North Dakota Travel Guide - 2025 Travel Guide

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.