On our way across the flat windy state of South Dakota from Sioux City to Rapid City we stopped at two very, um, interesting spots.  Mitchell's Corn Palace in Mitchell, SD and Wall Drug in Wall, SD were both worth the stop, if for no other reason than to be able to say you've seen them.  The Corn Palace is, as the name implies, made of corn and Wall Drug is, as its name implies, is drug store (with a few differences).
 
 
As we found out just the facade of the building is made out of corn. I guess that otherwise it wouldn't be "up to code".  The designs change yearly.  Inside there is a civic center and in the lobby a history of the Corn Palace.

 
The sign for Wall Drug.  Established in the 1930s the drug store has always been a welcomed oasis for the rough and tumble traveler. Over the years it has become a destination rather than just a stop over.

 
Me, meeting the ladies.  I don't think she was interested though.

 
Greg, getting a little fresh.  My bro can be bold.

 
An 80 foot dinosaur!

 

For more information about Mitchell's Corn Palace or Wall Drug visit their websites.

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