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McCrory Gardens Education & Visitor Center
Explore McCrory Gardens, a 25-acre botanical garden and 45-acre arboretum near SDSU’s campus. With vibrant flowers, towering trees, and peaceful paths, it’s the perfect spot for a relaxing stroll, family fun, or stunning photos.
Whether you’re exploring the colorful gardens or unwinding beneath the shady trees of the arboretum, McCrory Gardens offers a refreshing escape every season.
A Stunning Setting for Your Next Event
Looking for an unforgettable event venue? McCrory Gardens provides a breathtaking backdrop for weddings, meetings, and special gatherings. Learn more about hosting an event here.
Discover More with the Brookings Great 8 Passport
McCrory Gardens is part of the Brookings Great 8 Passport, a fun way to explore the top attractions in town. Be sure to check it off your list while discovering the best of Brookings!
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Congratulations to the 15 businesses recognized as Travel South Dakota's 2024 South Dakota Great Place Designees! 👏
Thank you for going the extra mile to provide excellent customer service to visitors, residents and students in Brookings.
Brookings Arts Council | Children's Museum of South Dakota | Craft Chophouse & Lounge | Dacotah Bank Center | Downtown Brookings | Hampton Inn and Suites Brookings | Holiday Inn Express & Suites Brookings | McCrory Gardens | South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum | South Dakota Art Museum | Tee'd Off Golf Simulators | The Carrot Seed Kitchen Co. | The Lanes | Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center | Visit Brookings
#VisitBrookingsSDHistory lives on in Brookings residential districts. Brookings Historic Preservation Commission offers two walking tours: the University Residential Historic District and the Central Historic District. Brochures are available at the Visit Brookings office.
The University Residential Historic District features some of Brookings’ oldest buildings, including 33 homes once owned by early professors, doctors and business leaders. The Central Residential District showcases 34 homes built between 1891 and 1941, featuring diverse architectural styles and a portion of Brookings’ urban arboretum.
In Brookings, every house tells a story and every street invites you to be a part of it. Discover the endless possibilities of making Brookings your next home. Visit LiveInBrookings.org to learn more.
#LiveInBrookings #LIB #BringYourDreamsAs you start planning your next conference or meeting, why not Bring it to Brookings?
With cutting-edge event spaces, exceptional hospitality, an event grant and complimentary meeting services, Brookings is the perfect place to make your event a standout success. Enjoy a welcoming community ready to host and elevate your experience.
Learn more at VisitBrookingsSD.com/Plan-Your-Event.
#VisitBrookingsSD #PlanYourEvent #BringItToBrookings #MeetingPlannersShop 'til you drop in Downtown Brookings this holiday season. 🛍
Don't miss the Sip and Shop this Friday from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm.
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Cozy season just hits different in Brookings
Grab your flannels and your friends to check out the changing seasons.
#VisitBrookingsSD Happy Veterans Day!
Thank you for your service.Happy game day Jacks!
Kick-off is at 2pm against Southern Illinois.
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