8 days in South Central North Dakota Itinerary

Start off your visit on the 12th (Tue): get engrossed in the history at McIntosh County Heritage Center, then explore the different monuments and memorials at Ashley Jewish Cemetery, and then explore the activities along Lake Hoskins.

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Austin to Ashley is an approximately 15-hour combination of flight and car. You can also drive. Traveling from Austin in September, you will find days in Ashley are a bit cooler (74°F), and nights are colder (47°F). Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Jamestown.

On the 13th (Wed), examine the collection at Stutsman County Memorial Museum, then examine the collection at National Buffalo Museum, and then get engrossed in the history at Frontier Village.

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Getting from Ashley to Jamestown by car takes about 2 hours. In September, daytime highs in Jamestown are 72°F, while nighttime lows are 48°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Bismarck.

Bismarck is known for museums, sightseeing, and zoos & aquariums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at The Dakota Zoo, pause for some photo ops at Sakakawea Statue, contemplate the long history of Former Governors' Mansion State Historic Site, and get a sense of history and politics at North Dakota State Capitol Building.

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You can drive from Jamestown to Bismarck in 2 hours. September in Bismarck sees daily highs of 75°F and lows of 48°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Linton.

On the 17th (Sun), steep yourself in history at Welk Homestead State Historic Site, then don't miss a visit to Prairie Bells Grotto, and then get to know the fascinating history of Dinosaurs of the Prairie.

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Getting from Bismarck to Linton by car takes about 1.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 74°F in September, and nighttime lows around 47°F. You'll set off for home on the 18th (Mon).