TRENTON Grand Treasure Casino 4418 147th Ave NW 701-577-4770 grandtreasurecasino.com Open 24/7 and has all the amenities including gaming, promotions, players club and dining options. Scenic Bridges Tour 250 Main St W 701-845-3294 valleycitytourism.com Tour showcases beautiful and historic bridges. Sheyenne River Valley National Scenic Byway 250 Main St W 701-845-3294 valleycitytourism.com 41 award-winning interpretive panels are spread over the 63-mile drive through the beautiful valley. Sheyenne River Water Trail 250 Main St W 701-490-9010 valleycitytourism.com/sheyenneriverwatertrail Caters to every level of kayaker, canoer and more. Valley City National Fish Hatchery 1 1515 River Rd 701-845-3464 fws.gov/fish-hatchery/valley-city Kids’ fishing pond, birdwatching, hiking and picnic area. Visitor center with interpretative displays. Valley City State University Planetarium 101 College St SW 800-532-8641/701-845-7452 vcsu.edu/about-vcsu/valley-city-community/planetarium Only planetarium in state projects more than 2,500 stars on a 24-foot dome. ADA accessible. VCPR Community Pool 870 2nd Ave NE 701-845-0926 Swim session fees includes use of water slide. Ringling Brothers Circus Memorial Riverside Cemetery 701-642-8559 182nd Ave SE Tribute to two circus workers killed by a lightning strike on June 10, 1897. Worlds Largest Catfish 86 Dabill Dr 701-642-8559 visitwahpeton.com Wahpper measures 40 feet long, 12 feet tall and weighs in at 5,000 pounds. TURTLE LAKE John E. Williams Preserve 1053 9th St NW 701-794-8741 nature.org/en-us/about-us/where-we-work/united-states/north-dakota Nearly treeless, gently rolling grasslands and wetlands, an important migratory stopover. Rusty, the Two-Ton Turtle S Ave 701-446-2596 turtlelakend.org Rusty, the two-ton Turtle located on the south side of Turtle Lake. Outdoor display. WALHALLA Walhalla Area Chamber of Commerce 1 105 Central Ave 701-549-3939 walhalland.biz UNDERWOOD Frost Fire Park 1 1950 Cty Hwy 55 701-549-3600 frostfirepark.org Triple chair lift, 350-ft vertical drop, 100% snowmaking coverage, terrain park and tubing area. Frost Fire Summer Theatre 1 1950 Cty Hwy 55 701-549-3602 frostfirepark.org/summer-theatre Outdoor amphitheater overlooking the Pembina Gorge features Broadway-style musicals. Gingras Trading Post State Historic Site 12882 105th St NE 701-825-6840 history.nd.gov/historicsites/gingras/index.html 1840s buildings are the oldest still standing that were built in North Dakota by Euro-Americans. Masonic Scenic Overlook Walhalla 701-549-2707 walhalland.org/attractions.php The vista overlooks the beautiful Pembina River and the Pembina Gorge. Pembina Gorge State Recreation Area Rendezvous Region 701-549-3176 walhalland.org/attractions.php 12,500 acres and the longest segment of unaltered river valley in the state. 65 natural diversity features. Pembina River Trail Rendezvous Region 701-549-3176 walhalland.org/attractions.php North Dakota’s only “whitewater river” is an excellent canoeing and kayaking area. Rendezvous Region Backway Hwy 32 701-549-3176 walhalland.org/byway.php Steeped in history, with natural resources, recreation, scenic beauty and culture. 1,155 feet above sea level. Tetrault Woods State Forest 1.5 miles S along Hwy 32 701-228-3700 www.ag.ndsu.edu/ndfs/programs-and-services/tetrault-woods-state-forest 592-acre state forest/undeveloped wildlife setting is an adventure for hikers, bikers and horseback riders. Falkirk Mine 2801 1st St SW 701-442-5751 nacoal.com Surface mining operation with some of the largest earthmoving equipment in use today. Tours available by appointment. McLean County Speedway 78 N Prairie View myracepass.com/tracks/2089 An official IMCA sanctioned track. 701-400-2291 VELVA VALLEY CITY Valley City Convention & Visitors Bureau and Rosebud Visitor Center 250 W Main St 701-845-3294/701-490-9010 valleycitytourism.com Black Butte Adventures 1975 48th St N 701-626-2226 18 miles SE of Minot Black Butte Adventures offers outdoor family getaway for mountain bikers and hikers. Barnes County Historical Society and Museum 315 Central Ave N 701-845-0966 barnescountyhistoricalsocietymuseum.com 18,000-sq-ft facility features frequently changing exhibits, “Gundy” the Triceratops. Brockopp Brewing 1 14 Main St E 701-840-9866 With ales to seltzers, there’s something for everyone (21 and over). High Line Bridge 5th Ave & 12th St NE 888-288-1891/701-845-3294 valleycitytourism.com At 3,860 ft long and 162 ft above the riverbed, one of the longest and highest bridges in U.S. Lake Ashtabula 2630 1 14th Ave SE valleycitytourism.com One of the most scenic river valleys in the region with recreation opportunities for every season. Medicine Wheel Park I-94 Exit 292 800-532-8641/701-845-7452 Wintershow Rd medicinewheel.vcsu.edu Includes medicine wheel solar calendar, solar system model and 5 interpretive panels. North Country National Scenic Trail 250 Main St W 701-845-3294 northcountrytrail.org/trail/north-dakota The trail runs through many parks, recreation areas and grasslands around Valley City. North Dakota Winter Show Events Center 700 7th St SE 701-845-1401 northdakotawintershow.com Home to the oldest and longest running agriculture show in ND. David Thompson State Historic Site 1.5 miles W of Verendrey 701-328-2666 history.nd.gov/historicsites/thompson/index.html Monument to David Thompson, pioneer geographer and explorer who mapped area in 1797. WAHPETON Wahpeton Convention and Visitors Bureau/ Visitors Center 418 Dakota Ave 701-591-1010 visitwahpeton.com Adams Fairview Bonanza Farm 17170 82nd St SE 701-274-8262 Tour this craftsman bungalow, built in 1880s and learn about bonanza farm history. Chahinkapa Park Swimming Pool 85 R J Hughes Dr 701-642-281 1 Community swimming pool includes a 178-foot double-loop water slide. Chahinkapa Zoo 1004 RJ Hughes Dr 701-642-8709 chahinkapazoo.org More than 300 animals representing 6 continents and 100 species make the zoo their home. Prairie Rose Carousel and Sculpture Garden. Red Door Art Gallery 418 Dakota Ave 701-591-1010 reddoorgallerywahpeton.com Gallery displays and sells art by local and regional artists. Richland County Historical Museum 1 1 7th Ave N 701-642-3075 richlandcountymuseumnd.com More than 12,500 sq ft of historical materials and collections on display. WASHBURN Fort Mandan State Historic Site 2576 8th St SW 877-462-8535/701-462-8535 history.nd.gov/historicsites/mandan Reconstructed winter fort of the Lewis and Clark Expedition from 1804-1805. Visitor center. Henry Lorentzen Western Art Gallery 2747 8th St SW henrylorentzen.com/nd-western-art-gallery.html Western heritage art gallery, museum and items for sale. Features North Dakota artists. Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center 2576 8th St SW 877-462-8535/701-462-8535 history.nd.gov/historicsites/lcic Interactive displays and exhibits of more than 100 items used on the expedition. 90 1-800-HelloND (435-5663)
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