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
David Thompson State Historic Site
Monument to David Thompson, pioneer geographer and explorer who mapped the Missouri River-Knife River area in 1797
Velva, ND MemorialsLonetree Self-Guided Auto Tour
31-mile tour with 10 sites. At each site observe different forms of wildlife (over 300 birds living and migrating to the area);
Harvey, ND ToursNorth Dakota Forest Service Nursery
The only state tree nursery in North Dakota. Specializes in evergreen seedlings for conservation planting. Produces 1.3
Towner, ND ToursFair Play
This year-round facility offers something for everyone, including go-carts and an 18
Minot, ND Fun Centers