Southeast, North Dakota
What's "Legendary" about North Dakota? It starts with the legends of the great American West, like Lewis and Clark, Sakakawea, George Custer, Sitting Bull and Theodore Roosevelt, who all lived out larger-than-life epics here.
And it continues through today, as you discover legendary adventures of your own, including world-class fishing, hiking, biking, horseback riding, boating...or just exploring everything from historic forts to national parks to shopping malls.
Explore Southeast
Lake Ashtabula Fishing
Anglers get your fishing poles oiled and geared. Lake Ashtabula has an abundant population of walleye, northern pike, white bass, yellow perch and black bullheads. The name "Ashtabula" is a Native American word meaning "Fish River,"
, ND FishingLake Johnson State Historic Site
The site honors George T. Johnson, Company G, 3rd Illinois Cavalry, who drowned in the lake during the 1863
Cooperstown, ND Historic SitesBuffalo Creek State Historic Site
Marker designates area crossed by Gen. Henry H. Sibley and his military expedition on Aug. 16, 1863. His expedition included 3,300 soldiers and 200
Buffalo, ND Historic SitesLidgerwood Community Museum
Museum features an old stone church with ecumenical chapel. Old school building, exhibits of antique furnishings and works of North Dakota native Ida Prokop, nationally known artist/
Lidgerwood, ND MuseumsInternational Peace Garden
2,339-acre botanical garden commemorating peace between the United States and Canada. More than 150,000 flowers, floral clock, 120-foot Peace Tower, 911
Dunseith, ND Botanical GardensWadeson Cabin State Historic Site
This hand-hewn oak log cabin was built in 1878
Kathryn, ND Pioneer LifeValley City State University Planetarium
Only planetarium of its kind in North Dakota. Projects more than 2,500 stars on 24-foot dome with seating for 52
Valley City, ND ObservatoriesPrairie Rose Carousel
Take a ride on the restored 1926 Spillman carousel, one of only 150
Wahpeton, ND MuseumsFall Family Fun on the Farm
Educational tours by appointment mid-September through Oct. 31; summer school groups all summer;
Hatton, ND Tours