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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 ...
110-foot-tall scrap metal sculpture
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- Geese in FlightSight110-foot-tall scrap metal sculpture
- Enchanted HighwayTrail65-mile round-trip detour with large metal sculptures
- 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
- Rough Riders HotelHotelMedora, United Statesold-meets-new property in Medora
- Sheriff Bear’sRestaurantMedora, United Statesquick burger and milkshake spot
- Theodore Roosevelt National ParkMuseumMedora, United Statespark with badlands landscapes and bison herds
- Maah Daah Hey TrailTrailMedora, United Statesconnects units of Theodore Roosevelt National Park
- Boicourt Overlook TrailTrailMedora, United States0.2-mile trail great for sunsets
- Wind Canyon TrailTrailMedora, United States0.4-mile trail with best views of the river
- Pitchfork Steak FondueRestaurantMedora, United Statescommunal outdoor dining experience
- Burning Hills AmphitheaterSightMedora, United Statescarved into hillside, hosts Medora Musical
- Medora MusicalFestivalMedora, United Statescountry western revue incorporating Teddy Roosevelt lore
- Theodore’s Dining RoomRestaurantMedora, United Stateshotel restaurant with bison omelette
- Theodore Roosevelt Presidential LibraryMuseumMedora, United Stateseco-friendly building with interactive experiences
- Salt+ScoriaRestaurantMedora, United Stateson-site restaurant at presidential library
- Sweet Crude Travel CenterMarketWatford City, United Statesgas station for jerky and trail mix
- River Bend OverlookSightWatford City, United Statesbadlands panorama in North Unit