by Memorial Day weekend, but various SNAFUs have kept it a work-in-progress well into the 2015 summer travel season.

Corn Palace

Address:
604 N. Main St., Mitchell, SD
Directions:
I-90 to Mitchell. North on Hwy 37 (Burr Street). Left on Havens Avenue. Right on Sanborn Boulevard. Left on 7th Avenue for three blocks; free public parking.
Phone:
605-996-6223
RA Rates:
Major Fun
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