North Dakota, a state defined by its broad prairies, expansive farmlands and small but fast-growing cities. This land-locked state shares borders with South Dakota, Minnesota, and Montana, and stretches along the US-Canada border. All the early settlers of this US state have left their mark on its culture. While it may not always be the first destination that comes to mind when planning a trip to the USA, the cities in North Dakota make it a hidden gem worth exploring.
List of cities in North Dakota for travellers
Most cities in North Dakota are small and scattered across the state. Let’s look at 20 notable cities in beautiful North Dakota.
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Cities in North Dakota
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Must Visit
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Connecting Airport
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- Fargo
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● Fargo Air Museum
● Roger Maris Museum
● Fargo Theatre
● Celebrity Walk of Fame
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Hector International Airport (FAR)
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- Bismarck
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● Dakota Zoo
● North Dakota Heritage Center and State Museum
● McDowell Dam Nature Park
● North Dakota State Railroad Museum
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Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)
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- Minot
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● Roosevelt Park Zoo
● Dakota Territory Air Museum
● Scandinavian Heritage Park
● Magic City Discovery Center
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Minot International Airport (MOT)
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- Grand Forks
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● Myra Museum of History & Art
● Grand Forks Historic Preservation Commission
● Turtle River State Park
● Sertoma Park
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Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)
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- Dickinson
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● Old Red Old Ten Scenic Byway
● Patterson Lake Recreation Area
● Dickinson Museum Center
● Ukrainian Cultural Institute
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Dickinson Theodore Roosevelt Regional Airport (DIK)
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- Williston
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● James Memorial Art Center
● Lake Sakakawea
● Painted Woods Sporting Complex
● Williston Area Recreation Center
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Williston Basin International Airport (XWA)
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- Watford City
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● Fort Buford State Historic Site
● Theodore Roosevelt National Park
● Fort Union Trading Post
● Fairview Lift Bridge
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Williston Basin International Airport (XWA)
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- Jamestown
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● North American Bison Discovery Center
● Frontier Village
● The Arts Center
● Stutsman County Memorial Museum
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Jamestown Airport (JMS)
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- New Rockford
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● Eddy County Museum
● Dakota Prairie Regional Center for the Arts
● New Rockford Golf Course
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Devil’s Lake Regional Airport (DVL)
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- Wahpeton
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● Prairie Rose Carousel
● Chahinkapa Zoo
● Bois de Sioux Golf Course
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Hector International Airport (FAR)
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- Valley City
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● Highline Bridge
● Valley City State Planetarium
● Medicine Wheel Park
● Sheyenne River Valley National Scenic Byway
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Jamestown Airport (JMS)
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- New Town
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● Three Affiliated Tribes Museum
● MHA Interpretive Center
● Four Bears Bridge
● Crow Flies High Butte
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Minot Airport (MOT)
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- Bottineau
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● International Peace Garden
● Mystical Horizons
● Lake Metigoshe
● Bottineau Winter PArk
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Minot Airport (MOT)
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- Beulah
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● Mercer County Museum
● Pfennig Wildlife Museum
● Beulah Bay
● Hazen Bay
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Bismarck Airport (BIS)
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- Medora
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● North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame
● Painted Canyon
● Theodore Roosevelt National Park
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Dickinson Theodore Roosevelt Regional Airport (DIK)
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- Devil’s Lake
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● White Horse Hill National Game Preserve
● Grahams Island State Park
● Spirit Lake Casino
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Devil’s Lake Airport (DVL)
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- Hazen
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● Lake Sakakawea
● Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site
● Hazen Bay Recreation Area
● Heritage Park
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Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)
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- Lisbon
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● Sheyenne River Valley National Scenic Byway
● Fort Ransom State Park
● Lisbon Opera House
● Sheyenne River Speedway
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Hector International Airport (FAR)
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- Mayville
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● Island Park
● Delchar Theater
● Mayville Water Park
● Rainbow Garden
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Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)
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- Washburn
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● Fort Mandan
● Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center
● McLean County Historical Museum
● Henry Lorentzen Western Art Gallery
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Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)
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Interesting facts about the top cities in North Dakota
Here are some fun facts about the cities in North Dakota:
- America’s first mosque was built in Ross, North Dakota in 1929.
- Bottineau is home to a working solar calendar.
- North Dakota has no villages or towns. Every incorporated community is a city.
- Grand Forks in North Dakota is known to host a huge pasta party each year.
- Lake Sakakawea in North Dakota is one of the largest man-made lakes in the USA.
- North Dakota has twice the number of cattle as compared to its population.
- North Dakota hosts around 50 local and regional rodeos.
- The Opera House in Ellendale is the oldest attraction in the state.
Conclusion
North Dakota has some of the most charming cities that offer a diverse and unique experience. From stunning landscapes to lively festivals, you are sure to create some wonderful memories.
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