3 Star Places To Visit in North Dakota, United States (50)

1. 3.5 Splasher's of the South Seas (120 reviews)
   - Expensive but fun
   Monday: Water Parks
   
   
   Its a great place for families from babies to grandparents. There are private cabanas you can rent and plenty of deck chairs to relax in. There are lifeguards, which is rare for a hotel pool. The hot tub is enormous. Some things to note: the pool towels are very rough, even for the usual low-grade pool towels in hotels everywhere. You can't bring in your own food or drinks. If you are a guest of the hotel, you must pay separately to access the water park, and you can only use your passes the day you arrive (no last minute morning swim before check-out). Just some things to consider when planning your stay :) See more..
   
2. 3.0 Sky Dancer Hotel and Casino (63 reviews)
   - New Remodel looks great - - -that is about it
   Casinos
   
   
   I stay in the area often for work and this is one of the only decent places to stay but I may have to go to the local hotel in Rolla for now on. The rooms there may look like I'm a hunter but at least the service is good. The remodel of the Casino (I use little) is actually nice. The new hotel looks great but I always have small problems (no hot water) that the hotel staff seems to care little of when I bring it up. Most recently I got in later (10pm) from work and was going to go on to 'Grillerz' for a late supper. Website said they were open until 12:30 - I called and they had closed at 9:30. Probably update your website to say 'open until we are closed'. Lazy - Lazy staff. Every time I'm here. I will not be staying, gambling at this property again. See more..
   
3. 3.5 Japanese Gardens (59 reviews)
   - Beautiful Autumn Colors
   Gardens
   
   
   The bright color of the autumn leaves was pretty awesome on my walk through the Japanese Garden this afternoon. I still see the traditional Japanese lanterns gifted to Grand Forks by our sister city, Awano, Japan, as a wonderful token of friendship. However, the rest of the landscape is looking pretty sad. The water/coulee was full of bright green algae. The grass that was once so lush in this area has been trampled underfoot and has left many bare spots in the grass where people have walked. This place needs a revival! Some sprucing up! Some TLC! Some care and maintenance. This place used to look pretty amazing during any time of the year, but today, not so much. See more..
   
4. 3.5 Alerus Center (55 reviews)
   - Nice location
   Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM Spent 2-3 hours Sports Complexes • Convention Centers
   
   
   Alerus Center is the region's largest venue of its type. The facility boasts a 100,000 square feet of arena space that is used for football, vendor shows, conventions, and ticket entertainment shows. There's also 60,000 square feet of conference center space that hosts weddings, banquets, meetings, and conventions. The venue hosts over 400 events a year. See more..
   
5. 3.0 Dakota Magic Casino (53 reviews)
   - Nice variety of machines, friendly staff
   Casinos
   
   
   My wife and I visited for a few hours of slot machine fun. It had been many years since we were there and had heard they remodeled. First experience was staff at the players club were very friendly and helpful. We both had fun with a good variety of slots available. The remodel really helped the look and it was visually appealing. A few minor knocks would be 1 of the 2 beverage stations was out of order, meant a lot of people at the only working one. Also, as a non-smoker the constant smoke everywhere is annoying but that's the case at all casinos. Others in the area offer a non-smoking area, this one does not. Overall it was a nice visit and we'll visit again, especially since we walked out about a little bit richer! See more..
   
6. 3.5 Keelboat Park (48 reviews)
   - Nice place to see a piece of American History
   Spent < 1 hour Bodies of Water • Biking Trails • Parks
   
   
   Keelboats were an important means of transportation in this part of the Missouri River. They carried goods and people along and across the river. The park has an authentic Keelboat that kids can climb on and which gives you a picture of what these boats were like. Great view of the river from here and great place to watch people enjoying themselves along the river. See more..
   
7. 3.0 4 Bears Casino (42 reviews)
   - Under construction and renovation
   Casinos
   
   
   Some of the slot machines are a little dated. The hotel is under renovation with new furniture and mattresses and there is a new event centre being built. The food at the buffet is typical casino buffet food and the snack bar service is slow and the food is mediocre. The main bar in the casino needs to be addressed as the staff appear to be confused as to what is available during happy hour and how to implement free drink coupons. Prices of drinks changed with who was serving. We were part of a tour bus package and the casino did offer promotions but this is someplace we would not attend on our own. See more..
   
