South Dakota Glacial Lakes 2024 Travel Guide

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BROOKINGS – 57006
ATTRACTIONS & ENTERTAINMENT
Brookings Summer Arts Festival (BSAF) – On July 13 and 14, 2024,
the 53rd Brookings summer Arts Festival will feature 175 juried local,
regional & national artists in beautiful Pioneer Park, 101 6th St W,
Brookings. Patrons also enjoy 36 ethnic & gourmet food booths,
antique and living history booths, 25 artisan & natural products
booths and lively children’s area. Live entertainment on 3 stages.
Free admission. (605) 692-2787. www.bsaf.com.
Children’s Museum of South Dakota – 521 4th Street, Brookings.
www.PrairiePlay.org. Build. Climb. Dance. Paint. Play. Learn. Discover.
Imagine! Create fun and lasting memories. 44,000 square feet
of indoor play space on 4 acres of interactive prairie to explore!
Meet Mama T. Rex and her baby Max. Hungry? Café Coteau inside.
(605) 692-6700.
Dacotah Bank Center – Welcome to an international awardwinning
venue of excellence and one of South Dakota’s premier
event facilities. Host your meeting, banquet, or reception here.
Get tickets to the next big concert. Be entertained at a rodeo,
sporting tournament, and so much more. Visit our website to
see what’s happening next. www.dacotahbankcenter.com.
McCrory Gardens & Visitor Center – 631 22nd Ave., Brookings,
SD. (605) 688-6707, www.mccrorygardens.com. The region’s ONLY
botanical garden. Open year-round! 25 acres of formal gardens/45
acres of arboretum. Check website for admission fee & hours,
special events/classes. Visitor Center offers free parking & WiFi,
quaint gift shop and facilities for banquets, meetings & weddings.
Prairie Repertory Theatre – Our 53rd Season! Great Shows! Great
Songs! Great Summer Entertainment! PRT offers a fantastic selection
of plays and musicals in the Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center
on the campus of SDSU. Performances are held in June and July.
For more information, visit our website www.prairierep.org or call
(605) 688-6045.
South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum – Explore the diverse
history of agriculture, the science behind it, and the culture of rural
life in South Dakota. Museum store specializes in South Dakota made
products. Free admission! On the SDSU Campus: Medary & 11th Street.
(605) 688-6226 or 1-877-227-0015. E-mail: sdsu.agmuseum@sdstate.
edu. See website for more information at www.agmuseum.com.
South Dakota Art Museum – 1036 Medary Ave., Brookings.
Stretch your horizons with art from across the prairie and around
the world. See why American Art Awards named us one of
America’s 20 Best Museums. Fun for kids; fascinating for adults!
The Museum Store features original artwork, gifts, and books. Free
admission. (605) 688-5423. www.SouthDakotaArtMuseum.com.
LODGING
My Place Hotel – 711 32nd Ave, (605) 696-3150. Located within
walking distance of the Swiftel Center and the Larson Ice Center.
Minutes east of the SDSU campus. Every room features a kitchen
with full size refrigerator/ice maker, sink, toaster, coffee maker,
microwave, and 2 burner cook top. Daily, weekly and monthly rates.
www.myplacehotels.com
RESTAURANT
McDonald’s – Download Mobile App for Reward offers every day
at your Brookings McDonald’s! Delivery & Curbside always available.
We are located at 1605 6th St, (605) 692-7200. Be sure to check out
our Brookings McDonald’s Facebook page for store updates.
WHOA
MAMA
Meet Mama T. Rex,
our life-size dinosaur.
Then climb a cloud.
And excavate some
giant dinosaur bones.
Cruise on down
to KidStreet.
Or maybe splash around
in our water features.
Play Along
however you
want at the
Children’s Museum
of South Dakota
#PlayAlongSD
VISIT US
521 4th Street
Brookings, SD
hours & more
prairieplay.org
605.692.6700
1-800-244-8860 33
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