The Best of Brookings

Brookings ignites with excitement as nearly 20,000 fans gather for each home SDSU Jackrabbit football game. Many get an early start by enjoying pre-game festivities surrounding Dana J Dykhouse Stadium.   Tailgating starts […]

The Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center stands as a limitless beacon of creativity, power and performance for the Brookings community and arts enthusiasts from around the region.   Visitors to The […]

Golfers have excellent options for a funday on the green. Edgebrook is the public municipal course and features a fleet of modern golf carts with shot distance tracking and quiet […]

Brookings welcomes explorers with a variety of hometown charm and hidden gems. This commitment to discovery is part of the South Dakota Department of Tourism’s Forever 605 campaign, which encourages […]

Begin on the trail to take in Brookings’ fresh air and open spaces. With nearly 24 miles connecting parks, neighborhoods and South Dakota State University, the trails provide an opportunity […]

Midwest Fresh brings made-from-scratch food to the streets of Brookings through its locally owned food truck. Mike Siegel launched the truck in 2011 after he and his wife decided to […]

Fresh flowers, creative designs and bouquets in every color fill Flowers on Main. This locally-owned shop has brightened Downtown Brookings since 1998, specializing in arrangements for every occasion. Visitors walk […]

The Socialight Boutique catches the eye of window shoppers strolling through Downtown Brookings with colorful racks of on-trend pieces. The boutique is a great girls’ day out activity for moms […]

Tucked quietly into the heart of Downtown Brookings, seven metal plaques invite visitors to discover poetry and honor the poets laureate of South Dakota. Located along Main Avenue, the short […]

Step into Antique Mercantile, where history and memories fill every corner. Located at226 Main Ave. in Downtown Brookings, the shop is packed with pieces ranging from intricate linens and classic […]