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Going in Circles Tour Make this “Going in Circles Tour,” fun for your group. Select a community to start your adventure. Look for items that may represent a circle – nearby historic sites, unique roadside art or museums. Request maps for your group so they can follow along on the tour. Let the fun begin! For more details in each community, please visit the North Dakota Tourism website. Williston Area – www.visitwilliston.com MISSOURI-YELLOWSTONE CONFLUENCE INTERPRETIVE CENTER Riverside interpretive center, museum and gift store and walking trail to Fort Buford State Historic Site and Fort Union National Historic Site. www.ndtourism.com/williston/attractions/missouri-yellowstone-confluence-interpretive- center-mycic FORT BUFORD STATE HISTORIC SITE Military post established in 1866 held imprisoned Nez Perce Chief Joseph and Hunkpapa Sioux Sitting Bull, who surrendered here in July of 1881. www.ndtourism.com/williston/attractions/fort-buford-state-historic-site FORT UNION NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE Principal fur trading post on the Upper Missouri River between 1829 and 1867. Home to Jacob Astor’s powerful American Fur Company. www.ndtourism.com/williston/attractions/fort-union-trading-post-national-historic-site LINKS OF NORTH DAKOTA Links-style course No. 1 ranked golf course in North Dakota by Golf Week and one of the magazine’s 100 Best Modern Courses. www.ndtourism.com/ray/attractions/links-north-dakota-0 Minot Area – www.visitminot.org SCANDINAVIAN HERITAGE PARK AND VISITOR CENTER Park pays tribute to all five Nordic countries with Norwegian house, Gol Stave Church and Norwegian Stabbur, Danish Windmill, Finnish Sauna and Dala Horse. www.ndtourism.com/minot/attractions/scandinavian-heritage-park UPPER SOURIS NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE This is home to the Sprague’s Pipit, a rare North American bird. www.fws.gov/refuge/upper_souris J CLARK SALYER NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE The largest of North Dakota’s developed refuges has a 22-mile auto tour covering marshes, wooded river bottoms and sandhills. www.fws.gov/refuge/J_Clark_Salyer DAKOTA TERRITORY AIR MUSUEM Region’s rich aviation history and Replica Wright Flyer and military and civilian aircraft from 1903 to present. www.ndtourism.com/minot/attractions/dakota-territory-air-museum Rugby Area – www.rugbynorthdakota.com GEOGRAPHICAL CENTER OF NORTH AMERICA Stone landmark depicting the geographical center of North America. www.ndtourism.com/rugby/attractions/geographical-center-north-american-monument NIEWOEHNER BELL TOWER 34-foot tower features a collection of bells. www.ndtourism.com/rugby/wildlife-viewing/niewoehner-bell-tower NORTHERN LIGHTS TOWER 88-foot tower creates a similar effect to the Northern Lights. www.ndtourism.com/rugby/family-fun/northern-lights-tower-and-interpretive-center PIERCE COUNTY COURTHOUSE Historic courthouse. www.ndtourism.com/rugby/local-legends/pierce-county-courthouse VICTORIAN DRESS MUSEUM Collection of 23 Victorian style dresses representing years 1860-1907. www.ndtourism.com/rugby/museums/victorian-dress-museum Dunseith LOG HOUSE and WEE’L TURTLE Summer Tourist information center and giant turtle made of tire rims. www.ndtourism.com/dunseith/free-attractions/weel-turtle INTERNATIONAL PEACE GARDEN A symbol of peace between Canada and the United States for 70 years has floral gardens with more than 155,000 annuals, 3.5-mile auto tour on the U.S. side and a 3.5-mile auto on Canadian side, 40-year collection of cactus, aloe and echeveria, 9-11 Memorial Site, Peace Poles, Floral Flags. www.ndtourism.com/dunseith/attractions/international-peace-garden Belcourt Area TURTLE MOUNTAIN BYWAY Visitor can enjoy beautiful lakes, lush foliage, wildflowers and an abundance of wildlife. www.ndtourism.com/bottineau/attractions/turtle-mountain-byway SKY DANCER CASINO AND RESORT Nestled in the heart of the beautiful Turtle Mountains, casino has gaming, restaurants, lodging, event center. www.ndtourism.com/belcourt/hotels-motels/sky-dancer-casino-and-resort TURTLE MOUNTAIN TRIBAL ART GALLERY Art gallery featuring tribal arts and crafts. www.ndtourism.com/belcourt/attractions/turtle-mountain-tribal-art-gallery Devils Lake Area – www.devilslakend.com/ FORT TOTTEN STATE HISTORIC SITE The only preserved military post of the Indian War period in the Trans-Mississippi West www.ndtourism.com/fort-totten/attractions/fort-totten-state-historic-site LAKE REGION PIONEER DAUGHTERS MUSEUM Located at Fort Totten State Historic Site, museum includes frontier, military and American Indian displays and artifacts. www.ndtourism.com/fort-totten/attractions/lake-region-pioneer-daughters-museum SULLYS HILL NATIONAL GAME PRESERVE This 2½-square-mile refuge is home to many species and the annual Sullys Hill birding