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North Dakota has many attractions to please the nature lover and history buff.   Below is a sampling of activities available in North Dakota.

Please call the location to verify hours and pricing as they are subject to change.

DICKINSON- DAKOTA DINOSAUR MUSEUM
200 E. Museum Drive, Dickinson 701.225.DINO
COST: $8/adult, $5/ages 3 - 12
HOURS: Open May 1 - Labor Day Daily 9a - 5 p
13,400 sq ft of geological and paleontological specimens on display.

DUNSETH- INTERNATIONAL PEACE GARDEN
North of Dunseth on US 281   888.432.6733
COST: Call for information.
Beautiful gardens, 9/11 Memorial, peace poles from Japan, and a floral clock are among the peaceful sights at this attraction that sits on the US / Canadian border. Call to check whether you will need a passport (at time of publishing it was not required but this was rumored to be changing).

FARGO-   CHILDREN'S MUSEUM AT YUNKER FARM
1201 28th Ave N, Fargo   701.232.6102
COST: $5 per person (under age 1 is free)
HOURS: Schoolyear: Tues - Sat 10a - 5p, Sun 1p - 5p
                Summer: Mon - Sat 10a - 5p, Sun 1p - 5p
More than 50 hands-on exhibits. 55 acres with miniature train, carousel, playground, nature trails, mini golf course, wild flower meadow, alphabet garden and more.

MINOT- TAUBE MUSEUM OF ART
2 North Main Street, Minot   701.838.4445
HOURS: Tues - Fri 10:30a - 5:30p, Sat 11a - 4p
This museum provides a variety of exhibits from local and national artists. Also has art classes for children and adults.

MINOT- NORTHWEST ART CENTER
11th Avenue on the Minot State University Campus, Minot   701.858.3264
COST: FREE
HOURS: Mon - Fri 8a - 4:30p
This museum provides displays of contemporary and traditional artwork.

WILLISTON- FORT BUFORD
15349 39th Lane, Williston   701.572.9034
COST: $5/ adult, $2.50/child
HOURS: Open May 16 - Sept 15 Mon - Fri 8a - 6p
Walk around the historical site where Sitting Bull surrendered in 1881. The site includes 2 original buildings. There is a museum exhibit inside the former officer's quarters.

WILLISTON- FORT UNION TRADING POST
15550 Hwy 1804, Williston 701.572.9083
COST: FREE
HOURS: Summer (Memorial Day - Labor Day): 8a - 6:30p, Winter (Labor Day - Memorial Day): 9a - 5:30p
Fort Union was a fur trading post from 1828 - 1867. Visit the reconstructed trading post.