Top Things to do in North Dakota
Top Hotels in North Dakota
- 1. Jasper Hotel
- 2. Best Western Plus Kelly Inn & Suites
- 3. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Fargo-Medical Center
- 4. Home2 Suites by Hilton Fargo, ND
- 5. Radisson Blu Fargo
- 6. Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Dickinson
- 7. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Minot
- 8. Best Western Roosevelt Place Hotel
- 9. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bismarck
- 10. Sleep Inn & Suites Fargo Medical Center
What to do and see in North Dakota, United States: The Best Hiking Trails
If you’ve never thought much about North Dakota, maybe it’s time you started. Boasting miles and miles of hiking trails, including the Lewis and Clark trail, in addition to multiple museums, golf courses, casinos and amusement parks, North Dakota is bursting with things to do. Situated smack between the Great Lakes and the Pacific Ocean, North Dakota was once called “America’s Most Affordable Vacation Site” by the American Automobile Association. Meriwether Lewis and William Clark are two of North Dakota’s most famous residents. Tracing the courses of the Missouri and Columbia and rivers, the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail stretches through 11 states. Thanks to their explorations, visitors to North Dakota with an interest in history can do some exploring of their own. Bismarck is not only the capital of the state, it’s also home to several Lewis and Clark historical sites including Fort Yates, where the pair stopped to trade with the Mandan Indians. For family fun in Bismarck, don’t miss the Dakota Zoo and Raging Rivers Waterpark. With more golf courses per capita than any other state (11 in Bismarck and Fargo alone), golf lovers are sure to find a course to their liking. Agri-tourism is also a popular activity in North Dakota, which ranks first in the production of spring wheat, durum wheat, sunflowers, barley, honey and other crops.
Restaurants in North Dakota
1. Oxbow Overlook
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 32 reviews
The ease with which wildlife can be seen in this part of Theodore Roosevelt National Park is matched only by zoos.
Reviewed By krogersku - Johnston, United States
The Oxbow Overlook is at the end of the 14 mile road in the north unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park. Bathroom facilities are available. Three picnic tables are at the site. The only issue with having a picnic there is the strong prairie wind. If you are going to eat a picnic lunch there plan accordingly with your food choices. The views as expected are fantastic.
2. Caprock-Coulee Trail
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 22 reviews
Take this self-guiding hiking trail through the North Dakota wilderness; at just under five miles in length, it won't wear you out.
Reviewed By gingersnaps527 - Spearfish, United States
This is a beautiful and, as it turned out, an exciting hike. We were hiking and taking plenty of photos on the well-maintained trail. On the way back, we spotted three buffalo on the trail. The buffalo saw us as well. We hike up a ridge and waited them out. This was a good lesson for me as I wore regular tennis shoes rather that hiking boots. There was a ton of cacti everywhere on the ridge. Always be prepared even if you think you're going on an easy hike!
3. Butte St. Paul Historic Park
4. Little Missouri State Park
5. Buckhorn Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6 reviews
An 11-mile hiking trail featuring a wild prairie dog town - they may look cute but these critters bite!
6. Maah Daah Hey Trail
7. Sperati Point Trail
8. Boicourt Overlook Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By workhardplayhard27 - Mantorville, United States
This trail is one that most people can handle. It is about 1.5 miles and relatively flat. It does narrow at points, but not dangerously so. There are gorgeous views to see. find a place to sit and take it all in.
9. Wind Canyon Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By MuiFamily - Delafield, United States
This was our favorite hike in the park; it's easy to get to because its right off the main loop and there was plenty of parking. The hike is short and not hard as long as you aren't in poor health. There are nice views along the way and we saw lots of bison while we were there.
