Highest-rated things to do in North Dakota, according to Tripadvisor
Highest-rated things to do in North Dakota, according to Tripadvisor
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Indeed, even if you've lived in North Dakota your whole life, you might be surprised by just how many top-rated things you've yet to cross off your list. From architectural wonders and picturesque views to historical museums and other must-see sights, you'll find your appreciation for North Dakota reignited just by reading through this list of top-rated things to do.
Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated things to do in North Dakota using data from Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor ranks places using a combination of metrics, including overall rating, reviews, and number of page views. As a result, an activity with a 5 out of 5 overall rating might rank lower than one with a 4 out of 5. Data is as of June 3, 2024.
Whether you're a family of five traveling in a recreational vehicle or a duo of friends looking for a quick getaway in North Dakota, read on for a list of sights you could easily plan a trip around.
#30. Fort Mandan State Historic Site
- Rating: 4.5/5 (105 reviews)
- Address: McLean County Highway 17 2 miles west of the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center Washburn, North Dakota
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#29. Chateau de Mores State Historic Site
- Rating: 4.5/5 (187 reviews)
- Address: 3426 Chateau Road Medora, North Dakota
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#28. North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame
- Rating: 4.5/5 (126 reviews)
- Address: 250 Main St. Medora, North Dakota
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#27. University of North Dakota
- Rating: 4.5/5 (97 reviews)
- Address: Grand Forks, North Dakota
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#26. Fargo Air Museum
- Rating: 4/5 (198 reviews)
- Address: 1609 19th Ave. North Fargo, North Dakota
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#25. Fort Union Trading Post
- Rating: 4.5/5 (163 reviews)
- Address: 15550 Highway 1804 Williston, North Dakota
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#24. Missouri River
- Rating: 4.5/5 (145 reviews)
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#23. Frontier Village
- Rating: 4/5 (234 reviews)
- Address: 17th St. Southeast Jamestown, North Dakota
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#22. Dakota Territory Air Museum
- Rating: 4.5/5 (82 reviews)
- Address: 100 34th Ave. Northeast Minot, North Dakota
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#21. Old Town Hall Theater
- Rating: 5/5 (81 reviews)
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#20. National Buffalo Museum
- Rating: 4/5 (286 reviews)
- Address: 500 17th St. Southwest Jamestown, North Dakota
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#19. Ronald Reagan Minuteman Missile State Historic Site
- Rating: 5/5 (78 reviews)
- Address: 555 113 1/2 Ave. Northeast Highway 45 Cooperstown, North Dakota
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#18. Roosevelt Park Zoo
- Rating: 4.5/5 (210 reviews)
- Address: 1219 Burdick Expy East Minot, North Dakota
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#17. Bonanzaville
- Rating: 4/5 (199 reviews)
- Address: 1351 Main Ave. West West Fargo, North Dakota
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#16. North Unit
- Rating: 4.5/5 (185 reviews)
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#15. Red River Zoo
- Rating: 4/5 (331 reviews)
- Address: 4255 23rd Ave. South (near junction of I-94 and I-29) Fargo, North Dakota
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#14. Badlands Overlook
- Rating: 5/5 (177 reviews)
- Address: Scenic Loop Drive South Unit, Theodore Roosevelt National Park Medora, North Dakota
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#13. International Peace Garden
- Rating: 4/5 (208 reviews)
- Address: 10939 Highway 281 Dunseith, North Dakota
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#12. North Dakota State Capitol Building
- Rating: 4.5/5 (313 reviews)
- Address: 600 East Boulevard Ave. Bismarck, North Dakota
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#11. Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (261 reviews)
- Address: 4480 Fort Lincoln Road Mandan, North Dakota
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#10. The Dakota Zoo
- Rating: 4.5/5 (328 reviews)
- Address: 602 Riverside Park Road Box 711 Bismarck, North Dakota
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#9. North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum
- Rating: 4.5/5 (649 reviews)
- Address: 612 East Boulevard Ave. Bismarck, North Dakota
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#8. South Unit
- Rating: 5/5 (267 reviews)
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#7. Ralph Engelstad Arena
- Rating: 5/5 (321 reviews)
- Address: 1 Ralph Engelstad Arena Drive University of North Dakota Grand Forks, North Dakota
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#6. Scandinavian Heritage Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (372 reviews)
- Address: 1020 South Broadway 11th Ave. Southwest intersection Minot, North Dakota
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#5. Painted Canyon Overlook
- Rating: 4.5/5 (274 reviews)
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#4. Fargo-Moorhead Visitors Center
- Rating: 4.5/5 (448 reviews)
- Address: 2001 44th St. South Fargo, North Dakota
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#3. Enchanted Highway
- Rating: 4.5/5 (298 reviews)
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#2. Red River Market
- Rating: 5/5 (147 reviews)
- Address: 201 Broadway North Broadway Square Fargo, North Dakota
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#1. Theodore Roosevelt National Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,887 reviews)
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This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Michelle No, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 50 states.
