We are visiting GF for a weekend to visit family and want to stay in a hotel. What is a nice hotel (price does not matter) that has a nice pool and great ammenities?
C%26#39;mon Inn, is a great place to stay. Very nice, clean, great location. Nice pool/hot tubs, very good price. You will love it!
Are there any hotels/motels in Bismarck that are park and fly? If so. please advise me of the names. Thanks.
Several would be. We have stayed at Expressway Inn and found their dervice excellent. Any of the chain motels would also offer that service.
If you would consider having a ';crane'; in your establishment, I would come there and eat pizzza everyday! I like the little three eyed alien that you can get out of the machine! As long as Buzz does not fall into the machine everything will go O.K. dokay , How much does it cost me to get an alien? I am pretty skilled with my hands, so they say so I bet I can get the prize in the first try!
Huh?
I applaud your attempt to bring some life to this forum!
My husband and I are planning a trip to New England next spring or summer and have never been. We need suggestions on where to go. We%26#39;d like a ';home base'; and be able to take day trips with 1 or 2 overnight stays. Where would be a good place to park our suitcases and travel out from there and still get in as much of the area as possible? Another thought we had was to just go up to Maine and spend our week there. All suggestions will be most helpful.
How about Bar Harbor, Maine...
http://www.barharborinfo.com/
You can enjoy Acadia National Park, Maine; take the CAT to Nova Scotia; and then take various day trips from there such as to Bangor Maine. http://www.bgrme.org/
...46 miles away...
There%26#39;s a whole selection of lodging to choose from from bed and breakfasts to hotels to private houses
www.barharborinfo.com/lodging_frame2.html
Take a look at the above site to see what looks fun for you.
The CAT - transportation from Bar Harbor to Nova Scotia...
go over for day or a couple of nights....
Have fun planning!
You%26#39;re not going to get a lot of posts regarding New England on the North Dakota forum. Try Maine, Vermont, or New Hampshire instead. That said, Bar Harbor would definitely be a good stopping off point.
With seven days as your time budget, you%26#39;d be hard pressed to spend enough time in any one New England area to truly enjoy it. If it%26#39;s peace and relaxation you seek, then Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont offer it in abundance, although there%26#39;s much to do, see and eat in all three states: golf, swimming, site seeing, spectacular mountains and the famous culinary delight, lobster. Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island are wonderful if you enjoy swimming and ocean vistas. You could easily spend seven days in Boston alone with its early Americana historic sites and its wonderful aquarium. Rhode Island, especially Newport, offers much history, as well. I would recommend a stroll along Cliff Walk where you can see the magnificent mansions built by the likes of Doris Duke and the Vanderbilts. Connecticut offers Mystic Seaport, where you can go aboard a wonderfully preserved whaling ship and tour the associated museum, or head a bit upstate to Foxwoods where you can engage in games of chance. To help narrow down your choices, I%26#39;d recommend a visit to http://www.newenglandtimes.com to get in-depth information on each of the states. It%26#39;s an excellent site that should help you make the choices of greatest interest to you.
I visited North Dakota for the first time since I was a child, last Summer and enjoyed a number of places tremendously. I tend to enjoy driving through states and enjoying the scenic, historical and Americana aspects of those states. North Dakota had a lot to offer and I%26#39;m sure I only scratched the surface.
Minot - Great town with the enjoyable Scandinavian Heritage Park.
Rugby - Geographic center of North America...is it or isn%26#39;t it? Who cares...it%26#39;s a fun idea and the stone cairn is good for a picture.
Mandan - Fort Abraham Lincoln (Custer house) and On-A-Slant Village...both worth the time to enjoy.
New Salem - You%26#39;ve gotta see Salem Sue the giant cow!
Regent (and nearby) - The Enchanted Highway is magnificent...well worth a visit. Don%26#39;t forget to stop at the gift shop in Regent and turn on the moving sculpture.
Dickinson - Dakota Dinosaur Museum...another very worthwhile place to stop. Lots of incredible displays. Make sure that you engage the staff in conversation, because some of them were involved in finding things that are on display.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park - Beautiful...make sure you take the time to really enjoy it.
Bismarck - Space Aliens Grill and Bar - Okay...so the food is kind of so-so...it%26#39;s not that expensive and the kitsch factor makes the visit enjoyable.
Garrison - Quaint little town with the Wally Walleye statue at the end of the main street. Make sure you stop and get a malt at Ye Olde Malt Shoppe! It%26#39;s only about a block away.
Another thing that will stick with me a long time are the sunflower fields...lots and lots of color.
If you like taking road trips, North Dakota is a great state to visit. I hope to get back there someday!
Thanks sare, great info! Would any of those qualify as North Dakotas top tourist attraction?
Hey! Thank you so much for your input, my girls and I are driving down to Minot over Easter holidays and needed some to do things....I heard about some kind of amusement park there, is this true? If you have any info to this that would be great!
Minot-has a nice indoor water park at the Sleep Inn which is attached to Dakota Square Mall. There is a Comedy Club in The International Inn on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. The zoo is nice also, but does have limited hours when cold outside. There are alot of Chinese restraunts if you like buffets. The downtown is a nice area to visit with some unique places to shop. There are a few mom and pop restraunts that are worth a visit. Oak Park is a nice park to go for a walk or take the kids to play.
Bismarck-has a lot more than Space Aliens(is a good place for the kids). There are a few nice places to eat and all are fairly inexpensive. The Bistro is nice more formal place. The Walrus is great italian. There is also a nice water park called Raging Rivers, but is outdoors. There is a nice zoo here also. There is a paddle boat in the summer that goes down the river.
North Dakota has lots of nice lakes small and large. There are beutiful open spaces.
Thank You so much for your input....I have actually booked a few nights at the Sleep Inn because of the waterpark and plan on checking out the zoo so thanxs again!
What is the #1 top tourist attraction in North Dakota?
Hi! I dont know what the tourist attractions are but would love to know!!! I am driving to Minot over the easter break with my 2 kiddos to see my grandparents so if you have any info that would be awesome!!!
Most definantly Medora. Albeit, only after Memorial day. It%26#39;s about 3 hours from Minot though. There is plenty to do for a few days visit though and there is one spectacular golf course right outside of town if golf is your thing! I believe it was noted in golf digest as the best new affordable golf course in America.
Medora is also the gateway to the South Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park. Another great place worth a stop.
Thank you so much for your input!!! ;)
Thank you ssolga! I had given up. Great tip on the golf course.
I checked Medora out and it sounds like a hikers paradise.
Boy, ND over Easter weekend...I have taken my kids 10 and 12 to the Louis and Clark interpretive center, that%26#39;s about half way between Bismarck and Minot. There%26#39;s a park you can walk through as well as costumed actors. Fort Lincoln is nice too. The park area is much bigger and you can walk through and see the museum and park. There are lots of activities for families. Fort Lincoln is just south of Mandan on the river road. It really depends on what interests your family and the age of your kids. My kids complain a little when we take them to historical sites ....
It is a hiker/biker/golfer paradise ~ just watch out for the rattlesnakes! :D
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Our family will be traveling by car from Grand Forks all the way across the state to get to a family reunion in Montana. We%26#39;re looking to do the route in one day. Since North Dakota seems pretty deserted, I%26#39;m looking for points of interest along the interstate. We are traveling with our 9 and 13 years olds and I%26#39;d like something besides the dvd player to entertain them. Are the rest areas interesting or do they have any historical info? Any thoughts?
Hi
Well, this I 94 is not the most scenic, but it will get you to Theodore Roosevelt NP (south unit). Before you reach the park there is an overlook from the Interstate. Take the Medora (inters. 27 or 24) take off and visit this amazing NP. The kids will like Prairie Dog Towns and you may take the Scenic Loop Drive if times allows. Recommanded.
In Medora the short drive to the amphitheater is recommanded too and Medora makes a nice stopover for lunch!
Tet
Where are you going in Montana? If you are on the ';high road'; (Hwy 2) it is a bit more scenic (or at least more variety in the scenery). I-94, like most interstates, does not have much. If you go through Jamestown you can see the ';Worlds Largest Buffalo'; and a live White Buffalo. Bismarck has a very nice Heritage Center if you have time to stop. Near Richardton are many large metal ';statues'; of things - it is called the Enchanted Highway. THat is kind of neat.
Along Hiway 2 you will see lots of farmland and water. Rugby has a little museum and a rock column representing the Geographical Center of North Dakota. Highway 2 does have quite a bit of road construction this summer.
Visit www.discovernd.com for more information.
Have fun. We really are proud of our state.
Thanks for the ideas. We%26#39;re headed to the Missoula area for the reunion. I have family in Grand Forks, but haven%26#39;t traveled too far west beyond town. We%26#39;ll spend the night in Miles City, Montana, and continue with another long day of driving to Missoula. What about the North Dakota badlands? Is it worth making a stop?
Visiting the Th. Roosevelt NP (south unit)definitely makes a worthy stopover. On the 36 miles loop there is a Badlands Overlook. But we were told( we did not visit) that the NP%26#39;s north unit has the best ';Badlands';but it%26#39;s 70 miles north of south unit.
We drove from Glacier NP to Glasgow along hw 2 and along Fort Peck Lake to Glendive and to ND. It%26#39;s a pretty long detour from Missoula but I can say, this hw 2 gives you the real ';Big Sky'; feeling. If you have an extra day.....
