Location: Medora
Top Things to do in Medora
What to do and see in Medora, North Dakota (ND): The Best Budget-friendly Things to do
Medora is a city in Billings County, North Dakota, United States. It is the county seat of, and only incorporated place in Billings County. This city is home to Little Missouri National Grassland. The population was 112 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Dickinson Micropolitan Statistical Area.
Restaurants in Medora
1. Old Town Hall Theater
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 69 reviews
Reviewed By milldawn - Flower Mound, United States
We took in The Teddy Roosevelt Show our first night in town. It was entertaining and educational. The actor had you believing he really was T Roosevelt. It was a great introduction before visiting the national park the next day. The theater was well kept and comfortable. Because of Covid they suggested everyone wear masks and spread out in the general admission seating. It would have been helpful to have a staff member to help people choose appropriate social distanced seats. We moved twice before the show after people sat right next to us. I would highly recommend this show. The cost of $18 a piece was worth every penny.
2. Medora Visitor Center
3. Chateau de Mores State Historic Site
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 175 reviews
Located southwest of Medora, this site memorializes the life and activities in North Dakota of Antoine de Vallombrosa, the Marquis de Mores, who arrived in 1883. Among his enterprises were a beef packing plant, a stagecoach line, a freighting company, refrigerated railway cars, cattle and sheep raising, land ownership, and a new town, which he called Medora in honor of his wife. The site consists of three separate parts: • The Chateau de Mores and Interpretive Center • Chimney Park (west edge of Medora) • De Mores Memorial Park (downtown Medora) The interpretive center is the gateway to the grounds on which the French nobleman, the Marquis de Mores, built a home in 1883 for his wife, Medora. The permanent gallery features artifacts related to the history of the Marquis, Medora, their families, and the region. Visitors to the de Mores family’s 26-room house see elegant original furnishings ready for guests such as Theodore Roosevelt.
Reviewed By ScubaLynch - North Fort Myers, United States
This is a great way to learn how the town of Medora started and about the family behind it. The interpretive center as well as the actual historic home (with a lot of original items) are very well done. There are friendly docents in the house who will provide extra details and answer questions. The view from the home is very pretty.
4. North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 112 reviews
Reviewed By TwinTourists - San Fernando, United States
This is a great little cowboy museum. They have some wonderful Western, Native America and rodeo exhibits. Most of the exhibits are on the first floor with the second floor dedicated to rodeo. Before we walked around to see the exhibits, we saw an interesting short movie on the history of Medora. They also have a gift shop as well as a children’s activity area. There’s plenty of street parking. I highly recommend spending some time at this museum.
5. Maah Daah Hey Trail
6. Harold Schafer Heritage Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 44 reviews
Phone - 1-800-633-6721
Reviewed By ScubaLynch - North Fort Myers, United States
We enjoyed this FREE museum learning about Harold Shafer and his impact on Medora. The displays are colorful and interesting with helpful information posted alongside. The videos airing the commercials of his products are fun to watch. If you listen carefully, maybe you'll recognize certain voices including Casey Kasem. The two takeaways I have from my visit are 1. Mr. Shafer enjoyed financial success as a result of very hard work but his journey had business failures too (meaning you have to try new things) 2. Mr. Shafer's generosity was astounding and often anonymous. We can all adopt a bit of his philanthropic passion.
7. Theodore Roosevelt National Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,750 reviews
Reviewed By Lovetotravelon
Theodore Roosevelt National Park it's one of our favorite places to go. We love the north unit the best. The camping has potable water available but you must use your camper electricity and sewer. Although there are restrooms. It is a beautiful park for hiking and seeking out animals in their natural habitat. The campground hosts are good to warn when the largest of the animals are roaming nearby but sometimes ya just gotta be alert. Most of the animals are born in the park so the animals are used to us humans, but be cautious they are still wild animals. An early morning or late evening drive is a good viewing time. Some of the animals we have been privileged to see are wild turkeys, rattle snakes, wild horses, mule deer, prairie dogs, kestrel, golden eagles, bison, mountain sheep, bats, fox, badger, elk, white tail deer, coyotes, long horn steer. Hope I haven't missed some. The hiking trails are unique, one follows a crevice in the ground, one crosses flat land to a prairie dog town, several hikes stay on high ground with beautiful scenery all the way. Some call it the bad lands, but it doesn't look bad to me, it is gorgeous. The south unit has its unique hiking trails also. So hard to explain, ya just have to go and experience it all yourself. The south unit has the tiny town of Medora nearby. Don't overlook this amazing National Park. It is...well just amazing.
8. Badlands Overlook
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 160 reviews
Reviewed By gingersnaps527 - Spearfish, United States
As I looked at the beauty of the terrain, I found myself wondering, "What did the pioneers think when they saw this?" The breathtaking views also remind you of the dangers of the Badlands. The Badlands were named appropriately. This overlook has clean bathrooms, lots of room for photo opportunities and picnic tables. It was incredibly windy the day we stopped so we didn't stay long. It is worth the stop before you go into the south unit of Teddy Roosevelt National Park.
9. Billings County Court House Museum
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 24 reviews
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