Top Things to do in North Dakota
Top Hotels in North Dakota
- 1. Jasper Hotel
- 2. Best Western Plus Kelly Inn & Suites
- 3. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Fargo-Medical Center
- 4. Home2 Suites by Hilton Fargo, ND
- 5. Radisson Blu Fargo
- 6. Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Dickinson
- 7. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Minot
- 8. Best Western Roosevelt Place Hotel
- 9. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bismarck
- 10. Sleep Inn & Suites Fargo Medical Center
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What to do and see in North Dakota, United States: The Best Playgrounds
If you’ve never thought much about North Dakota, maybe it’s time you started. Boasting miles and miles of hiking trails, including the Lewis and Clark trail, in addition to multiple museums, golf courses, casinos and amusement parks, North Dakota is bursting with things to do. Situated smack between the Great Lakes and the Pacific Ocean, North Dakota was once called “America’s Most Affordable Vacation Site” by the American Automobile Association. Meriwether Lewis and William Clark are two of North Dakota’s most famous residents. Tracing the courses of the Missouri and Columbia and rivers, the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail stretches through 11 states. Thanks to their explorations, visitors to North Dakota with an interest in history can do some exploring of their own. Bismarck is not only the capital of the state, it’s also home to several Lewis and Clark historical sites including Fort Yates, where the pair stopped to trade with the Mandan Indians. For family fun in Bismarck, don’t miss the Dakota Zoo and Raging Rivers Waterpark. With more golf courses per capita than any other state (11 in Bismarck and Fargo alone), golf lovers are sure to find a course to their liking. Agri-tourism is also a popular activity in North Dakota, which ranks first in the production of spring wheat, durum wheat, sunflowers, barley, honey and other crops.
Restaurants in North Dakota
1. Universal Playground/ Eagles Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By debrag494 - Mandan, United States
This is a great place to relax while children are playing or join in the fun with multiple levels of equipment that fits everyone's need
2. Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 237 reviews
Rich in both military and early Native American history, Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park is your destination! The North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department is the state agency charged with administering selected parks and recreation areas that are deemed to have state-wide or regional significance. In addition, the department has responsibility for the following functions: ◾Off-highway vehicle planning and safety program ◾Snowmobile safety programs and trails ◾Nature Preserves Act ◾Outdoor recreation grants and statewide recreation planning ◾State Scenic Byways Program The mission of the North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department is to provide and enhance outdoor recreation opportunities through diverse parks and programs that conserve the state's natural diversity. Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park in North Dakota is one of the outstanding historic areas within the state. The park is made historically important because within its boundaries are the ruins of On-A-Slant Mandan Indian Village and the Fort Abraham Lincoln cavalry and infantry posts. Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park is located 7 miles south of Mandan, ND, on Highway 1806. For those touring the historic fort buildings and Mandan Village, interpretive passes are required in addition to the vehicle entrance fee. There are daily tours of the Custer House and the On-A-Slant Indian village (May - September). Amenities ◾1,006 acres ◾Campground ◾Electrical ◾Reservations ◾RV Dump station ◾Showers ◾Cabins ◾Visitor center ◾Historic buildings ◾Interpretive tours ◾Picnic shelters ◾Playground ◾Horse corrals
Reviewed By emmypie88 - Fargo, United States
I visited Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park while on a family vacation in Bismarck. We spent 6 hours there and were never bored. We found a quiet place to have lunch near the visitor's center and attended the guided tours that were offered of General Custer's house, and the On-A-Slant Mandan Indian Village. They were both very informative and well done. The landscape of the park is breath taking, especially from the top of the hill, where you can get a 30-mile birds-eye-view of the Missouri River Valley. This is a great spot to go if you like the outdoors and want to make sure your kids are tired at the end of the day! It was great fun!
3. Lindenwood Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 43 reviews
Reviewed By sloibl - Valley City, United States
Took in the Holiday Lights while in Fargo for Christmas this past weekend. Very nice and decorative.
4. Oak Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 47 reviews
Reviewed By E-Lynn-Br - Minot, United States
Oak park is my favorite place to bike or run in Minot. There are two many paths - a road open to cars and bikes with a one mile loop, and a bath restricted to foot traffic that goes a total of 1.4 miles. Lots of trees, and the foot path winds through a very secluded area. Wildlife includes plentiful geese and squirrels, and I've also seen raccoons and deer.
5. Tommy Turtle Statue
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By ld728
Take a back seat Grand Canyon!! Move over Yellow Stone! Let me tell you about this worthless pile of crap turtle riding a snowmobile statue. You see, when given the option of an indoor swimming pool that people of all ages could enjoy OR a monstrosity of a turtle statue, everyone voted for the f****** turtle. Why? Because won’t it just be a hoot to see a turtle riding a snowmobile in the summer? Wouldn’t it just be kooky to see a turtle riding a snowmobile in the fall? What a silly goose this turtle is. Just riding his snowmobile in the spring! Now I know what your thinking. Does it light up? Does it have stairs inside that you can climb and see great views of the Turtle Mountains? Does it have a caramel center? The answer to these questions is no! None of the above. However, it does have graffiti that resembles human genitalia. Great fun for the whole family. Once you’re here, you can walk around it. You can stare at it. You can even let your dog pee on it. WHAT A VACATION! Sure to be one to scrapbook about for years to come. Make sure to take tens of photos! They say not to climb it. But the rascals of Bottineau have defied the laws of the land and done just that. I assume to make such genitalia graffiti as mentioned here. This...this idea somehow managed to get more votes than an indoor pool. Let that sink in for a minute or two. This...over an indoor pool!
6. Watford City Children's Play Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
7. Larimore Dam
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5 reviews
8. Courts Plus Playground
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By asteen7 - Fargo, United States
This is one of the coolest indoor playgrounds I have ever seen. When my nephews came to visit this summer we brought them there and had a blast running (crawling) around in there with them. I was sore for days after though!