Tet
Jacele~
Just wondering where in MN you%26#39;re taking off from? If you plan on taking I94 stopping in the Badlands is really worth it. The scenery there is like no other place in the world. Seriously, the hills are very unique. I live in Medora in the summer and Duluth in the winter so I%26#39;ve made the drive several times. I guess it depends on what side of MN you live on to determine what ';halfway'; would be but it takes about 9 hours to get from Duluth to Medora, and then about 10 hours from Medora to Missoula. Medora would make an excellent stop especially if you%26#39;re going to be there after Memorial Day, the town really comes alive after then. If you%26#39;re going to be there before Memorial Day, it%26#39;s still worth stopping for the National Park or if you%26#39;re a golfer the ';Best New Affordable Course in America'; (according to Golf Digest) is just south of Medora.
Check out www.medora.com, there is alot more info there.
And finally, aside from the fact that you%26#39;ll be closer to your destination there is absolutely no incentive for staying in Miles City, unless all you wanted to do was sleep. There really isn%26#39;t anything to do there and the scenery is really quite lackluster.
Hope you have fun! I94 is a LONG 355 miles but it%26#39;s worth it when you get there!
What would you suggest for the best place for dinner?
I would definately say the El Rancho dining room is by far the best restaurant in town.
Gingers Cafe, the owners are down to earth and kind, the waitresses always have a smile on their faces, and you never leave hungry the portions at Gingers Cafe are out of this world, their homemade fries aren%26#39;t that bad either.
My family is traveling from Alabama to Kalispell, MT for a week of hiking. We are going out through North Dakatoa to see Theodore Roosevelt Nationl Park. I can%26#39;t decide which route to take from TRNP - if we leave out of the north part of the park, which is faster - going back to I-94 to I-90 to Kalispell OR go north out of the park and take Highway 2 across Montana. We will spend Friday, July 21st touring TRNP and then drive for a couple of hours west before stopping for the night. We have to be in Kalispell by 6:30pm Saturday night to pick up my in-laws that are meeting us for the week in GNP. Thanks for the advice.
Hi Scoutmom
Does not make much difference in time, 12-14 hours depends on stops from TRNP north unit to Kalispell. Travelling hw 2 is shorter, 625 miles to 800 miles. Trickiest parts are the last 100 or so miles south of GNP along a winding and slow road, or Missoula to Kalispell, also slow and many roadworks.
Driving I 94 and I 90 is boring and not very interesting. Driving Hw 2, The Great Northern Hw, leads through prairieland, endless big skies, count the trains and few traffic.
For me, I would drive hw 2, hands down. We drove all the way from
Glasgow (coming from Glendive on I 94) to St. Marys at the east entrance of GNP, before we drove I 94 from Bismarck to Glendive.
The drive along hw 2 is relaxing, we drove 80 mph most of the time (not allowed though) and had almost no traffic. There are some small towns along this route. We stayed at Havre at the Best Western (Recommended, good restaurant across the street)
Also accomodation in Glasgow and probably in Wolf Point.
It%26#39;s one hour from TRNP to Williston, another 1.5 hour to Wolf Point and 45 minutes to Glasgow. Glasgow-Havre is 2.5 hours. So if you leave TRNP by 1 pm you can reach Havre at 7 pm.Hope this helps.
Hi there! frow TRNP hiway 2 will be your best bet. Lotsa quaint little towns. More to look @, if thats what your looking for. Also FYI you can drive as fast as you want in MT in the daytime, if you get caught its only $5 on the spot!! I grew up in ND, and travelled to MT often. Even if I was leaving Fargo, I went over to Grand Forks, and onto Hiway 2. If you are planning on staying in MEDORA, (TRNP)... theres a great cabin we used to rent thats part of the main hotel really fun. Also the musical @ the ampitheater is not to be missed! You will really find people along your route to be genuine, and helpful, Dont be afraid to ask questions. Also food along the way is super cheap, I always have ';culture schock'; when going home. Any ? feel free!!
We are planning a trip to New England - arriving in boston 21/9/06 for 15 nights. Plan to take in Boston, Cape Cod, New Hampshire, Vermont and maybe the Berkshires. We have heard that fall may arrive late this year due to recent rain, and are unsure which route to travel. We need to be in Boston near to, or at the end of our trip to catch up with friends. Need suggestions - should we start with the Cape and then travel north or vice versa? .
This is our first visit to New England so would be grateful for any comments and %26#39;must see sights%26#39;.
Many Thanks
Just FYI, you have posted this in the North Dakota forum. There is a town in North Dakota called ';New England'; :)
Is there still a variety show in a larger amphitheater?
Hi Retdoc, welcome to the forum.
Yes, the Medora Musical still exists. You can buy tickets online.
Try: www.medora.com
Tet
I would like to add that we noticed on our recent trip that were 2 for 1 coupons and free tickets for the Musical at several gas stations just outside of Medora on I-94. I can%26#39;t remember the names of the stations, but I do know that the one in Dickinson was just North of I-94 on the East side of the road. There was a large sign that said free musical ticket with 10 gallon fill-up. Thought it might help someone.
The free tickets with gas fill-ups are at Simonson stations, though I%26#39;m not sure if that promotion is still going on.
We will be in Medora for 1 day,July 4th, touring Teddy Roosevelt NP. At night was wondering if the Medora Musical is worth seeing? Is it just singing or is there comedy also? Would it interest a 18 yr old or is it more for older adults? The next day we drive to Hill City, SD, to visit the Black Hills and Badlands on our journey home to NJ. Thank you for any input.
Lynnette,
I live in Bismarck and Medora is a delightful day trip! The musical is definitely worth seeing and I can%26#39;t say if your 18 yr. old would be interested, but I do know that most of the cast are younger men and women in that age range. It%26#39;s a bigger production than people might think...a large, beautiful ampitheatre and if the weather is nice it%26#39;s just a great evening. Medora has charming shops and restaurants and you might like to check out the Pitchfork Fondue for dinner!
I really think your family would enjoy a day there! The people in Medora work very hard to make it a place that the entire family can enjoy. Good, wholesome environment - hard to come by these days!
Save travels and enjoy ND!
Hi Lynnette
We visited the theater on a sunny day in september some years ago and the view from the hill in itself was awesome. Must be a pleasure to visit a real musical here. We liked Medora a lot. Very good restaurants and ample loding. We stayed at the Americinn Motel and Suites. Recommended! And if you%26#39;re camping, we saw a nice campingarea close to the hotel. Also we enjoyed our visit to the Roosevelt NP south unit. We stayed a couple of days in Medora and did not regretted it. We also did the drive to Hill City next day along windswept but very scenic hw 85.
Tet{:o)-
The medora musical is fantastic. Yes, there is comedy. The comedy act changes every few weeks. When we were there, the comedian was Chris Linn and he had my husband laughing until he was in tears. The setting is just breathtaking. It is an evening your family will remember for a long time.
THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR REPLIES. We wanted to view the show but ended up exploring too long in the Theodore Roosevelt NPNorth and South units and got back to late. The town was very friendly and picturesque and we enjoyed our stay there even though we missed the musical. Next Time.
Lynnette
Hi Lynnette
So the prairie dogs were the actors and were stealing the show!!!!
Tet
Are there any special events, shows besides the Medora Musical planned at Medora for July and August? We were there for a Jazz event several years ago and was wondering if something similar was planned for this year.
The popular 4M Revue has performance every Saturday and Sunday at 11:00 %26amp; 2:00 in the Town Hall Theatre; a one-man play, ';Bully,'; about the life of Teddy Roosevelt, plays daily at 4:00 in the same Theatre. The 4M Revue is in its 23rd season in Medora and is a quality music, magic, and comedy revue, as evidenced by the good crowds it has drawn throughout its long run in Medora. The 4M features magician Bill Sorensen, singer Clyde Bauman, and ';The Original Rock %26amp; Roll Farmboy,'; Mylo Hatzenbuhler, North Dakota%26#39;s biggest (in more ways than one!) rock star.
The popular 4M Revue has performance every Saturday and Sunday at 11:00 %26amp; 2:00 in the Town Hall Theatre; a one-man play, ';Bully,'; about the life of Teddy Roosevelt, plays daily at 4:00 in the same Theatre. The 4M Revue is in its 23rd season in Medora and is a quality music, magic, and comedy revue, as evidenced by the good crowds it has drawn throughout its long run in Medora. The 4M features magician Bill Sorensen, singer Clyde Bauman, and ';The Original Rock %26amp; Roll Farmboy,'; Mylo Hatzenbuhler, North Dakota%26#39;s biggest (in more ways than one!) rock star.
The popular 4M Revue has performance every Saturday and Sunday at 11:00 %26amp; 2:00 in the Town Hall Theatre; a one-man play, ';Bully,'; about the life of Teddy Roosevelt, plays daily at 4:00 in the same Theatre. The 4M Revue is in its 23rd season in Medora and is a quality music, magic, and comedy revue, as evidenced by the good crowds it has drawn throughout its long run in Medora. The 4M features magician Bill Sorensen, singer Clyde Bauman, and ';The Original Rock %26amp; Roll Farmboy,'; Mylo Hatzenbuhler, North Dakota%26#39;s biggest (in more ways than one!) rock star.
