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Posted in South Dakota Attractions May 12, 2017 by Catherine Armstrong

The Best City In America Is Actually Right Here In South Dakota

South Dakota is a pretty great place to live. With its incredible natural beauty, vibrant towns and cities and wonderful people, we’ve got it made here. One city in particular garners national attention for being amazing, though. According to Movoto.com, Brookings, South Dakota just might be the best city in all of America. It offers a low crime rate, tons of amenities and a high quality of life.

The city of Brookings is located in the eastern part of the state, along I-29, just north of Sioux Falls.

Around 24,000 people call this place home.

There is so much to see and do here! Downtown at Sundown is a free music event for families every Thursday night.

The Brookings Farmers Market provides plenty of fresh, local produce for residents and visitors.

You'll find plenty of community recreation here, from ball fields to swimming pools.

The Summer Arts Festival is just one event that really brings the community together.

Hungry? You'll find tons of locally-owned coffee shops, cafes and restaurants.

Kids in Brookings learn hockey and play with the Brookings Rangers - just one of many sports opportunities for kids here.

Community sports teams for kids and adults can be found at the many parks in the city.

The many museums in Brookings celebrate South Dakota's history, art and kids.

Residents and their propery are safe here; the crime rate in Brookings is 72% lower than the state's average!

Art is a big deal in this city. You'll find it everywhere!

Local artists make this a vibrant art scene.

South Dakota State University adds a youthful vibe to the community, and the Coughlin Campanile is a city icon.

This idyllic town pretty much has it all - it's small enough to have a real community vibe, and big enough to offer tons of amenities.

Do you live in Brookings? What do you love about it?

Brookings is amazing, but it’s just one of many great towns in South Dakota. Here are 8 of the best places to live.

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Catherine Armstrong

Writer, editor and researcher with a passion for exploring new places. Catherine loves local bookstores, independent films, and spending time with her family, including Gus the golden retriever, who is a very good boy.