Mitchell

The wonderful town of Mitchell is located in the southeast, tucked away between picturesque plains and fertile farmland. The town's primary draw is "the World's Only Corn Palace," which is also home to a number of notable museums.

With colorful minarets and onion domes embellishing its bold design, this extraordinary palace is covered in paintings made of grasses, grains, oats, and corn. The structure, which was constructed in the 1890s to draw attention to the area's fertile soils and entice settlers to reside there, today serves as a venue for regional sporting and cultural activities.

The town's historic main street is dotted with galleries, shops, and restaurants and is bustling yet relaxed. The Mitchell Prehistoric Indian Village and the Dakota Discovery Museum, both of which include fascinating displays on explorers and Native Americans, are some of its other key draws.

At Mitchell, South Dakota's one-and-only Corn Palace, you can see something incredibly unusual and unmistakably American. The Corn Palace, a must-see sight while you're there, pays homage to the local corn producers and artisans.

The McGovern Legacy Museum, the Dakota Discovery Museum, and the Prehistoric Indian Village, where Native Americans grew corn as far back as 1,100 years ago, are three places where you may learn everything there is to know about Mitchell's early years. You can take pleasure in exploring the distinctive stores, galleries, and eateries in Mitchell's Historic Main Street district, or you can go swimming, walking, or picnicking in Hitchcock Park.

• Location: South Dakota