8. 3.5 Perch Patrol (26 reviews)
   - Perch patrol first trip to devils
   Fishing Charters & Tours
   
   
   We had an awesome first trip to devils lake. We got there during the first cold front of the year and tom did a fantastic job keeping us on fish and made the right decisions to have us hold tight instead of moving. We would definitely book with perch patrol and Tom again. We caught a lot of fish and have plenty for fish tacos and fish fry. Zach See more..
   
9. 3.5 Red River Valley Fairgrounds (21 reviews)
   - Another great year at the fair...
   Points of Interest & Landmarks
   
   
   I have lived in the area for four years and have been going out to the fairgrounds for the past three years for the Red River Valley Fair. It is usually held in July and every year there is something different to entertain the visitors. This year they had a great reptile show and a rather corny pirate diving show (more for the children) and all the usual food and rides. Bonanzaville is also open and free to all paid fair guests- its only worth the visit if it’s free. You can sign-up on the fairs facebook page to receive coupons via email and they even had a discounted facebook fan day. There is free parking close to the gate, or you can pay $3 for parking that is a little closer. It is a great few hours out in West Fargo for people of all ages. See more..
   
10. 3.5 Fargo Civic Center (18 reviews)
    - better than the Fargodome
    Monday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Convention Centers
    
    
    It is a big improvement over the Fargodome. Although it is older, it is more user-friendly as far as layout. Seating is better, there is no charge for parking, there is a simple but nice large grassy courtyard right in front of the front doors. In downtown area. See more..
    
11. 3.5 Riverwalk of Minot (15 reviews)
    - Scenic
    Hiking Trails
    This was something different! We walk every day, and here we saw some beautiful sights even though they are still cleaning up from the devestating flood, they are working so hard to get this and the zoo going! We saw two types of turtles in the river, cranes, geese and several types of ducks, herons and schools of fish, met some very nice local people who shared their stories. A very pleasurable experience, thank you North Dakota, will be back next year! See more..
    
12. 3.5 Prairie Nights Casino (14 reviews)
    - Good game selection
    Casinos
    
    
    Really good selection of games to play and bar staff was fairly friendly. The cost of a draft beer was $3.50, a little high. It would be nice if you could order drinks from your machine. For the most part, we had to go to the bar for drinks-wait staff wasn't around very often. See more..
    
13. 3.5 Grand Forks Town Square (13 reviews)
    - Saturday’s Farmers Market! Yeah!
    Spent 1-2 hours Farmers Markets
    
    
    BUSY! BOOMING! There were A LOT of people here for the Farmers Market this first Saturday morning of August. So many things to choose from. Excited vendors and farmers were selling their wares and works to the public in Downtown Grand Forks in the Town Square. Be prepared to wait, or plan on getting here early so that you don’t have to wait on line for your desired purchase. Patience would be helpful as well. People do not move fast here, and that is OK! Besides the vendors, it is always great to have the local food trucks and trailers here as well! Heck yeah! The Farmers Market is certainly an event you don’t want to miss! Relax! Enjoy! Partake! See more..
    
14. 3.5 Three Affiliated Tribes Museum (12 reviews)
    - Wonderful Gem of a Museum
    Speciality Museums
    
    
    Definitely ask a curator to share a few insights with you on your visit to learn about the history of the MHA. This museum is a gem. See more..
    
15. 3.5 Huff Hills Ski Area (11 reviews)
    - What a SUprise
    Ski & Snowboard Areas
    
    
    This place was so fun. What skiing used to be. Small, family oriented, very low cost, and pretty darn good skiing for the mid west. Grooming was high quality too. The real fireplace was perfect. Then there is the hospitability, Pat and the owner were so nice and helpful. When there was no one getting food, he and the grill staff played cards. See more..
    
16. 3.5 Jimmy's Lounge and Pizza (10 reviews)
    - Pizza to go.
    Bars & Clubs
    Had two good pizzas , they had gluten free crust which is good ! I like sauerkraut on my Canadian bacon in mushroom pizza so that was nice ! Sorry forgot the picture. See more..
    
17. 3.5 Taube Museum of Art (10 reviews)
    - Taube Museum of Art
    Monday: Art Museums
    
    
    The kind of place you never think of going to, but once you find a reason to be there, It is always fun and interesting to broze through. See more..
    
18. 3.5 The Leader (8 reviews)
    - Dinner after hunting withfriends
    Bars & Clubs
    
    
    Good lounge, great food. Downtown Stanley. The French dip was great. Proportions were good. Bar atmosphere was friendly. See more..
    
19. 3.5 Prairie West Golf Course (7 reviews)
    - Very nice course in great shape in 2015
    Temporarily closed - Closed until further notice Golf Courses
    
    
    This course came through the winter very well and the fairways and greens are all in plush shape. It's reasonably priced and not pretentious. See more..
    
