Mitchell, SD feels like a comfortable, lived‑in small city that’s easy to call home for multi‑week contracts — a walkable downtown with coffee shops, seasonal events and surprisingly active community life anchored by the quirky, free-to-visit World’s Only Corn Palace with its annual corn murals and regular programming that give you fun off‑hours options.
For quick weekend variety, nearby Huron is roughly a 50–52 mile drive for extra restaurants, events and services if you want to change scenery without a long trip.