Must-see Places in North-Dakota

1. Theodore Roosevelt National Park – Western ND (near Medora)

• Named after President Theodore Roosevelt, who loved the North Dakota badlands.
• Features dramatic landscapes, wildlife (bison, prairie dogs, elk), scenic drives, and hiking trails.
• Divided into North Unit, South Unit, and Elkhorn Ranch Site.

2. International Peace Garden – Dunseith (on U.S.-Canada border)

• Symbol of peace between the United States and Canada.
• Over 2,300 acres of botanical gardens, fountains, sculptures, and lakes.
• Open to both U.S. and Canadian visitors (passport required for entry across border).

3. Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park – Mandan

• Home of General George Custer’s last command post.
• Reconstructed military buildings and Native American earth lodges of the Mandan people.
• Offers history tours, hiking, and scenic views along the Missouri River.

4. Medora & the Medora Musical – Gateway to Theodore Roosevelt National Park

• A charming Old West town with shops, museums, and historic buildings.
• Famous for the Medora Musical, an outdoor cowboy-themed show performed in a beautiful amphitheater setting.

5. Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site – Near Stanton

• Preserves the ruins of Hidatsa and Mandan earthlodge villages.
• Exhibits on Native American life and the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
• Scenic hiking trails along the Missouri and Knife Rivers.

6. Fargo – Largest City in ND

• Visit the Fargo Theatre, Plains Art Museum, Roger Maris Museum, and vibrant downtown.
• Cultural and culinary hub of the state.

7. North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum – Bismarck

• The largest museum in the state, located near the Capitol.
• Showcases North Dakota’s prehistoric fossils, Native American history, settlement stories, and more.

8. Bonanzaville USA – West Fargo

• A history museum complex with over 40 historic buildings including a saloon, church, general store, and train depot.
• Reflects pioneer life and development of the region.

9. Ronald Reagan Minuteman Missile Site – Cooperstown

• Preserved Cold War missile facility offering a glimpse into the nuclear defense systems used during the Cold War.

10. Lake Sakakawea & Garrison Dam

• One of the largest man-made lakes in the U.S.
• Offers fishing, boating, camping, and beautiful views.
• The dam also features a fish hatchery and interpretive center.