Breathe deeply the cleanest air in America, travel off the beaten path and enjoy scenic byways, backways and trails. Fish world-renowned lakes and rivers, and follow in the footsteps of Lewis & Clark. The comprehensive North Dakota Travel Guide covers all this and so much more. In this guide you'll find beautiful photography, interesting editorial, and a comprehensive listing things to do, events and places to stay.

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In Dickinson, you're on the edge of a legendary Western experience! T. Rex roamed these parts. So did T. Roosevelt. Conquer the badlands along the Maah Daah Hey trail on a horse, mountain bike or in your favorite hiking boots. Study the beasts of the past at the Dakota Dinosaur Museum, or stalk the beasts of today where the deer and the antelope still play along with pheasants and an abundant variety of wildlife. History meets adventure when you pick up the trail of the great legends who have traveled these parts, like the original Roughrider, Teddy Roosevelt, George Custer and Sitting Bull. Become part of cultural celebrations including the Ukranian Festival, the Northern Plains Heritage Festival, the Taylor Horsefest and the Roughrider Days Fair and Expo Rodeo.

Because there is no place like home, there's some place even better - Marquis Plaza & Suites! We are Williston's newest and finest luxury hotel and we strive to represent the best in Western hospitality. Our 55 guest rooms include 3 business king suites, 6 mini suites, 11 executive suites and the Marquis Suite with Jacuzzi. When you stay with us, you'll enjoy the finest amenities such as our executive continental breakfast, guest business center, wireless and DSL Internet in all rooms, 24-hour courtesy shuttle, indoor pool and hot tub, free local calls and voicemail.

From aquatic dinosaurs to mastodon skeletons, you'll quickly see that history comes alive around every turn and in every exhibit of the North Dakota Heritage Center presented by the State Historical Society. The gallery exhibits walk you through North Dakota's natural and human story like a leisurely stroll through time. With plenty of hands-on and interactive kid-friendly exhibits, the whole family will be engaged while Mom and Dad marvel at the beauty of Native American porcupine quill work, explore a tiny pioneer shack or try their hand at crank starting a Model T Ford. Located on the grounds of the State Capitol in Bismarck, this exciting experience offers free admission seven days a week. Legendary adventures await you at the North Dakota Heritage Center as well as 56 State Historic Sites and two State Museums.

Come lose yourself in one of the four Scheels All Sports Super Stores found in North Dakota. Each Scheels store offers something a bit different to make your visit unique. Treat yourself to gourmet fudge, check out mounted trophy wildlife, ride a ferris wheel, test your skills in the shooting gallery or on sports simulator games. Scheels offers the world's largest selection of sports gear - it's like exploring 85 specialty shops under one gigantic roof!

Located off I-94, Exit 156, or Exit 161, just three minutes from the airport, 3 blocks from the Civic Center, across from Kirkwood Shopping Mall, adjacent to the downtown area, Expressway Inn and Suites Hotels of Bismarck are near everything worth being near.

Close to golfing, parks and the Dakota Zoo, many fine restaurants within walking distance. Extras are standard. The Expressway Inn & Suites offers the traveler much more than economy lodging.

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Carrington, known as "The Central City" is right in the middle of it all! Located within a 130 mile radius of North Dakota's four major cities, Fargo, Grand Forks, Minot and Bismarck, it makes an ideal hub for your getaway. Enjoy shopping in unique specialty shops, visit the unique Pipestem Creek where you can help make SunFloral Wreaths, Sun Feeders and other eco-friendly gifts and home accessories or play a round at CrossRoads Golf & Recreation Parkway. Get back to nature at Hawk's Nest scenic nature area or enjoy the many excellent dining facilities and night spots.

As the home of the world's largest buffalo monument, the National Buffalo Museum and the North Dakota Sports Hall of Fame, Jamestown offers something for everyone! Centrally located at the intersection of I-94 and Highway 281, and between Bismarck and Fargo, it's a great place to stop and visit. Visit an authentic Old West town at Frontier Village, view a live buffalo herd including White Cloud, an albino buffalo, and learn more at the National Buffalo Museum. Or get outdoors and enjoy great fishing, hunting, golfing, ice fishing, snowmobiling and cross-country skiing. A year-round vacation area, Jamestown combines a variety of entertainment options with easy access to hotels and dining to make your visit an unforgettable experience!