20. 3.0 Northern Lights Tower (7 reviews)
    - Largest work of art in town!
    Observatories & Planetariums
    Very awesome work of art dedicated to the Northern Light shows that obviously occur here. We were not able to see through the cloudy night sky. See more..
    
21. 3.0 Killdeer Mountain Battlefield State Historic Site (6 reviews)
    - Picturesque and Historical
    Battlefields
    
    
    I visited the battlefield yesterday afternoon. It was a little confusing to find, but there are signs both wooden and metal now. It is set in a very pretty area near a large pond. There is a picnic table, two graves and the rock monument. The parking area is handy. The "Private Property Rules" signs are a little threatening. I don't know the whole story of why the property owner has posted such signs with lists, but I am sure he has his reasons. Still, they make a person uncomfortable as one expects to be yelled at for any number of imagined violations. Aside from the signs, I would recommend a visit to this battlefield. We can't let history be forgotten. See more..
    
22. 3.5 Thor's and the Old Mill Grill (6 reviews)
    - Great place to stop
    Bars & Clubs
    
    
    We stopped for a burger and a soda. This is visited by locals and a lot of bikers. You can get a burger and fries for about $6.00 Nothing exceptional but nice people. A nice little town and I think by the looks of it their dinner menu might be better. See more..
    
23. 3.5 Eagle Ridge Golf Club (6 reviews)
    - Great Course for a round of golf!
    Golf Courses
    
    
    Eagle Ridge Golf Club located in northeast Williston ND, offers a challenging 18 hole public golf course with rolling fairways, manicured bent greens and an island 7th hole green. The many risk and reward holes and the four sets of tees offer fun and excitement to a any golfer, regardless of their ability. See more..
    
24. 3.0 Earl Bunyan (6 reviews)
    - Offbeat, mostly a distraction not an attraction.
    Monuments & Statues
    
    
    This object is on the main (well, only) road in New Town. It's offbeat and not too impressive. But it gets your attention. Unfortunately, with all of the construction, not practical to visit. See more..
    
25. 3.0 Midway Lanes (5 reviews)
    - Family Fun
    Spent 1-2 hours Bowling Alleys
    We had a blast at Midway Lanes Food & beverage available including a lounge, Game room is pretty big as well and they do Birthday Packages too! See more..
    
26. 3.5 Old Soo Depot Transportation Museum (5 reviews)
    - Informative & Interesting Museum
    Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums
    
    
    This restored Depot in Minot houses a good selection of Railroad Memorabilia and is sited right next to conventional running lines. There is ample parking and the entrance is through the research library, so I was left to my own devises regarding my visit. Plenty of interesting things to see and well worth a visit. See more..
    
27. 3.5 DJ's Lounge (4 reviews)
    - Fun place
    Bars & Clubs
    Cassie is really excellent at customer service. Fun place. A person must be careful when leaving. The Tioga police sit outside and wait to harass people who leave. Be careful. Tioga cops don't have much fondness for that little piece of paper called the Constitution. See more..
    
28. 3.5 Grand Theater (4 reviews)
    - Grand Theatre in Oakes has weekend movies and occasionally shows them on Monday night. Recently went to "The Secret
    Theaters
    
    
    Grand Theatre in Oakes has weekend movies and occasionally shows them on Monday night. Recently went to "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty." The Grand has the new digital system with surround sound that was clear! Seems to be a nice local independent theatre with fresh popcorn and REAL butter! Theatre was clean with comfortable seats and there was no line. Just down the street is the Angry Beaver Lodge which was nice for a nightcap and review of the movie with friends. See more..
    
29. 3.0 Columbia Mall (4 reviews)
    - Only a Memory of a Bustling Past
    Spent 1-2 hours Shopping Malls
    
    
    What once was the heart of Grand Forks, a bustling place where people shopped, ate, played, met up... is now only a memory, a shell of its glory days. It’s very sad to see all of the empty store locations. It seems like the two main businesses that keep people returning to Columbia Mall today are #1 Scheels, and #2 JCPenny. Kudos to all of the businesses that remain in Columbia Mall. It can’t be easy. Remember when it was so easy to shop for everything you need under one roof? It’s not that way today. I miss so many of the awesome businesses that they use to have located here. Cheers to the days of old! See more..
    