Sorry; didn%26#39;t mean to post the same message multiple times.
I recently visited Fargo for business and happened to catch the FMSO%26#39;s March concert with Janet Sung, violin. I was amazed at the high quality of the entire ensemble. If you have the chance to see the Fargo-Moorhead Symphony while visiting the Fargo, ND area, do yourself a favor and buy tickets. You%26#39;ll be amazed!
Wow. They really are great!! Maestro Rubenstein is amazing, and the 3rd trumpet player is HAWT!
I really enjoyed the orchestra, and can really tell they are all there to make astounding music togeather!
HIGHLY recommended for those visiting the FM Area. Try to catch a glimpse of that 3rd Trumpet too... wow!
please explain to me what ther is to do here
Spelling classes. That%26#39;s all. Just spelling classes. You wouldn%26#39;t like Beulah.
We have been to Beulah and Hazen. We even spend the night in Hazen and had dinner. The restaurant even still had a smoking section. The waitress told us we were allowed to smoke because Hazen%26#39;s mayor was a smoker. I like a good afterdinner cigar so it was a surprise. The only thing about Beulah I remember was the road to Hazen was well signposted. Sorry (:o)-
Tet
Usually the people who go there have something to do with the energy industry.
West: Killdeer Mountains and the badlands.
North: Lake Sakakawea (if you like sailing, boating, or fishing)
East: Missouri River and some historical Indian and Lewis and Clark sites... kind of fun to pontoon/boat on it too.
South: At Richardton there is an abbey which is kind of cool
You are also close to Bismarck-Mandan which has Fort Abraham Lincoln and some more historic sites (all on the Mandan side of the river).
My sweetie and I are taking a cross-country road trip next August and we%26#39;d like to stay in hotels or motels that have that real vintage vibe. We don%26#39;t have the trip mapped out yet so all towns will be considered.
I love the Safari Inn, in Burbank California. Sweet Motel with pool and vintage neon but modern facilities.
coasthotels.com/home/鈥?/a>
It%26#39;s easy to find pictures on the web or in books of classic neon signs but we want to stay the night in a place that looks straight out of the 50s (or 30s, 40s, 60s) but isn%26#39;t a rundown dump.
If you have a recommendation of someplace unusual, that works too.
Thanks for any help!
I can%26#39;t think of any hotels/motels in N.D. that LOOK like that, but if you want a vintage vibe, many towns here have places that FEEL like they haven%26#39;t changed much in 40-50 years. They aren%26#39;t trying to market vintage; they really ARE vintage.
My favorite is in Marmarth, N.D. (pop. 225) where the city bought and fixed up a 75-year-old bunkhouse that traveling rail workers used to stay in. A few years ago I rented a small but comfy, clean room there for $15 a night. You get a room by asking somebody in town to open the place up, and you pay on the honor system by sliding a money envelope under a locked door before you leave.
For food, the Pastime Bar around the corner serves a prime rib that retired cattle ranchers drive 300 miles round-trip from Bismarck to eat. The area around Marmarth is also a haven for fossil hunters.
Yeah, ironic fashion hasn%26#39;t really caught on in North Dakota yet :D
I%26#39;m not sure what you can find for more hotels, but for restaurants, Krol%26#39;s Diners (Fargo and Bismarck) are kinda vintage neony and the A%26amp;W in Fargo is very Art Deco-y.
Speaking of which, if you get to Fargo, check out the Fargo Theater on Broadway - that%26#39;s vintage. You can stay downtown as well (Radisson or Hotel Donaldson). Kind of a poshed up %26#39;50s downtown.
If you want the %26#39;50s experience, nothing screams 1950%26#39;s more than the roadside attractions (for example, the huge concrete buffalo in Jamestown and a giant Holstein cow at New Salem, both are right off of I-94).
Anyway, I hope that if you have made your trip already, that all went well.
I crossed the border from Manitoba into North Dakota near the Peace Gardens. The drive was very nice with the rolling hills. The crossing of the Missouri River was nice too. I camped at the camprground in the South unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park. The cost was only 10 dollars and my campsite was beautiful right on a peaceful river while the hills surrounded us. The scenic loop was wonderful as well. I thoroughly advise people to visit this wonderful park which is not that well known.
I agree, we had a nice time during our stay in Medora and the Th. Roosevelt NP was awesome. Never seen so many prairiedogs either.
Tet
Yep, Theodore Roosevelt Park is beautfiul.
I%26#39;ve stayed at the campground you were at back in the %26#39;80s - bison wandered through and rubbed themselves on the tent.
In retrospect, that%26#39;s a little scary since bison are nothing to mess with.
Theodore Roosevelt Park is beautiful. I always recommend to folks to go in the early summer when the colors are breathtaking in the Painted Canyon area. The dark green grass with the blues, reds and yellows of the Painted Canyon are not to be missed. We%26#39;ve had drought like conditions the last few years so traveling later in the summer will still be beautiful but the greens likely won%26#39;t be there or as vibrant.
We had spent time with our son in the Black hills of South Dakota and had to drive back to Seattle.We decided to drive back via Medora to see the Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
I was surprised how much I enjoyed the 24 hours.First the drive up Highway 85 from Spearfish.Certainly not the most scenic of routes but I was amazed at the amount of wildlife we saw.Lots of deer and antelope,golden eaglesand a pair of vultures.
We encountered a very helpful lady at the visitors centre at Bowman.Driving out of bowman there was a paddock of bison-obviously not wild though.
We overnighted at Medora.Unfortunately most activities had shut down the day before but at least we had done our research and knew that was the case.We did a late afternoon drive through the national park and again in the early morning.Great scenery and once again abundant wildlife.The prairie do towns are massive.
Unfortunately the motels in Medora are all close to the train line and the coal trains go through the night.
Again not a great choice of dining as the season was over but we did enjoy our meal at the rough riders hotel restaurant.Good food at reasonable prices.So if you have a choice do take the time to give North Dakota a go.
Last time I did the Black Hills to Bowman to Belfield run, I took Highway 79 up to Reva, SD instead of taking 85 all the way. It takes a little longer, but you go by Bear Butte, Castle Rock Butte, and (best of all, imo) the Slim Buttes.
Also, on your way to Bowman you passed the Cave Hills. The roads to them doesn%26#39;t look too promising - just orange gravel (scoria) but they are pretty interesting. Custer went through there and some of his men left grafitti on the walls of caves there.
Hello Everyone
I wonder if anyone can advise on the feasability of using New York as a gateway to discover more of the Eastern Seabord and maybe inland somewhat. We%26#39;d like to see Connecticut and the islands off that, Nantucket, Martha%26#39;s Vineyard and also Boston and then were open to suggestions. We%26#39;d be flying into and home from New York (JFK) as we can get cheap flights there. It would be August next year. We%26#39;d need to start and finish in New York, so I thought we could maybe arrive and head straight out somewhere not too far away (somewhere in Connecticut near to the Ferries to the islands mentioned). We plan on doing say 4 nights in New York at the end of our trip.
Any suggestions for 14 night itineraries that start and end in New York? Our interests are vaired, cities, seaside towns, to be honest, I find the whole of the US interesting, even the little sleepy towns.
We%26#39;ve visited New York a couple of years ago, spent a week there but would still like to spend at least 4 nights there. I%26#39;ve been to Boston but the family haven%26#39;t so that%26#39;s a must.
Thanks so much in advance to anyone taking the trouble to respond, it is much, much appreciated as I%26#39;m on the verge of booking flights but just need a bit more info.
Regards and best wishes to all on this wonderful website
Maybe you should post your question on a New York forum? You are on North Dakota which is about 1000 miles from NY. Chuck
I%26#39;m planning a vacation for Aug of 2007 and believe I want to stay in the Rugby area. However, I prefer a cabin to a hotel and am having a heck of a time trying to find possibilities on any of the ND travel sites.
I%26#39;ve never had this problem over the last 12 years that I%26#39;ve visited various states.
Is there anyone out there that can point me in the right direction??
I can try to help. The first thing I thought of on reading your post was Bottineau and Lake Metigoshe (not that it matters, but the latter is pronounced like the english words ';met a go she'; - Bottineau is ';bought in oh';, no syllables stressed). Anyway, Lake Metigoshe is a state park and has cabins to rent. I%26#39;ve never stayed there though and I%26#39;m sure you%26#39;d need to bring your own linens.
parkrec.nd.gov/Parks/Lodging/LMSPcabins.htm
The crappily named ';Huntin%26#39; Shak'; I found on the Bottineau logding site (http://www.bottineau.com/lodging.htm) actually looks pretty nice.
How many folks do you need lodging for? And if you don%26#39;t mind me asking, how long will you be staying and do you have any interests or hobbies that could be given an outlet in North Dakota? Oh yeah, and how familiar are you with North Dakota?
Disclaimer: Bottineau is exactly 50 miles from Rugby but that%26#39;s probably the equivalent of 10 miles city driving. Dunseith is closer, but I%26#39;ve heard nice things about Bottineau from relatives who live around there.
Hi Allecto...Thanks for the reply...I didn%26#39;t expect to hear from anyone since this is a pretty ';quiet'; forum!
