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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, South Dakota

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.

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Children’s Museum of South Dakota
Children’s Museum of South Dakota
Dakota Nature Park
Dakota Nature Park
Downtown at Sundown
Downtown at Sundown
SDSU Dairy Bar
SDSU Dairy Bar
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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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Events Tourism

Signature Events in 2024
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Signature Events in 2024
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Events Family Friendly Food and Beverage

A Night at Good Roots
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A Night at Good Roots
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5 Outdoor Activities to do Right Now
Here are the top five (mostly free) outdoor activities you have to go do when the sun is out in Brookings.
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5 Outdoor Activities to do Right Now
Here are the top five (mostly free) outdoor activities you have to go do when the sun is out in Brookings.
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Events

Putts FORE! Paws
Putts FORE! Paws
1415 22nd Ave S
Jul
27
Farmers Market
Farmers Market
400 Main Ave
Jul
27
Glowforge Bird Magnet Workshop
Glowforge Bird Magnet Workshop
515 3rd Street
Jul
27
Glowforge Bird Magnet Workshop
Glowforge Bird Magnet Workshop
515 3rd Street
Jul
27
Child-Adult Playgroups
Child-Adult Playgroups
410 4th St.
Jul
27
Bluestem Saturday Cruise
Bluestem Saturday Cruise
405 Main Ave
Jul
27
Space Jam: Midwest Maidens vs. Omaha Roller Derby
Space Jam: Midwest Maidens vs. Omaha Roller Derby
924 32nd Ave
Jul
27
Good Roots Wood Fire Pizza Nights
Good Roots Wood Fire Pizza Nights
3712 Medary Ave
Jul
28
Introduction to Kayaking
Introduction to Kayaking
Jul
29
Class A State Senior Legion Tournament
Class A State Senior Legion Tournament
530A Elm Ave
Jul
30
Brookings Tourism Ambassador Program July Class
Brookings Tourism Ambassador Program July Class
631 22nd Ave
Jul
30
Family Night - Black Light Bowling at The Lanes
Family Night – Black Light Bowling at The Lanes
722 Western Ave
Jul
30
Anderson Plaza Summer Performance Series— Gene McGowan and Friends
Anderson Plaza Summer Performance Series— Gene McGowan and Friends
1036 Medary Ave
Jul
30
Trivia Tuesday
Trivia Tuesday
309 5th Street Suite100
Jul
30
Summer Maker Studio
Summer Maker Studio
Jul
31
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