Quick Summary:

  • What is North Dakota known for?
    • North Dakota is a state where the rolling plains meet intensely blue skies.
  • How much of North Dakota is still untouched?
    • Much of the state is wide, open spaces that have been largely untouched since the area was explored by Lewis and Clark and their team.
  • What cultural experiences are available in North Dakota?
    • Visitors looking for a cultural experience will find a thriving arts community in North Dakota, including museums, historical theaters, and concert venues.


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  • Our editors recommend these diverse local experiences.

1. North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum | Things to Do in North Dakota
© North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum

2. Ralph Engelstad Arena ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Ralph Engelstad Arena | Things to Do in North Dakota
© Ralph Engelstad Arena

3. Scandinavian Heritage Park, North Dakota

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Scandinavian Heritage Park, North Dakota | Things to Do in North Dakota
© Scandinavian Heritage Park

4. South Unit Visitor Center & Theodore Roosevelt N.P.

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South Unit Visitor Center & Theodore Roosevelt N.P. | Things to Do in North Dakota
© Courtesy of Laurens - Fotolia.com

5. The Dakota Zoo

Category: Kids & Family
The Dakota Zoo | Things to Do in North Dakota
© The Dakota Zoo

6. Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park

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Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park | Things to Do in North Dakota
© Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park

7. North Dakota State Capitol

North Dakota State Capitol | Things to Do in North Dakota
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8. Red River Zoo

Category: Kids & Family
Red River Zoo | Things to Do in North Dakota
© Red River Zoo

9. Fargo-Moorhead Redhawks Baseball

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Fargo-Moorhead Redhawks Baseball | Things to Do in North Dakota
© Fargo-Moorhead Redhawks Baseball

10. Chateau De Mores State Historic Site

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Chateau De Mores State Historic Site | Things to Do in North Dakota
© Chateau De Mores State Historic Site

11. Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site

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Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site | Things to Do in North Dakota
© NPS Photo

12. National Buffalo Museum

Category: Museums & Culture
National Buffalo Museum | Things to Do in North Dakota
© National Buffalo Museum

13. Frontier Village

Frontier Village | Things to Do in North Dakota
© Frontier Village

14. Fargo Air Museum

Category: Museums & Culture
Fargo Air Museum | Things to Do in North Dakota
© Fargo Air Museum

15. Proz Lakeside at the Cove

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Proz Lakeside at the Cove | Things to Do in North Dakota
© Proz Lakeside at the Cove

16. North Dakota Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center

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North Dakota Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center | Things to Do in North Dakota
© North Dakota Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center

17. Bonanzaville USA

Bonanzaville USA | Things to Do in North Dakota
© Bonanzaville USA

18. International Peace Garden

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International Peace Garden | Things to Do in North Dakota
© International Peace Garden

19. Medora Riding Stables

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Medora Riding Stables | Things to Do in North Dakota
© Medora Riding Stables

20. Lewis and Clark Riverboat

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Lewis and Clark Riverboat | Things to Do in North Dakota
© Lewis and Clark Riverboat

21. Fargo Theatre, North Dakota

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Fargo Theatre, North Dakota | Things to Do in North Dakota
© Fargo Theatre

22. Knife River Indian Villages

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Knife River Indian Villages | Things to Do in North Dakota
© NPS Photo

23. Plains Art Museum, North Dakota

Category: Museums & Culture
Plains Art Museum, North Dakota | Things to Do in North Dakota
© Plains Art Museum

24. Sertoma Japanese Gardens

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Sertoma Japanese Gardens | Things to Do in North Dakota
© Courtesy of pixs4u - Fotolia.com

25. Fort Mandan

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Fort Mandan | Things to Do in North Dakota
© Fort Mandan

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