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 and a rotating selection of Karl Bodmer’s aquatints on exhibit. McLean County Historical Society Museum 602 Main Ave 701-462-3660 washburnnd.com/mclean-county-museum Exhibits include geological, wildlife, Native American, Missouri River, musical, education and military. Sakakawea Scenic Byway Hwy 200A from Washburn to Stanton 701-328-5364 washburnnd.com Fantastic views of the Missouri River Valley and some of Lewis and Clark’s destinations. Washburn Swimming Pool (Seasonal) 210 9th St 701-462-8255 washburnnd.com Open June-August with a large pool, baby pool, swimming areas, lap pool and diving boards. Grateful Cratefulls 176 E Main Ave 701-532-1630 gratefulcratefulls.com Unique, thoughtful, simple gifting services with ND-made treats and goods. Junkyard Brewing 409 Sheyenne St 701-941-0276 junkyardwest.com Great brews with plenty of outdoor patio seating, including a rooftop patio. The taproom features 3 bar service areas. Red River Valley Fairgrounds 1805 Main Ave W 701-282-2200 redrivervalleyfair.com Home to the annual RRVF, Big Iron, and Speedway. Red River Valley Speedway (Seasonal) 1805 Main Ave W 701-388-6637 redrivervalleyspeedway.com Dirt track racing, featuring World of Outlaws Sprint Cars. Rustad Recreation Center 601 26th Ave E 701-433-5360 Multi-sport facility offering volleyball, basketball, pickleball and elevated walking track year-round. Tactical Action Gaming (TAG) 1702 4th Ave NW Ste #G 701-850-2174 Indoor Nerf sports and tactical laser tag arena. The Lights 320 32nd Ave W 701-532-1793 thelightswf.com Transformable plaza that hosts concerts, outdoor events, ice skating, dining, shopping and entertainment. Wheat Monument Davidson Park 1 1th St & 9th Ave W 35-ft-tall tribute to those who settled the prairie and raised wheat and other grain. Williston Area Recreation Center 822 18th St E 701-572-9272 willistonparks.com/williston-arc Family recreation center includes waterpark, pools, tracks, fitness center and more. Williston Basin Racing Association (Seasonal) 519 53rd St E 701-770-1094 UMVF Fairgrounds myracepass.com/tracks/2857 Auto racing. Williston Water World (Seasonal) 1324 9th Ave NW 701-774-1555 willistonparks.com/water-world Williston’s newest water attraction, water slides, water games, accessible fun and more. WATFORD CITY Long X Trading Post Visitor Center 100 2nd Ave SW 701-444-5804 visitwatfordcity.com The Gallery at Long X 100 2nd Ave SW 701-770-8659 longxarts.com Hosting a new art exhibition from regional artists every two months. The Merc at Long X 100 2nd Ave SW 701-444-2990 longxmerc.com Features locally made products, books, an art gallery, ice cream, a dirty soda bar and regional tourist information. McKenzie County Heritage Park & North Dakota Oil Museum 904 2nd Ave SW 701-842-6434 visitwatfordcity.com/DiscoverItem/Museums-Landmarks/ McKenzie-County-Heritage-Park-ND-Oil-Museum Buildings from the county’s history include trapper’s cabin, country school and homestead shack. Stonehome Brewing Company 313 Fox Hills Pkwy 701-444-2337 stonehomebrewing.com/watford-city-food They strive to show people what craft beer can be by focusing on creating innovative, high-quality craft beer. Theodore Roosevelt National Park -North Unit 208 Scenic Dr 701-842-2333 nps.gov/thro/planyourvisit/north-unit.htm Splendor in the Badlands. Scenic drive, wildlife viewing, hiking, camping and ranger activities. Theodore Roosevelt National Park North Unit Scenic Byway Hwy 85 & Scenic Dr 701-842-2333 nps.gov/thro/planyourvisit/north-unit.htm See colorful North Dakota Badlands up close. Wildlife viewing, open prairie and the Little Missouri River. Watford City Children’s Play Park 120 S Main St 800-701-2804/701-444-5804 visitwatfordcity.com/discoverItem/around-town/ childrens-park-centennial-park Swing, slide and just relax. Picnic area. Wild West Water Park (Seasonal) 315 3rd St SE 701-444-7665 watfordcityparks.com/outdoor-pool/wild-west-water-park 2 tower slides, children’s water play area and hot tub. WIMBLEDON Midland Continental Depot Transportation Museum Featuring Peggy Lee 401 Railway St 701-320-1020 midlandcontinentaldepot.com Museum showcasing Midland Continental Railroad and highschool home of music legend Peggy Lee. Wimbledon Community Museum 401 Railway St 701-320-4281 4 buildings housing cultural artifacts from the early homestead days of eastern North Dakota. WHEATLAND Rookery Rock Winery 3660 147th Ave SE 701-280-2470 Features wines produced from fruit, berries, and cold hardy grapes grown in the onsite orchard and vineyard. Jams, jellies and more also available. Wheatland One-room Schoolhouse Exit 324 off I-94, 3 miles S Restored schoolhouse, free and open to the public. WISHEK Wishek Association of Commerce 701-452-2567 Beaver Lake State Park 3850 70th St SE 701-452-2752 parkrec.nd.gov/beaver-lake-state-park Campgrounds, cabins, amphitheater, picnic shelters, playground, modern comfort stations with showers and miles of trails. Tri-County Speedway (Seasonal) 8050 38th Ave SE 701-452-4212 facebook.com/TriCountySpeedway WISSOTA stock car races, mud races, truck and trailer races. WILLISTON Visit Williston 212 34th St W visitwilliston.com 800-615-9041/701-774-9041 202 Brix Vineyard & Winery 202 1st Ave E 701-577-3673 Winery and tasting room in a market retail space with a coffee shop, barber shop, boutique/gifts, wood-fired pizza and cocktail lounge. Fort Buford State Historic Site 15349 39th Ln NW 701-572-9034 history.nd.gov/historicsites/buford/index.html Exhibits in original buildings and reconstructed barracks. Site of Sitting Bull surrender in 1881. Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site 15550 Hwy 1804 701-572-9083 nps.gov/fous/index.htm Principal fur trading post on Missouri River served Assiniboine, Crow, Cree, Ojibway, Hidatsa and Blackfeet. James Memorial Art Center 621 1st Ave W 701-774-3601 thejamesmemorial.org Built in 191 1, now an art and cultural center. Gallery has work by local, regional and national artists. Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center 15349 39th Ln NW 701-572-9034 history.nd.gov/historicsites/mycic/index.html Museum exhibits and interpretive walking trail tell the stories of the confluence. Strike Zone 1804 2nd Ave W 701-572-3344 strikezonend.com Family fun center with several bowling lanes and arcade redemption games. WOLFORD Dale and Martha Hawk Museum 4839 78th St NE 701-583-2381 hawkmuseum.org Antique farm equipment, tractors, threshers, autos and 500 clocks. WOODWORTH Melzer Museum Main St The office of the late Dr. Melzer, an early settlement physician, with American Indian photography. WEST FARGO Bonanzaville, USA 1351 W Main Ave 701-282-2822 bonanzaville.org 43 historic buildings and more than 400,000 artifacts. Site includes several museum buildings. Fargo Escape Room 2220 Main Ave E, Ste 1 1 701-532-1 138 fargoescaperoom.com Minimum of 4 players. Advanced bookings required. NDtourism.com 91
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