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Antelope Valley Station --
294 County Road 15, Beulah, ND
Located seven miles northwest of Beulah,ND, the Antelope Valley Station is the newest coal-based power plant in North Dakota. Its two units, each rated at 450 megawatts, began commercial operation in 1984 and 1986, respectively. Because of its location next to a lignite coal mine (The Coteau Properties Company's Freedom Mine) from which it receives its fuel, Antelope Valley is referred to as a "mine-mouth" facility.

Billings County Historical Society Museum --
P. O. Box 364, Medora, ND

Chahinkapa Zoo --
1st Street and 7th Ave. N, Wahpeton, ND

Chateau de Mores State Historic Site --
612 East Boulevard Avenue, Bismarck, ND
The site consists of 26 room chateau, and the ruins of a packing plant. The house contains many of the original furnishings and personal belongings of the Marquis de Mores and his family.

The Children's Museum at Yunker Farm --
1201 28th Avenue N, Fargo, ND
The Children's Museum was created as a special place for children and families. The more than 50 hands-on exhibits are designed to engage, educate, stimulate creativity, and encourage interaction between the child and the exhibit as well as the child and parent. It is a unique place where parents interact, play, create, and learn with their children. The Museum also offers a wide variety of educational programs, special events and outreach programs. The Museum retains the home-like atmosphere which makes learning and exploration fun and inviting for both children and adults. Sitting on 55 acres are a miniature train, carousel, playground, pumpkin patch, nature trails, miniature golf course, wild flower meadow, children's alphabet garden, Butterfly garden, Pipi Longstockings playhouse, community gardens, dog park, football field, and acres of wide open space, further enhancing The Children's Museum at Yunker Farm experience.

Dakota Gasification Company --
420 County Rd 26, Beulah, ND
The Great Plains Synfuels Plant appears as a massive complex of pipes, towers and buildings on the rolling North Dakota prairie. This plant is actually much more: it is part of an American dream. The 1970s energy crisis spawned a vision of greater U.S. energy independence. Abundant lignite resources underlying the North Dakota plains held promise as a vast synthetic fuel source. The Synfuels plant began operating in 1984 and today produces more than 54 billion standard cubic feet of natural gas annually.

Dakota Zoo --
PO Box 711, Bismarck, ND
The Zoo offers a variety of other fun things to do while visiting the 600+ animals that call Dakota Zoo their home. Hop on board the Tribune Express or the Leach Express and take a 20-minute train ride through the Zoo to learn more about some of the furry and feathered friends you'll view. The Cass Clay Ice Cream Parlor is a delight to visitors as it offers a variety of ice cream flavors as well as a comfortable dining area. Laughter is often heard at the Children's Play Area which is a great place for children to play and interact with one another while parents may take a break and sit on the benches while viewing the fun.

Dale and Martha Hawk Museum --
Rr 1 Box 19, Wolford, ND
Museum and campgrounds - the best kept secret in North Dakota.

Former Governors' Mansion --
320 E. Ave. B, Bismark, ND
This house was the North Dakota governors' residence from 1893 to 1960. It was built in 1884 as a private residence by Asa Fisher. At various times he was a wholesale liquor dealer, register of the Bismarck Land Office, and president of the First National Bank. He sold this house to the state for $5,000 in 1893. In 1975 the State Historical Society of North Dakota was given the house with the hope that it would operate as a historic house museum. Extensive research and restoration has been completed, restoring the house to its former appearance as it might have been in 1893. Throughout the house are restoration features which are highlighted to show visitors what work has been done. These features include samples of wallpaper that have been exposed to indicate changes in style and taste.

Fort Union Trading Post --
15550 Hwy 1804, Williston, ND
Fort Union Trading Post was the most important fur trading post on the upper Missouri from 1828 to 1867. At this post, the Assiniboine, Crow, Cree, Ojibway, Blackfeet, Hidatsa, and other tribes traded buffalo robes and other furs for trade goods such as beads, guns, blankets, knives, cookware, and cloth.

Gateway to Science --
1810 Schafer Street, Suite 1, Bismarck, ND
Hands-on science fun for all ages.

Historic Elmwood Mansion --
Stephen Avenue & 2nd Street, Grafton, ND
Late Victorian home, original woodwork and living areas. Located on 20 acres of land, it was North Dakota's second Attorney General Cam Spencer's home. It is on the National Register of Historic homes. the home contains stained glass windows, and oak stairway, birds-eye maple mantle and mirror

Leland Olds Station --
3901 Highway 200A, Stanton, ND
The Leland Olds Station Unit 1 (left) was Basin Electric's first generating station. Leland Olds Station Unit 1 holds the distinguished honor of being Basin Electric’s first power plant. The station was named for former Federal Power Commission chairman, Leland Olds. When Leland Olds Station Unit 1 went on-line in January 1966, it was the largest lignite-based power plant (216 megawatts) in the Western Hemisphere. Leland Olds Station Unit 2, a 440-megawatt unit located adjacent to Unit 1, began commercial operation in December 1975. The Leland Olds Station is the only power plant in North Dakota that uses a “v-slot” coal unloading system. This v-shaped hopper and enclosure automatically unloads six rail cars at a time. It takes about one hour to unload a 60-car train.

