Our top picks to explore in North Dakota
Welcome to North Dakota, the Peace Garden State! This northern prairie state offers big skies, strong frontier history, and some of the most underrated scenery in the country. Fargo adds arts, dining, and a growing downtown scene, while Bismarck connects visitors to state history along the Missouri River and serves as a gateway to western North Dakota.
For many travelers, the biggest draw is Theodore Roosevelt National Park, where colorful badlands, bison, and scenic drives show off a wilder side of the Great Plains. Add in Medora’s Old West character, Native American heritage sites, and the International Peace Garden itself, and North Dakota becomes a rewarding destination for travelers who prefer space, landscape, and history over crowds.
This is a list of our recommended places to visit while you are in North Dakota.
Bismarck , the capital city of North Dakota , is a thriving hub located along the scenic Missouri River. As the state’s second-largest city, Bismarck…
Fargo , the largest city in North Dakota , is a vibrant hub that blends Midwestern charm with a growing cultural scene. Located on the Red River of t…
Grand Forks, North Dakota sits at the crossroads of the Red River of the North and the English Coulee, directly across the river from East Grand Fork…
Williston sits along the Missouri River in northwestern North Dakota, where the Great Plains stretch endlessly toward the horizon. The city is best k…
Minot , known as the “Magic City” for its rapid growth from a small settlement, is the fourth-largest city in North Dakota and the commercial hub of…