Mitchell, South Dakota: Cornelius, Corn Palace Mascot
A six-foot-tall fiberglass ear of corn, with a grinning cartoon face on two sides, stands as a photo-op outside the world's only Corn Palace.
- Address:
- N. Main St., Mitchell, SD
- Directions:
- On the west side of N. Main St., directly across the street from the domed facade of the Mitchell Corn Palace.
- Admission:
- Free
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Worth it for pictures and the gift shop across the street. Really fun. corn-themed stuff in there!
[Lisa G, 03/14/2021]
Right across the street from the amazing Mitchell Corn Palace is a statue of its mascot, Cornelius. He's a giant ear of corn with a happy face. Great photo op!
[Jody Day, 07/31/2012]Nearby Offbeat Places



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Cornelius is smartly designed with a grinning face on both sides, so visitors can get him in shots with the Corn Palace in the background.