We came into town not knowing what to expect. But what a lovely tour and town! We were short on…read moretime so we did the half tour. Our guide Nivea was wonderful and very informative. My daughters and I have read the books and were so excited to see the things we read so many times come to life. My husband who had no idea what any of this was about really enjoyed it too. After the tour we went on our own to the cemetery to pay our respects and finally to the cottonwood trees Pa had planted and still exist on the original homestead. I highly recommend seeing the trees as well... what a beautiful place!

I can't say that I'm a huge Laura Ingalls Wilder fan, either of the books or of the television…read moreseries, but I was interested in seeing this interesting tidbit of history that is located quite simply in the middle of nowhere. My stop here was completely fortuitous and was unplanned. Thankfully, I arrived just before the last tour of the day! It was the sign on US Highway 14 pointing the way caught my eye. As I mentioned, Laura Ingalls Wilder is mostly known for the series of childrens books that were turned into a television series in the 1970s and 1980s, "Little House on the Prairie" that starred Melissa Gilbert as Laura and Michael Landon as her father. They spent a significant amount of time here in De Smet and these are the original structures, which have either been restored or moved to the site from their initial locations. I was able to join a half-tour with a helpful and excited docent who does have a script but also has a good depth of knowledge about Wilder and her history. It was quite interesting and I learned a lot about life on the South Dakota prairie in the 1880s. It was not a pleasant time to be here but now that it's 2022, it's sure better! [Review 17848 overall - 54 in South Dakota - 1369 of 2022.]

The Lewis and Clark Memorial Bridge carries Interstate 90 across the Missouri River and connects…read morethe towns of Chamberlain and Oacoma. There is a second bridge just upriver - the Chamberlain Bridge carries Interstate 90 (Business) over the river. Apparently, every state along the Missouri River has its Lewis and Clark Bridge. Construction on the bridge began in 1967 and cost $8 million. It was dedicated on July 7, 1974, and was opened to traffic in August. It has a 3500 causeway and the bridge itself is 2031 feet. While it does a fine job of transporting vehicles over the river, it has no decorative features. An overlook on the bluff above the river is at the Chamberlain Rest Area https://www.yelp.com/biz/chamberlain-rest-stop-chamberlain?hrid=h5FEDPayndvEiFt8Czwmrg. [Review 17151 overall - 32 in South Dakota - 668 of 2022.]

A total gem of a city campground for a very nice price. Try for site #15 - you're not going to get…read morea sewer connection, but the lake view is totally worth it! Site #26 is also pretty nice, and is a pull thru site with full hook-ups. Showers and restrooms are pretty darn clean for a city run campground. Dog friendly, and there are plenty of trails to walk your furry pal on. No cable, but Mitchell does get 3 local channels via antenna, and it's so pretty here you're not going to watch much tv anyway. WARNING (and why this review is only 4 stars): If you're looking to stay here to enjoy the lake, forget it. The lake is pretty gross and full of blue-green algae, so DON'T plan on swimming. Or leting your kids swim. Or letting your dog anywhere near it. If your only interested in the view, the trees, and a nice quiet place to chill out, it's still worth it, IMHO.

My family rolled in after 9:00 p.m. on Saturday night after the 4th of July, praying for a site to…read morebe open. There was a list available to see which sites were reserved, though it was a tad confusing because it wasn't in what we thought was a logical order. But we found a site without any neighbors and got set up rather quickly. If I remember right we paid about $30 for our electric post site. The campground was pretty quiet despite being just off the business loop and on the lake during a holiday weekend. The next morning we had to pack up right away, but not before my daughter enjoyed a hot shower in "the cleanest campground shower ever" (she's 14, so picky) and we got ready for the day in the *very* clean bathroom. This was very much appreciated after two weeks camping on BLM land with only a pit toilet available! We spoke briefly with the owner who told us she's managed it for the city for just a couple years and is still working on upgrades, but I thought the bathrooms were great as is. We were very satisfied, and if we could have stayed longer we would have made use of the lake and playground.

This is an iconic Midwest American landmark, of sorts. I like this kind of thing. These are MURALS…read moremade of CORN on this building, people! Maybe it will not appeal to everyone though. There's not much to do here other than looking at murals made of corn (which definitely are impressive as far as that can go), and a video of the history of the place, which I found interesting. And of course a large, large variety of corn-themed souvenirs, and tons of popcorn-based snacks. Admission is free, usually; though there are events held here from time to time so check the schedule first.

A striking place, no doubt, but definitely more museum than activity centre if not there for an…read moreevent. Striking history and the series of photos over the years was mind-blowing.

This marker points out a pair of locals who went on to the highest office in South Dakota and to…read morerepresent the state in Washington. It is located along Broadway where US Highway 14 passes through Miller. It reads, "Harlan J. Bushfield, born August 6, 1882 in Atlantic, Iowa, came to Miller in 1883. He earned his law degree from the University of Minnesota in 1904 and returned to Miller to practice law. In 1912, Bushfield married Vera Cahalan, a fellow Miller native." "The Bushfields were community leaders in Miller and both served on many boards. Harlan also served as Hand County State's Attorney and as state chairman of the South Dakota Republican Party." "Harlan was elected South Dakota Governor in 1938. He led the state through the beginning of World War II. He reduced state spending, cut sales and property taxes, and lobbied to end the state income tax. He promoted regional plans for Missouri River development, which led to the Pick-Sloan plan for dam construction." "In 1942, Harlan was elected to the U.S. Senate. He suffered a stroke and died in 1948 before the end of his term. Vera was appointed to her husband's seat, making her the second woman to represent South Dakota in Congress." "Harlan and Vera Bushfield were public servants who carried small town values from Miller, to Pierre, and onto Washington, D.C." [Review 17846 overall - 48 in South Dakota - 1367 of 2022.]

A moving and well-organized series of videos and exhibits exploring one of our nation's leading…read moreprogressive voices. If you dont know McGovern well -- or if you do -- there's something to discover here!

I have been to 10 presidential libraries, but never one for a person that lost the presidency. This…read morespace is wonderfully executed and has a great layout of his senatorial career and the failed 1972 bid. I enjoyed this much greater that the Corn Palace.