event. www.ndtourism.com/fort-totten/attractions/sullys-hill-national-game-preserve SPIRIT LAKE CASINO & RESORT Variety of gaming with full marina, log cabins, RV park, restaurants and hotel with a breathtaking view of Devils Lake. www.ndtourism.com/st-michael/cabins/spirit-lake-casino-resort Grand Forks Area – www.visitgrandforks.com UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA CENTER FOR AEROSPACE SCIENCES (Tours can be specific to groups, please allow 1-2 hours for tour) Leader in aviation training and research development. Tours feature CAS Altitude Chamber, Atmospherium Planetarium, Flight Training Room (simulators) and Computer Based Instruction Lab and Flight Operations www.ndtourism.com/grand-forks/aviation-flight/john-d-odegard-school-aerospace- sciences NORTH DAKOTA MUSEUM OF ART (Located on the campus of the University of North Dakota, Centennial Road) Exhibits of regional, national and international art housed in three galleries. www.ndtourism.com/grand-forks/attractions/north-dakota-museum-art RIVERWALK CENTRE Across the street from Cabela’s, Riverwalk Center is filled with unique stores, restaurants and specialty shops. KING’S WALK Arnold Palmer signature golf course opened in 2002 is one of the area’s premier golf courses. Clubhouse includes a golf shop, dining room and lounge. www.ndtourism.com/grand-forks/attractions/kings-walk-golf-course RALPH ENGELSTAD ARENA $100 million facility is home to Division I University of North Dakota hockey team. www.ndtourism.com/grand-forks/attractions/ralph-engelstad-arena GRAND FORKS AIR FORCE BASE Home to the 319th Air Refueling Wing. Tours are available for groups of 10 or more with a three-week notice. www.ndtourism.com/grand-forks/aviation-flight/grand-forks-air-force-base JAPANESE GARDEN A special gift from sister city, Awano, Japan, it features rocks, water, hills, trees and plants along with three granite Japanese rock lanterns. www.ndtourism.com/grand-forks/attractions/japanese-garden Fargo-West Fargo Area – www.fargomoorhead.org FARGO THEATRE 1926 vintage movie palace with restored Wurlitzer pipe organ. Tours available. www.ndtourism.com/fargo/attractions/fargo-theatre PLAINS ART MUSEUM North Dakota’s largest museum offers three galleries and exhibits for enjoyment. www.ndtourism.com/fargo/attractions/plains-art-museum HERITAGE-HJEMKOMST CENTER The Heritage-Hjemkomst Center displays an authentic handmade Viking longship that was sailed to Norway in 1982. www.ndtourism.com/west-fargo/local-legends/historical-and-cultural-society-clay-county BONANZAVILLE Restored Pioneer village with 400,000 artifacts relevant to the history and heritage of the Red River Valley. www.ndtourism.com/west-fargo/attractions/bonanzaville-usa RED RIVER ZOO Unique facility features over 300 animals of 75 species, including cute Red Pandas. www.ndtourism.com/fargo/attractions/red-river-zoo WEST ACRES SHOPPING CENTER The region’s largest shopping center includes the Roger Maris Museum. www.westacres.com Valley City Area – www.hellovalley.com ROSEBUD INTERPETIVE CENTER Renovated 1881 Northern Pacific Superintendent’s railcar with original furnishings, North Dakota Agriculture Hall of Fame. www.ndtourism.com/valley-city/free-attractions/rosebud-visitor-center HISTORIC BRIDGES TOUR Includes eight unique bridges www.ndtourism.com/valley-city/family-fun/scenic-bridges-tour VALLEY CITY STATE UNIVERSITY PLANETARIUM Allow 1 hour for 24-foot dome to turn into the nighttime sky. www.ndtourism.com/valley-city/family-fun/valley-city-state-university-planetarium BARNES COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM Permanent and changing exhibits relating to history of Barnes County. www.ndtourism.com/valley-city/attractions/barnes-county-museum MEDICINE WHEEL PARK Represents unique American Indian astronomy www.ndtourism.com/valley-city/nature-interpretive-trails/medicine-wheel-park SHEYENNE RIVER VALLEY NATIONAL SCENIC BYWAY The Sheyenne River Valley National Scenic Byway leads through open prairies, forested valleys, rich farmland and beautiful panoramic views. www.ndtourism.com/valley-city/attractions/sheyenne-river-valley-national-scenic-byway VALLEY CITY NATIONAL FISH HATCHERY The Valley City National Fish Hatchery is one of two federal fish hatcheries in North Dakota. www.ndtourism.com/valley-city/wildlife-viewing/valley-city-national-fish-hatchery Jamestown – http://discoverjamestownnd.com FRONTIER VILLAGE AND WORLD’S LARGEST BUFFALO Village is home to a 60-ton concrete buffalo and pioneer village with summer activities. www.ndtourism.com/jamestown/free-attractions/worlds-largest-buffalo-monument NATIONAL BUFFALO MUSEUM AND DAKOTA MIRACLE BUFFALO HERD Museum houses artifacts and Dakota Miracle, a white buffalo in live herd. www.ndtourism.com/jamestown/wildlife-viewing/national-buffalo-museum-gift-shop BASILICA OF ST. JAMES CATHOLIC CHURCH First Cathedral in North Dakota (1889) is listed on