16 days in North Dakota Itinerary

Created using Inspirock North Dakota trip planner
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Bismarck
— 3 nights
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Medora
— 3 nights
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Regent
— 1 night
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Jamestown
— 1 night
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Fargo
— 3 nights
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Grand Forks
— 2 nights
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Minot
— 1 night
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Bismarck — 3 nights

Bismarck is the capital of the U.S. state of North Dakota and the county seat of Burleigh County. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Bismarck: Washburn (Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center (LCIC) & Fort Mandan State Historic Site). There's lots more to do: take an in-depth tour of North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum, get a sense of history and politics at North Dakota State Capitol Building, steep yourself in history at Custer House, and explore the activities along Missouri River.

To see other places to visit, ratings, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Bismarck trip planner.

Brussels, Belgium to Bismarck is an approximately 15.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Brussels to Bismarck is minus 7 hours. While traveling from Brussels, expect somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Bismarck, ranging from highs of 32°C to lows of 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Sun) early enough to drive to Medora.
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Medora — 3 nights

Medora is a city in Billings County, North Dakota, United States. Spend the 14th (Mon) exploring nature at Theodore Roosevelt National Park. Spend the 15th (Tue) exploring nature at South Unit. And it doesn't end there: contemplate the long history of Chateau de Mores State Historic Site, examine the collection at North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame, appreciate the extensive heritage of Painted Canyon Overlook, and stop by Prairie Fire Pottery.

To see more things to do, other places to visit, photos, and tourist information, go to the Medora trip planner.

You can drive from Bismarck to Medora in 2 hours. Another option is to do a combination of bus and car. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Bismarck to Medora. Traveling from Bismarck in August, expect slightly colder with lows of 11°C in Medora. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Regent.
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Nature · Parks · Historic Sites · Museums
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Regent — 1 night

Regent is a city in Hettinger County, North Dakota, United States. Start off your visit on the 17th (Thu): cruise along Enchanted Highway.

To find other places to visit, where to stay, maps, and more tourist information, read Regent online travel planner.

You can drive from Medora to Regent in 1.5 hours. In August, plan for daily highs up to 32°C, and evening lows to 13°C. You will have some time to spend on the 17th (Thu) before leaving for Jamestown.
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Jamestown — 1 night

Jamestown is a city in Stutsman County, North Dakota, United States. On the 18th (Fri), see the interesting displays at Stutsman County Memorial Museum, then examine the collection at National Buffalo Museum, and then take an in-depth tour of Frontier Village.

To see maps, ratings, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Jamestown trip itinerary site.

Traveling by car from Regent to Jamestown takes 3.5 hours. Traveling from Regent to Jamestown, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. In August, daytime highs in Jamestown are 30°C, while nighttime lows are 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Fri) so you can drive to Fargo.
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Museums

Fargo — 3 nights

Fargo is the most populous city in the state of North Dakota, accounting for over 15% of the state population. Change things up with a short trip to Fort Abercrombie State Historic Site in Abercrombie (about 40 minutes away). There's lots more to do: learn more about the world around you at Red River Zoo, contemplate the long history of Bonanzaville, gain insight at North Dakota State University, and examine the collection at Roger Maris Museum.

For reviews, ratings, maps, and more tourist information, read our Fargo online day trip planner.

Traveling by car from Jamestown to Fargo takes 2 hours. Expect a daytime high around 32°C in August, and nighttime lows around 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Mon) early enough to drive to Grand Forks.
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Grand Forks — 2 nights

Grand Forks is the third-largest city in the State of North Dakota (after Fargo and Bismarck) and is the county seat of Grand Forks County. Kick off your visit on the 22nd (Tue): appreciate the history behind Flood Memorial Monument, stop by Widman's Candy Shop, and then get engrossed in the history at Grand Forks County Historical Society Myra Museum. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: admire the masterpieces at North Dakota Museum of Art, deepen your understanding at University of North Dakota, and then cool off at Splasher's of the South Seas.

To see where to stay, reviews, and tourist information, go to the Grand Forks online road trip planner.

Getting from Fargo to Grand Forks by car takes about 1.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 32°C in August, and nighttime lows around 15°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Wed) so you can go by car to Minot.
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Museums · Shopping · Theme Parks

Minot — 1 night

Minot is a city in and the county seat of Ward County, North Dakota, United States, in the state's north-central region. Kick off your visit on the 24th (Thu): stroll around Scandinavian Heritage Park, then admire nature's wide array of creatures at Roosevelt Park Zoo, and then brush up on your military savvy at Dakota Territory Air Museum.

To see reviews, where to stay, photos, and tourist information, use the Minot holiday planning website.

Traveling by car from Grand Forks to Minot takes 3.5 hours. In August, daily temperatures in Minot can reach 32°C, while at night they dip to 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Thu) to allow time to travel back home.
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Parks · Museums · Zoos & Aquariums

North Dakota travel guide

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National Parks · History Museums · Historic Sites
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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