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| Red River Zoo |
- Fargo, North Dakota – Stay entertained by virtually visiting Red River Zoo’s adorable and quirky animals including camels, sheep, red pandas, and dwarf goats and more!
- Medora, North Dakota – Virtually explore Medora, the authentic old west small town and entry point to Theodore Roosevelt National Park. See the fantastic scenery at the famous Bully Pulpit Golf Course, Medora Campground, and popular outdoor Medora Musical!
- Theodore Roosevelt National Park (Painted Canyon Overlook): This beautiful 360° image taken from the overlook at the Painted Canyon Visitor Center will give you a glimpse of the incredible Badlands.
‘Inspo for iso’ –– here are 3 off-the-beaten-path North Dakota destinations to dream about:
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| Original woodchipper prop from Fargo movie |
1. Fargo – ‘north of normal’
Fargo is well-known for its lack of crowds and open countryside, along with its exciting culture, tasty food, and friendly locals. Looking for an urban outdoor adventure? Go on a real-life treasure hunt with the official GeoTour of Fargo-Moorhead where one of the largest caches in the country is waiting to be found! Movie lovers should venture to the Fargo-Moorhead Visitors Center to see the original movie prop from the famous Fargo movie woodchipper murder scene. This quirky stop is the perfect place to take a photo with the legendary prop - friendly locals will give you a trapper hat to wear while you pretend to push a fake leg into the Fargo chipper.
Fargo is well-known for its lack of crowds and open countryside, along with its exciting culture, tasty food, and friendly locals. Looking for an urban outdoor adventure? Go on a real-life treasure hunt with the official GeoTour of Fargo-Moorhead where one of the largest caches in the country is waiting to be found! Movie lovers should venture to the Fargo-Moorhead Visitors Center to see the original movie prop from the famous Fargo movie woodchipper murder scene. This quirky stop is the perfect place to take a photo with the legendary prop - friendly locals will give you a trapper hat to wear while you pretend to push a fake leg into the Fargo chipper.
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| Maah Daah Hey Trail |
2. Scenic byways and hiking trails
In North Dakota, you will find countless open roads providing traffic-free travel along its wonderful scenic byways and many wide-open spaces with hiking trails. Summer marks the ideal time to go fishing, hiking and horse riding at Little Missouri Park along the Killdeer Mountain Four Bears Scenic Byway. Another summer hidden gem is the 144-mile Maah Daah Hey Trail which contains breathtaking rugged terrain with plateaus, jagged peaks, and rivers. Explore the trail by hiking, cycling, or horse-riding and keep an eye out for deer, antelope, prairie dogs, golden eagles, red tail hawks, and bighorn sheep.
In North Dakota, you will find countless open roads providing traffic-free travel along its wonderful scenic byways and many wide-open spaces with hiking trails. Summer marks the ideal time to go fishing, hiking and horse riding at Little Missouri Park along the Killdeer Mountain Four Bears Scenic Byway. Another summer hidden gem is the 144-mile Maah Daah Hey Trail which contains breathtaking rugged terrain with plateaus, jagged peaks, and rivers. Explore the trail by hiking, cycling, or horse-riding and keep an eye out for deer, antelope, prairie dogs, golden eagles, red tail hawks, and bighorn sheep.
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| Enchanted Highway |
3. Enchanted Highway
North Dakota’s unique Enchanted Highway showcases one of the world’s largest collection of scrap metal sculptures including geese, deer, pheasants, grasshoppers, Theodore Roosevelt, and a Tin Family. This quirky roadside art tour begins at Exit 72 on I-94 near Gladstone and finishes in the quaint town of Regent. Once in Regent, head to the gift shop to buy your favourite souvenir miniature displays of each statue.
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The international gateway airport and city of Denver, Colorado is an ideal entry point to begin your exploration of the Great American West. Be sure to leave time in your itinerary to experience the distinct character and unique cultural flavour of this cosmopolitan, yet welcoming outdoor American city, which has excellent air options into the region. Learn more VISITDENVER.com
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North Dakota’s unique Enchanted Highway showcases one of the world’s largest collection of scrap metal sculptures including geese, deer, pheasants, grasshoppers, Theodore Roosevelt, and a Tin Family. This quirky roadside art tour begins at Exit 72 on I-94 near Gladstone and finishes in the quaint town of Regent. Once in Regent, head to the gift shop to buy your favourite souvenir miniature displays of each statue.
Ask a local: find the speakeasy at Humpback Sally’s restaurant, Bismarck
Dream about heading to the hidden speakeasy 510.2 at Humpback Sally’s restaurant in Bismarck for a vibrant 1920s-esque atmosphere and one of the best cocktail lists you’ll find in western USA. Watch live entertainment performed on the speakeasy’s intimate stage while savouring small plates, craft cocktails, beer, and wine.
Photos credit: North Dakota Tourism
Dream about heading to the hidden speakeasy 510.2 at Humpback Sally’s restaurant in Bismarck for a vibrant 1920s-esque atmosphere and one of the best cocktail lists you’ll find in western USA. Watch live entertainment performed on the speakeasy’s intimate stage while savouring small plates, craft cocktails, beer, and wine.
Photos credit: North Dakota Tourism
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The international gateway airport and city of Denver, Colorado is an ideal entry point to begin your exploration of the Great American West. Be sure to leave time in your itinerary to experience the distinct character and unique cultural flavour of this cosmopolitan, yet welcoming outdoor American city, which has excellent air options into the region. Learn more VISITDENVER.com
The Great American West is the brand for the international marketing efforts of Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wyoming. Collectively, the group markets to both travel trade (tour operators, travel agents, etc.) and consumers through advertising and public relations efforts. Individually, each state office works with their industry partners to raise awareness of their states and the region as a whole through the promotion of products and travel destinations. The Great American West contracts with Rocky Mountain International to help coordinate their united efforts in eight international markets, including The United Kingdom, Germany, Australia, New Zealand, France, Italy, Benelux and Nordics. https://greatamericanwest.co/
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