Nine hours of driving definitely calls for a short stop to stretch the legs and recharge. We were lucky to come out at just the right place for a roadside attraction followed by a chilled treat in Mitchell, South Dakota. The World’s Only Corn Palace is not to be missed. There’s really not much to do there, but how many times does a person get to see a building covered in corn and various natural materials. It was quite the feat. The murals of America’s attractions were marvelously constructed and designed.
Afterwards, we dropped in across the street at the Olde Ice Cream Shoppe. The ice cream was delicious and they had a wonderful variety. Just what we needed to get us through to Rapid City. More photos of the trip coming soon.
(Note: If you’re the owner of the Olde Ice Cream Shoppe, you can check out my Snoopy collection here: https://collectpeanuts.com. It’s a small world indeed!)
Emily and Caren I pose for the standard souvenir shot.
Emily and Caren I pose for the standard souvenir shot.
Jenny offers a lick to a local gold panner.
Jenny offers a lick to a local gold panner.
The view from the outside the shop.
The view from the outside the shop.
Emily enjoying her cone.
Emily enjoying her cone.
Caren got a scoop of Moose Tracks.
Caren got a scoop of Moose Tracks.
Jenny enjoying her cone.
Jenny enjoying her cone.
The friendly staff delivering their wares.
The friendly staff delivering their wares.
The Olde Ice Cream Shoppe
The Olde Ice Cream Shoppe
After sight-seeing, we stop for a quick ice cream just across the street.
After sight-seeing, we stop for a quick ice cream just across the street.
A diagram of how the corn palace is created.
A diagram of how the corn palace is created.
Part of the interior which has Corn Palace memorablia and exhibits.
Part of the interior which has Corn Palace memorablia and exhibits.
Scenes of Americas Destinations.
Scenes of Americas Destinations.
Even the birds can't get enough.
Even the birds can't get enough.
Corn Rows
Corn Rows
Here's a detail shot of the various materials.
Here's a detail shot of the various materials.
After driving about 9 hours, we took a break in Mitchell, South Dakota for a gander at the World's Only Corn Palace.
After driving about 9 hours, we took a break in Mitchell, South Dakota for a gander at the World's Only Corn Palace.
