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 MuseumsPainted Canyon Visitor Center
Stop here for one of the most magnificent views of the Badlands. Overlook is open 24
Medora, ND Visitors CentersSouthwest Speedway
Newly remodeled in fall 2004. New lights, grandstands, new pit area. One-third-mile oval dirt track.
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Chimney 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 SitesHettinger County Historical Society Museum
Located at the end of the Enchanted Highway, this four-building museum features Doc Hill'
Regent, ND MuseumsBillings County Courthouse Museum
Frontier farm/ranch memorabilia including extensive barb wire collection, history of Billings County and restored pioneer days courtroom/
Medora, ND MuseumsFort Abraham Lincoln State Park
General George Custer's last home is reconstructed, as is the central barracks, granary, commissary and a stable. Tours take visitors back to 1875, the year before the 7th Cavalry rode to the Little Bighorn. Museum and tours of On-A-Slant Indian Village'
Mandan, ND Forts