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Hi-Line (Highway 2) Tour

From the days of canoes and trading posts to the edge of space, follow the Hi-Line to adventure. Highway 2 crosses northern North Dakota, from Grand Forks to Williston, past two Air Force bases, one of the best fishing lakes in the nation and historic forts near the Montana border.

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UND hockey players
University of North Dakota

Home to the Center for Aerospace Sciences, North Dakota Museum of Art and Ralph Engelstad Arena, home ice to the university’s NCAA Division I hockey team.


Grand Forks, ND
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Downtown Grand Forks farmers market
Riverwalk Centre

Unique shopping, dining and farmers markets.

Grand Forks, ND
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widman candy
Widman's Candy

Looking for that after-dinner treat? Look no further than the “Chippers,” Widman's Candy chocolate-covered potato chips.

Grand Forks, ND
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Spirit Lake Casino
Spirit Lake Casino

Gaming and lodging on the shores of Devils Lake.

St. Michael, ND
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Woodland Resort
Woodland Resort

Full-service, year-round resort on the shores of Devils Lake, one of the state's top fisheries.

Devils Lake, ND
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Geographic Center of North America
Geographic Center of North America

Northern Lights Tower stands as tribute to Aurora Borealis and symbolizes Rugby's location.

Rugby, ND
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Updated catwalk at the Roosevelt Park Zoo in Minot
Roosevelt Park Zoo

Lions and tigers and bears … and giraffes and zebras and kangaroos, too. Oh my!

Minot, ND
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Father and daughter near the Dala Horse at the Scandinavian Heritage Park
Scandinavian Heritage Park

Casper Oimoen, Leif Eirikssen and Hans Christian Anderson stand with other icons in tribute to the area’s Scandinavian heritage.

Minot, ND
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Women sampling wine at Point of View Winery
Pointe of View Winery

The state’s first winery featuring wines made from local honey and fruits. Open May through December.

Burlington, ND
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four bears casino
Four Bears Casino

Casino offers typical casino gaming on Lake Sakakawea.

New Town, ND
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three tribes museum
Three Tribes Museum

Highlights the heritage and culture of the Mandan, Arikara and Hidatsa people.

New Town, ND
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The earth lodge village features recreated dwellings of the Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara nations
Earthlodge Village

Cultural tours and lodging in traditional earthlodge and teepee encampments on the shores of Lake Sakakawea.


New Town, ND
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fort buford
Fort Buford State Historic Site

Military post where Sitting Bull surrendered.

Williston, ND
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Aerial view of the Confluence Center, courtesy McKenzie County Tourism
Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center

Scenic area where Yellowstone and Missouri rivers merge just inside North Dakota state line with Montana.

Williston, ND
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Park ranger at Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site
Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site

Largest and most important fur trading post on the upper Missouri River from 1828-1867.  

Williston, ND
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