Frontier Village and Albino BuffaloThe lives of prairie pioneers are showcased at the Frontier Village, with original prairie town buildings housing many frontier antiques and artifacts. Features of the village include the Kirkpatrick Gallery, the Louis L'Amour Writer's Shack and outdoor amphitheater, as well as stagecoach and pony rides. The
National Buffalo Museum has a buffalo herd on its property with three albino bison: White Cloud, Dakota Miracle and Dakota Legend. Native Americans traditionally hold the white buffalo as sacred.
Address: 404
Louis L'Amour Lane,
Jamestown
Phone Number: (701) 251 9145
Website: www.tourjamestown.com
Hours: Buildings and stores 9am to 9pm, Memorial Day to Labor Day; buildings 9am to 7pm in May and September. Gates open all year.
Admission: Free
Enchanted HighwayFor a scenic drive and interesting art experience, head for the Enchanted Highway near Regent. The numerous metal sculptures along the road include The World's Largest Tin Family, Pheasants on the Prairie and Fisherman's Dream. Miniatures of each sculpture are available from the gift shop in Regent.
Address: I-94, Exit 72, Regent
Phone Number: (701) 563 6400
Website: www.enchantedhighway.net
Hours: Gift shop is open 9am to 6pm
Cowboy Hall of FameThe North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame pays tribute to Native American and cowboy cultures, including trail drives, ranching and rodeo. This is where famous local cattlemen and rodeo stars will live forever. There is a lovely patio available to visitors and meeting rooms can be booked as well.
Address: 250 Main St, Medora
Phone Number: (701) 250 1833
Website: www.northdakotacowboy.com
Hours: May to September, 10am to 8pm. By appointment at other times
Admission: US$7.50 (adult) and free for children
Knife River Indian Villages National Historic SiteThe
Knife River area was inhabited by Native Americans for over 11,000 years and today the remains of three Hidatsa villages illustrate that legacy. The Native American girl of Lewis and Clarke lore, Sakakawea, was said to have lived here. A museum and visitors center are also features of this attraction.
Address: County Road 37, Stanton
Phone Number: (701) 745 3300
Website: www.nps.gov/knri
Hours: 8am to 4.30pm
