Midwest · ND
North Dakota
The Peace Garden State
Capital
Bismarck
Best Time to Visit
June-September
01 Must-See Spots
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
the badlands that inspired a president to conserve
Medora
a charming frontier town at the gateway to the national park
Fargo
surprisingly vibrant downtown with great food and craft beer
Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center in Washburn
near the expedition's winter camp
02 Hidden Gems
Enchanted Highway
a 32-mile stretch of massive metal sculptures along a rural road
Maah Daah Hey Trail
a 144-mile world-class singletrack mountain biking trail
International Peace Garden
a botanical garden straddling the US-Canada border
Knife River Indian Villages
earth lodge reconstructions of Hidatsa villages
03 National Parks & Sites
04 Insider Tips
Theodore Roosevelt NP is severely underrated — bison, wild horses, and stunning badlands with few crowds
The Medora Musical is a beloved nightly outdoor show in summer
Drive between the North and South Units of TR National Park for big sky prairie scenery
Knoephla soup (a German-Russian dumpling soup) is North Dakota's signature comfort food