Scandinavian Heritage Park UNLOCK THE MAGIC You could ll up several days in Minot with affordable, family-friendly activities. Magic City Discovery Center is a STEAM-focused children’s museum and science center with 150 hands-on exhibits for children of all ages. Roosevelt Park Zoo is another must-do activity. The zoo features over 200 animals from 90 different species including lions, bears, penguins and giraffes. A baby giraffe was born in the fall of 2025! Scandinavian Heritage Park celebrates the heritage of Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland and Iceland with beautiful and fascinating buildings, statues and monuments. Dakota Territory Air Museum has over 60 aircraft on display including the rare Hawker Hurricane, plus over 8,000 artifacts and memorabilia. Roosevelt Park Zoo Magic City Discover Center FAIR FUN AND NORDIC FLAIR North Dakota State Fair The North Dakota State Fair, July 17-25, is a non-stop entertainment with big name concerts, a carnival, auto races, exhibits and competitions. Plus, nine days of fair food -if it is tasting amazing, is deep fried, or comes on a stick, you’ll likely nd it at the fair. The Scandinavian Heritage Park is a 14-acre park dedicated to celebrating the culture of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden. It features replicas of historical buildings, monuments, and cultural symbols from each country, such as a replica of the Gol Stave Church, a Danish windmill, a 25-foot-tall Swedish Dala Horse, and a Norwegian Stabbur. Ironhorse Kitchen & Bar 12 HELLO NORTH DAKOTA Dakota Territory Air Museum
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