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Anything but ordinary

Visit Brookings, South Dakota

Bring it to Brookings

Welcome to Brookings

You might know we’re the home of South Dakota State University. Maybe you’re familiar with our spiffy downtown. Or you might not know us at all. That’s OK! Allow us to introduce ourselves.

Anything but Ordinary

About Brookings

We’re a small city in eastern South Dakota, right on I-29. With the energy of a college town and attractions for any kind of adventurer, Brookings is fine-tuned for fun. Bring your family. Bring your friends. Bring your curiosity. We’re ready to welcome.

What are you looking for?

Children’s Museum of South Dakota

Craft Chophouse & Lounge

McCrory Gardens Education & Visitor Center

South Dakota State University Athletics

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Bring Your Game

Everybody loves a good tailgate. Here’s your guide to a blue and yellow weekend in Brookings.

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Arts SDSU

Woodbine Productions 2023-2024 Season

In its 18th season at the Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center, Woodbine Productions is a project of the South Dakota State University Foundation and an anonymous benefactor featuring four shows and one special add-on for subscribers.

Woodbine Productions 2023-2024 Season

Community Tourism

Bone-chilling Brookings Experience

Escape reality and step onto the set of your own personal horror movie at the Fear Asylum, South Dakota’s number one haunted attraction. Since 2009, the Fear Asylum has been a spooky staple to the Brookings community during the month of October. They draw up to 1500 patrons a night coming from here in town to traveling hundreds of miles looking to get their fill of adrenaline induced fun.