30. 3.0 Grand Treasure Casino (3 reviews)
    - the Mean Caseens
    Spent More than 3 hours Casinos
    
    
    This is the best Casino in the state to play at. Me and my friends win there very often. Just had a friend win a huge Jackpot for over 40K See more..
    
31. 3.5 Riverdale High Lodge Knights Bar & Grill (3 reviews)
    - Quaint, Quiet and Very Comfortable
    Bars & Clubs
    We were actually sort of lost when we discovered a brochure that mentioned the Riverdale High Lodge. We were very surprised to find the place an actually an old high school. The rooms are large and furnished in farmstyle furniture. The beds are comfortable and have actual quilts on them. There is a small dining table and chairs and the rooms is furnished with a big screen TV. We have not stayed in a place as quiet as this, and with a bar and grill right in the building. Loved the place! We were sorry we could only stay one night. The only complait I had was that the shower did not have a light in it and the toilet did not have a cover for the seat. Staff is awesome. Be aware that if there you cannot find a person to check in with, just walk down the hall to the bar and grill. Sometimes the check-in staff is also the waitress in the bar and grill. See more..
    
32. 3.5 Moffit Bar (3 reviews)
    - socalizing
    Spent < 1 hour Bars & Clubs
    Everyone is so friendly and they make you feel like part of the group. Everyone buys you a drink. When one drinks everybody drinks. See more..
    
33. 3.5 Carrington CrossRoads Golf Club (3 reviews)
    - One of the Top Public Courses in North Dakota
    Golf Courses
    CrossRoads Golf Club is located just North of Carrington, North Dakota, on Hwy 281. This 18-hole CrossRoads golf course is a challenging grass greens facility that will impress both the novice and pro alike. The medium-length layout should reward good shots and provide a fun golf outing for everyone. It features 6,847 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72 . The course rating is 72.6 And it has a slope rating of 121. Designed by James Swart, the CrossRoads Golf Club opened in 2003. The golf club has received the Golf Digest Four Star Award for nine consecutive years and has also been voted as one of the top 450 courses in the country by the same publication. The CrossRoads golf area also features a scenic 5-mile recreational trail for walking, jogging, bike riding and cross country skiing which connects into the city all the way up to the Carrington Area Park. CrossRoads Golf Club... Join us for your golfing & recreational fun! See more..
    
34. 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..
    
35. 3.0 Lake Ilo National Wildlife Refuge (3 reviews)
    - Serene refuge, a good place for bird watching
    Spent 1-2 hours Bodies of Water • Nature & Wildlife Areas
    This nature area was right off highway 200 and was a perfect stop for our tail-gate picnic. We found the refuge to be wonderfully maintained, with several natural areas for viewing water fowl and other wildlife. As another reviewer mentioned, we agree that the refuge was peaceful. Although the landscape in other areas of the county were dotted with fixtures from the current oil boom, we found the refuge to be serene and picturesque. See more..
    
36. 3.0 Mandan Municipal Golf Course (3 reviews)
    - Quiet little nine hole course
    Golf Courses
    Nice little course to work out the kinks from driving all day. Played nine holes in the evening. Staff was pleasant, and quite helpful. See more..
    
37. 3.5 North Dakota Sports Hall of Fame (3 reviews)
    - Nice set up!
    Speciality Museums
    
    
    The North Dakota Sports Hall of Fame, located in the Jamestown Civic Center, is a tribute to the greatest names in sports that the state has produced. The homerun king Roger Maris and basketball coaching legend Phil Jackson are a couple of the highlights. See more..
    
38. 3.5 Soaring Eagle Gift Shop (2 reviews)
    - moved to the casino area
    Speciality & Gift Shops
    The gift & smoke shop has moved from the hotel lobby area to the casino. Door of the shop is open to the gaming area. The gift shop replaced the space that was previously Lucky Cup Coffee Shop when I was there last year. The previous gift shop was small. Now there is more room to display the assortment of souvenirs, apparel, handbags, jewellery and accessories, colourful blankets, suitcases. I was impressed by the quality of the clothing, jewellery and other merchandise. See more..
    
39. 3.5 New Rockford Golf Course and Event Center (2 reviews)
    - In a way, I'm glad that not so many people know about it :-)
    Spent 2-3 hours Golf Courses
    While we were visiting friends in Devils Lake, we asked if anyone knew of a fun golf course to go to on our way back to Fargo. This place was recommended. We went and played nine holes. We walked it, but you can also rent golf carts. The course was a pleasure to play on. Nicely maintained fairways and greens. It is the best golf game I have played in a long time. The scenery was lovely too. See more..
    
