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 MuseumsUkranian Cultural Institute
Featuring Ukrainian cultural exhibits, folk arts, religious display, research library and is home to the Ukrainian Cultural Institute'
Dickinson, ND Ethnic HeritageEnchanted Highway
Metal sculptures, including "World's Largest Tin Family," "Teddy Rides Again," "Pheasants on the Prairie," "Grasshoppers in the Field," "Geese in Flight," and "Deer Crossing."
Regent, ND ArtsOn-A-Slant Mandan Indian Village and Custer House
The On-A-Slant Indian Village is a 400-year-old Mandan Indian Village, which thrived for 200
Mandan, ND ArchaeologyNew Salem Historical Society/Custer Trail Museum
Nine buildings; school, church, blacksmith shop, 1910
Almont, ND MuseumsKilldeer Mountain Battlefield State Historic Site
Site commemorates battle fought July 28, 1864, between 2,200 troops commanded by Gen. Alfred Sully and 6,000
Killdeer, ND BattlesitesPainted Canyon Visitor Center
Stop here for one of the most magnificent views of the Badlands. Overlook is open 24
Medora, ND Visitors Centers