Brookings: The Perfect Choice for a South Dakotan Vacation
Sunny Brookings, SD is the fourth largest city in the state. It is also the county seat of Brookings County and it is home to the South Dakota State University. The city was incorporated in 1883. The city is served by the Brookings Regional Airport. It was recently reconstructed in 2012. Another nearby airport is the Sioux Falls Regional Airport. The Interstate 29 runs through the city, which can help you navigate easily.
Best Time to Visit
To enjoy Brookings, South Dakota in warm weather, visit from June to late August. Tourist-wise, the city is busiest from June to October. Off season runs from November to May with the least number of visitors coming February. If you are interested in getting the best Brookings, SD hotel deals, try visiting in the off season. There will still be a lot to see, but there will much smaller crowds.
What to Do & Area Attractions
While in the city, take some time and swing by the South Dakota Art Museum. Families visiting the city may also enjoy the Children’s Museum of South Dakota. If you are visiting in the summer, you can plan your trip around the Brookings Summer Art Festival. If you are interested in golf, go and visit the Edgebrook Golf Course. There are also a number of parks in the city, some of the most popular ones are the Memorial Park, Prospect Park, and Washington Park. For outdoor fun, you can also visit McCrory Gardens. When you finish exploring all that the city has to offer, rest and recuperate at the Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Brookings or to the Hampton Inn & Suites Brookings.