40. 3.5 Langdon Eagles Club 3454 (2 reviews)
    - Chicken night!
    Bars & Clubs
    I enjoyed Chicken night at the Eagles and it was great!! Wonderful sides to choose from, the chicken was freshly cooked and a nice dessert! See more..
    
41. 3.0 Pointe of View Vineyard (2 reviews)
    - wine sucks
    Wineries & Vineyards
    I would not recommend this wine. It is overpriced and flat. It has no body. If you like wine, pick a different one. Steve Simpson See more..
    
42. 3.5 Lostwood National WIldlife Refuge (2 reviews)
    - Great natural area for a drive or hike
    Nature & Wildlife Areas
    This park has a single dirt road through plains, meadows, wetlands, prairie grasslands. There are a few interpretive signs along the way. There are lots of birds and wildlife to see along the drive. There is a scouting blind halfway along the route to observe birds from. Quite and serene - lots of kettle lakes along the road. See more..
    
43. 3.0 Red Door Art Gallery (2 reviews)
    - Wahpeton's Art Gallery = Red Door
    Art Galleries
    
    
    Very interesting and varied art. Has prices to fit everyone's budget. Local artists are featured. Very beautiful pieces including all mediums of art! See more..
    
44. 3.5 Ridgeline Nature Trail (2 reviews)
    - Not currently open
    Monday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent < 1 hour Hiking Trails
    
    
    This particular trail could not be accessed from the scenic road on our visit due to the road being closed due to a landslide. The final stop on the scenic road we could access was the Badlands Overlook. See more..
    
45. 3.0 Sportsman's Lounge (1 review)
    - Greatly Improved
    Monday: 8:00 PM - 2:00 AM Bars & Clubs
    Was just at this bar this week and I was surprised how nice it looked. Seemed cleaner than normal and they had done some remodeling/improvements since I had been there about 3 years back. Impressive! See more..
    
46. 3.0 Marv's Bar (1 review)
    - Nice Place
    Spent 1-2 hours Bars & Clubs
    Nice large bar for a small town. People pretty friendly, offer black jack, and pull tabs. Could use more than a one unit female restroom. See more..
    
47. 3.0 Pocket Aces Lounge (1 review)
    - friendly place, daily drink specials, popcorn
    Bars & Clubs • Karaoke Bars
    
    
    Pocket Aces Lounge is located in a room near the table games at 4 Bears Casino. The main casino is nonsmoking while the lounge is one of two areas that allow smoking. There is also a smoking room at the other end of the Casino with a lot of older slots. There are a few slot machines and counter (bar) top games in the lounge. The daily drink specials and entertainment are listed on the website. I've had the pitcher of beer $4 special (Mondays). A great deal! Being a nonsmoker, I prefer not to spend too much time in the lounge, plus the music can get very loud. It's a disappointment that the popcorn machine is not always on. On Monday I got freshly popped popcorn but another day there was no popcorn. See more..
    
48. 3.0 Hakuna Matata (1 review)
    - Restaurant & bar
    Bars & Clubs
    The restaurant and bar areas are divided, so the restaurant is more family friendly for kids. The food is mostly from frozen or bag (no fresh vegetables, chips out of a bag, etc.). My salad was lettuce from a bag. My steak was served hot, although it was a bit tough, my husband said his patty melt was good. Not much of a dessert selection. The bar side is a very typical small town bar with a good selection of drinks (which were inexpensive). You can also order off the menu in the bar. See more..
    
49. 3.0 Emmons County Courthouse (1 review)
    - Nice older building
    Points of Interest & Landmarks
    We were here for a supper & dance. The hall is nice size not overly large. The bathrooms are kind of tucked in the back, but they were clean. The caterers did a great job on the meal, it was very good. See more..
    
50. 3.0 Martin's Lutheran Church (1 review)
    - Beautiful Stained Glass
    Churches & Cathedrals
    I grew up in Casselton, was baptized and confirmed in the old church off Langer Avenue. So when I returned in January for my father's funeral, I was glad to visit the new church inside as we could only peek through the glass door the previous summer. The stained glass windows were preserved from the previous church and were lite up in the sanctuary and have an interesting history. The cross hanging from the ceiling in the entry hall came from not the even older church before the one off Langer Avenue. My grandmother saved the window during the demolition and my uncle found it in their old carriage house and had it restored for an anniversary gift for my aunt. When the new church was built my uncle returned it to the congregation and it was set in this beautiful cross. In the front room, they have also documented the history of the church and I found my confirmation class picture. See more..