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
Tommy Turtle Statue
The large statue of Tommy Turtle riding a snowmobile is this area'
Bottineau, ND ArtsVictorian Dress Museum
Reproductions of women's garments representing the years 1860 through 1907
Rugby, ND MuseumsNorth Dakota Forest Service Nursery
The only state tree nursery in North Dakota. Specializes in evergreen seedlings for conservation planting. Produces 1.3
Towner, ND ToursMinot Air Force Base
The 5th Bomb Wing Public Affairs Office conducts tours for groups of 10 to 45 people. At least four weeks advance notice is required on all tours. "Drop In"
Minot, ND ToursDavid Thompson State Historic Site
Monument to David Thompson, pioneer geographer and explorer who mapped the Missouri River-Knife River area in 1797
Velva, ND MemorialsPipestem Creek
Manufacturer of hand-made SunFlorals (exquisite natural floral wreaths) and SunFeeders (edible birdfeeders and birdhouses)
Carrington, ND Tours