Being of Canadian decent, I had the pronunciation of Bottineau which drew me to their web site already and have checked out the Huntin Shak--it appears to be a B%26amp;B which we are not interested in.. I%26#39;ve also already checked into the cabins at Lake Metigoshe which appear a bit too primitive! So I%26#39;m back to squeare one
There are 2 of us and our main interest is photography-one of the reasons we would like to visit the International Peace Garden. But we also are interested in hiking so would like to also go to Theodore Roosevelt National Park...however, we only have a week.
We%26#39;ve been to South Dakota%26#39;s Badlands, Custer %26amp; Mt Rushmore a few years ago but I%26#39;m still doing lots of research on North Dakota.
The cabins in this state seem to be more geared to the fisherman.
Oh well...my hunt continues!!
Hehe, I gave the pronounciation because we Dakotans really mangle French (e.g. Pierre, South Dakota).
I think I have a cousin who lives in Bottineau (either there or Dunseith), I%26#39;ll see if I can get a hold of him and see what he suggests. Plus, I%26#39;ll check around when I go back for Christmas and report back.
However, I%26#39;m pretty sure cabins in that area are going to be rustic by most standards and fairly scarce, used mostly used by hunters and fishermen. Dakotans tend to be campers and view hotels as exorbitant. Very Scandanavian.
If it were me, I%26#39;d probably go with the state park cabins even though they require you to bring your own linens. You%26#39;d be in a beautiful area with canoeing (I think the park will guide you for free too) and it should be around the Perseids so being out of town might be preferable. In a pinch, I%26#39;d go with the Super 8 or one of the least depressing looking hotels in Bottineau or Rugby.
And, yes, the Badlands are worth the drive - North Unit is wilder and has fewer people around. There are also lots of seldom-visited nature reserves in ND - probably best for folks interested in birds.
We live in Minot. 60 miles west of Rugby. If you find a cabin in the area it will be a very basic ';shack. For the Peace Gardens you would be better off staying in Bottineau or up at Metigoshe. When we say UP we don%26#39;t mean way UP either. The Turtle Mountains are more of a bump in the praire. Nothing like the Black Hills of SD.
Malebird
I would guess that from Rugby to Theodore Roosevelt National park is 3-4 hrs drive. I went through Rugby on my way to the South unit of Roosevelt National Park and it took at least that long of a drive. It was a nice drive though. You may want to stay neare to the Park when visiting it.
Been away from my computer through the Holidays...Happy New Year! and thanks for the suggestions and helpful driving timeframes.
I%26#39;ve actually found what looks to be the best cabin possibility from www.sakoutfitters.com with modified A-frame cabins on the south shore of Lake Sakakawea...anyone familiar with them? and will probably just get a motel room for the night when we head up to the Peace Garden--looks like it will take more than a couple of hours to appreciate!
I%26#39;ve also been looking at the Medora Musical. Has anyone been to see it?
How do the ND badlands compare to the SD badlands (went to SD back in %26#39;97)? Got to get back there someday to see how they%26#39;re progressing on Crazy Horse...Went on my one %26amp; only hot air balloon ride while there--what an awesome experience!
Those cabins are in a bay area of a big fishing lake. Those cabins could be very busy in the summer. Fishing is the primary activity on the lake. The wind can be a problem at the beginning of the summer up in this area. Plains area up here so be aware that those pictures on that site show cabins in a wooded area when in fact it would be more so called a grove of trees in part of the coulee. See the picture of the bay looking out towards the lake on that website you posted. Wide open spaces would best describe it. But if you have been to S.D. then you have some idea of N.D. Just no Black Hills.
We have been to the Musical several times. Talented young kids (college ages) performing. Nothing major Broadway, but not broadway prices either.
Never have been to the S.D. Badlands, so can%26#39;t answer that. Medora is right in the Badlands.
Malebird
Mornin...Well, that is exactly my point....where the heck do all those fishermen stay?? Thought there would be more of a choice of cabins...especially around the lake. Thanks for the additional info about the ';woods'; though. I like trees around me but understand that it%26#39;s not a ';forest';!!
I have a friend who lived in ND when her husband was stationed there (Air Force) back in the 80%26#39;s and I remember her ';Wind Stories';. They went out one day and left the windows open for a cross breeze...hehehe,,,came home and everything was blown all over the place! The poor dog was cowering under the bed!! Guess he thought he might end up like Toto--not in Kansas anymore!!
You should take a road trip to SD when you get a chance. We stayed at a KOA just ';down the road'; from Rushmore but I was more impressed with Crazy Hourse...especially after learning the whole story of how it came to be...and that the sculpter was from CT!! Great wildlife, hiking %26amp; you gotta love that Black Hills Gold! Lots of Outhouse Stories stories as we traveled through the state...very fun...
Looking forward to our adventure in ND!!
I visited both ND and SD Badlands this summer. They are a little different. I felt that the Badlands in South Dakota had less vegetation than in North Dakota. It was more of a desert there. They are more hilly in South Dakota. I enjoyed visiting them both.
My mom has decided that for her 50th bday she would like to visit all 50 states and I have agreed to be her unofficial travel agent. Problem is there are lots of places that we really don%26#39;t know much about, North Dakota being one of them. My dad and her love to ride their Motorcycle and are big fans of ';off the beaten path'; trips; this doesn%26#39;t rule out the must see%26#39;s in any given state but it also doesn%26#39;t make the Empire State Building a requirement for her trip to NY. They enjoy relaxing but can also get into a good game or be history buffs on any given day. Our big concern with this trip is that my dad was diagnosed with MS this past year and she wants to make sure that he is as comfortable as possible. Her bday is March 28th and I%26#39;d like to have a complete itinerary for her by then so any help would be great.
Thanks in advance.
Sorry to hear about your dad Whitney. Please wish him all the best.
Well, the ND forum is rather empty and we did not visit a large part of the state. But we have been to Medora, a very nice town and adjacent to Theodor Roosevelt NP. Both the southern part and the northern part are worth visiting also for the cute prairiedogs. Also in Medora during summermonth, the musicals and plays in the outside theater. A real gem. They have elevators and escalators.
Tet
Greetings!
I live in Winnipeg and just found out about Allegiant Air flying to Las Vegas out of Bismarck and Fargo. The prices are quite low, compared to flying out of Winnipeg, but I was wondering if they come on sale? I read on the Las Vegas message board that they sometimes go on sale for as low as $29 to Las Vegas, with a return flight at regular price. Does this deal happen out of Bismarck or Fargo? Just curious? Thanking you in advance!
Mac Maroon
We are in Minot and fly out of Bismarck. I have never seen a price of $29. Lowest we have even seen $79 and that was when they first started up. Now a low of $99 is good, but most at $119.
We got a ticket for $21. It was their blackjack special. They emailed us on a Thurs and you had to book by the end of Sat. The flight back was somewhere around 100. I think it was about 135 for a round trip after taxes. They also have some pretty good deals if you add a hotel into the mix.
My 2 girls age 15 %26amp; 9 are driving from Edmonton AB to Minot, ND I have never been but would love to know if anyone knows of any %26#39;cool%26#39; things to see or do along the way? ANY input would be awesome!
I was going to attempt to offer some ideas, but since your post is over a year old, I%26#39;ve decided to ask, so... how did it go? instead
Hi! Yes, it will have been a year in April! We drove down there from Edmonton ,Ab. LONG DRIVE! with 2 kiddos but enjoyed stopping and checking out different towns. Favorite one was I think was Estevan? there is an HUGE old hospital/school that is shut down and boarded up but beautiful! there were tons of people walking around this place just checkin it out! Did alot of shopping in Minot, and stayed at the hotel attached to the mall, nothing like our WEM but it was fun. Thankxs for asking!
Estevan doesn%26#39;t ring a bell, but it%26#39;s nice to find out that you had a good time, I%26#39;m drawing a blank as to what ';WEM'; means though
the last time I was in ';The Magic City';, Minot, was last year in October for the annual (Norsk) H酶stfest, unfortunately the weather just happened to be nasty then, which makes driving difficult, Minot being a hill-y place doesn%26#39;t help, but I had a good (although not a lot of) time there, lots of music performances, lots of art %26amp; crafts stuff, all sorts of Scandinavian souvenirs, people walking around in national costumes, (%26amp; little snippets of people talking Norwegian all over the place, it was like I was in Norway again), %26amp; lots of, lots of, lots of food - %26amp; I didn%26#39;t have time to try anything! maybe some other year... %26amp; on one evening of it I attended a monologue, which I liked, ';Peer Gynt-With Troll In Heart';, though that wasn%26#39;t at the same grounds as the H酶stfest, that was performed at a small backstage theater at the local university, refered to as the Black Box Theater, but it was a part of the several-days celebration because 2006 was ';Ibsen%26#39;s Year'; in Norway, (%26amp; wherever else he%26#39;s recognized I suppose) %26amp; Peer Gynt is a character of Ibsen%26#39;s... 2007 is ';Grieg%26#39;s Year'; by the way, %26amp; this year will be the 30th year that they%26#39;ve held it, though I don%26#39;t know if they%26#39;ll do anything special for that in particular, tickets traditionally go on sale starting May 17th (Norway%26#39;s Constitution Day), a person has to pay a little extra for the ';big';-ish concerts, %26amp; it%26#39;s generally held sometime in October, or at least in the fall, if you ever consider visting Minot again and/or happen to be there around that time of the year, or for anybody else browsing these forums for events in Minot, for that matter... a little warning though, it is difficult to find a place to stay overnight if you%26#39;re planning on spending more than one day there...
he he sorry WEM is West Edmonton Mall One of the worlds largest malls that we are blessed to live only 1 1/2 hr. away. We have shopping, hotels, casino, waterparks, amusement parks, golf course, grocerys + more all under one roof! If you ever come to the Great White North, email me and would love to give you insight on our part of the world!
