WELCOME BIKERS! Whether you’re on the road to Sturgis, on the road home or in the middle of your road trip – we’re thrilled to welcome you to Brookings, South Dakota! Brookings is a vibrant, growing community filled with locally owned boutiques and eateries, a thriving downtown scene and plenty of places to park the hog. As your adventure continues, here’s a few fun facts about Brookings to help you enjoy your stay. FAST FACTS
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Brookings = 4th largest city in South Dakota
2nd largest manufacturing community in SD
Population is 22,943
Average temperature in July
82 degrees
Named after Judge Wilmot Wood Brookings, famous pioneer and founder
Average temperature in January
12.9 degrees
Home to South Dakota State University®, the largest university in SD, Home of the Jackrabbits® and Division 1 Athletics
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McCrory Gardens is the largest botanical garden in SD, with 40 acres of arboretum LODGING ACCOMMODATIONS • Days Inn & Convention Center: 605.692.9471 • Fairfield Inn & Suites: 605.692.3500 • Hampton Inn & Suites: 605.697.5232 • Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites: 605.692.9060 • My Place: 855.200.5685
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Quality Inn: 605.692.9566 Sonshine Inn: 605.692.6345 Super 8: 605.692.6920 Staurolite Inn & Suites: 605.692.3111
CAMPGROUNDS LOCATED IN BROOKINGS • Sexauer Park and Campground: 605.692.2708 • For nearby campgrounds, check out www.visitbrookingssd.com FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT BROOKINGS AND THINGS TO DO CHECK OUT
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Veterans Memorial: Hailed as one of the most photographed structures in the region McCrory Gardens: Stop and smell the roses at the largest botanical gardens in SD Weary Wil & Dirty Lil: Strike a pose with these two iconic hobos on the campus of SDSU Coughlin Campanile: Historical landmark of SDSU and Brookings, built in 1929 with 180 steps to the top SDSU Dairy Bar: Witness the cow-to-cone process, as well as the birth place of Cookies n’ Cream in 1979 Little Professor: Celebrating 125 years of Statehood in downtown Brookings Brookings Arts Council: Each year a new sculpture is unveiled, showcasing local and regional artists World Famous Nick’s Hamburger Shop: A true Brookings original since 1929, serving burgers, shakes and pies Ray’s Corner: This hometown bar is a must-stop on any biker’s tour Mama T. Rex and Baby Max: Hear the roaring sounds of the only full size, permanent animatronic T. Rex on display in the U.S.
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