North Dakota invites tour groups into immersive experiences with living history and culture as well as roaring prehistoric marvels. Say hello to peaceful parks and botanical gardens, exciting museums, and interactive adventures. We have great stories to share, and your group is invited to be part of them.
Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library
More than a century after his legendary presidency, Theodore Roosevelt is finally getting a presidential library in his beloved North Dakota Badlands. The new Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library will open July 4, 2026, and will be an excellent destination for tour groups.
The main building is designed with natural prairie gently rolling over its rooftop, inviting visitors to walk up for a higher view of the Old West town of Medora. Stepping inside, visitors will be drawn into Roosevelt’s life, where they can engage in his pillar principles of conservation, leadership, and citizenship.
Various rooms will lead through each stage of his life and presidency with chronological narrative galleries. Other experience galleries immerse the visitor in interactive, hands-on learning and historical characters that come to life through state-of-the-art 3D projections.
International Peace Garden
There are more places in North Dakota offering beautiful, peaceful experiences. The International Peace Garden is one of the continent’s most symbolic and scenic attractions.
Every year, thousands of tourists visit this 2,300-acre botanical garden straddling the border of Canada and the United States in the forested Turtle Mountains. It is a unique tribute to peace and friendship between the two nations.
One of the most visited buildings in the Peace Garden is The Conservatory—home to one of the world’s most diverse indoor collections of cacti and succulents, featuring more than 5,000 species.
In 2025, visitors will enjoy new improvements to The Conservatory, including double the current exhibit space. The existing restaurant and patio will become a farm-to-table casual dining experience with all-season interior landscaping for year-round enjoyment.
Dickinson Museum Center and Badlands Dinosaur Museum
The region’s fascinating history comes to life at this 12-acre campus, telling the stories of the railroad expansion, immigrant resettlement, and tilling the prairie soil for agriculture. The popular Badlands Dinosaur Museum features fossils of a T. rex, a triceratops, and more that were found nearby.
Ukrainian Cultural Institute – Dickinson
A must-stop location for tours, this attraction celebrates the history and culture of Ukrainian immigrants who settled the area. Visitors can see and purchase “Pysanky” Easter Eggs, handcrafted with symbolic images, as well as brightly embroidered clothing, towels, and linen ware in the colorful patterns of Ukrainian culture.
North Dakota Heritage Center and State Museum – Bismarck
When tour groups enter this large museum on the North Dakota State Capitol grounds, they are greeted by a giant mastodon skeleton—just the beginning of the adventure! Thousands of artifacts and specimens, high-tech displays, and interactive exhibits in four museum galleries trace North Dakota history from 600 million years ago through current developments. From prehistoric fossils to a Mars spacesuit to exhibits of rare pottery and beadwork, there’s history for everyone here.
Pioneer Trails Regional Museum – Bowman
This museum is a major cultural center in the area, routinely showcasing local artistic talents, traveling displays, and guest speakers on many topics. Not just a museum with things to view behind glass, it is staffed with researchers working to study, document, and display the natural and cultural history of the region. Visitors enjoy learning about paleontology, astronomy, and more.
North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame – Medora
Tour groups love visiting this interpretive center for the history of the northern plains and North Dakota’s Western lifestyle. Visitors will immerse themselves in the exciting story of the plains horse culture, a unique way of life. Learn about the experiences of North Dakota’s Native Americans, homesteaders, ranchers, and world-class rodeo cowboys.
Dakota Territory Air Museum – Minot
Plan to visit one of the largest collections of airworthy World War II aircraft in the Upper Midwest. Featuring approximately 60 aircraft on display, including the rare Hawker Hurricane and P-47D Thunderbolt, plus more than 10,000 artifacts, such as photos, periodicals, flight gear, and equipment.
MHA Nation Interpretative Center – New Town
This expansive facility interprets the history and culture of the Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara people. Through permanent exhibits and living history programs, the world-class museum takes visitors on a captivating journey through the remarkable stories, traditions, and legacies of the MHA Nation.
Contact Group Travel Marketing Manager Deanne Cunningham to plan your perfect trip to North Dakota!
Top photo: International Peace Garden
Photos provided by North Dakota Tourism Division
