North Central, North Dakota


North Dakota's friendliness is ingrained in every part of our culture. In fact, "Dakota" is a Sioux word meaning "friend," and our nickname is "The Peace Garden State."
You'll see why when you visit the International Peace Garden, a magnificent 2,300-acre tribute to the world's longest unfortified international border. Whether it's a county fair, a powwow, summer theater or jammin' at a music festival, you'll always receive a friendly welcome when you celebrate, dance, sing and dine with us.
Explore North Central
Magic City Express
A mile-long train ride on a 2/5 scale of a Great Northern F-8 locomotive No.1177
Minot, ND Fun CentersFort Totten State Historic Site
This site preserves a military post built in 1867 and used continuously as a military reservation until 1890
Fort Totten, ND FortsDavid Thompson State Historic Site
Monument to David Thompson, pioneer geographer and explorer who mapped the Missouri River-Knife River area in 1797
Velva, ND Memorials