The Best Family Attraction In Brookings, South Dakota
The Children’s Musem of South Dakota is the best family attraction in Brookings, South Dakota. My granddaughter and I recently had the opportunity to visit.
It’s fair to say that we loved every moment. If you are wanting a family-friendly attraction in the Brookings South Dakota, area, this attraction ranks a 10/10.
*Thank you to the Children’s Museum of South Dakota for hosting my granddaughter & I.
Where Is The Children’s Museum of South Dakota Located?
Brookings, South Dakota sits along Interstate Highway 29. It makes for a great day or weekend trip, as it’s very easy to navigate to and from. I’d encourage you to make Brookings a place to stop along your way to or from the Black Hills of South Dakota. You will be glad you made the time to visit the best family attraction in Brookings, South Dakota.
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Welcome to South Dakota
If you are traveling I-90, be sure you stop at the South Dakota Welcome Center. Welcome centers are a place to rest, picnic, and also an opportunity to speak to someone who is familiar with the area. My granddaughter loved the South Dakota Welcome Center on the eastern side of the state.
The gentleman working the counter was surprised that our final destination was not Rapid City. I told him that we were spending our time in the Glacial and Prairie Lakes Region and looking forward to exploring this area in South Dakota. Don’t get me wrong, the Rapid City area is gorgeous; but the South Dakota Glacial Lakes and Prairie Region does have a lot to offer.
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Tips For Visiting The Children’s Museum of South Dakota
The Children’s Museum of South Dakota is a great place to spend 3-4 hours with a youngster in your life. My granddaughter was five years old, and she was the perfect age for exploring this attraction in Brookings. I would recommend visiting the website before you visit; as this will help you plan your travel and the hours you want to visit the Children’s Museum of South Dakota.
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A Post Office On KidStreet
My granddaughter spent a lot of time at the Post Office. She sorted and delivered many pieces of mail along KidStreet with a smile on her face.
I thought the mailboxes placed outside KidStreet storefronts was genius. Kids learned about the process of mail delivery, while having a fun time.
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Cafe´ Oscar was another busy place at the Children’s Museum of South Dakota. My granddaughter observed for about five minues and then she quickly jumped in. She was making new friends, creating sandwiches and ice cream treats.
The parents and grandparents who were observing made sure the orders kept coming in. This is one of several areas within the museum that kids spent hours playing.
Agriculture Theme
As an Iowa farm girl, I appreciated the agriculture theme. Kids learned how produce was grown, harvested, and taken to the local grocery store.
The Market Fresh Grocery Store was another hit with my granddaughter.
She shopped, shopped, and shopped. The shopping carts and the checkout counters were very popular with all of the shoppers.
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No matter when you visit, the time you spend at the best family attraction in Brookings, South Dakota, will be well spent. Free parking is located across the street from the museum entrance. I am a fan of museum shops and the Children’s Museum of South Dakota has a wonderful gift shop, Play Central Toys & Books. The gift shop is open to the public. You will be thrilled that you made the trip, start planning now.
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