Top-5 Worst Places to Take a Valentine’s Date in South Dakota

Planning a romantic Valentine's evening in the Mount Rushmore State? Here's where NOT to go if you want a second date.

The Corn Palace in Mitchell: Nothing says "I love you" like staring at corn-covered walls together. Sure, it's a South Dakota landmark, but discussing decorative grain arrangements isn't exactly pillow talk. "Wow, look at those corncobs!" is not the vibe you're going for.

Wall Drug: With 76 billboards screaming at you for 300 miles, you'd think this place was romantic gold.

Spoiler...it's not. Free ice water and animatronic dinosaurs won't salvage the evening. Though the 5-cent coffee might help you stay awake through the awkward silence.

Gas Station Casino: South Dakota's unique contribution to romance: fluorescent-lit slots next to the beef jerky display. Nothing whispers "forever" like watching your date feed quarters into a machine while you're standing next to a Slim Jim rack.

Deadwood's Broken Boot Gold Mine: "Let's crawl through a dark, cold mine shaft together!" said no successful romantic ever. Following up dinner with mild claustrophobia and hard hat hair is a bold strategy.

The Petrified Wood Park: Because nothing creates chemistry like staring at fossilized trees in Lemmon. "This wood is millions of years old!" "Cool... just like this conversation feels right now."

Pro tip: Just hit up Falls Park in Sioux Falls or literally anywhere with food and atmosphere. You're welcome.