Myra Museum and Campbell House --
2405 Belmont Rd., Grand Forks, ND
The 1879 Campbell house is dedicated to pioneer women and contains furnishings from the 1890s. Within the Myra Museum, one will find exhibits ranging from the Ice Age to the settlement period and popular culture.

National Buffalo Museum and Frontier Village --
500 17th St SE, Jamestown, ND
The mission of the North Dakota Buffalo Foundation (NDBF) is to foster awareness of the cultural and historical significance of the North American bison. By operating the National Buffalo Museum, maintaining a live bison herd, and conducting educational programs, the NDBF fulfills this mission; plays a vital role in local, state, and national tourism; and helps to promote the bison industry. Together, the National Buffalo Museum and bison herd contribute to the distinctive character of Jamestown, the "Buffalo City". The Frontier Village complex features a post office, trading post, saloon, a fire department, barber shop, jail and sheriff's office.

North Dakota Heritage Center --
612 E Boulevard Ave, Bismarck, ND
You'll always find something new to see at the North Dakota Heritage Center. Throughout the building special galleries showcase the diverse collections of the State Historical Society of North Dakota. Unique temporary exhibits demonstrate an infinite variety of artifacts and documents, and you'll want to return often just to keep up with these changing glimpses of an exciting past. When you do, you'll see dynamic presentations of specific themes and topics ranging from the very modern to the archaic. As you experience this constant flow of new exhibits, you'll find the familiar, too. The magnificent silver service of the U.S.S. North Dakota is an example of the rich variety to be sampled in the special galleries of the Heritage Center. The special exhibits, whether temporary or permanent, can be found throughout the building--in the Documentary Gallery near the Reading Room, the foyer of the Auditorium, the mezzanine, and the lobby--and there is always something new.

North Dakota Museum of Art --
261 Centennial Drive, Stop 7305, Grand Forks, ND
The North Dakota Museum of Art strives to bring the best in regional, national and international art to the people of the Great Plains. In a little-known geographic region of the world, we have dedicated ourselves to enriching cultural life through vital and far-reaching contemporary art.

The Pioneer Trails Regional Museum --
12 First Ave. NE, , ND
The Pioneer Trails Regional Museum is owned and operated by the Bowman County Historical and Genealogical Society. Our purpose is to preserve and research the history within a 100 mile radius of Bowman North Dakota. We endeavor to tell as complete a story as possible through the use of text and artifacts.

Plains Art Museum --
704 1st Ave N, Fargo, ND

Prairie Village Museum --
102 HWY 2 SE, Rugby, ND
Rows of classic cars, fully stocked general store shelves, antique guns, hobo jungle, early train travel, Native American and Eskimo artifacts, wildlife displays, scandinavian heritage, and a complete pioneer village. You can find all of this at Rugby's Prairie Village Museum. Take a mesmerizing walk through history as you stroll along wooden walk ways and through fully furnished pioneer buildings. Plan to spend an afternoon at the museum with countless displays of over 35,000 square feet of history and heritage.

Railroad Museum of Minot --
19 1st Street NE, Minot, ND
Founded in 1986 as part of the North Dakota Centennial Celebration in Minot, North Dakota, the Railroad Museum of Minot was organized with the goal of preserving the history of the railroads that crisscrossed North Dakota. Providing an OPEN family and children friendly atmosphere that is FREE to the public.

Red River Zoo --
4220 21st Av SW, Fargo, ND
When you visit the Zoo you will see many animals that are rarely seen at other zoos such as Tanuki, East Caucasian Tur, White-lipped Deer and Pallas Cats. Of course, they also include many other more familiar animals like Meerkats, Tamarins and Bison and over 80 other species from around the world. While strolling through the park don’t miss a magical ride on the fully-restored 1928 Allen Herschel Carousel.

Roosevelt Park Zoo --
1219 Burdick Expressway East, Minot, ND

Stump Lake Park Pioneer Village --
10 miles S of Lakota on ND Hwy #1, Pekin, ND
The Pioneer Village is much more than a collection of "Stuff". Combined with Stump Lake Park, there is something to do for all ages. Whitetail deer browse the grounds of both the Pioneer Village and Stump Lake Park. 60 acres of woods provide a home for a wide rage of wildlife from deer to birds. Teddy Roosevelt established the second wildlife refuge in the nation at Stump Lake Park because of its great variety of waterfowl. The Village hosts a wide variety of activities in the summer, from band concerts to the Threshing Bee. Speakers portray early historical characters of North Dakota. Traveling exhibits provided by the North Dakota Historical Society offer snapshots of our past. Demonstrations of early pioneer skills range from spinning wool to a saw mill cutting wood.