Nestled among rolling emerald hills in central North Dakota is the sparkling jewel that is called Devils Lake. As each season unfolds around Devils Lake, a new pleasure is revealed. Inhale the scent of spring and surround yourself with the sights and sounds of birds returning home. Summer draws anglers to Devils Lake which Field and Stream Magazine listed among the Top 10 Best Walleye Lakes in the United States. The lake abounds with boaters, water and jet skiers and tubers making a splash in the summer heat while the shoreline offers scenic camping areas and wilderness that makes hiking, biking and strolling a special treat. Watch golden crops dance in the prairie wind or walk among the rustling crimson leaves of fall when a hunter's paradise beckons outdoorsmen. Venture into winter's brisk, Nordic air and join the cross-country skiers and snowmobilers in this unique outdoor playground featuring more than 350 miles of groomed and linked trails, or try your hand at ice fishing. When not on the lake, enjoy golfing, sightseeing, shopping or special outdoor events.

Ellendale offers visitors an array of interesting things to do and see including a museum, historic home tour, historic battlefield, and modern wind farms. The rich natural beauty of the area also attracts outdoor enthusiasts with year round hunting, fishing, bird watching, snowmobiling, golfing and swimming. Ellendale hosts several events throughout the year and invites you to join the fun.

More than 600 animals representing 125 species of mammals, birds and reptiles call Dakota Zoo home. Come take a walk on the wild side with native animals and exotic critters from far away places. Gain a new appreciation for the wildlife in our own backyard by getting a unique look at the lifestyles of our native prairie dogs, mountain goats, mountain lions, moose, elk and bison among many more. Gaze into the eyes of a wolf and be fascinated by an agile bobcat. The zoo's foreign residents are like camels, lemurs and African big cats are always a source of education and entertainment for our guests. We offer all the goodies needed to satisfy hungry and thirsty guests on their safari visit, and you can even catch a train ride through the zoo to cap off the experience.

From aquatic dinosaurs to mastodon skeletons, you'll quickly see that history comes alive around every turn and in every exhibit of the North Dakota Heritage Center presented by the State Historical Society. The gallery exhibits walk you through North Dakota's natural and human story like a leisurely stroll through time. With plenty of hands-on and interactive kid-friendly exhibits, the whole family will be engaged while Mom and Dad marvel at the beauty of Native American porcupine quill work, explore a tiny pioneer shack or try their hand at crank starting a Model T Ford. Located on the grounds of the State Capitol in Bismarck, this exciting experience offers free admission seven days a week. Legendary adventures await you at the North Dakota Heritage Center as well as 56 State Historic Sites and two State Museums.

Come lose yourself in one of the four Scheels All Sports Super Stores found in North Dakota. Each Scheels store offers something a bit different to make your visit unique. Treat yourself to gourmet fudge, check out mounted trophy wildlife, ride a ferris wheel, test your skills in the shooting gallery or on sports simulator games. Scheels offers the world's largest selection of sports gear - it's like exploring 85 specialty shops under one gigantic roof!

The Fargo-Moorhead area is a great place for a family vacation or getaway offering something for everyone. You'll find interesting attractions such as Bonanzaville, the Children's Museum at Yunker Farm which has been named one of the top 25 children's museums in the nation, the Fargo Air Museum, the Red River Zoo and the Plains Art Museum. With a surprising variety of unique shopping opportunities, everyone will find what they're looking for including the impressive Scheels All Sports store. Enjoy delicious fare ranging from fine dining to traditional Midwest flavor and then revel in the many night life choices including art house cinema, live music, comedy shows and outstanding community theatre.

Make your vacation simply grand with a visit to wonderful Grand Forks. Greater Grand Forks is a lively, bustling community surrounded by the rich, quilted landscape of Upper Midwest farm country. Take advantage of abundant shopping and dining experiences, spacious parks, great fishing, exciting sports, arts, theatre and other events, along with excellent accommodations. You'll find something for every interest from the historical Myra Museum and Campbell House that brings Grand Forks past alive in the form of preserved prairie village buildings to the Northern Lights Model Railroad Association and Railroad Museum. Arts and culture abound here along with fantastic golf and sporting activities. Outdoor activities are plentiful, including outstanding birding, and take place in a climate that enjoys four distinctly glorious seasons.

