In Mitchell, South Dakota, stands the world’s only Corn Palace. It is a Moorish Revival building topped with Moorish minarets and Russian-style onion domes, decorated inside and out entirely and impressively with murals and mosaics of crop art, using corn and other grains.

The original Corn Palace was built in 1892 to show off South Dakota’s fine soil in an attempt to attract settlers; the current palace was built in 1921. It is used as a venue for concerts, community events, and sports, but free guided tours are available from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day. The Corn Palace has a children’s activity area, a corn-themed gift shop, and a concession selling popcorn balls, corn on the cob, burgers, hot dogs, and soft drinks.

Address: Corn Palace, 601 North Main Street, Mitchell, SD 57301, Phone: 605-995-8427

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