15 days in North Dakota Itinerary

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Fargo
— 2 nights
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Grand Forks
— 1 night
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Minot
— 2 nights
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Watford City
— 2 nights
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Medora
— 2 nights
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Bismarck
— 2 nights
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Jamestown
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Fargo — 2 nights

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Drekker Brewing Company and Unglued Market. Step out of Fargo with an excursion to Fort Abercrombie State Historic Site in Abercrombie--about 42 minutes away.

For more things to do, maps, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Fargo itinerary builder website.

Barcelona, Spain to Fargo is an approximately 16.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 7 hours traveling from Barcelona to Fargo. When traveling from Barcelona in April, plan for little chillier days and much colder nights in Fargo: temperatures range from 12°C by day to -1°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Mon) early enough to drive to Grand Forks.
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Grand Forks — 1 night

On the 25th (Tue), admire the masterpieces at North Dakota Museum of Art and then bet on your favorite at River Cities Speedway.

To find reviews, maps, ratings, and tourist information, use the Grand Forks trip planner.

Getting from Fargo to Grand Forks by car takes about 1.5 hours. In April in Grand Forks, expect temperatures between 11°C during the day and -2°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Minot.
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Minot — 2 nights

Start off your visit on the 26th (Wed): learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Roosevelt Park Zoo, stroll around Scandinavian Heritage Park, and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Riverwalk of Minot. Keep things going the next day: buy something for everyone on your list at Dakota Square Mall, enjoy some diversion at Oak Park, and then examine the collection at Dakota Territory Air Museum.

To see maps, where to stay, reviews, and tourist information, use the Minot day trip planning site.

You can drive from Grand Forks to Minot in 3.5 hours. In April, daily temperatures in Minot can reach 11°C, while at night they dip to -2°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Thu) early enough to drive to Watford City.
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Watford City — 2 nights

On the 28th (Fri), tour the pleasant surroundings at Buckhorn Trail, then stroll through Oxbow Overlook, and then take in the awesome beauty at River Bend Overlook. Here are some ideas for day two: take an in-depth tour of Lewis and Clark Trail Museum, then explore the striking landscape at Cannonball Concretions Pullout, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Caprock-Coulee Trail, and finally get great views at Longhorn Pullout.

For reviews, maps, and other tourist information, use the Watford City journey app.

You can drive from Minot to Watford City in 2.5 hours. In April, plan for daily highs up to 12°C, and evening lows to -2°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Sat) early enough to drive to Medora.
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Medora — 2 nights

Kick off your visit on the 30th (Sun): get to know the fascinating history of South Unit. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: look for gifts at Prairie Fire Pottery, take an in-depth tour of Harold Schafer Heritage Center, then explore by horseback at Maah Daah Hey Trail, and finally get to know the fascinating history of Painted Canyon Overlook.

To see ratings, where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, read Medora trip itinerary planner.

You can drive from Watford City to Medora in 1.5 hours. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Watford City to Medora due to the time zone difference. In April, daily temperatures in Medora can reach 12°C, while at night they dip to -3°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 1st (Mon) early enough to go by car to Bismarck.
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Bismarck — 2 nights

Start off your visit on the 2nd (Tue): take an in-depth tour of North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum, then ponder the world of politics at North Dakota State Capitol Building, then engage your brain at Gateway to Science, and finally let the kids burn off some steam at Universal Playground/ Eagles Park. Here are some ideas for day two: grab your bike and head to Keelboat Park, then stroll around General Sibley Park & Campground, then contemplate the long history of Former Governors' Mansion State Historic Site, and finally indulge your thirst for a good beer at Laughing Sun Brewing Co..

To see more things to do, maps, ratings, and more tourist information, use the Bismarck trip planner.

You can drive from Medora to Bismarck in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and bus. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Medora to Bismarck due to the time zone difference. In May, plan for daily highs up to 24°C, and evening lows to 6°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Wed) to allow time to drive to Jamestown.
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Jamestown — 3 nights

On the 4th (Thu), examine the collection at Stutsman County Memorial Museum, get engrossed in the history at Frontier Village, and then examine the collection at National Buffalo Museum. On the 5th (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: bet on your favorite at Jamestown Speedway, admire all the interesting features of Sheyenne River Valley National Scenic Byway, then see the interesting displays at Barnes County Historical Society, and finally snap pictures at Hi-Line Railroad Bridge / Chautauqua Park.

To find other places to visit, maps, ratings, and more tourist information, read our Jamestown trip itinerary builder tool.

Drive from Bismarck to Jamestown in 2 hours. In May, daytime highs in Jamestown are 22°C, while nighttime lows are 7°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Sat) so you can catch the flight back home.
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North Dakota travel guide

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Geographic Center of the North American Continent
A primarily rural state, North Dakota is the ancient home of the Lakota tribe. Norwegian settlers once made up the European population, and one of the state's major attractions is the Norsk Høstfest, the largest Norwegian festival in the United States. The vast plains and never-ending sky inspire the many orchestras that call the state home. The spirituality of the music is second only to the spirituality of the people, as the state has the nation's highest percentage of churchgoing residents. The state's open fields are conducive to fishing, hunting, and winter activities.
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