22 days in North Dakota Itinerary

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Fargo
— 4 nights
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Grand Forks
— 3 nights
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Jamestown
— 2 nights
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Dunseith
— 1 night
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Minot
— 2 nights
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Williston
— 2 nights
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Medora
— 3 nights
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Bismarck
— 4 nights
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Fargo — 4 nights

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Fargo: Bagg Bonanza Farm (in Mooreton) and Chahinkapa Zoo (in Wahpeton).

To see maps, more things to do, photos, and more tourist information, read our Fargo travel app.

New York City to Fargo is an approximately 7-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and train. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from New York City to Fargo due to the time zone difference. Plan for slightly colder temperatures traveling from New York City in March, with highs in Fargo at 38°F and lows at 18°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Fri) early enough to drive to Grand Forks.
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Museums · Shopping · Zoos & Aquariums · Parks
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Grand Forks — 3 nights

Grand Forks is known for shopping, theme parks, and parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: deepen your understanding at University of North Dakota, look for gifts at Widman's Candy Shop, admire the majestic nature at Turtle River State Park, and join the crowd at River Cities Speedway.

For where to stay, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Grand Forks trip planner.

Getting from Fargo to Grand Forks by car takes about 1.5 hours. In March, daily temperatures in Grand Forks can reach 35°F, while at night they dip to 15°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Mon) so you can go by car to Jamestown.
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Jamestown — 2 nights

Kick off your visit on the 12th (Tue): take an in-depth tour of Frontier Village, then examine the collection at National Buffalo Museum, and then see the interesting displays at Stutsman County Memorial Museum. Here are some ideas for day two: take in the views from Hi-Line Railroad Bridge / Chautauqua Park, see the interesting displays at Barnes County Historical Society, then cruise along Sheyenne River Valley National Scenic Byway, and finally bet on your favorite at Jamestown Speedway.

To find traveler tips, reviews, other places to visit, and more tourist information, you can read our Jamestown online trip maker.

You can drive from Grand Forks to Jamestown in 2.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 37°F in March, and nighttime lows around 17°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 13th (Wed) so you can go by car to Dunseith.
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Museums · Scenic Drive · Outdoors
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Dunseith — 1 night

Kick off your visit on the 14th (Thu): make a trip to W'eel Turtle and then take in nature's colorful creations at International Peace Garden.

To find where to stay, reviews, maps, and more tourist information, use the Dunseith driving holiday tool.

You can drive from Jamestown to Dunseith in 3 hours. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from Jamestown in March: highs in Dunseith hover around 29°F, while lows dip to 13°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Thu) so you can drive to Minot.
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Minot — 2 nights

Kick off your visit on the 15th (Fri): walk around Scandinavian Heritage Park, then get to know the resident critters at Roosevelt Park Zoo, and then stroll through Riverwalk of Minot. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 16th (Sat): see the interesting displays at Railroad Museum & Magic City Express, let little ones run wild at Oak Park, and then browse the different shops at Dakota Square Mall.

To see other places to visit, more things to do, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Minot day trip tool.

You can drive from Dunseith to Minot in 2 hours. Traveling from Dunseith in March, expect nights in Minot to be about the same, around 17°F, while days are somewhat warmer, around 37°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Williston.
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Williston — 2 nights

On the 17th (Sun), learn about all things military at Fort Buford State Historic Site, then contemplate the long history of Fort Union Trading Post, and then contemplate the long history of Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center. On the 18th (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at River Bend Overlook, stroll through Oxbow Overlook, and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Caprock-Coulee Trail.

To find reviews, ratings, traveler tips, and more tourist information, you can read our Williston trip planner.

Traveling by car from Minot to Williston takes 2.5 hours. In March, plan for daily highs up to 40°F, and evening lows to 17°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Medora.
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Medora — 3 nights

Spend the 19th (Tue) exploring nature at South Unit. Spend the 20th (Wed) exploring nature at Theodore Roosevelt National Park.

To find more things to do, ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Medora trip maker app.

Drive from Williston to Medora in 2.5 hours. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Williston to Medora. March in Medora sees daily highs of 43°F and lows of 20°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Thu) early enough to drive to Bismarck.
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Bismarck — 4 nights

Change things up with these side-trips from Bismarck: Salem Sue (in New Salem), Enchanted Highway (in Regent) and Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center (LCIC) (in Washburn).

For ratings, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Bismarck trip itinerary maker.

Traveling by car from Medora to Bismarck takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Medora to Bismarck is 1 hour. March in Bismarck sees daily highs of 42°F and lows of 19°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Mon) early enough to catch the flight back home.
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Museums · Parks · Nature · Shopping
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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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