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North Dakota travel guide

Badlands, buffalo and very few crowds.

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Capital
Bismarck
Best time to go
Jun–Sep
Daily budget
$ about $120–170 a day
Fly into
FAR Fargo
BIS Bismarck

National parks

Top places to visit in North Dakota

  1. Theodore Roosevelt National Park

    Painted badlands with bison and wild horses.

  2. Medora

    Cowboy town with a famous summer musical.

  3. International Peace Garden

    A garden that sits on the U.S.–Canada border.

  4. Fargo

    Lively downtown and the woodchipper from the movie.

  5. Lake Sakakawea

    Huge reservoir for fishing and camping.

What to eat in North Dakota

  • Knoephla soup
  • Fleischkuechle
  • Lefse
  • Walleye

When is the best time to visit North Dakota?

Jun–Sep is usually the best time to visit North Dakota. Budget-friendly: about $120–170 a day for one person, including a shared hotel room and meals.

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Budgets are rough mid-range costs per person, including a shared hotel room and meals. Always check opening times and prices before you go.