Downtown Brookings

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Brookings is located off of Interstate 29, approximately 55 miles north of Sioux Falls. With a population of just over 22,000, Brookings is the fourth largest city in South Dakota. Brookings is filled with plenty of attractions, dining, shopping and gathering places to bring friends together.

There is always in Brookings!

On-Campus Attractions

Looking for something to do during the week or on the weekends? Come to the SDSU campus and enjoy visiting museums, shopping at Jackrabbit Central or dining at one of our many establishments.

A butterfly on some purple flowers with the McCrory Gardens visitor Center in the background.

Connecting people and plants through education, discovery, research and enjoyment of the natural and built landscape.
Agricultural Heritage Museum

The South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum is dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of South Dakota's agricultural history and rural heritage.
Six children and adult looking at a painting up close. The painting has a girl and her mother in the foreground and a few buildings behind them.

Inspiring creativity, connecting people and enriching lives through art. Free admission for everyone, and all are welcome!
Jackrabbit Central to open in Brookings

Jackrabbit apparel and merchandise is available at three convenient locations: University Student Union, Downtown Brookings and Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium during games.
wellness center

The Miller Wellness Center is supports academic success and personal development by promoting and encouraging healthy lifestyles for the students and members of the community.
Performing Arts Center

The Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center serves SDState, the Brookings community and the region. It is a state-of-the-art performing arts center that is the home for concerts, theatrical and dance performances, special events and the School of Performing Arts.
Two children in front of an ice cream display case looking at flavors of ice cream.

More than 30 decadent flavors of rich, homemade ice cream. Come grab a cup of coffee, taste our ice cream and see for yourself that SDSU ice cream is worth the scoop!

Workers placing meat in the cooler at the SDSU Meat Lab.

The Meat Counter is located on the west end of the Animal Science Complex. Products are for sale at the retail space.