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 Tourism website.

Williston Area – www.visitwilliston.com

MISSOURI-YELLOWSTONE CONFLUENCE INTERPRETIVE CENTER Riverside interpretive center, museum and gift store and walking trail to 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 Sioux , 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 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 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 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 the National Register of Historic Places. www.ndtourism.com/jamestown/attractions/basilica-st-james-catholic-church NORTH DAKOTA SPORTS HALL OF FAME Honors North Dakota sports personalities. www.ndtourism.com/jamestown/attractions/north-dakota-sports-hall-fame WALK THE TRAIL OF LOUIS L’AMOUR Self-guided tour around Jamestown. www.ndtourism.com/jamestown/family-fun/trail-louis-lamour STUTSMAN COUNTY MEMORIAL MUSEUM Built in early 1900s. www.ndtourism.com/jamestown/attractions/stutsman-county-memorial-museum

Bismarck- – www.NOboundriesND.com

LEWIS AND CLARK RIVERBOAT 100-foot paddle-wheeler featuring twin decks and 70-foot cabin www.ndtourism.com/bismarck/family-fun/lewis-and-clark-riverboat NORTH DAKOTA HERITAGE CENTER & STATE MUSEUM From life-size T.Rex skeleton cast to Mars spacesuits to exhibits of rate pottery. Intriguing high-tech displays, interactive exhibits and thousands of artifacts. www.ndtourism.com/bismarck/archaeology-paleontology/north-dakota-heritage-center- state-museum NORTH DAKOTA CAPITOL BUILDING The 19-story Art Deco capitol building was built in 1933. Visit the observation tower and Theodore Roosevelt Rough Rider Hall of Fame. www.ndtourism.com/bismarck/attractions/north-dakota-state-capitol-tours GALLERY 522 Exhibiting original visual art by North Dakota artists. Collection has 200 to 300 pieces. www.ndtourism.com/bismarck/attractions/gallery-522 UTTC CULTURAL ARTS INTERPRETIVE CENTER American Indian artwork, depicting the cultures and history of the Upper Missouri and Northern Plains Native American tribes. www.ndtourism.com/bismarck/attractions/uttc-cultural-arts-interpretive-center STATE PARK 977-acre park located on the banks of Missouri River. Museum offers information on military and Mandan Indians www.ndtourism.com/mandan/cabins/fort-abraham-lincoln-state-park GENERAL GEORGE AND LIBBY CUSTER’S HOME Tour the reconstructed home with many original pieces. Reconstructed commissary storehouse, granary, barracks and stables. From here, Custer and his 7th Cavalry rode to the Battle of Little Bighorn. www.ndtourism.com/mandan/local-legends/fort-abraham-lincoln-custer-house- commissary-bookstore ON-A-SLANT INDIAN VILLAGE 400-year old Mandan Indian village which thrived for more than 200 years. Tour five reconstructed earthlodges. www.ndtourism.com/mandan/attractions/slant-indian-village FORT MCKEEN BLOCKHOUSES Infantry blockhouses set high on the bluffs overlooking the Missouri River and Fort Abraham Lincoln. View the wide expanse of the river as early cavalry soldiers.

Washburn Area

LEWIS AND CLARK INTERPRETIVE CENTER World-class interpretive site along the Lewis & Clark Trail. Interactive displays and new exhibits with more than 100 items used by Lewis and Clark. www.ndtourism.com/washburn/museums/lewis-and-clark-interpretive-center Reconstructed site of the “winter home” of Lewis and Clark 1804-1805. www.ndtourism.com/washburn/attractions/fort-mandan

Stanton

KNIFE RIVER INDIAN VILLAGES NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE Visit the ruins of ancient Indian villages last occupied in 1845. Site where Lewis and Clark met Sakakawea in 1804. Reconstruction of an earthlodge and program presentation. www.ndtourism.com/stanton/archaeology-paleontology/knife-river-indian-villages- national-historic-site

New Salem

SALEM SUE World’s largest Holstein cow is visible from the highway, standing 38 feet tall and 50 feet long. www.ndtourism.com/new-salem/family-fun/salem-sue

