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The Best of Brookings

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Traveling as a family? We have things to do perfect for all ages. You are never to young or old to have fun in Brookings!

Life Happens In The Garden

McCrory Gardens offers an ever-growing array of plants and flowers where one can find rest, enjoy quality time with friends or plan a dream wedding. The botanical grounds specialize in […]

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SDSU Dairy Bar: A Scoop Of History And Flavor

Imagine this: It’s a sunny day, and visitors make their way to the SDSU Dairy Bar, a beloved spot that has been serving up delicious treats since 1929. As they […]

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Digging Deep Into Our Roots At the South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum

Explore agriculture history in a fun and fascinating way at the South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum. The museum is dedicated to preserving and inspiring a passion for the history of […]

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Children’s Museum of South Dakota: Where Playing is Learning

Play is the focus at the Children’s Museum of South Dakota. Visitors are encouraged to touch, climb, push buttons and interact with all parts throughout the exhibits. “Our belief is […]

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Santa Sightings

Find out where to find Santa all month long!

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Fall in Love with Brookings

Experience crisp mornings with colorful leaves, sip on seasonal drinks at coffee shops, feel the excitement of cheering on the SDSU Jackrabbits and explore frightening haunted houses. This season, fall […]

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A Walk with SD’s Poets Laureate

Brookings is well known for its vibrant downtown. A new artistic element captures the literary work of some notable South Dakotans and encourages visitors to envision our area in an […]

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Alleyways into Artwork

Admire the murals as you eat, shop, and play in Downtown Brookings!

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5 Free Things To Do

Looking for a way to have a wonderful time but don’t want to empty your wallet? Brookings has you covered with these free activities. *This story has been written in […]

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Brookings Community Band Presents a Summertime Staple

Live from under the bandshell, the Brookings Community Band fills Pioneer Park weekly with rhythmic melodies during the months of June and July. This summertime staple brings together old and […]

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