As the home of the world's largest buffalo monument, the National Buffalo Museum and the North Dakota Sports Hall of Fame, Jamestown offers something for everyone! Centrally located at the intersection of I-94 and Highway 281, and between Bismarck and Fargo, it's a great place to stop and visit. Visit an authentic Old West town at Frontier Village, view a live buffalo herd including White Cloud, an albino buffalo, and learn more at the National Buffalo Museum. Or get outdoors and enjoy great fishing, hunting, golfing, ice fishing, snowmobiling and cross-country skiing. A year-round vacation area, Jamestown combines a variety of entertainment options with easy access to hotels and dining to make your visit an unforgettable experience!

Wahpeton offers plenty of small-town charm accompanied by abundant outdoor recreation activities. Relax and unwind at the Kidder Recreation Area, home to "Wahpper" the world's largest catfish along with attractive gardens, an arboretum, excellent fishing on the shores of the Red River and boating and camping facilities. Step back in time at Fort Abercrombie, the first permanent U.S. military fort established in what was to become North Dakota. This fort was besieged by Sioux warriors for over six weeks during the Dakota Conflict of 1862. Visit the Bagg Bonanza Farm and the Richland County Historical Museum for a glimpse of days gone by. Let the family go wild at the Chahinkapa Zoo and Chahinkapa Park complete with a 178-foot double-loop water slide.

Located in the northeastern part of the state, the Rendezvous Region beckons you to surround yourself with history, culture and natural beauty. Get off the beaten path and experience hiking, biking, horseback riding, canoeing, camping, snowmobiling, skiing, fossil digs and historical sites and museums. Soak up the flavor of the area by visiting with local artists, participating in festivals and heritage celebrations and enjoying the local cuisine.

From aquatic dinosaurs to mastodon skeletons, you'll quickly see that history comes alive around every turn and in every exhibit of the North Dakota Heritage Center presented by the State Historical Society. The gallery exhibits walk you through North Dakota's natural and human story like a leisurely stroll through time. With plenty of hands-on and interactive kid-friendly exhibits, the whole family will be engaged while Mom and Dad marvel at the beauty of Native American porcupine quill work, explore a tiny pioneer shack or try their hand at crank starting a Model T Ford. Located on the grounds of the State Capitol in Bismarck, this exciting experience offers free admission seven days a week. Legendary adventures await you at the North Dakota Heritage Center as well as 56 State Historic Sites and two State Museums.

Stroll through history at the region's largest historic attraction - Bonanzaville. Walk through the gates of Bonanzaville, USA and you'll transport yourself back to the fascinating days of the Dakota Territory Pioneers. Your journey takes you from log and sod homes, through the streets of a turn-of-the-century prairie village and into the early 20th century. This outstanding pioneer prairie village and museum is 12 acres, 42 buildings, 400,000 artifacts and millions of memories.

Come lose yourself in one of the four Scheels All Sports Super Stores found in North Dakota. Each Scheels store offers something a bit different to make your visit unique. Treat yourself to gourmet fudge, check out mounted trophy wildlife, ride a ferris wheel, test your skills in the shooting gallery or on sports simulator games. Scheels offers the world's largest selection of sports gear - it's like exploring 85 specialty shops under one gigantic roof!

Visit Maple River Winery and experience unique boutique wines that bring the flavor of North Dakota alive. Located just 15 minutes west of Fargo in Casselton, Maple River Winery offers tours and a refreshingly different line of wines. Try crab apple wine, apple rhubarb wine, apple cinnamon wine or apple jalapeno wine which was recommended by the 2004 Food & Wine Magazine's Buyer's Guide. The nearby Maple River Distillery widens the offerings to include spirits from the prairie such as rhubarb and chokecherry vodka.

The Holiday Inn of Fargo blends the warmth of a fine hotel with the atmosphere of a family-friendly vacation spot. Each of our 310 guest rooms feature amenities designed to maximize your comfort. When it's time to get away and have some fun, the kids will enjoy our indoor Carribbean themed Shipwreck Bay Water Playland. The replica pirate ship with five water slides creates hours of fun. Order your favorite snack or beverage from the Pool Hut or grab a pizza from our own Domino's Pizza Kitchen. Our Holidome also features a game room, an exercise room and large whirlpool. For adult relaxation, Spirits Lounge & Casino provides the perfect atmosphere for conversation and cocktails while you enjoy blackjack, pull tabs and live entertainment on the weekends. Business travelers will enjoy our rooms with oversized desks, computer data ports, complimentary high speed Internet access and remote printing service.

