Southwest, North Dakota
In North Dakota, history is not found where it's musty, dusty or dark. History is found in the fresh, cool waters of the Missouri River, meandering by giant centuries-old cottonwoods near Lewis and Clark's Fort Mandan. It hangs on the pungent scent of sagegrass in a Mandan Indian earthlodge.
It pierces the crisp morning air as a bugler calls cavalry re-enactors and visitors to the parade grounds. It whispers from fossil bones where tourists and scientists work side-by-side to uncover its treasures (how cool is that?) And it clomps down the halls of "bonanza farm" bunkhouses and pioneer town boardwalks. North Dakota has made legends of many men and women. You know their names: Lewis, Clark, Sakakawea, Custer, Sitting Bull, Roosevelt. Now it's time for you to do what they did, and let North Dakota shape your legend.
Explore Southwest
Mandan Historical Society Museum
Take a walk in the Past Lane - Posters, artifacts, pottery and postcards on display from the history of our city.
Mandan, ND MuseumsNorth Dakota State Railroad Museum
The railroad museum represents the railroad industry for our region by displaying 11 pieces of rolling stock. Five acres filled with full-size railroad artifacts and equipment.
Mandan, ND MuseumsHoneyman's Music Room and Eleanore's Doll Room
This music lover's private collection features over 50
Hettinger, ND MuseumsJoachim Regional Museum
Adjacent to Dakota Dinosaur Museum, this museum contains artifacts and exhibits that focus on southwestern North Dakota'
Dickinson, ND MuseumsChimney Park State Historic Site
This site memorializes the life of Antoine de Vallombrosa, the Marquis de Mores, who arrived here in 1883
Medora, ND Historic SitesPrairie Knights Casino and Resort
600 reel and video slots, high stakes gaming, craps, blackjack, single deck 21, event center, buffet, fine dining, 96 room lodge, marina with ramps, 32
Cannon Ball, ND CasinosWorld's Largest Holstein Cow
The "World's Largest Holstein Cow," built to honor the dairymen of the area, is 38 feet high and 50
New Salem, ND One Of A KindsNew Salem Historical Society/Custer Trail Museum
Nine buildings; school, church, blacksmith shop, 1910
Almont, ND MuseumsDakota Gasification Company
The sprawling Great Plains Synfuels Plant began operating in 1984. Produces more than 54
Beulah, ND Structural Landmarks