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Trips to Go
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Red River Rendezvous Winding Region
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Categories: Highways and Byways, Set the Kids Free
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The eastern part of North Dakota encompasses rich farm lands, the Pembina Gorge, Tetrault Woods State Forest, the Sheyenne Valley National Grasslands and the Red River Valley. Each has its own natural beauty and nearby cities full of entertainment, shopping, antiquing, fine dining and special events throughout the year. Suggested itinerary for traveling on I-29 in North Dakota, then taking scenic highways and byways to finish out your vacation.
Day 1
Wahpeton Area
Bagg Bonanza Farm
- Located one mile off Interstate 29 and exit 23, this is America’s only intact bonanza farm. The 21-bedroom main house is fully restored and is a National Historical Landmark. http://www.wahpetonbreckenridgechamber.com
Prairie Rose Carousel
- Pick a horse of many colors or enjoy a bench, just make sure you take a ride on the restored 1926 Spillman Carousel. One of only 150 antique operating carousels left in the United States. http://www.wahpetonbreckenridgechamber.com
Chahinkapa Zoo
Fort Abercrombie State Historic Site
- Reconstructed fort and museum representing the first permanent United States military fort established in what was to become North Dakota. The fort served to guard wagon trains and steamboat traffic on the Red River and also was a supply base for wagon trains headed to the Montana border. http://www.wahpetonbreckenridgechamber.com
Fargo-West Fargo Area
Fargo Theatre
Fully-restored art deco theater showing first-run independent films seats 870. Theater includes restored Wurlitzer pipe organ. Daytime tours arranged. http://www.fargotheatre.com
Plains Art Museum
- Full accredited fine arts museum and the largest art museum between Minneapolis and Seattle offers three galleries for your enjoyment. Hands-on activities, along with lectures, music, family and cooking programs available. http://www.plainsart.org
Heritage Hjemkomst Center
- Located in Moorhead, Minn., just across the Red River, the Heritage-Hjemkomst Center displays an authentic handmade Viking longship that was sailed to Norway in 1982. http://www.hjemkomst-center.com
Bonanzaville
- Museum and historic village offers a self-guided tour of 40 buildings, including authentic log cabins, schoolhouse, church, train depot, mansion, automobile, tractor and airplane collections. Special events are held through out summer months. http://www.bonanzaville.com
Red River Zoo
West Acres Shopping Center
- West Acres offers more than 120 stores and restaurants and is newly renovated with a 750-seat food court with fireplace, a kids’ play area and the home to the Roger Maris Museum. http://www.westacres.com
Fargo Air Museum
- Museum holds more than 20 civilian and military aircraft, along with numerous exhibits, artifacts, murals and gift shop. Always something new on display. http://fargoairmuseum.org
Scheels All Sports Store
- Featuring 196,000 square feet over four acres of retail space on two levels with more than 85 specialty shops under one roof. The ultimate destination for athletes, fans and outdoor sport enthusiasts. The focal point of the new Fargo store is the “Scheels Wheel” a 45-foot, 12-car 1953 park-style Ferris Wheel. http://www.scheelssports.com
DAY 2
Grand Forks Area
John D. Odegard School for Aerospace Sciences
- This university is the leader in aviation training and research development. Tours feature a CAS Altitude Chamber, Atmospherium Planetarium, Severe Weather Analysis Center, Aeroheritage Room (mini museum), Flight Operations. http://www.aero.und.edu
North Dakota Museum of Art
- Contemporary artwork in three main galleries exhibiting regional, national and international art. http://www.ndmoa.com
Ralph Engelstad Arena and Betty Engelstad Sioux Center
- $100 million facility is host to top-name entertainment, sporting events and concerts. It has a sports training and rehabilitation facility on location and tours are offered daily. http://theralph.com
Riverwalk Centre
- Across the street from Cabela’s, Riverwalk Center is filled with unique stores, restaurants and specialty shops. Http://visitgrandforks.com
King's Walk Golf Course
- Arnold Palmer signature golf course opened in 2002 and is one of the area’s premier golf courses. The clubhouse includes a golf shop, dining room and lounge. http://www.kingswalk.org
Day 3
Grand Forks Air Force Base
Pembina Area -The oldest community in the state
Pembina State Museum
- Discover history from the Cretaceous Age to contemporary times within the permanent exhibit. The seven-story observation tower offers a panoramic view of the surrounding landscape and the Pembina Museum store offers a unique selection of books and items that reflect and enhance the museum exhibit themes. http://history.nd.gov/historicsites/pembina/index.html
Walhalla Area – the second-oldest community in the state
Gingras Historical Park
State Historical Park - Kittson Trading Post
- The Kittson Trading Post is the oldest building in North Dakota, located in the Walhalla State Historical Park.
Frost Fire Amphitheater
Driving Options:
Rendezvous Region Scenic Backway
- East of Walhalla on Highway 32 along County Road 55, this scenic backway winds along the bends of the Pembina River. You can enjoy the panorama of the Pembina Gorge and enjoy the recreational, historical and natural scenery opportunities of the area. http://tradecorridor.com/walhalla/
Pembina Gorge
Tetrault Woods State Forest
Cavalier
Icelandic State Park
Day 4
Arvilla T
Turtle River State Park
- Constructed in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps, the park offers year-round picnicking, fishing and trails for hiking, mountain biking and cross country skiing. http://www.parkrec.nd.gov/Parks/TRSP.htm
Hatton
Hatton-Eielson Museum
- Boyhood home of Carl Ben Eielson, “The Father of Alaskan Aviation.” The Queen Anne house tells the story of Eielson's life.
Valley City
Rosebud Visitor Center
- This Visitor Center has information about surrounding areas and houses a renovated 1881 Northern Pacific Superintendent’s railcar with original furnishings. http://www.hellovalley.com/valleycity/
Barnes County Historical Museum
Historic Bridges Tour
- Eight beautiful and historic bridges. The Hi-Line Bridge is 126 feet high and is the longest, and one of the highest bridges, on the former Northern Pacific Railway. http://www.hellovalley.com/valleycity/
Medicine Wheel Park
Valley City State University Planetarium
Day 5
Sheyenne River Valley National Scenic Byway
- North Dakota’s only nationally recognized scenic byway. Sheyenne National Grasslands has more than 70,000 acres for recreational use in southeastern North Dakota. The grassland has the largest population of prairie chickens. www.hellovalley.com
Fort Ransom
Fort Ransom State Historic Site
Fort Ransom State Park
Hankinson
Dakota Magic Casino, Hotel and Convention Center
Tewaukon National Wildlife Refuge
- The refuge has 243 bird species along its 6.5-mile auto tour route and a 3-mile walking trail.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Please contact the Convention and Visitors Bureaus for complete listing of restaurants, accommodations, attractions and events for the area.
Wahpeton Convention and Visitors Bureau Phone: 800-892-6673 or www.wahpetonbreckenridgechamber.com
Fargo-Moorhead Convention and Visitors Bureau Phone: 800-235-7654 or www.fargomoorhead.org
Greater Grand Forks Convention and Visitors Bureau Phone: 800-866-4566 or www.visitgrandforks.com
Walhalla Chamber of Commerce Phone: 701-549-3939 or www.tradecorridor.com/walhalla
Valley City Chamber of Commerce Phone: 701-845-1891 or www.hellovalley.com
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