NORTH DAKOTA BOASTS LEGENDARY NEW EXPERIENCES FOR VISITORS IN 2025: DISCOVER MORE WITH AN EXTENDED STAY
Planning
a visit or looking for local fun? North Dakota Tourism invites visitors and
residents to order the 2025 Travel Guide and state map at NDTourism.com and explore the events page to discover all the exciting experiences
in the Peace Garden State.
Highlights of new experiences, attractions, lodging and major anniversaries visitors can enjoy are below:
Bismarck, ND
United Tribes
Technical College (UTTC) International Powwow - 55th Anniversary
The
UTTC International Powwow is one of the largest outdoor events on the northern
Great Plains powwow circuit. This annual event is known as the “Home of
the Champions,” where contestants dance and sing to compete for prize
money. Contestants will be joined by skilled Native American artisans
selling hand-made goods alongside vendors offering traditional and contemporary
foods. This year's event will be held September 5-7, 2025, and visitors are
encouraged to check out North Dakota Tourism's Native American Culture webpage for
more on planning an immersive trip that goes beyond state's powwow events.
Near Dickinson, ND
Pheasant
Country Golf Course, a premier 18-hole, par-71 course, welcomes golfers of all
skill levels and features a full-service restaurant, bar, pro shop, and lessons
for individuals and groups. The course was recently fully reseeded and enhanced
with a modern irrigation system, a new driving range, two practice greens, 39
redesigned bunkers, picturesque bridges, and 160 new trees, offering a scenic
yet challenging golf experience. Golfers will also enjoy new tee boxes and the
addition of five miles of cart paths. Try North Dakota's Triple Golf Challenge, featuring
Hawktree Golf Club, The Links of North Dakota and Bully Pulpit Golf Course, for
more exciting golf experiences to add to your 2025 trip!
Fargo, ND
Slick City Action Park, Opening Fall 2025
This
exciting waterless slide park will be housed in one of the largest buildings in
Fargo, spanning over 30,000 square feet with 30-foot ceilings! Designed for all
ages, the park will feature thrilling frictionless slides, inflatable air
courts for basketball, dodgeball, and other sports, as well as a junior play
area with scaled-down slides. Additional attractions include an acrobat's alley
with trapeze swings, tubes, and play equipment. Best of all—parents don't have
to worry about their kids getting wet! For more on extending your trip and
planning a “North of Normal” road trip, visit Legendary Road Trips in North Dakota.
Grand Forks, ND
Opened
in late 2024, Northern Air Action Park has evolved beyond a trampoline
park—it's now an action-packed entertainment destination with indoor karting,
upgraded laser tag, the latest arcade games, and axe throwing! For more on
planning a multi-day itinerary to explore Grand Forks, check out the Grand Forks & East Grand
Forks page on NDTourism.com.
Minot, ND
Atypical Brewery &
Barrelworks
A
craft beer haven for both seasoned enthusiasts and casual drinkers, Atypical
Brewery & Barrelworks is a hidden gem in the heart of Minot. Since 2019, it
has been serving up exceptional barrel-aged sour ales alongside a diverse selection
of unique brews. Housed in the historic Westland Gas Station, a cherished
landmark dating back to 1927, the brewery became bigger in 2024, completing
extensive renovations to expand its outdoor seating including new heated domes,
creating even more space for laughter, and relaxation under the beautiful North
Dakota sky. To find your favorite North Dakota pint, extend your trip to explore breweries throughout the state!
Citizens Alley, Opening Spring 2025
Tucked
behind the newly renovated 1st & Central building, Citizens Alley is a
quaint, pedestrian-only corridor designed for year-round recreation, community
engagement, and fun. During warmer months, visitors can enjoy pickleball,
basketball courts, and a splash fountain. In the colder months, this vibrant
space transforms into an ice-skating rink, a tradition for the past few years.
Minot Symphony Orchestra - 100th Season beginning Fall 2025
The
Minot Symphony Orchestra (MSO) is a university and community orchestra that
aims to enrich lives by providing opportunities for musicians and inspiration
to patrons through education and the performance of a diverse orchestral
repertoire. The 100th anniversary season is expected to include several
“all-star” appearances by MSO alums, the unveiling of a Minot anthem, a
children's book and new work commissioned from Minot State University graduate
and Devils Lake, ND, native Sean Neukom.
Scandinavian Heritage Park -
25th Anniversary in Fall 2025
The
Scandinavian Heritage Park is a magical place where visitors will find
remembrances and replicas from each of the five Scandinavian and Nordic
countries: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden. October 2025 marks 25
years since this park opened to visitors. They can enjoy a real Stabbur,
explore the full-scale replica Stave Church, from Gol, Norway, and walk around
the 25-foot tall Swedish Dala Horse, and more. Planning a multi-day North
Dakota road trip to explore Minot road trip is easy with these itinerary ideas!
Medora, ND
North Dakota Cowboy
Hall of Fame - 30th Anniversary
The
North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame, with its Center of Western Heritage &
Cultures, will celebrate 30 years of honoring the history of the northern
plains and North Dakota's western lifestyle. The Hall of Fame highlights the
contributions and commitment of its members through a theater, galleries,
interpretive areas, artifacts and memorabilia. The centerpiece of the Center of
Western Heritage and Cultures is the Hall of Honorees, paying tribute to the men,
women, events and livestock that have made extraordinary contributions to North
Dakota's culture, lifestyle and legacy.
Medora Musical -
60th Anniversary celebration June 4 - September 13, 2025
Often
considered the “Greatest Show in the West,” the Medora Musical will celebrate
60 years of Western spirit in 2025. The beloved North Dakota summer tradition
features high-energy entertainment and breathtaking performances in the heart
of the Badlands and set against the stunning backdrop of the Theodore Roosevelt
National Park. Audiences will experience a little history, a little humor and spectacular
performances all packed into the dynamic show that has become a must-see for
visitors of all ages.
New Town, ND
4 Bears Casino and
Lodge, Opening Summer 2025
A
seven-story hotel tower is being added to the 4 Bears Casino & Lodge,
bringing exciting new amenities and modern upgrades. The expansion will feature
90 guest rooms, a gaming area, offices, a sports bar with a dining room and
gaming stations, meeting rooms, and a fine dining steakhouse with a
glass-enclosed dining area. The addition will also introduce the new Sakakawea
Spa, offering couples' massages, as well as a gift shop, fitness center, and a
full-service salon for hair, nails, and pedicures. Guests will enjoy a revamped
entrance lobby and a dedicated glass-backed elevator leading to the exclusive
seventh-floor suite.
Regent, ND
Sir
Albert, a towering, Goliath-sized knight, is the latest larger-than-life
sculpture to find its home on the Enchanted Highway! Standing 41 feet tall,
this knight in shining armor—crafted from tin—proudly overlooks the grounds of
the Enchanted Castle in Regent. His formidable foe: a 42-foot-tall green
dragon, stretching 100 feet from nose to tail with imaginative chain-link
fencing to mimic scales, stands nearby. After nine years in development,
sculptor Gary Greff unveiled Sir Albert, his eighth masterpiece, in the summer
of 2024 adding to the impressive collections of art along the Enchanted
Highway, which includes: Geese in Flight, Deer Crossing, Grasshoppers in the
Field, Fisherman's Dream, and more. Extend your stay in the state to check out
more of North Dakota's
incredible roadside art.
For
more information on all the newest tourism attractions along with can't-miss
experiences that make each visit to North Dakota legendary, visit NDtourism.com.
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