Yes, my family has been in Minot in October for the Festival Busy place that time of the year!
Does anyone know the name of the hotel/motel across from the Rodeway Inn on University Dr.?? I think it would be beside the K-mart!! Planning a girls weekend in the near future!!!
Express Way Inn
More info......Expressway Inn I-94%26amp; South University Drive
(701)235-3141
thanks for you help!!!
I will be traveling across the US with my husband this coming summer. He鈥檚 a long haul truck driver and me and my son plan to join him for a few weeks every now and then. I have no clue where well end up stopping in your state so I was hoping you could all help me by telling me cool kid friendly places to see. I know there will be times where we鈥檒l be waiting a day or so to pick up or drop off and I鈥檇 love to use that free time to explore areas. I鈥檓 the kind of person who likes to plan as much as possible. So any and all recommendations of places to stop and see would be greatly appreciated
Thanks so much for all your help
Lisa
Well, considering you didn%26#39;t specify where exactly you%26#39;ll be in ND I%26#39;m just going to assume that you%26#39;ll be traveling across the state on I-94. All of the following are located right on the interstate.
I%26#39;ll start from the West.
1. Medora (40 miles east of MT/ND border)- This is only a good stop after Memorial Day as the city is a veritable ghost town before then.
- This town (pop. 100) is the gateway to Theodore Roosevelt National Park which is full of awesome views of landscapes that are found no where else on earth.
- Nightly until Labor Day, there is an original outdoor musical (country/western) that is very family oriented, though might not be very exciting to kids over, lets say 15.
- Last year%26#39;s ';#1 Best New Affordable Golf Course in America';, rated by Golf Digest, is located just 3 miles south of town.
- The rest of the town is preserved to try and look as though it did during the time Teddy Roosevelt lived near there. The Historic Rough Rider Hotel, where Teddy actually stayed, offers fantastic dining by one of ND%26#39;s 2 five-star chefs. (He has cooked for BIll Clinton)
- There is several gift shops, a few ice cream shops, a mini-golf course, and the Historic Cheateau DeMores.
- try www.medora.com, it offers much more info.
2. Dickinson (40 miles east of Medora) - Not much here but you might enjoy the Dakota Dinosaur Museum.
3. Bismarck/Mandan (100 miles east of Dickinson) - I haven%26#39;t visited this area for some time as a tourist but Fort Mandan State Park is very interesting. It is where General Custer lived before dying at the Battle of Little Big Horn. There is a fun train ride there as well.
- Also the Capitol is a nice visit, it is the tallest building in ND and there is a fantastic History Museum on site.
4. Jamestown (90 miles east of Bismarck) - this town is proud of it%26#39;s albino buffalo and the ';World%26#39;s Largest Buffalo'; located at it%26#39;s replica 19th century village.
5. Fargo (90 miles east of Jamestown on ND/MN border) - the largest town in ND and by far the least exciting. I cannot think of anything worthwhile to note.
Hope this helped at least a little!
I think that%26#39;s a good list of suggestions. I do, however, disagree with ssolga%26#39;s opinion of Fargo, but ';kid friendly';, that%26#39;s another thing. The one thing that comes to my mind right now is the Red River Valley Fair. That%26#39;s fun for practically all ages, I was there a couple years ago, it%26#39;s at West Fargo, %26amp; it looks like it goes from June 15 to June 23 this year, the website for it is www.redrivervalleyfair.com
Wahpeton (about 45 miles south of Fargo, ND) has a nice zoo, Chahinkapa Zoo, that features a nice carousel that the kids can ride for $1.00. There is a great pool with a huge waterslide. Wahpeton also features an 18 hole golfcourse, 9 holes in North Dakota, 9 holes in Minnesota.
It%26#39;s a good thing you are traveling through ND in the summer, not much going on in the winter!
Hi Lisa,
I Iive in Bismarck and there is many many kid friendly things to do:
1. The Dakota Zoo - ride the train through the zoo, visit the concession stand or let your kids play on the playground inside!
2. Sertoma Park - The Zoo is inside this park and before or after your zoo visit you can go to the Super Slide Amusement Park that features a giant slide that you speed down on a blanket or enjoy a game of mini golf or a ride on the ferris wheel! My kids love it! Or follow the walking path that takes you through the park and along the scenic Missouri River...very pretty and you can view the building of the new bridge.
3. Raging Rivers Water Park - across the bridge in Mandan along the highway. A huge multi-slide water complex with an inside game arcade, laser tag, mini golf and go-carts! Food available on site...this can be an all day event if you want it to be!
4. Ft. Lincoln - South of Mandan. This is a fun place to bring your kids becuase you can tour the old Native American earth homes, see what life was during the 1800%26#39;s, and there%26#39;s even a little train that takes you along the river.
I would contact the ND State Tourism Department and they will send you out a packet of information complete with maps and coupons and more thorough descriptions of things to do in our state.
Hope this helps you out! Enjoy our state! In the summer it%26#39;s warm (and usually windy! hahaha) but we our known for our beautiful sunny days and star-filled nights...any place along the river would be kid friendly...get a picnic lunch and find a spot and watch the recreation on the river.
Michelle
I鈥檒l be visiting North Dakota the end of June and based upon the route I鈥檒l be traveling, hotels appear to be few and far between. I plan on arriving in Bismarck late on a Saturday night and have plans to stay at a nearby Holiday Inn Express 鈥?my problem begins once I leave Bismarck and head northwest towards Williston. My route will take me north on 83 and then I鈥檒l cutover to Williston via 1804 鈥?I鈥檓 basically following the scenic route from Garrison, to New Town and then up to Williston. I鈥檝e checked the AAA website and I can鈥檛 find any hotels/motels along this route, are there any? I had hoped to stop somewhere around New Town for the night, but now I鈥檓 thinking I may have to continue driving onto Williston and that will make for a long day.
Any thoughts or help would be appreciated.
Four Bears Casino and Lodge in New Town. This is your best bet if you want dinning, pool, ect.
I came across 4 Bears while I was doing a search - how is it? It would be nice to do a little gambling at night, but it%26#39;s not a must.
It is ok. It has been a few years since I have been there. I remember the accomodations being pretty decent, the dinning ok. Unless you want to travel to Minot or Williston it is by far the best place in New Town. There are some cool attractions close by. visit their website for details. Enjoy ND.
I think coldgrl is right about New Town, but it%26#39;s been a few years since I was there too, I went to the resort for a concert, didn%26#39;t spend the night there though, slept over at a friend of a friend%26#39;s place... but I think you%26#39;ll be okay there, it seemed like an okay place...
coming from the south, there was a really long, narrow, 2 lane bridge that had to be crossed to get to the place, it was such a hazard, that between then %26amp; now, they%26#39;ve finished a new bridge, %26amp; blew up the old one, I know you%26#39;re probably not coming into New Town from the south, but if you cross it sometime, let me know what you think of the new bridge...
%26amp; if you%26#39;re into little stops along the way, the little town of Riverdale is the home of ';Misty the Mermaid';, along with what%26#39;s been said to be a rock from each county in North Dakota, haven%26#39;t seen it myself, %26amp; I wish I had, cuz%26#39; I%26#39;ve passed by near there, skimmed the edge of Coleharbor, but it%26#39;s something on my list of things to see someday, so that%26#39;s one of the things I would want to do along that route you%26#39;re taking, personally speaking...
I think the 4-Bears Casino will be all right. I%26#39;ve never stayed there, but have been there a couple of times. The food won%26#39;t knock your socks off, but you won%26#39;t find anything with more services than the casino on 1804 from Garrison to Williston.
However, if you continue past New Town on 1804, there%26#39;s a cute little resort called Lund%26#39;s Landing with cabins for rent along White Tail Bay on Lake Sakakawea. They don%26#39;t have private baths, but they%26#39;re quaint and quiet. Check out this website http://www.lundslanding.com/. Swing in for some homemade Juneberry pie if you get the chance. The hosts are wonderful.
This is off your chosen route, but if you want to check out more spectacular scenery on your way to New Town, take Highway 83 north to Washburn, and then head west on Highway 200 to the town of Killdeer. Go north on Highway 22 which ends just west of New Town. Highway 22 is a designated scenic byway. The badlands suddenly pop out of the prairie. It%26#39;s seriously breathtaking.
For more info, check out our state tourism website
http://www.ndtourism.com/accommodations/
Enjoy your trip!
I recently visited ND as a possible location for my company to do business. I was pleasantly surprised by most of the state. The people were warm and friendly, we visited Bismarck/Mandan area. There were more amenities than we anticipated. The area is more developed, and sophisticated than I thought. However, I have some questions/concerns relating to our relocation. If there is a local who would be willing to get real regarding life in North Dakota, particularly the Bismarck area, I would love to start some dialog.
