Location: Brookings
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The 8 Best Things to Do in Brookings, United States
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. Children's Museum of South Dakota
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 132 reviews
Reviewed By Sheila W - Phoenix, Arizona
What a delightful place! Imaginations can run wild in this place! My husband attended grade school in this spacious building, so they creatively turned classroom spaces into a village of shops and experiences for young children. Nothing is off limits, everything can be touched and played with ease because it's all at the right height! If you're traveling with young children this place is a must! They can burn off lots of energy and learn things at the same time!
2. Wooden Legs Brewing Company
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 51 reviews
Reviewed By Mark3501 - Sioux Falls, South Dakota
My wife and adult daughter visited for lunch. What an over-the-top experience. The food was excellent (we chose the Rachel and Reuben sandwiches But choosing was hard). Wholesome, delicious, and a great value for the money. Oh, yes, the beer was a great accent to...MoreMark, thanks for stopping in and thank you for taking the time to share your experience with others! Glad you liked the beer and food. Hope to see you again on your next trip to Brookings!
3. McCrory Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 71 reviews
Reviewed By Anabragahenebry - Brookings, South Dakota
We were there for their special Mother's Day brunch and it was fantastic! Everyone enjoyed the food and gardens and we got a family picture which is a rare thing.
4. SDSU Dairy Sales Bar
Overall Ratings
5 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By 651MichelleJA - Minneapolis, Minnesota
My son and I toured SDSU and received coupons for the dairy bar. I expected it to be very small with only vanilla, though I don't know where I came up with that. Instead, it was like being in a regular ice cream shop...lots of flavors and options, seating, and very reasonable pricing. Definitely worth a stop!
5. South Dakota Art Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 34 reviews
The Museum features a dynamic exhibit schedule of regional, national and international artists. There is always something new to see! Free admission and parking (just west of the museum on Harvey Dunn St.). Since 1970, the South Dakota Art Museum in Brookings has been a place for people around the world to enjoy the artistic legacy of South Dakota in all its diversity. Rotating exhibits feature Harvey Dunn, Native American art, Marghab Linens and Paul Goble, as well as exhibits curated from regional, national and international artists. The Museum has more than 7,000 objects in its collection including paintings, drawings, photographs, sculptures, textiles, and ceramics. The Museum Store features jewelry, pottery, and original works of art by local and regional artists in addition to books on South Dakota history and culture. See for yourself why the American Art Awards named this the best art museum in South Dakota and one of the 25 best in America in 2017 and 2016.
Reviewed By MarJar26 - Midwest
Sometimes small towns are lacking in the arts - but not Brookings. And one fine example is the SD Art Museum. The Museum is located on the SDSU campus and always has interesting exhibits. Additionally, the attached gift shop carries many items crafted by South Dakota artists.
6. Dana J Dykhouse stadium
Overall Ratings
5 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By Lori K - Sioux Falls, South Dakota
What an amazing stadium it is! Beautiful, efficient when standing in line for food, but more importantly there were enough ladies bathrooms! Both times, then was no line for the ladies room (& ladies you know how important and out of the normal that is) Finally a stadium that built enough ladies restrooms ;)
7. Eponymous Brewing Company
Overall Ratings
5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By Sheila_A106 - Sioux Falls, South Dakota
EBC is a great new local craft brewery that has a rustic, upscale feel to the interior. Burnt wood trim and accents, along with beautiful wood tables and Edison lighting creates such a homey, relaxed atmosphere to share a great brew with family and friends. Take home some awesome merchandise or a growler of your favorite brew to enjoy later! The owners and tap room manager are extremely friendly and knowledgeable of their beers. This is a must stop while you are in Brookings, SD to enjoy a pint ofyour favorite beer brewed right on site!
8. Swiftel Center
Overall Ratings
3 based on 1 reviews
Welcome to an international award-winning venue of excellence and one of South Dakota’s premiere event centers. With a 30,000 square foot arena, banquet rooms, conference rooms and in-house catering, the Swiftel Center is a gathering place for cultural, recreational and educational events. Be entertained at one of many spectator events including concerts, rodeos, home shows, tournaments and more.
Reviewed By Crash R
We were at the Styx and REO concert March 16, 2018. The sound was good and the beer lines fast, however we had to wait in a long line just to get in the venue and getting out of the parking lot took far too long. You really need to get at least one more entrance into the building and at least one, if not two more ways to get in and out of the parking lot.
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