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1 / 30#30. Fargodome
- Rating: 4.2/5 (177 reviews)
- City: Fargo North
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Highest-rated things to do in North Dakota by visitors
When planning your next holiday, you might feel an instinctual pull toward destinations that would take you across oceans, like Tokyo or Paris, but there are experiences closer to home that will have you thinking twice before booking a trip abroad ever again.
If you're craving a burst of adrenaline, why not reserve a spot in Michigan's famed Saugatuck Dune Rides? The activity's charmingly dated website is a great indication of its word-of-mouth notoriety and timeless appeal. Over in Arizona, you might be surprised to find that it's not just the Grand Canyon that tempts travelers to its desert landscape—it's also one-of-a-kind venues like the Musical Instrument Museum, where music enthusiasts can find over 7,500 instruments from 200 countries around the world.
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 Aug. 15, 2025.
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.
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2 / 30#29. North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame
- Rating: 4.3/5 (131 reviews)
- City: Medora North
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3 / 30#28. West Acres Shopping Center
- Rating: 4.3/5 (124 reviews)
- City: Fargo North
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4 / 30#27. Custer House
- Rating: 4.6/5 (65 reviews)
- City: Mandan North
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5 / 30#26. Missouri River
- Rating: 4.4/5 (145 reviews)
- City: Bismarck North
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6 / 30#25. Laughing Sun Brewing Co.
- Rating: 4.6/5 (115 reviews)
- City: Bismarck North
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7 / 30#24. Fort Union Trading Post
- Rating: 4.4/5 (166 reviews)
- City: Williston North
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8 / 30#23. North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum
- Rating: 4.7/5 (660 reviews)
- City: Bismarck North
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9 / 30#22. Petrified Forest Loop
- Rating: 4.6/5 (61 reviews)
- City: Theodore Roosevelt National Park North
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10 / 30#21. Fargo Air Museum
- Rating: 4.2/5 (199 reviews)
- City: Fargo North
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11 / 30#20. Old Town Hall Theater
- Rating: 4.8/5 (86 reviews)
- City: Medora North
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12 / 30#19. Drekker Brewing Company
- Rating: 4.6/5 (98 reviews)
- City: Fargo North
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13 / 30#18. National Buffalo Museum
- Rating: 4.1/5 (293 reviews)
- City: Jamestown North
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14 / 30#17. Chateau De Mores State Historic Site
- Rating: 4.4/5 (195 reviews)
- City: Medora North
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15 / 30#16. Ralph Engelstad Arena
- Rating: 4.8/5 (320 reviews)
- City: Grand Forks North
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16 / 30#15. North Dakota State Capitol Building
- Rating: 4.3/5 (323 reviews)
- City: Bismarck North
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17 / 30#14. Bonanzaville
- Rating: 4.3/5 (209 reviews)
- City: West Fargo North
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18 / 30#13. The Dakota Zoo
- Rating: 4.4/5 (331 reviews)
- City: Bismarck North
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19 / 30#12. Red River Zoo
- Rating: 4.2/5 (335 reviews)
- City: Fargo North
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20 / 30#11. Badlands Overlook
- Rating: 4.7/5 (178 reviews)
- City: Medora North
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21 / 30#10. Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (267 reviews)
- City: Mandan North
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22 / 30#9. International Peace Garden
- Rating: 4.2/5 (214 reviews)
- City: Dunseith North
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23 / 30#8. South Unit
- Rating: 4.8/5 (269 reviews)
- City: Theodore Roosevelt National Park North
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24 / 30#7. North Unit
- Rating: 4.7/5 (190 reviews)
- City: Theodore Roosevelt National Park North
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25 / 30#6. Red River Market
- Rating: 4.9/5 (146 reviews)
- City: Fargo North
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26 / 30#5. Scandinavian Heritage Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (378 reviews)
- City: Minot North
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27 / 30#4. Fargo-Moorhead Visitors Center
- Rating: 4.5/5 (464 reviews)
- City: Fargo North
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28 / 30#3. Enchanted Highway
- Rating: 4.6/5 (314 reviews)
- City: Regent North
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29 / 30#2. Painted Canyon Overlook
- Rating: 4.7/5 (279 reviews)
- City: Theodore Roosevelt National Park North
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30 / 30#1. Theodore Roosevelt National Park
- Rating: 4.7/5 (1,949 reviews)
- City: Medora North
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 51 states.
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