For example, my company is thinking of moving there to set up an IT center. It%26#39;s a viable alternative to moving the company offshore (India, etc.).
It seems that the cost of living in terms of housing and/or corporate rent is cheaper. Labor may be a little cheaper, but I have a feeling that food, gas, electric is as high or maybe higher than NJ/NY area.
If our company relocates, there will likely be several Asian Indians (from India) will relocate as well. Will they be well-received? Welcomed in the community? Ableto find the food, etc. that they are accustomed to?
Anyone out there willing to talk about these concerns I have? Please understand that I am not asian Indian. I am 100% US born and bred, and the Asian Indians in my company are not as concerned as I am that they will be able to assimilate. But I am concerned about them... It is our intention to hire local ND citizens for our positions, but it is inevitable that our senior staff will be from India. It%26#39;s just the way it will be. At least in the beginnning.
Anyone available to speak to me about these?
What a wonderful idea! My husband and I just found your post and both of us are native North Dakotans, although we moved to Ohio due to a lack of jobs. Hmm...where to begin?
First, I, never in my life, experienced anyone who did not welcome individuals into a community until we moved AWAY from our home state. I%26#39;ve spoken to people who are African-American who recently moved to ND and they could not believe how nice and accepting the people were and never once did they experience negative feelings due to their heritage or the color of their skin. Hate and racism are not tolerated there, people welcome out-of-staters with open arms.
Second, this state is DYING for jobs! To have even a few positions open in a professional environment like this, would cause a traffic jam on any street you would hold the interviews! It surprises some, but North Dakota actually has a very high college educated population. Unfortunately, most find themselves stuck, underemployed, and waiting for an opportunity like this to come along!
They have the cleanest air in the nation, they have some of the lowest crime rates in the nation and they also boast that 95% of their high school students graduate. The gasoline prices there seem to flucuate approximately to what it is here, in Columbus, Ohio. I do not believe this to be extreme one way or the other. However, North Dakota has a large lignite coal industry and because of this, almost all homes and businesses use strictly electric power. Currently, this is a HUGE advantage, considering the rates for natural gas. This, coupled with cheap housing rates, tax incentives geared towards new business within the state, and an entire state that would be excited to see you, what are you waiting for?
Also, if this wasn%26#39;t enough to get you exciting about relocating I urge you to check out www.growingnd.com. This is an organization solely devoted to bringing business to my former state. It lists a variety of tax and other exemptions that you may be eligible for just for coming there. I have emailed them on several occasions and they are extremely helpful and would be VERY excited to hear from you.
I would also ask you to consider Fargo and Grand Forks as sites for your business. Fargo is fast becoming a hub of diversity in the Upper Midwest and people who are Asian- Indian may find it much easier to find restaurants and grocery stores that cater to that type of food. Also, Grand Forks suffered an awful flood 9 years ago that caused a 25% decrease in population. Because of this, the area (I believe) still has agreements with new businesses willing to come the area and you may be eligible for even more deductions and bonuses.
I also might mention that North Dakota is isolated from many economic upturns and downturns. People do not fear being laid off of a job, they do not know that people sometimes lose their jobs to someone overseas, and generally do not have a pessimistic view that is held by many in the rest of the U.S. They are happy, sometimes simple, people and can guarantee they would be accomodating.
If there is ANYTHING else I can answer for you, I would be more than happy to help answer any questions that you may have. I lived there for almost all of my life, and I can%26#39;t wait to come back one day!
Thanks,
Thankyou so much for the information you provided. I actually read your post a while back and meant to thank you immediately, but I followed the link you provided and never got back to tripadvisor site.
Things are looking good for us to start up soemthing small in ND and hopefully allow it to grow over some time.
Thanks for your input.
Best bet would be talking to the local chamber of commerce, but I%26#39;ll take a stab at the questions anyway.
Heating/cooling will be expensive - it gets quite cold.
Indian ethnic food will be a problem anywhere in North Dakota - Fargo is probably the only place to have much of a selection because of their large immigrant population and the Indian students attending the local universities.
Unemployment is extremely low so finding workers may be difficult. On the other hand, this means folks won%26#39;t mind if you bring your own workers in.
Shouldn%26#39;t be any problem being accepted, regardless of race or religion. However, it may take a bit of effort to get to know the locals -Friendly, yes. Outgoing, no.
Call centers have been relocated to North Dakota in the past. I think Minot has one and maybe a smaller town near Bismarck. I can%26#39;t remember the details of them though - Chamber of Commerce might be able to give you some names... seems like a Philadelphian moved a travel call center to North Dakota. Good luck whatever you decide.
Hi,
My husband and I are thinking about moving to ND also. He has been going to the Mott area since 1995 and I have been traveling to ND since 2002.
The people are great as opposed to what I experience daily in Baltimore, MD.
ND is like old America with civility and kindness.
Question:
How likely is it for an out of towner to get a federal or state job in ND?
Hi there!
I am Cuban/American and back in the 90%26#39;s I moved my family; mom, dad and daughter there. My brother was married to a native of ND and they decided to live there. We were living in Florida,
Miami-Dade.
I found a great job at Fargo District School Office. I worked with the most friendly and fantastic folks. We still write to each other. The first time I saw snow I ran out my office and dance in the snow. They thought I was crazy, maybe but I loved it. Yes it gets super, super cold!!!
Back then the gasoline was so cheap, the food was a bit more then here in florida, but the apt rents were really great! I had a two bedroom one bath big apt with a garage and there was a pool and laundry room in each floor, very clean places, the houses and their gardens were beautiful and clean.
The best garage and estate sales. And I bought my self and my family all the winter clothing and boots at the garage sales and the thrifts stores, mostly new and at incredible prices. You would not even believe, $1.00, 0.50, a bag filled with all you can fit for $1.00, the most $5.00 great coat.
Your co-workers that are from India they wont have problems, because there are health food stores that carry the products they need, we found a place called Aladin Cafe that had some things my mom cooks arabic food. There are families from India living there.
You just need to look around. We lived in Fargo.
Back to work, I was the Interpretor and translator for the Spanish community in the school system, and it was the best jobs I had, and worked at night teaching Spanish I and II for Adult Ed School.
There I made wonderful friends. Many times they would come with me to taste the Cuban coffee I would make for them, we would get together at restaurants to practice spanish and eat spanish food.
We lived at a building where Bob and his wife lived and when his wife passed we adopted Bob who passed away also sometime after we moved back to florida, but when his wife died, we took care of him as if he was our family, he never had met Cubans before, he thought we were super nice and friendly, he would have breakfast with my parents everyday, and lunch and he even gave us his apt keys just in case. When he moved to a senior center I would pick him up on the weekends and he would sleep over because we missed him and he felt a bit sad. He also like my cooking.
The manager of that building intrusted us to help her with closing the windows of our building anytime she had to travel.
She loved the way we kept our apt and how my mom cooked, she was German/American.
We left because the cold weather was not good for my parents. But they still felt wonderful because of the people and the place.
I know now there are more things and they are building more on the south side of Fargo. It is growing I just hope it stays like nice as when we left.
Anytime we would go to a store and ask for a particular item, they would not just point where to go, but they would take us to it. That was truly incredible, because here in Miami, and the areas around are not that polite. When you would get to the line to pay, they would ask you; did you find what you were looking for and is there anything else we can help you with, and after when you pay, they would say out of $20.00 or what ever you would pay, and that is incredible, it was just toooo much, of niceness.
My brother also moved back here to Florida, because saddly when you divorce, sometimes you must also moved away, and he is now working in Tampa, Florida but lives in St., Pete, Florida. But his first son lives there.
I hope you find the right place for your company, and that your co-workers like the area and are happy, but remember to keep warm, and also when it is winter, you go shopping for your groceries, they give you a ticket, and the paper boys will then place your bags in the car, all you need to do is pull up with your car.
May God guide you and place you in the place where you and yours will be fine.
Sincerely,
Barbara Fernandez
I travel to North Dakota frequently on business. Despite all of the positive comments mentioned (and they are true), the climate in such cities as Bismarck, Fargo, and Grand Forks is probably the worst in the country. It is very hot in the summer, very cold in the winter. It seems as if there is one week of spring and one week of fall. Most of all, the wind seems to always be at 30 mph.
Thank you for letting me know about the weather. My company is still thinking about relocation. Since our trip in the spring I%26#39;ve been watching the weather in ND on the news. It has been interesting to track. They often have warmer weather in the summer than we do in NY/NJ. Very interesting climate.
I personally loved the weather around Bismarck-Mandan. If I moved back, I%26#39;d definitely buy a place with a view to the western horizon... watching a thunderstorm coming across the Plains is something else, but it definitely gets hot in the summer and cold in the winter. The heat hardly ever comes with humidity so it%26#39;s not bad at all.
Now, when Fargo gets to a 100, that%26#39;s going to be just as uncomfortable as NYC or any other east coast city. Then again, Fargo doesn%26#39;t break 100 very often - the last summer it hit 100 was 1995. People spend as much of the summer by the lakes.
The weather is not much of a worry, but climate is. If North Dakota enters a drought phase that really hurts the whole state%26#39;s economy.
