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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Lewis and Clark's Corps of Discovery entered North Dakota in mid-October 1804, wintered here and ventured west in April 1805, stepping off the map of their known world. Some of the most important and dramatic events of their journey happened here, particularly meeting a young Indian woman named Sakakawea. Learn more about attractions along the Lewis and Clark trail, as well as other historic, cultural and ethnic attractions across the state in this publication.

Medora sits at the entry to the Theodore Roosevelt National Park offering family-friendly activities, rugged outdoor beauty, world-class golf and welcoming accommodations. Attend the Medora Musical and see for yourself why this outdoor theater production has had visitors raving for fifty years. Find out why Teddy Roosevelt loved this region and helped to create a national park to preserve it. Get outdoors on the Maah Daah Hey Trail - one of the best equestrian, hiking and biking trails in the country. If golf is your passion, then Bully Pulpit is a must play course and was recently named "America's Best New Affordable Golf Course." Enjoy one of the best steak dinner experiences in the country at the Pitchfork Fondue Dinner where steaks are literally skewered on pitchforks and served up western style in the beautiful Badlands. Find the perfect souvenir, taste heavenly fudge, and shop delightful boutique stores all within walking distance. Medora truly is a legendary experience and we welcome you to share it with us!

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.

Rugby is in the heart of it all lying at the geographical center of North America. Rugby offers plenty to see and do to satisfy every interest. Step back in time at the Prairie Village Museum and the Victorian Dress Museum, or rev your engine at the Geographical Center Speedway. Visit the Northern Lights Tower and Interpretive Center, then stay up late to witness this vivid spectacle for yourself. Shop till you drop among unique gift shops, exclusive boutiques and boundless antiques or get outdoors and enjoy bountiful hunting, fishing and birding opportunities.

Have a legendary time at the North Dakota State Fair! With a wide variety of thrill rides, free entertainment, exhibits, farm equipment, livestock shows, shopping, and of course, that great State Fair Food, you can't help but enjoy yourself. Catch great free shows like an aerial circus, the Rainforest Experience, extreme frisbee-catching dogs, and the cutest racing pigs you ever saw. Step back in time at the fur traders rendezvous or the pioneer village.

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.

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.

Norsk Høstfest, North America’s largest Scandinavian Festival, starts September 30th with a special concert by the Beach Boys and ends with a concert by Daniel O'Donnell October 5th. Tens of thousands of people attend the event annually to celebrate and partake in the Scandinavian culture and entertainment. Over 200 internationally recognized artisans, craftsmen and chefs participate. The experience is an eclectic array of contemporary and traditional. The cuisine as well as the clothes, art and jewelry are authentic and exquisitely Nordic. Shop a wide array of fine Nordic wares, sample the fine cuisine, and take in a performance at the Great Hall of the Vikings where Kenny Rogers, Charlie Pride, Randy Travis, and The Oak Ridge Boys will delight audiences along with many other talented performers. Enjoy performances by traditional music groups and dance troupes from Norway, Denmark and Sweden.

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!

Where the Red River intersects the communities of Fargo, Moorhead and West Fargo, you can expect an upscale, metropolitan adventure honed with a profound sense of history. Experience nationally known festivals, events and performances, cutting-edge theater and art, authentic heritage and high-quality family entertainment. Enjoy the invigorating outdoor life, world-class shopping and lodging, gourmet dining, first-rate golfing and gaming.

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.

Come explore the Red River of the North and enjoy Drayton's warm hospitality. Memory building family activities abound here including hunting, fishing, birding, swimming, golfing, shopping, camping, snowmobiling and much more. Take an excursion through time at the Ox Cart Trails Historical Society's Museum and Sod House or tour the Red River with Pete's River Boat Tours. Drayton has been deemed the Catfish Capital of the North and is known internationally for trophy-sized channel catfish.

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.

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, private functions and meals as well as 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. Or enjoy wines with the delicate flavors of apricot, wild plum, rhubarb, chokecherry or raspberry.

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.

Hotel Donaldson exudes a laid-back, cool attitude with a cosmopolitan flair that is the perfect complement for Fargo's character. The art-filled come-as-you-feel atmosphere, world-class restaurant, lounge, rooftop patio and wine cellar create the perfect environment for the traveling executive or a refreshing escape. Each of the 17 suites is themed around an artist's work and includes amenities such as heated tile floors in the bathrooms, flat screen tv, and BOSE stereo. Guests enjoy special touches such as social hour on the roof, spa features and an exercise room.