Things to do & places to visit in Dickinson, North Dakota, United States

Dickinson is a progressive city of more than 27,000 people and serves as a regional center for over 100,000. Strong incremental growth over the past decade has been fueled by a diverse economy and fed by new wealth from energy, agriculture and manufacturing. Dickinson is a destination city for entertainment, shopping and business services. World-class bird and big-game hunting complement hiking, biking and equestrian trails, making the area North Dakota’s playground.

Dickinson city in North Dakota, United States. Timezone: America/Denver, current date and time: Monday, May 06, 2024, 5:29.

Top things to do (15)

Top places to visit (17 attractions)

5.0 Theodore Roosevelt Center at Dickinson State University (6 reviews)
- If you love libraries or Theodore Roosevelt, you must stop here!
Monday: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM Libraries

The Center houses a comprehensive, digital presidential library of personal letters, diary entries, notes, cartoons, scrapbooks, newspaper columns, photographs, and magazine articles by and about Theodore Roosevelt. Visitors will be able to view films in which Theodore Roosevelt makes an appearance and also be able to listen to audio recordings that feature his famous falsetto voice. See more..
5.0 Southwest Speedway (5 reviews)
- Great races
Spent More than 3 hours Auto Racing Tracks

Lots of fun for Our whole family, lots of great racing action. One of the best burgers I have had in Dickinson. Kids had a great time getting autographs after the races. See more..
5.0 Peace Monkey Yoga (3 reviews)
- great training for all levels
Spent 1-2 hours Yoga & Pilates
All of the instructors excellent. Always concerned for the students and always ready to assist or provide options. See more..
5.0 Esquire Club (1 review)
- Great Service Great Fun!
Spent 2-3 hours Bars & Clubs
They had a band out on the street and it was packed. The service at the bar was quick and friendly. A great time all around! See more..
4.5 Dickinson Museum Center (72 reviews)
- Excellent experience for the price
Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Speciality Museums

Featuring a 12-acre cultural and natural history campus with dinosaur exhibits, heritage exhibits, Pioneer Machinery Museum - ranching and farming equipment, Prairie Outpost Park with 11 historic buildings, classes, demonstrations, educational programs, and special events! Park Tours are available between Memorial Day and Labor Day only. See more..
4.5 West River Community Center (34 reviews)
- Great place to relax or workout
Sports Complexes

Enjoy the full service recreation center with water recreation, gymnasiums, racquetball, fitness center, climbing wall, locker rooms, lounge area and a community room. The indoor facility also includes tennis courts, golf, a playground and track. See more..
4.5 Ukrainian Cultural Institute (15 reviews)
- Дуже красиво! Дякую
Speciality Museums

Features folk art cultural exhibits, religous displays, and houses a research library. The beautiful hand crafted "Psyanky" Easter Eggs are showcased. Embroidered cloths adorn the walls next to the heritage paintings of the early settlers. Varenyky or pyrohy, better known as "Cheese Buttons", are distributed in stores across the upper Midwest and can also be purchased in house. Each July, the Ukrainian Festival is held, showcasing the history and the "Stepovi Dity" Ukrainian dancers in their colorful costumes. See more..
4.5 Dickinson State University Art Gallery (4 reviews)
- Small Gallery, High Quality Art
Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Art Galleries

Located in Klinefelter Hall, the gallery provides an annual exhibition schedule featuring a variety of art mediums created by visiting artists, local artists, and the university's facility and students. The gallery also provides educational workshops for children. See more..
4.0 Dakota Dinosaur Museum (44 reviews)
- Mineral samples and fossils on display in Dickinson Museum Center campus.
Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Speciality Museums • Natural History Museums • Science Museums

The museum closed permanently on September 7, 2015. Close the listing. See more..
4.0 Patterson Lake Recreational Area (22 reviews)
- Great waling trail
Historic Walking Areas • Parks

Features boating, fishing, swimming, water skiiing, camping, picnic areas, playgrounds, disc golf, horseshoe pits, mountain biking, nature areas, and sand volleyball courts. See more..
4.0 Prairie Outpost Park (10 reviews)
- Local history brought to life!
Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Parks

Located east of the Dickinson Museum Center complex. This 12 acre historic village is home to several buildings that have been brought in from around southwestern North Dakota. Guided tours are included with a Museum ticket purchase and are available from Memorial Day to Labor Day only. The buildings are only open with a guided tour. See more..
4.0 Heart River Golf Course (8 reviews)
- Small but great
Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Golf Courses

A challenging 18-hole, par 72 layout that is nestled along the scenic Heart River with numerous panoramic views of Patterson Lake. The highly regarded course combines a rolling top nine with a wooded bottom nine that brings plenty of trees and water in to play. Multiple tee boxes on every hole offer a unique, yet enjoyable, challenge to each and every golfer. See more..
4.0 Pioneer Machinery Building (7 reviews)
- Interesting Pioneer Machiney Building Dickinson, North Dakota
Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Speciality Museums

I enjoyed walking through and seeing the many historic farming and pioneer equipment in this small and well done museum. The admission price was free. Parking is free. Its part of the museum complex area in the city. It took me about half hour to see the machinery. Volunteer staff is there to answer any questions you might have. They were nice and informative. See more..
3.5 Red Coach Lounge (3 reviews)
- LUV
Bars & Clubs

One of the only bars that doesn't have oilfield guys staring at you. Great place for women that don't want greasy puicky guys hitting on them! Great staff and the patrons really seem to love it there. :D See more..
Aloha Tan (0 review)
Spas
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Southside Saloon (0 review)
Monday: 8:00 AM - 1:00 AM Bars & Clubs
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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (0 review)
Monday: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals

Sunday worship services will be held at 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints believes that through Jesus Christ all humankind may enjoy eternal life with their families in God’s kingdom (see John 3:16). We also believe that we lived with God as spirits before we were born (see Romans 8:16) and that according to His plan of happiness we came to earth to receive physical bodies in order to learn and grow. We also believe that, through the work done in temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, family relationships can last forever. In order to receive these blessings, we must seek to know and follow God’s will, as revealed by holy scriptures and living prophets, and live righteously. See more..