North Dakota Travel Guide - 2025 Travel Guide

As Governor and First Lady, Kjersti and I are excited to welcome you to North Dakota for your next adventure and all our state has to offer. Whether you’re drawn by our outdoor recreation, wide-open spaces, diverse wildlife or friendly communities, our state is a place where you and your family can relax, unwind, and make memories.

From our peaceful prairies to our rugged, untamed Badlands, our state is home to incredible outdoor recreation. Hike through breathtaking landscapes, fish in our renowned waters, camp beneath star-studded skies, or spend a relaxing day boating on one of our many lakes. There’s something here for every explorer. Beyond nature, our communities are bustling with new and unique restaurants, entertainment venues, and local events that make North Dakota as dynamic as it is welcoming.

North Dakota also offers remarkable attractions that you can’t find anywhere else and won’t want to miss. Wander through the awe-inspiring Theodore Roosevelt National Park, celebrate peace at the serene International Peace Garden, join thousands of cheering fans at UND hockey in Grand Forks, or dive into our state’s rich history at the North Dakota Heritage Center and State Museum. With 14 state parks and 10 scenic byways and backways, there’s always something interesting along the route.

As you plan your trip, we encourage you to use this guide as your starting point to discover North Dakota’s diverse destinations. We can’t wait to welcome you, and we’re confident that when you visit, you’ll see why this place is so special.

Enjoy your journey,

Kelly and Kjersti Armstrong

Governor and First Lady

State of North Dakota