Mitchell, SD area guide

Things to Do Near Avera Queen of Peace Hospital

Groceries, food, days-off ideas and shopping close to Avera Queen of Peace Hospital in Mitchell, South Dakota. Made for travel nurses and RTs on contract.

1 groceries4 restaurants2 to do

Photo: Parkerdr / CC BY-SA 3.0

Groceries

Closest grocery stores to stock the fridge on week one.

• Walmart Supercenter

  Walmart with groceries and household basics. Listed as open 24 hours

  ~2.7 mi / ~6 minMap

Restaurants

Local spots with working websites. Places marked open late or early are handy around a night shift.

• SubwayOpen late

  Sandwiches quick-service spot. Listed hours 7:30 AM to 11 PM daily

  ~1.5 mi / ~5 minWebsite
• Domino’sOpen late

  Pizza quick-service spot

  ~1.5 mi / ~5 minWebsite
• The Depot Pub & GrilleSit-down

  American restaurant

  ~1.4 mi / ~5 minWebsite
• Tokyo Japanese CuisineSit-down

  Sushi restaurant

  ~2.6 mi / ~6 minWebsite

Things to do

Parks, water, breweries and more for your days off.

• Dakota Discovery Museum

  Museum, good for a rainy day off

  ~2.1 mi / ~5 minWebsite
• McGovern Legacy Museum

  Museum, good for a rainy day off

  ~2.1 mi / ~5 minWebsite

Shopping

We couldn’t confirm enough places here yet, so we left this blank instead of guessing. Know a good one? Message @cdc2320.

Laundromats

Closest self-serve laundromats for scrubs and linens when your rental or RV park doesn’t have a washer.

• Sudz Laundromat & Casino

  Laundromat

  ~1.4 mi / ~5 minMap

Coffee shops

Nearest coffee shops, local spots first. Places marked “Opens early” are handy after a night shift.

• Scooter’s Coffee

  Scooter’s Coffee coffee chain

  ~1.5 mi / ~5 minMap

Gyms

Closest gyms to keep your routine on contract. Ask about short-term or month-to-month memberships.

• Anytime Fitness

  Anytime Fitness gym

  ~1.9 mi / ~6 minMap
• GreatLIFE Fitness

  Local gym

  ~2.4 mi / ~6 minMap
• DWU/Avera Sports and Wellness Complex

  Local gym

  ~2.4 mi / ~6 minMap

Nearby RV parks

Monthly-stay parks near Avera Queen of Peace Hospital from our RV parks list. Call to confirm the rate and a spot for your dates.

• Mitchell KOA Journey

  41255 SD Hwy 38, Mitchell, SD 57301

  Call for monthly rate

  ~3 mi / ~6 minRates & phone
• Lake Mitchell Campground (City of Mitchell)

  2611 N Main St, Mitchell, SD 57301

  $535/mo plus local fees and taxes

  ~2 mi / ~6 minRates & phone

Need a license for South Dakota? See the state licensing boards, then run through the contract checklists and housing tips.

Looking for your next contract? See South Dakota travel contracts posted by staffing agencies.

Sources: place data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), plus each place’s own website and Wikidata. Last checked Oct 2026.