North Dakota Travel Guide - 2026 Travel Guide
SCENIC BYWAYS & BACKWAYS
2026-01-26 12:57:59
ENJOY THE JOURNEY
There are some beautifully scenic byways and backways to road trip through North Dakota. Wind through the countryside and discover charming towns, one-of-a-kind shops and less-traveled historic lookouts.
1 SHEYENNE RIVER VALLEY NATIONAL SCENIC BYWAY
Experience quaint towns, picturesque farmlands, historic bridges and Fort Ransom State Park.
63 miles*
2 KILLDEER MOUNTAIN FOUR BEARS SCENIC BYWAY
See rugged landscapes, Little Missouri State Park and the MHA Interpretive Center.
64 miles
3 THEODORE ROOSEVELT NATIONAL PARK NORTH UNIT SCENIC BYWAY
See bison herds and the spectacular panorama of Oxbow Overlook.
13.7 miles
4 TURTLE MOUNTAIN SCENIC BYWAY
Visit the International Peace Garden and Lake Metigoshe State Park in these forested hills.
53 miles
5 OLD RED OLD TEN SCENIC BYWAY
Take in sweeping views while traveling a popular pre-interstate route.
100 miles*
6 SAKAKAWEA SCENIC BYWAY
Follow the path of Lewis and Clark to historic sites from the time of the Corps of Discovery.
23 miles
7 STANDING ROCK NATIONAL NATIVE AMERICAN SCENIC BYWAY
See Lake Oahe, the Missouri River, Sitting Bull Visitor Center and the State Historic Burial Site.
35 miles
8 CHAN SANSAN SCENIC BACKWAY
Follow a winding river in an area rich in Native American history and wildlife.
35 miles*
9 DES LACS NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE SCENIC BACKWAY
Find more than 250 bird species, hiking trails and interpretive sites.
13.5 miles*
10 RENDEZVOUS REGION SCENIC BACKWAY
See the majestic, forested Pembina Gorge plus Frost Fire Park and more.
33.5 miles*
*THESE ROUTES CONTAIN SECTIONS OF GRAVEL ROAD.
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