I run a small Bismarck-based IT company. The low unemployment rate can be a bit of a challenge, but as someone else mentioned many people are underemployed college grads. Professional positions aren%26#39;t hard to fill, but if you%26#39;re just planning something like a call center you may have a lot of vacancies.
As for the climate, it really isn%26#39;t that bad. Winters in Bismarck are tame compared to Grand Forks %26amp; Fargo. We do have snow on the ground for 4 months or so. A typical summer day is anywhere from 75-95 degrees and low humidity. Nights are cool, so the heat is short-lived in the middle of the afternoon.
I also have to agree with all the positive comments made by others. I%26#39;ve traveled to over 40 states, but I still love living in Bismarck.
I don%26#39;t know much about Bismark, but I lived for ten years in the north-eastern corner of the state, from Pembina to Walhalla to Grand Forks. Yes, midwesterners are very friendly--at least on the surface. A bigger town like Bismark or Grand Forks might be culturally comfortable, but beware the small towns! (And most towns in ND are small!) As to weather, I certainly miss the bone-shaking thunderstorms. (Seriously! I loved them!) I do not miss the possibility of freezing to death while walking one block home. It is nice and warm in the summer, but you can%26#39;t exactly lie out and tan, as the wind will blow all of that rich Red River Valley soil onto your suntan oil. Forget about hanging the laundry on the line, too. There are some nice lakes that you may enjoy, if you don%26#39;t mind sharing them with the mosquitoes, midges and ticks. Living in ND did give me a couple of life skills: 1) I can strike up a conversation with almost anyone, almost anywhere, and 2) I can identify sugar beets, soy beans, barley and wheat from the road. I am trying find nice things to say about this state, but the fact is that I hated it there, and wild horses couldn%26#39;t drag me back. (OK, the sunflower fields can be quite pretty. There: I said something nice.)
If you choose to go, here are two native terms you should know: ';snirt'; is a lovely combination of snow and dirt that will be blasting you in the face when the wind scours through the 8-foot snowdrifts and lifts the dirt off the ground. ';The 20-mile glaze'; is the look you get in your eye after driving 20 miles down the interstate without ever meeting another vehicle. (Lots of gophers, no vehicles.) Oh! And the wind blows so hard that you have to learn to compensate for it when passing tractor-trailer rigs, and you should get used to the ';whump-whump'; sound of hitting all the finger drifts in your lane in the winter. Oh, also, I sure hope you like basketball. It%26#39;s more important than school.
You might want to check some of the old Dave Barry columns. I understand that Grand Forks dedicated a sewage plant to him. Good luck!
Traveling to Finley and need lodging on June 15. Haven%26#39;t been able to locate anything on-line or through this site for lodging options. Does anyone know of any lodging near Finley?
Finley... hmm.. what takes you there? I hope you%26#39;ll post an update sometime %26amp; let us know what you find on your visit... anyway, I think your closest possibilities are either the Super 8 Motel in Mayville
(34 Center Avenue South, Mayville, North Dakota ND 58257) or one of the motels in Cooperstown: the West Side Motel (601 Rollin Ave. SW Cooperstown, ND 58425 Local Telephone: 701.797.2415, they have 9 rooms), the Wonder Rest Motel (904 B Rollin Ave. SE
Cooperstown, ND 58425, Local Telephone: 701.797.2181), or the Coachman Inn (coachman@mlgc.com Hwy 45 Cooperstown, ND 58425 Local Telephone: 701.797.2181) depending on if you want to travel east or west, slim pickins, as they say, %26amp; according to Finley%26#39;s website, http://www.finleynd.com/ they have some special reunion right on that day - huh... would that happen to be what draws you there?, well, whether or not it is, I%26#39;d imagine that any available lodging will be quickly booked full for around that time... however, it is a rural town %26amp; this is North Dakota we%26#39;re talking about here, so I%26#39;d be willing to gamble that you could simply contact a chamber or commerce or other area representative %26amp; they%26#39;d find you somebody that lives in Finley that%26#39;s willing to take in a guest... or two... or three... especially if it%26#39;s only for one night...
am spending six days touring vermont 2nd week oct, am renting prop in woodstock.
will then have five days to make our way back to boston ,can anybody suggest how to get the best out of these days?
Did think maybe a run down the coast
Hi Edgebender. Try the New England Vermont forum, you%26#39;re now in North Dakota.
Tet
This is the most beautiful place on earth. It is quietly tucked away on the hills of the North Central Flyway, just a mile from the shores of Lake Darling - Upper Souris Wildlife Reserve is 1/2 mile from lodge and just a few miles from Mohall, North Dakota. Surrounded by trees, in the middle of great wide open. The Lodge sleeps 10 people comfortably, along with the amenities of home- kitchen, shower, freezer (a must for hunters and fishermen), several porches and decks, BBQ grill. We have families reunions here and just love it. There is even a place for campers and hook ups. You can sit by the fire pit outside and roast marshmallows and hotdogs...it doesn%26#39;t get any better than this! Paved airstrip at Mohall, ND, only 15 miles away. Definitly worth the trip!!! They have a wonderful website with more pictures and contact information.
Do you have a web address for this place?
I believe the website is hunterhavennd.com
Hi, I%26#39;m off to Boston with my husband and two kids (14%26amp;12) this coming June. We%26#39;re staying in Boston for 3 days then hiring a car for 8 days. We%26#39;d like to know some good locations to visit including coastal areas. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks.
Hi Spin, welcome to the forum. Unfortunately it%26#39;s the wrong one, try
the New England forum, you%26#39;re now in North Dakota. Not much coast here.
Tet
Hi Spin,
While you are in Boston take a ';Duck Tour'; well worth every penny--lots of fun and informative. Cape Cod is a geart place to drive to Province town has a lot of whale watch tours to take and a light house you can climb. Hampton NH is a local favorite spot to hit the beach and for seafood. The locals go to Browns in Hampton for seafood. You can bring your own cooler in with drinks (soda, beer, coolers, whatever.)sit on the patio over the marsh and toss french fries to the sea gulls (kids love that!). You can do whale watches from here also.If you like to fish Deep sea fishing is a fun 1/2 day trip. The white mountains are beautiful too, a gondola ride up Cannon Mt. is wonderful.
Enjoy your trip!!!
Hi,
Just wondered if you could help! We are getting married on 26th April next year in England and we are looking for a honeymoon destination, we are really keen on New England! Just wondered what the weather is like at this time of year (End of April/Early May? As we are looking for a bit of sun, nothing to warm so we can still go out and explore!
I look forward to hearing from you,
Lucy
You may be in the wrong forum site. You are in New England, North Dakota (probably a very small farming community). If you want the ';New England'; area of the United States, you will have to check out the states of: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont.
I am going to be comming to North Dakota to work as a travel nurse. Any ideas on housing and things to do.
What part of North Dakota are you interested in?
i will be traveling with my mother and sister- in- law to fargo for some shopping from may 18-20th. can someone out there recommend a decent hotel - i%26#39;d be looking for something clean and comfortable with a decent breakfast and some kind of fitness room.
thanks!
Do you want to be downtown or by the mall? Downtown has a handful of boutiques, antique stores, things of nature... the mall is - well, the mall.
If you%26#39;re going to be downtown, the Radisson is fine. For a more upscale experience, try the Hotel Donaldson.
If you%26#39;d rather be out by the mall, there are several hotels to choose from. You might want to just do a simple Expedia search for hotels that have the amenities you%26#39;re looking for.
I%26#39;d also suggest checking out the reviews on this site.
If you%26#39;re looking for a good budget hotel, I usually stay at the Comfort Inn East which is a good budget hotel.
Hi - We have not been to Minot in many, many years and used to dine at the Speedway and also the International Inn up on the hill by the airport. Have both these restaurants maintained their quality of food and prices and if not, any other recommended places for dining on a Saturday nite. We are travelling this weekend to Minot...been a long time but time to spend some hard earned cash.
I realize this question was posed over six months ago, but I am also interested in finding out about some good restaraunts in Minot. I have eaten at the International Inn about two years ago and it was very good. Don%26#39;t know anything about The Speedway. There is an Applebees right by the mall and attatched to the mall is Grizzlies. Both have good selections on the menu. I%26#39;d like to hear from others about some of the other restaraunts in Minot...anybody out there?
I realize this question was posed over six months ago, but I am also interested in finding out about some good restaraunts in Minot. I have eaten at the International Inn about two years ago and it was very good. Don%26#39;t know anything about The Speedway. There is an Applebees right by the mall and attatched to the mall is Grizzlies. Both have good selections on the menu. I%26#39;d like to hear from others about some of the other restaraunts in Minot...anybody out there?
Hi - I was in Minot a few weeks ago and will be back this coming week. I am a new visitor to Minot and so far the best two restaurants that I have been to in 10 north main, in downtown Minot and Michaels. 10 North main is in the 15 to $20 per plate range and is excellent dinning. Michaels is just a bit cheaper but very good food. Hope this helps. Maybe I%26#39;ll find some more this next go round.
Minot has a few new places to dine. Just opened is Space Aliens and Up the Creek Fish Camp and Grill (excellent!) both located just south of mall.
Speedway is west of town 3 miles - great steak and shrimp. Great taste and value for price. Not a quiet intimate place - but the trip is worth it. Going there tonight for ';our own shrimp';.