Expressway Suites of Fargo provides a comfortable environment with many amenities and features, including a convention center, banquet facility and wedding reception facility. Guests enjoy a free breakfast, free weekday dinner special, free video library, game and book corner, a fitness room, and a free mini water park. The hotel offers guest rooms that are well equipped with amenities such as a bed with pillow top mattress, pull out couch, 32 inch LCD television, hair dryer, iron and ironing board and free wireless internet connection. The small kitchenette has a refrigerator, microwave and coffee maker for preparing light meals and snacks.

For business travelers, the hotel business center and conference center is equipped with computers with high speed internet access, printing and faxing services. The convention center has room for 70 people for your next business meeting or event, which offers several options and a light catering menu for your business or corporate event.

*** includes coupon for $20 off Double or King

You are invited to discover the unique beauty and history of North Dakota by visiting the state parks, recreation areas and trails. Witness the natural features that define North Dakota's landscape and heritage and get a glimpse into the lives of Native Americans, Lewis and Clark, trappers, traders, homesteaders and ranchers who make up the fascinating history of the area. Soak up the great outdoors and enjoy wildlife among a variety of settings including lakes and rivers, unexpected wooded valleys, prairie vistas and rugged badlands.

In Dickinson, you're on the edge of a legendary Western experience! T. Rex roamed these parts. So did T. Roosevelt. Conquer the badlands along the Maah Daah Hey trail on a horse, mountain bike or in your favorite hiking boots. Study the beasts of the past at the Dakota Dinosaur Museum, or stalk the beasts of today where the deer and the antelope still play along with pheasants and an abundant variety of wildlife. History meets adventure when you pick up the trail of the great legends who have traveled these parts, like the original Roughrider, Teddy Roosevelt, George Custer and Sitting Bull. Become part of cultural celebrations including the Ukranian Festival, the Northern Plains Heritage Festival, the Taylor Horsefest and the Roughrider Days Fair and Expo Rodeo.

Saddle up the whole family and discover the Old West at Jamestown's Frontier Village and National Buffalo Museum. Frontier Village has preserved a bit of the Old West by recreating a prairie town right in the middle of Jamestown. Stroll the boardwalks and visit twenty-four buildings housing historical displays, gift shops and mini-museums. Take a stagecoach ride down the paved village street and right out onto the Dakota prairie. Or visit the National Buffalo Museum, home of a live buffalo herd starring White Cloud, the only female albino buffalo in North America.

The Fargo-Moorhead area is a great place for a family vacation or getaway offering something for everyone. You'll find interesting attractions such as Bonanzaville, the Children's Museum at Yunker Farm which has been named one of the top 25 children's museums in the nation, the Fargo Air Museum, the Red River Zoo and the Plains Art Museum. With a surprising variety of unique shopping opportunities, everyone will find what they're looking for including the impressive Scheels All Sports store. Enjoy delicious fare ranging from fine dining to traditional Midwest flavor and then revel in the many night life choices including art house cinema, live music, comedy shows and outstanding community theatre.

Make your vacation simply grand with a visit to wonderful Grand Forks. Greater Grand Forks is a lively, bustling community surrounded by the rich, quilted landscape of Upper Midwest farm country. Take advantage of abundant shopping and dining experiences, spacious parks, great fishing, exciting sports, arts, theatre and other events, along with excellent accommodations. You'll find something for every interest from the historical Myra Museum and Campbell House that brings Grand Forks past alive in the form of preserved prairie village buildings to the Northern Lights Model Railroad Association and Railroad Museum. Arts and culture abound here along with fantastic golf and sporting activities. Outdoor activities are plentiful, including outstanding birding, and take place in a climate that enjoys four distinctly glorious seasons.

In Dickinson, you're on the edge of a legendary Western experience! T. Rex roamed these parts. So did T. Roosevelt. Conquer the badlands along the Maah Daah Hey trail on a horse, mountain bike or in your favorite hiking boots. Study the beasts of the past at the Dakota Dinosaur Museum, or stalk the beasts of today where the deer and the antelope still play along with pheasants and an abundant variety of wildlife. History meets adventure when you pick up the trail of the great legends who have traveled these parts, like the original Roughrider, Teddy Roosevelt, George Custer and Sitting Bull. Become part of cultural celebrations including the Ukranian Festival, the Northern Plains Heritage Festival, the Taylor Horsefest and the Roughrider Days Fair and Expo Rodeo.

