What to do and see in North Dakota, United States: The Best Water & Amusement Parks

February 10, 2022 Phylicia Berquist

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. Island Park Pool

616 1st Avenue South, Fargo, ND http://www.fargoparks.com/facility_swimming_pools.html
Excellent
50%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
17%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 12 reviews

Island Park Pool

2. Thunder Road Amusement Park

2902 Thunder Rd S, Fargo, ND 58104-8617 +1 701-282-5151 http://www.thunderroadfargo.com/
Excellent
41%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
18%
Poor
4%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 85 reviews

Thunder Road Amusement Park

Reviewed By JohnGunther - Milan, United States

We had a great time at Thunder Road. We did the go carts several times and the mini golf. The weather was perfect since most of the activities that we did was outside. We did do the laser tag but my grandsons had more fun with the activity activities.

3. Raging Rivers Waterpark

2600 46th Ave SE, Mandan, ND 58554-4749 +1 701-663-3393 http://www.ragingriverswaterpark.com/
Excellent
43%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
16%
Poor
7%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 44 reviews

Raging Rivers Waterpark

Raging Rivers Waterpark features tube slides, speed slides, a lazy river and a brand new Aqua Play area. It is four acres of wet and wild fun!

Reviewed By lverdouw - Saint Peters, United States

Lots to do for all ages! The lazy river is relaxing and fun to float around. My husband and grandson enjoyed the giant slides, and the little ones loved the kiddy pool with all the activities they have there. Well worth the price! The food is reasonably priced and tasty.

4. North Dakota State Fair Center

2005 Burdick Expy E, Minot, ND 58701-5078 +1 701-857-7620 [email protected] http://www.ndstatefair.com
Excellent
39%
Good
50%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
4%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 46 reviews

North Dakota State Fair Center

Located in Minot, N.D., North Dakota State Fair Center is one of the largest showplaces in North Dakota, U.S. The center has approximately 200,000 square feet of display space and support areas host a variety of events, such as conventions and meetings, trade shows, wedding receptions, horse and livestock shows, concerts, festivals, auctions, etc. throughout the year. With over two dozen buildings and support facilities to choose from, its complex provides a full line of functional setting for any type or size of event. The center's indoor All Seasons Arena provides seating for over 6,000 people and its on-site catering and concessions service has capabilities to accommodate a sit down meal for 5 to 5,000 guests. In addition, North Dakota State Fair Center provides a wide variety of equipment on rental basis for various event requirements.

5. Superslide Amusement Park

Riverside Park Rd, Bismarck, ND 58504 Next to Dakota Zoo, Bismarck, ND 58504 +1 701-255-1107 http://bismarcksuperslide.com/
Excellent
27%
Good
53%
Satisfactory
17%
Poor
3%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 30 reviews

Superslide Amusement Park

Reviewed By Grussingtravels - Detroit Lakes, United States

We brought our 3 year old daughter here for a few hours of fun after just getting to town. She was able to ride almost everything. It’s about 2 tickets a ride and you can get 25 tickets for $20. The staff were super friendly and accommodating. Our daughter was able to go slow or fast on the swings, front or backwards by asking. (No other kids were on them when doing this). Totally work a few hours of laughs.

6. Splasher's of the South Seas

1000 S 42nd St, Grand Forks, ND 58201-3927 +1 701-772-8404 [email protected] http://www.canadinns.com/play/play.php?entry_id=9444
Excellent
27%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
21%
Poor
10%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 117 reviews

Splasher's of the South Seas

Reviewed By marief189

Great fun for families of all ages. Can use the water park for a few even if you are not staying at this hotel.

7. Beach Municipal Swimming Pool

300 1st St SW, Beach, ND 58621-4103 +1 701-872-3647

Inlcudes 60 foot waterslide, kiddie pool with mushroom play area and goes 8 feet deep.

8. Roosevelt Park Pool

1219 Burdick Expy E, Minot, ND 58701-4077 +1 701-857-4114 http://www.minotparkdistrict.org/pools.shtml
Excellent
54%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
15%
Poor
0%
Terrible
8%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 13 reviews

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