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THINGS TO DO

What makes life great? Itʼs all the experiences you discover — the trails you follow, the waves you make, the foods you savor and the music that moves you. You will find a lot to explore in North Dakota.

CULINARY TRAIL

Foodies will find award-winning modern cuisine, farm-to-table restaurants, fine desserts, favorite local eateries and flavors from around the world. Top it off with a wide array of local craft breweries and pubs, distilleries, vineyards and wineries.

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ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT

Find art galleries and stages with high quality performing arts in many North Dakota cities. Or get carried away by the rhythms of a variety of music festivals, big-name concerts and live music in bars, clubs, pubs, casinos, coffee houses, parks and bandshells throughout the state.

AN UNCROWDED NATIONAL PARK

Theodore Roosevelt National Park is a real treasure. Located in our western Badlands region, this stunning park offers wide-open vistas, wildlife and an amazingly uncrowded feel. It’s easy to visit with welcoming, affordable hotels and restaurants nearby.

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OUTDOOR ADVENTURE

You’ll love North Dakota’s state parks, recreation areas, golf courses, trails, lakes and rivers. Enjoy long summer days hiking, biking, fishing, kayaking, golfing and more. With abundant winter recreation and festivals, find fun things to do outdoors in all four seasons.

FAMILY FUN

Explore North Dakota’s history including Lewis and Clark, Sakakawea, Sitting Bull, Custer and Theodore Roosevelt. Take in reconstructed frontier forts, dinosaur museums and roadside attractions — plus water parks, zoos, sports teams and so much more.

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