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. Sheyenne River Valley National Scenic Byway 250 Main St W 701-490-9010 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 Pickleball Courts 1029 5th Ave NE 701-490-9010 vcparks.com 6 pickleball-exclusive courts and a picnic shelter. 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. Valley City Youth Sports Complex 940 Central Ave N A hub for athletes, offering facilities for gymnastics, ice skating, and hockey for all ages including clubs, leagues, and open activities. Valley Twin Cinema 1289 W Main St 701-490-3197 Two screens with all digital projection and luxury reclining seats. Vangstad Auditorium 237 Viking Dr vcsu.edu/the-auditorium-and-the-vangstad-twins An 800-seat auditorium listed on the National Register of Historic Places. An Early 20th Century Revival built in 1907. VCPR Community Pool (Seasonal) 870 2nd Ave NE 701-845-0926 vcparks.com Swim session fees includes use of water slide. VCSU Center for the Arts 306 Viking Dr vcsu.edu/center-for-the-arts Spaces for VCSU art and music programs, events, performances and exhibitions. W.E Osmon Fieldhouse (The Bubble) 780 8th Ave SW vcsuvikings.com/facilities/w-e-osmon-fieldhouse/2 Affectionately known as “The Bubble” by locals, it is home to the Viking men’s and women’s basketball teams. Wild Prairie Bakery 142 Main St E 701-490-3393 vcparks.com Handmade fresh donuts, cupcakes, cakes, breakfast and lunch. Red Door Art Gallery and Museum 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. 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. UNDERWOOD Falkirk Mine (Seasonal) 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, April thru October, 8am-2pm CST. McLean County Speedway (Seasonal) 78 N Prairie View 701-400-2291 myracepass.com/tracks/2089 An official IMCA sanctioned track. WALHALLA Walhalla Area Chamber of Commerce 1 105 Central Ave 701-549-3939 walhalland.biz Frost Fire Park (Seasonal) 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 (Seasonal) 1 1950 Cty Hwy 55 701-549-3602 frostfirepark.org Outdoor amphitheater overlooking the Pembina Gorge features Broadway-style musicals. Gingras Trading Post State Historic Site 12899 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 The vista overlooks the beautiful Pembina River and the Pembina Gorge. Pembina Gorge and Pembina Gorge State Recreation Area 121st Ave NE, Rendezvous Region 701-549-2444 parkrec.nd.gov/pembina-gorge-state-recreation-area One of the largest woodlands approx. 12,500 acres and the longest segment of river valley in the state. Canoeing, hiking, biking, horseback riding, downhill and cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, hunting, wildlife observing and birding. 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 ndsu.edu/ndfs/stateforests/tetrault 592-acre state forest with undeveloped wildlife setting is an adventure for hikers, bikers and horseback riders. VALLEY CITY Valley City Rosebud Visitor Center 250 W Main St 701-490-9010 valleycitytourism.com 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). City Park Band Shell 440 4th St SW vcparks.com/citypark Used during the summer for community concerts from local and regional artists. Hi-Line Prairie Gardens and Orchard (Seasonal) 899-1 199 5th Ave NE facebook.com/people/hi-line-prairie-gardens-orchard/100076645163737 See an array of flowers and plants, and even harvest your own berries and apples. Hi-Line Railroad Bridge 933 12th St NE 701-490-9010 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 149 Wintershow Rd E vcsu.edu/about-vcsu/campus-facilities/ medicine-wheel-park Includes medicine wheel solar calendar, solar system model and 5 interpretive panels. North Country National Scenic Trail Across ND 701-388-1883 northcountrytrail.org/the-trail/north-dakota The trail runs through many parks, recreation areas and grasslands throughout North Dakota. 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. Scenic Bridges Tour 250 Main St W 701-490-9010 valleycitytourism.com Tour showcases beautiful and historic bridges. VELVA 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 the area in 1797. WAHPETON Wahpeton Convention and Visitors Bureau/ Visitors Center 1900 4th St N 701-591-1010 visitwahpeton.com Chahinkapa Park Swimming Pool (Seasonal) 85 RJ Hughes Dr 701-642-281 1 wahpetonparks.com/parks/swimming-pool 178’ water slide, rope swing, and diving pool. Chahinkapa Zoo 1004 RJ Hughes Dr 701-642-8709 chahinkapazoo.org More than 200 animals representing 70 species and 6 continents make the zoo their home. Prairie Rose Carousel and Sculpture Garden. WASHBURN Fort Mandan State Historic Site 838 28th Ave SW 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. 90 1-800-HelloND (435-5663)
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