You’ve got miles behind you, the highway humming beneath your wheels, and 360 to go. Whether you’re riding solo or with your crew, Brookings is more than fuel and rest. It’s a chance to catch your breath, share a laugh, and soak in the ride
Heading through Brookings on your way to Sturgis or just love exploring your own backyard? We want to fuel your next adventure, literally! Enter for a chance to win a $50 Kwik Star gift card! We are picking three winners: two from our visiting riders and one lucky Brookings local.
🎟️ How to Enter:
- Take a picture at a local hotel
- Take a picture at a local bar or restaurant
- Take a picture at one of our featured attractions listed below
- Upload your photos right here in this form to secure your entry!
- America’s 250th Mural (located on the side of the VFW)
- Brookings Regional Growth Alliance Office
- Children’s Museum of South Dakota
- South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum
- South Dakota Art Museum
- SDSU Dairy Bar
- McCrory Gardens
🚀 Want Extra Entries?
Earn bonus points toward the drawing by showing us some love on social media!
- Follow our Instagram @VisitBrookingsSD
- Tag us in your rally photos!
- Use our hashtag: #rumblethroughbrookings
Not Your Average Pit Stop
You could gas up and go, but where’s the fun in that? Here, even a quick stop comes with cold drinks, blooming gardens, rooftop patios and small-town charm that sticks with you. Stretch your legs, stay awhile and make this stop count.
Now let’s explore a few things to do before you ride on.
Think burgers that need two hands, roadside comfort food, and meals that hit just right after 200 miles. The kind of spots your bike would stop for if it could.
Where to eat like a local:
- Nick’s Hamburger Shop – A Brookings classic since forever. No frills, all flavor.
- Cubby’s Sports Bar & Grill – Hit the rooftop for burgers, beers and people-watching.
- The Pheasant Restaurant & Lounge – A James Beard favorite with old-school charm and unforgettable flavor.
Cold drinks, good company, no hurry. Find a spot to kick back, enjoy great company and soak in the local vibe. Whether you’re swapping stories or just relaxing.
Where to unwind:
- Ray’s Corner — Laid-back atmosphere and friendly faces.
- Wooden Legs Brewing Company — Local brews and good times.
- Jim’s Tap — Classic hangout with a lively crowd.
Take your time. Find the unexpected. Brookings isn’t just a place to pause, it’s a place to discover. From blooming gardens surprising at every turn to murals and museums telling stories worth hearing, this is where the journey slows down and the adventure deepens.
Swing by to enjoy these rider perks:
- Buy One, Get One Free Admission — because good rides (and gardens) are better shared
- Free bottled water — cold, refreshing and ready when you are
- Postcard Station — grab a card, write a note and they’ll mail it for you
- Pin your hometown on their travel map and see where others have rolled in from
- Forever 605 Giveaways — free swag, because who doesn’t love a little something extra?
