Plan Your Adventure Brookings Attractions

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Brookings Attractions

Engaging museums. Nature parks. An iconic hamburger shop. You can find a little bit of everything here. For local insight, check out our featured itineraries. For a detailed look at Brookings attractions, keep scrolling down.

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Brookings’ Great Places

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Brookings Arts Council
Brookings Arts Council
The Brookings Arts Council has promoted creativity in Brookings for over 40 years. Explore the historic library converted into an art gallery.
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Brookings Cinema 8 Movie Theatre
Brookings Cinema 8 Movie Theatre
This modern theatre is the perfect excuse to get buttery popcorn and a slushie.
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Brookings Commercial Historic District
Brookings Commercial Historic District
You’d be hard-pressed to find a cuter downtown than ours. Explore all the unique shopping and dining destinations.
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Brookings County History Museum
Brookings County History Museum
Make the short drive to Volga for an interesting look at South Dakota’s homesteading, pioneer past
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Brookings County Outdoor Adventure Center
Brookings County Outdoor Adventure Center
This Olympic sized archery range is the ultimate destination for the outdoors inclined.
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Brookings Farmers Market
Brookings Farmers Market
Fresh garden produce, local coffee and free yoga are just a few highlights at the weekly farmers market.
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Brookings Residential District & Urban Arboretum
Brookings Residential District & Urban Arboretum
Get a walking tour map of Brookings’ distinguished historic homes.
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Centennial Pioneer Cabin
Centennial Pioneer Cabin
This product of the Brookings Genealogical Society is a tribute to the homesteaders who first settled South Dakota.
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Children’s Museum of South Dakota
Children’s Museum of South Dakota
A favorite for all ages, the Children’s Museum inspires life-long learning through hands-on exhibits and engaging displays.
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Coughlin Campanile
Coughlin Campanile
Take the 174 steps to the top for a bird’s-eye view of town.
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Dakota Nature Park
Dakota Nature Park
A true hidden gem, Dakota Nature Park has 135 acres of natural landscapes and a nice fishing pond. Rent a kayak, pole or pair of snowshoes and start exploring.
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Downtown Urban Canvas
Downtown Urban Canvas
Turning alleyways into art.
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Fear Asylum Haunted House
Fear Asylum Haunted House
It’s not for the faint of heart. This seasonal attraction is South Dakota’s #1 rated haunted house.
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Festival of Lights
Festival of Lights
An annual lights parade through Downtown Brookings.
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Garden Glow
Garden Glow
300,000 twinkling holiday lights. A contagious joyful energy coursing through the chilly winter air. Garden Glow at McCrory Gardens leaves visitors with memories to last a lifetime.
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Hillcrest Aquatic Center
Hillcrest Aquatic Center
Four different pools and three water slides highlight this aquatic attraction. Bring the family!
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McCrory Gardens Education & Visitor Center
McCrory Gardens Education & Visitor Center
McCrory Gardens is a 25-acre botanical garden, plus 45-acre arboretum perched on the edge of campus, welcoming visitors to Brookings.
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Single Track Trail & Pump Park
Single Track Trail & Pump Park
Get your adrenaline pumping at Brookings’ mountain bike park.
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South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum
South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum
Experience South Dakota’s rural heritage in this 100% free-to-visit museum.
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South Dakota Art Museum
South Dakota Art Museum
Plan your visit to the South Dakota Art Museum and immerse yourself in galleries curated with South Dakotan artists and rotating exhibits to gaze at during every visit.
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Splash Zone Waterpark
Splash Zone Waterpark
A great place for parties, the Splash Zone Waterpark is one of South Dakota’s biggest indoor waterparks.
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Tee’d Off Golf Simulators
Tee’d Off Golf Simulators
Work on your game, or work on a beverage at this virtual reality bar.
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The Lanes
The Lanes
The Lanes Bowling Center is the newest bowling alley in South Dakota and can be found nestled into a corner of Brookings, close to campus.
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Veteran’s Memorial Park
Veteran’s Memorial Park
A two-acre tribute to Brookings veterans.
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Winter Activities at Dakota Nature Park
Winter Activities at Dakota Nature Park
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Events Family Friendly Tourism

Base your Little House on the Prairie Adventure out of Brookings
As you plan this year’s adventure on the Prairie, be sure to include Brookings on your route. With 750 comfortable hotel rooms, a variety of restaurants, plenty of family fun, Brookings is a history buff’s paradise.
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Base your Little House on the Prairie Adventure out of Brookings
As you plan this year’s adventure on the Prairie, be sure to include Brookings on your route. With 750 comfortable hotel rooms, a variety of restaurants, plenty of family fun, Brookings is a history buff’s paradise.
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Community Tourism

Brookings Great 8 Passport
The Great 8 Passport serves as your guided tour to some of our favorite spots to explore in Brookings! Visit them all in one day or take a few days to explore each destination in depth, however you decide to complete the passport you can totally personalize your adventure!
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Brookings Great 8 Passport
The Great 8 Passport serves as your guided tour to some of our favorite spots to explore in Brookings! Visit them all in one day or take a few days to explore each destination in depth, however you decide to complete the passport you can totally personalize your adventure!
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