Location: Brookings
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Brookings is a city in Brookings County, South Dakota, United States. Brookings is the fourth largest city in South Dakota, with a population of 22,056 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Brookings County, and home to South Dakota State University, the largest institution of higher education in the state. Also found in Brookings are the South Dakota Art Museum, the Children's Museum of South Dakota, the annual Brookings Summer Arts Festival, and the headquarters of a number of manufacturing companies and agricultural operations.
Restaurants in Brookings
1. SDSU Dairy Sales Bar
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5.0 based on 38 reviews
Reviewed By TicoLee - Naples, United States
This flavor was invented here in 1979! Open Monday-Friday and located in the middle of the SDSU campus, the Dairy Bar is well worth a visit. Lots of delicious flavors at a esto able price. Other baked goods as well as cheese and meat sticks available too. Get a 2-scooper!
2. Children's Museum of South Dakota
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4.5 based on 155 reviews
Harvest food and move it from farm to market. Greet life-size Mama T. Rex or climb among clouds. Excavate some giant dinosaru bones or deliver the mail on KidStreet. This is a sample of the hands-on activities at the Children’s Museum of South Dakota. With 5,000 interactive parts and 550 books, the museum supports a love of lifelong learning through exploration and discovery. The museum is located 50 miles north of Sioux Falls, SD, and is a perfect stop for your family vacation. A cafe and toy store are also available on-site.
Reviewed By OldsterWise
Lots of interactive things to do both indoors and out. Grandkids especially liked the grocery store and water works.
3. McCrory Gardens
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4.5 based on 90 reviews
Reviewed By TicoLee - Naples, United States
Outstanding gardens with nice paths and tons of colorful flowers/plants! Takes about an hour to hour and half to walk the whole thing. It was a great place to practice with my macro camera setting!
4. The South Dakota State Agricultural Heritage Museum
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4.5 based on 22 reviews
5. South Dakota Art Museum
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4.5 based on 38 reviews
Open with banner permanent collections exhibitions celebrating the museum's 50th anniversary. This includes the museum's entire 145-piece Harvey Dunn collection through Oct. 24, 2021; a stunning new collection of traditional American Indian artistry donated by Cathy and Ken Vogele through May 28, 2021; and, “The South Dakota Governor's 9th Biennial Art Exhibition" through June 13, 2021. Exhibits from our world's largest collections of Paul Goble's American Indian story illustrations and Marghab Linens are always on view. The Museum Store features jewelry, original art, prints, pottery, beads, scarves and more from all over the world as well as a large selection of regional history books, gift books and children's book and educational toys! Shop at the museum and online Admission is free! Parking is free - just west of the museum on Harvey Dunn Street. See for yourself why the American Art Awards named this one of the 25 best art museums in the US and best in SD.
6. Wooden Legs Brewing Company
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4.5 based on 65 reviews
Wooden Legs Brewing Company specializes in all things craft beer. Fresh beer is brewed on site and is complemented by a large guest tap selection. To go along with great beer, Wooden Legs Brewing provides a selection of hand made pizza, sandwiches, and hoagies. WLBC is a proper brew pub with a great atmosphere in Brookings, South Dakota.
Reviewed By triciaw881
Great place to sit and enjoy good company and great beer! Gaming library available to all visitors. Amazing pizza!
