Southwest, North Dakota
In North Dakota, history is not found where it's musty, dusty or dark. History is found in the fresh, cool waters of the Missouri River, meandering by giant centuries-old cottonwoods near Lewis and Clark's Fort Mandan. It hangs on the pungent scent of sagegrass in a Mandan Indian earthlodge.
It pierces the crisp morning air as a bugler calls cavalry re-enactors and visitors to the parade grounds. It whispers from fossil bones where tourists and scientists work side-by-side to uncover its treasures (how cool is that?) And it clomps down the halls of "bonanza farm" bunkhouses and pioneer town boardwalks. North Dakota has made legends of many men and women. You know their names: Lewis, Clark, Sakakawea, Custer, Sitting Bull, Roosevelt. Now it's time for you to do what they did, and let North Dakota shape your legend.
Explore Southwest
Mandan Historical Society Museum
Take a walk in the Past Lane - Posters, artifacts, pottery and postcards on display from the history of our city.
Mandan, ND MuseumsNorth Dakota State Railroad Museum
The railroad museum represents the railroad industry for our region by displaying 11 pieces of rolling stock. Five acres filled with full-size railroad artifacts and equipment.
Mandan, ND MuseumsDakota Gasification Company
The sprawling Great Plains Synfuels Plant began operating in 1984. Produces more than 54
Beulah, ND Structural LandmarksDickinson Reservoir Campgrounds
Managed by Dickinson Park and Recreation District. Public use area open 7
, ND CampingPainted Canyon Visitor Center
Stop here for one of the most magnificent views of the Badlands. Overlook is open 24
Medora, ND Visitors CentersHarold Schafer Heritage Center
Offers a wonderful interpretation of Harold Schafer'
Medora, ND Famous PeoplePitchfork Fondue
Experience unique dining on top of one of the highest bluffs offering a spectacular view of the scenic Badlands and the town of Medora. Ribeye steaks are fondued "western style" with all the fixin'
Medora, ND Venues