Pembina
Pembina, North Dakota, is a terrific place to visit for the adventurous tourist who wants to explore the area and experience a unique culture. A small town situated on the border of the United States and Canada, it is home to some of the most beautiful scenery in the state, located at the junction of the Red River and the Pembina River, with rolling hills, abundant wildlife, amazing fishing opportunities, and just a short drive from Minnesota and Canada.
A community steeped in history and growing towards the future, the area also has a variety of interesting historical sites, including the Grace Episcopal Church, Icelandic Evangelical Lutheran Church, US Customs & Post Office Building; the Pembina State Museum, and the Pembina County Courthouse. Home of the Oxcart Trails and the Metis Culture, Pembina is the entry to the Rendezvous Region. Notable firsts in Pembina’s history include: the first European settlement, first organized church, first post office, first border/customs house, and first homestead within present state borders.
Additionally, nearby attractions include the Pembina National Forest, Cavalier Space Force Station, the Crystal Bridge, Dease-Martineau House & Trading Post, Gingras House & Trading Post, Gunlogson Farmstead Historic Site, and Vikur Lutheran Church at Mountain. Located 75 miles from Grand Forks, 50 miles from Grafton, 29 miles from Cavalier, 34 miles from Walhalla, 70 miles from Winnepeg and 21 miles from Hallock MN, Pembina offers convenience and comfort for hunters, fishers, motorcycle enthusiasts, snowmobilers, adventurers and travelers.
Stay at the full service RV campgrounds or pitch a tent; located in South Pembina at the Ft. Daer Campgrounds, there are restrooms with showers, 2 baseball fields, a playground, a fish cleaning station, a boat ramp & dock (you can fish for walleye and catfish right off the dock), a frisbee golf course, and the very popular La Moure Memorial Golf Course (which features a café open from 11:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.).
If you’re looking for privacy, the Red Roost Motel provides comfortable, peaceful, and well-priced rooms, and the locally owned AirBnB.com home in Pembina can support up to 10 guests: the house was built 1905, is very well-maintained, and sports an eat-in kitchen, dining room, living room, laundry facilities and a four-season porch, this location can easily accommodate up to 10 adults, and children.
The Bridge Stone Bar and Restaurant offers sit down and take out service (enjoy lunch on the patio as well!), a bar, and gaming, trivia nights and generous offerings including appetizers, broasted chicken, burgers, salads, pizza, ice cream and many other options. Need to eat and go, GasTrak at the edge of town, offers pizza, subs, burgers, along with a variety of ready-to-go options. Private showers are also available. If you need to replenish your groceries, D&K Grocery offers a wide range of food options, paper products, and other “necessities.”
Pembina is a great place to take a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and experience a unique part of North Dakota history. Come to Pembina for the tranquility, stay for the adventure.
