It was the landscapes of North Dakota that inspired Teddy Roosevelt to create the National Forest Service to begin protecting America's parklands. This sparsely populated Great Plains state hasn't changed much since Lewis and Clark passed through in the opening years of the 19th century – the dramatic scenery remains pristine, and travelers will still find old frontier towns and cowboy culture.
For the past four weeks, our readers have been voting for their favorite attractions in the state, and the results are in. The top 10 winners in the category Best North Dakota Attraction are as follows:
- Scandinavian Heritage Park - Minot
- Plains Art Museum - Fargo
- Pembina Gorge - Walhalla
- Ronald Reagan Minuteman Missile Historic Site - Cooperstown
- National Buffalo Museum - Jamestown
- Theodore Roosevelt National Park - Medora
- International Peace Garden - Dunseith
- Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center and Fort Mandan - Washburn
- North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum - Bismarck
- Medora
A panel of experts partnered with 10Best editors to picked the initial 20 nominees, and the top 10 winners were determined by popular vote. Experts Kylie Blanchard and Annie Bennett (North Dakota Horizons), Lisa Meyers McClintick (The Dakotas Off the Beaten Path) and a representative of the North Dakota Tourism Division were chosen based on their knowledge and experience of travel in the state.
Congratulations to all these winning attractions!
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The Experts
Kylie Blanchard and Annie Bennett
Kylie Blanchard and Annie Bennett are co-editors... Read More
Kylie Blanchard and Annie Bennett are co-editors of North Dakota Horizons magazine, which has been the state magazine of North Dakota for more than 40 years.
Kylie Blanchard and Annie Bennett

Kylie Blanchard and Annie Bennett are co-editors of North Dakota Horizons magazine, which has been the state magazine of North Dakota for more than 40 years.
Lisa Meyers McClintick
Lisa Meyers McClintick is an award-winning... Read More
Lisa Meyers McClintick is an award-winning contributor to USA Today Go Escape, Midwest Living, Minneapolis Star Tribune, Family Vacation Critic and author of two guidebooks, Day Trips from the Twin Cities and The Dakotas Off the Beaten Path. Follow Lisa on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest.
Lisa Meyers McClintick

Lisa Meyers McClintick is an award-winning contributor to USA Today Go Escape, Midwest Living, Minneapolis Star Tribune, Family Vacation Critic and author of two guidebooks, Day Trips from the Twin Cities and The Dakotas Off the Beaten Path. Follow Lisa on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest.
North Dakota Tourism Division
Welcome to North Dakota! Here you will find the... Read More
Welcome to North Dakota! Here you will find the latest information on attractions and events, how to find our hidden gems, places to share in our cultural experiences and plenty of adventure along the way.
North Dakota Tourism Division

Welcome to North Dakota! Here you will find the latest information on attractions and events, how to find our hidden gems, places to share in our cultural experiences and plenty of adventure along the way.