Wahpeton offers plenty of small-town charm accompanied by abundant outdoor recreation activities. Relax and unwind at the Kidder Recreation Area, home to "Wahpper" the world's largest catfish along with attractive gardens, an arboretum, excellent fishing on the shores of the Red River and boating and camping facilities. Step back in time at Fort Abercrombie, the first permanent U.S. military fort established in what was to become North Dakota. This fort was besieged by Sioux warriors for over six weeks during the Dakota Conflict of 1862. Visit the Bagg Bonanza Farm and the Richland County Historical Museum for a glimpse of days gone by. Let the family go wild at the Chahinkapa Zoo and Chahinkapa Park complete with a 178-foot double-loop water slide.

Looking for top-rated courses that boast kudos from some of golf's leading experts? Pack your clubs because Bismarck is the place for you! Riverwood was rated 3 out of 5 stars in Golf Digest's "Best Places to Play" list. Hawktree was rated number 19 on Golf Digest's "100 Greatest Public Courses" and number 49 on Golfweek's "100 Best Modern Courses." The Tom O'Leary course earned 2 1/2 stars out of 5 in Golf Digest's "Best Places to Play" and offers challenging greens to test your putting skills. Prairie West earned 3 out of 5 stars in Golf Digest's "Best Places to Play." But it doesn't stop there, Bismarck also serves up Pebble Creek, Mandan Municipal and Apple Creek Country Club courses to links lovers.

Ellendale offers visitors an array of interesting things to do and see including a museum, historic home tour, historic battlefield, and modern wind farms. The rich natural beauty of the area also attracts outdoor enthusiasts with year round hunting, fishing, bird watching, snowmobiling, golfing and swimming. Ellendale hosts several events throughout the year and invites you to join the fun.

The six birding drives mapped out in this booklet were designed by a leading ornithologist to lead you to some of the best birding spots in the Missouri Coteau Region of North Dakota. You'll discover one of the world's largest nesting colonies of American White Pelicans at Chase Lake National Refuge, observe the dancing Sharp-tailed Grouse at Arrowwood and enjoy grassland birds near Lake Juanita. Get off the beaten path and follow the routes to wild and wonderful places that offer species such as Baird's, LeConte's and Nelson's Sharptail Sparrows as well as Chestnut-collared Longspurs. You'll also find yourself in the communities of Carrington and Jamestown - two central North Dakota towns waiting to embrace you and treasure your visit.

Ellendale offers visitors an array of interesting things to do and see including a museum, historic home tour, historic battlefield, and modern wind farms. The rich natural beauty of the area also attracts outdoor enthusiasts with year round hunting, fishing, bird watching, snowmobiling, golfing and swimming. Ellendale hosts several events throughout the year and invites you to join the fun.

Nestled among rolling emerald hills in central North Dakota is the sparkling jewel that is called Devils Lake. As each season unfolds around Devils Lake, a new pleasure is revealed. Inhale the scent of spring and surround yourself with the sights and sounds of birds returning home. Summer draws anglers to Devils Lake which Field and Stream Magazine listed among the Top 10 Best Walleye Lakes in the United States. The lake abounds with boaters, water and jet skiers and tubers making a splash in the summer heat while the shoreline offers scenic camping areas and wilderness that makes hiking, biking and strolling a special treat. Watch golden crops dance in the prairie wind or walk among the rustling crimson leaves of fall when a hunter's paradise beckons outdoorsmen. Venture into winter's brisk, Nordic air and join the cross-country skiers and snowmobilers in this unique outdoor playground featuring more than 350 miles of groomed and linked trails, or try your hand at ice fishing. When not on the lake, enjoy golfing, sightseeing, shopping or special outdoor events.

Ellendale offers visitors an array of interesting things to do and see including a museum, historic home tour, historic battlefield, and modern wind farms. The rich natural beauty of the area also attracts outdoor enthusiasts with year round hunting, fishing, bird watching, snowmobiling, golfing and swimming. Ellendale hosts several events throughout the year and invites you to join the fun.

Come lose yourself in one of the four Scheels All Sports Super Stores found in North Dakota. Each Scheels store offers something a bit different to make your visit unique. Treat yourself to gourmet fudge, check out mounted trophy wildlife, ride a ferris wheel, test your skills in the shooting gallery or on sports simulator games. Scheels offers the world's largest selection of sports gear - it's like exploring 85 specialty shops under one gigantic roof!

The Cannonball Company is located in Regent, North Dakota, a small farming community famous for it's friendly people and warm hospitality. They have a reputation for some of the best pheasant hunting in the nation, and the hometown treatment and genuine kindness will keep you returning year after year. It is one of the nations best pheasant hunting secrets.