Favorite home cooking would be Homesteader%26#39;s - on west edge of Minot on Hwy 2 %26amp; 52. Can%26#39;t beat their homemade soups and pies.
North Hill offers more formal dining at International Inn and the Vegas Motel and the Rollin Pin is a family dining.
The only place in east Minot is the Ground Round. Flying into Minot, that was the main place everyone was talking about. Fun atmosphere in the lounge, good eats in the dining room.
Downtown - 10 North Main for formal dining and good food.
South edge - Michael%26#39;s Itallian is good and Econostop truck stop for good food, good quanity and good price.
Hope this helps - there are many more - depending on what you are looking for. Bagel Stop, Bellissimo%26#39;s, Charlies Downtown, Sammy%26#39;s Pizza are worth a checking out for a change. Many other ';chain'; restaurants all over town.
i would definatly say micheal%26#39;s is by far the top place in town to eat in my experience, 10 north main is ok they have a very nice atmosphere and menu but you dont get what you pay for like you do at michaels. i%26#39;ve never left 10 with leftovers and most times i wasn%26#39;t even full and still ended up shelling out close $100 for 2 ppl. and the chain places like up the creek and applebees dont even compare, sevens up on north hill is decent but more oriented towards thier hotel guests than the general public it seems. if i am spending that kind of money i%26#39;d much rather go to michael%26#39;s. the service is just as good if not slightly better than anyone else in the region and thier menu is amazing. i havn%26#39;t tried anything i didn%26#39;t like in the 15 or so times i have been there in the last 6 months. some dishes are a bit unique, the gorgonzola pasta for example is definatly an aquired taste and not for those who dont like blue cheeses, and be careful if you order something spicy because if you ask for it spicy they take it to heart that you really mean spicy hehe . the owner is regularly there and makes a point to talk to all the guests, on at least 7 or 8 of my visits there he%26#39;s personally spoken to myself and my wife and made sure we had a great experience there and told us a little about the restaurant and how it came about and whatnot, a touch i found very refreshing compared to the other places but anyhow i am rambling now hehe like i said on the whole for amazing food and top shelf service michael%26#39;s is definatly the place to go in my opinion for the minot area.
Thanks for the tips. We ate at Grizzlie%26#39;s at the Mall, huge pile of food, good beer but typical grill type food. Not much to recommend. Unless you need to add to your fat intake!
The next night we ate at Primo%26#39;s (at The International Inn).The first table offered was in the centre of the room and we didn%26#39;t like it. The new table was lovely, overlooking the city. The food was very good (however, why wasn%26#39;t there any veggies on the plate? we didn%26#39;t see any offered on the menu) and the service very attentive and friendly.
We also ate breakfast at Charlie鈥檚 Restaurant, downtown. Go there, interesting mix of clientele and great food choices.
My family is from Minot and we always go to Sammie%26#39;s Pizza when we go up to visit. IT IS THE BEST. We also go to Planet Pizza because kids go with us. I remember going to Homesteaders and it has always been good. Try Sammie%26#39;s though. If you like thin pizza you HAVE to stop here!
Are there any (PMU) horse farm rescues in Devils Lake, that are listed with Prism?? Does anyone know, if so, what would the nearest motel be? Would love to visit!
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I am hoping to travel from Australia to visit a friend working near Grand Forks. I hope to be there for about a month (September or November) but cannot find any %26#39;real%26#39; information about the area.
Can anyone fill me on on the following:
Weather (please be honest)!!!!
Public transport within 20km radius outside Grand Forks
Nightlife
Attractions
Possibility of part time employment
Living in a small community (when not a local)
What locals generally do on a weekend
Thanks in anticipation or your help!!
I lived in GF for a few years while attending grad school, so here%26#39;s my two cents:
Weather -
*** Sept will be great, temperate fall days with cool nights...one of the best months for weather
*** Nov will be cold, likely with snow/wind/etc...might be fun for you to experience a North Dakota winter?!
Nightlife -
since GF is a college town, there are lots of bars %26amp; clubs
Non-local in a small town -
North Dakotans are very polite and friendly, although somewhat reserved at first...most people are very accomodating to visitors and will love to hear about where you are from
Locals on weekends -
*** high school/college football season, basketball season, hockey season - local sports are a big deal up there, games are often on fri night or sat
*** head to the lake - there are a couple of nice lakes within a few hours driving distance (devil%26#39;s lake, ND %26amp; lake of the woods, MN)
*** fish on the red river - you can catch some BIG catfish, walleye, pike, etc
*** hiking/biking
check out the Grand Forks Convention %26amp; Visitor%26#39;s Bureau website for more info on attractions (www.visitgrandforks.com). they could probably also advise you on public transportation in the area
Hello! I just had to add my two cents about Grand Forks if it%26#39;s not too late. a two hour drive to the north, in Canada, you will find Winnipeg. This is a city of 650,000 with a vibrant arts scene, culture galore, as well as lots of night life and beautiful nature and beaches. However, on any given weekend, Winnipeggers flock to Grand Forks like lemmings. (myself included!) After 2 days , however, I would go insane there. Other than shopping, which is what we all come for, there is not much to do. It%26#39;s a small town, in a small, all but forgotten State.
There is not much in the way of charming locales, it seems to me that whole place is either really old and industrial looking, or filled with ';Big-Box'; shopping centres. I doubt there is any public transport within 20 km radius out of town. The weather in September is very nice but summer pretty much ends in August. You would not be able to go swimming outdoors in September, for example. November will be very cold and there may be lots of snow, but it%26#39;s not a given.
I guess if the University scene is your cup of tea, there may be a whole other side to GF, but I wouldn%26#39;t know about that. One the plus side, it seems like a clean and safe town. The locals do not seem overly friendly to me, but I am often hard pressed to even find a local, it%26#39;s all just Canadians!
I am travelling from Australia to Boston/New England area end of Sept early Oct, only have max 7 days. Will be with my 10yr old daughter. Have wanted to see New England in the fall for many years would like to have more time but unfortunately its only 7 days or nothing. Most tours seem to be min 7 days without spending time in Boston. A friend has said must spend 2nts in Boston but not sure how we can get a look at the New England area as well. I would love to see some of the lakes and White Mountain, Woodstock ,Salem and a bit of the coast. I would have loved to have seen Cape Cod also but not enough time. Is it worth travelling around for a week or should I stay in Boston and do some day tours out. I couldnt see anything that goes out for a couple of days. Would my daughter be bored? She has travelled a lot and really enjoys it.I will be taking her to Disney before this. Thanks Ausloz
Hello Ausloz,
I%26#39;d recommend you post this in our Boston forum: tripadvisor.com/ShowForum-g60745-i48-Boston_鈥?/a>
I%26#39;m sorry that it%26#39;s not easy to tell this is a forum about a town in North Dakota and not the New England states... I%26#39;ve posted a sticky topic in here to help direct future posters to the right place.
Good luck planning your trip, and thank you for using our forums!
Best,
Lesley
TripAdvisor Content Team
I was searching something else about Australia and came upon your post. Did you find what you want on the Boston post? Otherwise, I%26#39;d suggest at least 2 days in Boston -- so much to do and much fun for children. Driving is fairly easy there but remember you%26#39;ll be in PEAK fall foliage and may be more difficult to find a place to stay in Vermont or New Hampshire. Woodstock is lovely, as is Queechee. There isn%26#39;t a ton to do there for kids. They can go to a glass blowing studio, a nice farm (Shelburne I think is the name near Lake Champlain) the Ben %26amp; Jerry%26#39;s ice cream factory, etc. It%26#39;s more scenery and antique shops. I%26#39;m a fan of the coast myself and would recommend a drive to Marlborough or Portsmouth for some real New England flavor. Camden Maine is quite lovely and not too far from Boston.
Welcome to USA! I think Boston is a great starting point, as it is where there is much history yet typical NE charms can be found in Back Bay and Beacon Hill areas. From there, the Cape is not too far and lovely that time of year if you can go during the week, you will encounter less traffic of weekenders. I tend to favor the towns that are farther out - they call it the ';lower cape'; Eastham and beyond to Wellfleet, Truro and Provincetown is great. This would take most of your week but you would see alot.
If not, you may want to spend a bit of time seeing some part of the coast - even north of Boston, as it is lovely. Vermont is gorgeous and it will be fall foliage time. There are always maps that tell you where the ';peak%26#39; foliage viewing areas are. I am from Connecticut orginally and think all of New England is worth seeing- wish you had longer!
Check our GoList and see if anything appeals - feel free to ask any questions, we%26#39;ve been there multiple times.
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I live in Boston and noticed your inquiry. You can see alot of New England in 7 days with your daughter. I would NOT spend all my time in the City which is really quite small, I am a New Yorker.
The main areas of the Downtown are Fanueil Hall area, Newbury Street, restaurant stores and people watching, The Boston Common where you can ride the Duck boats and see the ducks, Chinatown area (small), the North End (Italian area) and thats about it!
I would rent a car and go to other towns like Lexington and Concord, and the Fishing ports of Gloucester and Rockport (on the North Shore. (Day Trips) and Salem (Witch Trials) all can be covered in a whole day or two. You can email me directly at ESIZE5@aol.com and I would be happy dto give you mroe information. Ellen - ESIZE5@aol.com
