Mitchell sits there with its gorgeous brick buildings and tree-lined streets, practically begging for attention, while the rest of the world seems convinced South Dakota is just Mount Rushmore and ...

Victorian houses sit on the hillsides like fancy wedding cakes. Many of these homes have been turned into cozy bed and breakfasts. You can sleep in rooms where famous people once rested their heads.

If you have a few blocks of wood in your garage, with just a little paint and an interesting crackle technique, you can elevate these into boxy pumpkins.