North Dakota Attractions

1. The Grand Cities Art Fest—This large outdoor art festival and street fair is held each June along the banks of the Red River. More than 150 artists attend, with food vendors providing a wide variety of local cuisine and musicians performing live. An antique car show and children’s area round out the event. (Grand Forks)
2. Buffalo Trails Museum—Step into the past in this eight-building museum located in the downtown area.  The museum is dedicated to preserving the region’s historical records and heritage and includes exhibits showing Native American inhabitants past and present as well as the accounts of later pioneers. (Epping)
3. Fort Buford—This fort is where the renowned Sioux leader, Sitting Bull, surrendered to U.S. forces in 1881. Visit the museum, located in one of the original buildings and spend some time at the military cemetery and interpretive exhibits, all depicting the fort’s history. (Bismarck)
4. Devils Lake State Parks—Enjoy a day of boating, fishing, hiking and swimming at Devils Lake, the largest body of water in the state. Also visit Grahams Island State Park and Black Tiger Bay State Recreation Area. (Devils Lake)
5. Theodore Roosevelt National Park—Inspired by the preservation efforts of President Theodore Roosevelt, this spacious national park was established to preserve Roosevelt’s treasured area. The park allows access to amazing views of Badlands scenery, a wide variety of wildlife and opportunities for adventure seekers to test themselves against nature’s wonders.
6. Five Nations Gallery and Gifts “Native Originals Art Showcase and Auction”—This art showcase and auction features authentic Native American artwork of local craftspeople from the Dakotas. The showcase includes a live auction and a silent auction on a variety of handcrafted Native American artwork. (Mandan)
7. Dickens Village Festival—Admire the period costumes, sample baked potatoes and sausages and peruse the English Market for Victorian and English gifts. Be sure to leave enough time to enjoy the nightly performance of Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol.” (Garrison)
8. Fargo Film Festival—A must-see for movie fans, this renowned film festival premiered in March, 2001. It offers the opportunity for filmmakers to submit their entries for viewing as well as various presentations and panel discussions on the topics affecting filmmaking on the local, national and global levels. Enjoy alternative filmmaking in a comfortable, yet prestigious setting. (Fargo)
9. Bonanzaville, USA—There are more than 40 different historical buildings recreating life in the Red River Valley in the late 19th century. Guests can explore the past through the authentically-furnished buildings full of artifacts. The village also boasts a museum featuring Native American displays, artifacts from the world wars and much more. (West Fargo)
10. Dakota Zoo—Take a walk on the wild side where hundreds of exotic animals are housed in enclosures mimicking their natural habitats. A variety of seasonal activities take place at this zoo, which specializes in conservations education and family-friendly entertainment. (Bismarck)