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Corn Palace

601 N. Main, Mitchell, SD 57301
Ranked #2 of 4 attractions in Mitchell
3.5 of 5 stars 123 Reviews
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest, Architectural Buildings, Art Museums, Arenas/ Stadiums/ Fields
Description: This ornate auditorium has served as a meeting place and performing venue for more than 75 years.
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Lenexa, Kansas
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2012 NEW

It is the outside of the Corn Palace that is the attraction!!! Interesting how they can make scenes out of corn and corn related items. Yes, it is a tourist trap, however, well worth the time off the interstate for a drive-by~~follow the signs~~~it is VERY well marked...Inside does have a nice film of the history of the Corn Palace... More

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Indianapolis, Indiana
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2012 NEW

You have to see it to believe it. How can anyone do such an interesting and unusual task as they do in Mitchell each year to cover the facade of the Palace with corn, corn stocks, and corn cobs? And to think, every year they take off the entire facade and redesign it to a new image. When you are... More

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Cedarville
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012

Fun to see and walk around. the kids seemed to enjoy it. It is what it is and would probably be more fun if we were there for a show or something. More

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West
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2012

Fun to drive around from the outside and see how the scenes change. Amazing details. More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2012

not alot to do inside, so id just walk around the outside next time.. More

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Saint Charles, Iowa
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012
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I'm sure the good people of Mitchell is very proud of the Corn Palace. However it is what it is: a building with images on the outside made out of corn. If you see a picture of it then you've pretty much seen all there is to see of the Corn Palace. Inside you will find a large picture of... More

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Kansas City, Missouri
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012
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This is pretty interesting. It is worth a stop off the highway during lunch. It's not a destination attraction, but it's amazing how it is all made from corn. And there are some interesting exhibits inside as well. We visited last year ago on the way home from the Black Hills. More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012
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This is a quick place to stop if you need to take a quick break before you head west towards the Black Hills. The inside turns into a trinket shop during the summer months. So unless you want to buy more inexpensive stuff to drag home take a look at the exterior of the palace and proceed on. More

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Seattle, Washington, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 17, 2012

Really, how many museums and native american sites can you see before you need a Corn Palace as a pick me up? We bought $3 grab bags and the kids had an awesome time with them. The Corn Palace is a great place to talk to kids about what brings a community together. The ladies who work here a gems.... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 12, 2012

Interesting and unique. Where else can you find a building with corn in it's construction? More

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