LOCAL AREA

Dakota Square is home to over 80 department stores & specialty shops & 15 restaurants under one roof. Shop department stores such as JCPenney, Target as well as nationwide specialty shops including American Eagle, Bath and Body Works, Old Navy, Scheels All Sports, Victoria's Secret, the Buckle and Dress Barn. Take in a movie at the AMC Classic Theater featuring nine all-stadium auditoriums. A large selection of casual dining is available also.

The 9-hole "Apple Grove" course features 1,538 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 29 . Designed by Tom Aasen, the Apple Grove golf course opened in 1974. This course is quiet, tranquil, and located in the country. The terrain is flat and the fairways tree lined. The course has both small and large greens.

The North Dakota State Fair Center is the largest showplace in the region. Located here in Minot, it is the “Entertainment Capital of North Dakota,” hosting a variety of events year-round such as the Norsk Hostfest and the ND State Fair. With over two-dozen buildings and support facilities to choose from, our complex provides a comfortable and functional setting for any type or size of event.

Minot State University hosts an array of attractions. Several cultural exhibits exist on the campus along with a science museum, the beautiful cultural events center - Ann Nicole Nelson Hall (formally McFarland Auditorium), art galleries, the Dome (one of the finest athletic facilities in the upper Midwest), and an attractive campus.

Located on the south shore of Lake Sakakawea, the State Park offers a wide range of water based recreational activities and facilities. The park has a full service marina, including boat rentals, convenience store, fishing guide services and boat and camper storage. The park hosts numerous fishing derbies throughout the summer. The lake itself is one of the three largest man-made reservoirs in the nation. It has a surface area of about 368,000 acres and is 178 miles long.

The Roosevelt Park Zoo is home to the largest collection of exotic animals between Minneapolis and Seattle. The zoo is home to over 200 mammals, birds and reptiles, including penguins, giraffes, kangaroos, leopards, lions, tigers, bears and much more. A new addition to the zoo is the River Otter Exhibit including and underwater viewing area. In addition to the zoo, Roosevelt Park (the largest park in Minot) and Roosevelt Pool are also located in this area.

The Scandinavian Heritage Park is a tribute to the Scandinavian culture and ancestors who settled in the Minot area. The park includes many buildings and statues with a full size replica of a Stav Church, and authentic Finnish Suana, a Danish windmill, a 220 year old house from Sigdal, Norway, and much more. The Scandinavian Heritage Park is also home to the Scandinavian Heritage Visitors Center, including the offices of the Minot Convention & Visitors Bureau and the Norsk Hostfest.

Rated "one of the top five courses in North Dakota" by Golf Digest, the Minot Country Club features an 18-hole par 72 golf course, a clubhouse and a pro shop adjacent to the Souris River. The Country Club also has a swimming pool and banquet hall. Following the flood of 2011, the Minot Country Club moved to a new location in SE Minot. The new course opened in 2014.

Souris Valley Golf Course facility features 6,759 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72 . The course rating is 72.5 and it has a slope rating of 125 on Blue grass. Designed by (R) Mike Morley, the Souris Valley golf course opened in 1968. The challenging 18-hole par 72 Souris Valley Golf Course in the Mouse River Valley features wooded fairways and water hazards.

The Lillian & Coleman Taube Museum of Art is located in the former Union National Bank building in downtown Minot. This beautiful building has been renovated into an incredible art gallery that hosts many traveling exhibits throughout the year. The museum holds art classes, camps and museum tours.

The Pointe of View Winery is North Dakota's first winery and was established in 2002 and located just 10 minutes west of Minot. The specialty of the winery is North Dakota's native fruit and honey. The honey wines are made from locally produced honey and the fruit wines are made from fruits such as apple, rhubarb, Juneberry and chokecherry, which are abundantly grown in this region. The winery offers free tours of the grounds along with free tastings of their wine.

Established as a railroad community in the mid 1800's, Minot's downtown district is one today that reflects the distinctive history of turn-of-the-century architecture, while providing all the products and services expected in today's marketplace. A rich heritage and variety of shopping & ding thrive in Historic Downtown Minot. The continued efforts of private business owners and community involvement have preserved some of the area's most interesting properties and trades.

Located just north of the Minot International Airport on Highway 83 is the Dakota Territory Air Museum. The museum was founded in 1986 with the dream to provide the most comprehensive aviation facility in the state & the region. Here you will find a variety of military & civilian aircract, numerous aviation photographs & a large collection of aviation literature & periodicals. You will also find a large collection of memorabilia relating to this region's military aviation service & history.

The community of Minot grew overnight with the development of the railroad which provided for a rich history in the community. The Minot Railroad Museum displays more than 100 years of rail history, including photos, memorabilia, communication systems and much more. The museum focuses on regional railroading from 1886 to the present time.

The Splashdown Dakota Super Slides is a 24,000 square foot waterpark and fun center attached to the Dakota Square Mall and located inside the Sleep Inn and Suites. The center features three major slides, four separate pool areas, a large kiddie area with smaller slides and fun water play features, and a 45 person cloverleaf hot tub. Located above the waterpark is a snack shop. The fun center is also home to 600 square feet of arcade games and virtual fun.

X-Treme Bowling Friday and Saturday night, Restaurant, Pro Shop, Lounge & Links, Casino, Bowling, Black Lights With Music & Videos, 40 Lanes With Automatic Scoring

Lucy's Amusement Park is a terrific place to have hours of family fun. The park offers the most challenging 18-hole miniature golf course in the northwest, cosmic orbiter, a tower slide, various kiddie rides, disco scooter and moonwalk. Picnic areas are available for families and businesses with bon fire upon request. We also offer special birthday party rates. Ride fees set for individual rides.

Mouse River Players is Minot’s oldest and most well-known community theatre, founded in 1973. MRP provides quality theater experiences, at an affordable cost, to the community of Minot and its surrounding areas, and also provides acting workshops, script writing and dramatic events to nurture theatrical talents of all ages.

Minot AFB is an integral part of the local communities. The people are friendly, helpful and honestly glad to have you here. Known as the home of Team Minot, the name emphasizes the great working relationship the base has with the community. Minot Air Force Base is home to the 5th Bomb Wing and its two squadrons of B-52H Stratofortress bombers and the 91st Missile Wing and its 150 minuteman missiles.