Rough Riders Hotel, Medora

AfarJul 17

Why Theodore Roosevelt’s New Presidential Library Is Worth the Trip

North Dakota’s Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library aims to be one of the eco-friendliest buildings in the country and a model for a new generation of immersive history museums.

Has large private collection of books about Theodore Roosevelt.

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Rough Riders HotelHotelHas large private collection of books about Theodore Roosevelt.
Maah Daah Hey TrailTrailLibrary has its own trailhead connecting to this 144-mile trail.
Theodore Roosevelt Presidential LibraryMuseumEco-friendly space centering interactivity and storytelling.
Salt+ScoriaRestaurantOn-site restaurant named for native saltbush and red rock.
Rough Rider uniformSightSpanish American War artifact on display at the library.
taxidermy specimensSightFrom his travels, labeled with his handwritten tags.
1884 pocket diarySightOn loan from the Library of Congress, dedicated a gallery.
eyeglass caseSightOn display at the library.
Spanish American WarPlaceAdventure gallery mimics this chapter of Roosevelt's life.
uncharted AmazonPlaceAdventure gallery mimics his trip down the river.
childhood brownstoneSightReplica of his New York home in an adventure gallery.
White House fireplaceSightKids can climb through replica in adventure gallery.
Elkhorn RanchSightRe-creation where guests listen to campfire stories.
living roofSightHome to over 200 native plant species.
medicinal gardenSightOrganized with help from the MHA Nation.
his compassSight
his buckskin outfitSight
folded campaign speechSight
Pullman carSight
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Oslo Opera HouseTheatreOslo, NorwayThe building is situated in the Bjørvika neighbourhood of central Oslo, at the head of the Oslofjord.
Bibliotheca AlexandrinaMuseumAlexandria, EgyptIt is a commemoration of the Library of Alexandria, once one of the largest libraries worldwide, which was lost in…
National September 11 Memorial & MuseumMuseumNew York, United States

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AfarJul 7

This Summer Road Trip Crosses 700 Miles of One of the Most Underrated U.S. States

Many travelers leave North Dakota as their 50th visited U.S. state, so much so that the Fargo-Moorhead Visitors Center even has a cheeky “Best for Last Club” (members get a commemorative T-shirt and ...

old-meets-new property in Medora

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Rough Riders HotelHotelold-meets-new property in Medora
Sheriff Bear’sRestaurantquick burger and milkshake spot
Theodore Roosevelt National ParkMuseumpark with badlands landscapes and bison herds
Maah Daah Hey TrailTrailconnects units of Theodore Roosevelt National Park
Boicourt Overlook TrailTrail0.2-mile trail great for sunsets
Wind Canyon TrailTrail0.4-mile trail with best views of the river
Pitchfork Steak FondueRestaurantcommunal outdoor dining experience
Burning Hills AmphitheaterSightcarved into hillside, hosts Medora Musical
Medora MusicalFestivalcountry western revue incorporating Teddy Roosevelt lore
Theodore’s Dining RoomRestauranthotel restaurant with bison omelette
Theodore Roosevelt Presidential LibraryMuseumeco-friendly building with interactive experiences
Salt+ScoriaRestauranton-site restaurant at presidential library
Elsewhere
Anima CucinaRestaurantBismarck, United StatesJames Beard-nominated spot for breakfast
North Dakota State CapitolSightBismarck, United Statesart deco skyscraper, state's tallest building
North Dakota Heritage Center & State MuseumMuseumBismarck, United Stateshouses dinosaur fossils, Native American artifacts
Paddle TrapRestaurantMandan, United Statespatio overlooking the Missouri River in Mandan
Fort Abraham Lincoln State ParkTrailMandan, United Statesoldest state park in North Dakota
George Armstrong CusterPlaceMandan, United Statesreconstructed home at Fort Abraham Lincoln
Laughing Sun BreweryPubBismarck, United Statespairs beer and barbecue with live music
EverSpring SuitesHotelBismarck, United Statesconveniently located in Bismarck
Brick Oven BakeryRestaurantBismarck, United Statespastry shop in Bismarck
Geese in FlightSightRegent, United States110-foot-tall scrap metal sculpture
Enchanted HighwayTrailRegent, United States65-mile round-trip detour with large metal sculptures
Sweet Crude Travel CenterMarketWatford City, United Statesgas station for jerky and trail mix
River Bend OverlookSightWatford City, United Statesbadlands panorama in North Unit

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Why Theodore Roosevelt’s New Presidential Library Is Worth the Trip

This Summer Road Trip Crosses 700 Miles of One of the Most Underrated U.S. States