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Richardton

ASSUMPTION ABBEY Built in 1904, facility has library, gift shop, wine cellar. www.ndtourism.com/richardton/attractions/assumption-abbey-benedictine-monastery- and-historic-church

Gladstone

ENCHANTED HIGHWAY Metal sculptures along the highway. Enchanted Castle and restaurant in Regent. www.ndtourism.com/regent/attractions/enchanted-highway

Dickinson – www.visitdickinson.com

DICKINSON MUSEUM CENTER Life-size Triceratops and Pachycephalosaurs outside the entrance and 13 full-scale dinosaurs in a central display. www.ndtourism.com/dickinson/archaeology-paleontology/dickinson-museum-center JOACHIM REGIONAL MUSEUM Adjacent to the dinosaur museum. Regional museum contains artifacts and displays from southwest North Dakota. PRAIRIE OUTPOST PARK Adjacent to the dinosaur museum. Several historic buildings, including a general store, post office, church. Germans from Russia stone house, Norwegian stabbur and veteran’s chapel.

UKRAINIAN CULTURAL INSTITUTE Ukrainian cultural exhibits and folk arts and special demonstrations upon request. www.ndtourism.com/dickinson/attractions/ukrainian-cultural-institute THEODORE ROOSEVELT CENTER Located in Dickinson State University’s Stoxen Library. Houses comprehensive digital presidential library of personal letters, diary, entries, photographs, newspaper columns, articles by and about Theodore Roosevelt. www.ndtourism.com/dickinson/free-attractions/theodore-roosevelt-center

Medora – www.medorand.com; www.medora.com

Medora is the gateway to the South Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park and the Great America West. This authentic, real-life western cowtown was founded in 1883 by a French nobleman, the Marquis de Mores, and named it for his wife. Medora offers a musical extravaganza, trail rides, mountain biking, hiking, museums, many gift shops, spa and restaurants during the summer season.

CHATEAU de MORES STATE HISTORIC SITE Elegant 26-room home of famous French nobleman who founded Medora. Built in 1883, it is one of the three mansions on the prairie. www.ndtourism.com/medora/attractions/chateau-de-mores BILLINGS COUNTY COURTHOUSE MUSEUM Restored pioneer days courtroom and memorabilia. www.ndtourism.com/medora/attractions/billings-county-courthouse-museum NORTH DAKOTA COWBOY HALL OF FAME Museum centered on horse culture of the Northern Plains. Entertainment daily, evening movies. Archives and library. www.ndtourism.com/medora/attractions/north-dakota-cowboy-hall-fame SALUTE TO MEDORA & COMEDY CORNER One-man performances on the life of Teddy Roosevelt & the town of Medora. The Old Town Hall supplies laughter featuring magic and music www.ndtourism.com/medora/attractions/tr-salute-medora BULLY PULPIT GOLF COURSE 18-hole course in the Badlands that has received numerous national honors. www.ndtourism.com/medora/entertainment/bully-pulpit-golf-course MEDORA MUSICAL & PITCHFORK STEAK Colorful production at the spectacular Burning Hills Amphitheatre. Western entertainment and a patriotic salute are part of each show. Broadway-style variety show. www.ndtourism.com/medora/family-fun/medora-musical-201 www.ndtourism.com/medora/attractions/pitchfork-steak-fondue SOUTH UNIT THEORDORE ROOSEVELT NATIONAL PARK North Dakota Badlands provide the scenic backdrop to this park named for the 26th president, for his contribution to conservation. Visitors center and Theodore Roosevelt’s cabin from the Maltese Cross Ranch. The loop drive could provide a view of buffalo, deer, elk, bighorn sheep, wild horses, mule deer and prairie dog towns. www.ndtourism.com/content/theodore-roosevelt-national-park www.ndtourism.com/medora/attractions/pitchfork-steak-fondue

Beach – www.beachnd.com

PRAIRIE FIRE POTTERY Studio and showroom of North Dakota potter Tama Smith. Tours of studio and kiln room are available on request. www.ndtourism.com/beach/attractions/prairie-fire-pottery