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Buffalo City Tourism Information Center -
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- 404 Louis L'Amour Lane, 800-222-4766 or 701-251-9145
Located right outside the gates of Frontier Village, . Please stop in,
visit a while and allow us to introduce you to the many attractions and
opportunities offered in Jamestown, Stutsman County, and the surrounding
area. Free tourist maps available. Open 9 AM to 8 PM Memorial Day to
Mid September, 7 days a week. Winter hours are 8 AM to 5 PM, closed on
weekends.
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Frontier Village -
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- 800-222-4766 or 701-251-9145
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Authentic pioneer town at the
end of Louis L'Amour Lane next to the National Buffalo Museum,
Tourist Information Center and live buffalo herd. Concessions,
crafts, souvenirs, leather shop. Buildings open Memorial Day
to Labor Day from 9 to 9. After Labor Day to mid-October they are
open from 9 to 7. Pony and stage coach rides Memorial Day to Labor
Day. Village admission is free but free-will offering accepted
in each building. Small fee for rides.
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Kirkpatrick Gallery - Frontier Village, 701-252-6307
The
gallery was donated to the Arts Center by artist James A. Kirkpatrick
and is operated by a local group of artists called “The Artisans.” Open
Memorial Day to Labor Day with artwork for sale by artists from the
region. |
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Louis L'Amour
Writer's Shack - Frontier Village, 800-222-4766
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Learn more about one
of Jamestown's favorite sons. Winner of the Presidential
Medal of Freedom and the Congressional Gold Medal, with over
360 million books in print including the Sackett series,
Crossfire Trail, and Hondo. Open and staffed Memorial
Day to Labor Day.
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Frontier Village Amphitheatre - Located on a well-tended grassy slope area
with a covered stage at its base. Hosts concerts, plays, church
gatherings, community events and weddings. Seating capacity for up to
300, with lawn seating for another 400. Perfect for concerts, festivals,
community events, corporate events and more. Equipped with 24
channel audio system and stage lighting. To reserve the amphitheater for
a performance or wedding, contact Charlie at 252-7492. |
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Mary's House - Frontier Village, 701-252-6307
A wide variety of homemade crafts by the White Cloud
Crafters are located on two levels of this home. Open Memorial Day to
Labor Day. |
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Dakota Belt & Moccasin Company - Frontier
Village, 701-252-3810
Leather goods that include belts, moccasins, hats,
and purses. Season is mid-May through mid-September. |
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General Store & Village Trading Post -
Frontier Village, 701-252-7492
Souvenirs, clothing, concessions, nostalgic gifts,
North Dakota Products. Open Memorial Day to Labor Day. |
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World's Largest Buffalo Monument - Frontier
Village
Overlooking the city and hills of central North
Dakota, this 26 foot high, 46 toot long, 60 ton concrete monument was
dedicated in 1959. Open year-round. Free admission. |
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Live Buffalo Herd, featuring
"White
Cloud"
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Map
 Located next to Frontier Village & the National Buffalo Museum. Come see
Jamestown's THREE albino buffalo, White Cloud, Dakota Miracle and the newest
addition to the herd, a calf born on May 31, 2008. These three are believed
to be the only albino bison in North America. They can be seen roaming in
the pasture with their traditional brown buffalo friends. Located next to
the Frontier Village and National Buffalo Museum. No charge for viewing. |
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National
Buffalo Museum -
Map
- 800-807-1511 or 701-252-8648
Located next to the Frontier Village and Live Buffalo Herd. is a non-profit
educational organization devoted to the cultural and natural history of
bison and the prairie. Excellent displays featuring the Lewis &
Clark Exhibit, Plains Indian Tipi and artifacts as well as history of the
bison. Open year round. Small entry fee. Group discounts
available. |
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Prairie
Winds Gift Shop -
Map
- 800-807-1511 or 701-252-8648
Located in the National Buffalo Museum. Large and
wonderful assortment of buffalo products, and North Dakota-made items
including hand-made pottery, jewelry, stuffed animals, children's costumes,
and food. Open year-round. No admission charge. |
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Frontier
Fort Wildlife Museum -
Map
- 701-252-7492
Right on the road to Frontier Village and the Buffalo Monument with a large
collection of taxidermy animals. Open year-round.
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North Dakota Sports Hall of Fame
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- 212 3rd Ave. NE, 701-252-4835
Located in the Jamestown Civic Center. Showcase displaying North Dakota
sport personalities. Also, Collection of Association Sports Halls of
Fame.
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Fort Seward Interpretive Center +
Archaeological Dig
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- 603 10th Ave. NW, 701-251-1875
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Established in 1872 to protect the Northern Pacific railroad
workers. 20th
Infantry historical reenactment encampment held each
September. Site of
Flags Across America. Open Memorial Day to Labor Day from
10 AM to 6 PM daily. No admission charge. |
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Flags Across America
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- 605 10th Ave. NW, 701-527-1785
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One of only 17 designated sites in the nation to
display a majestic 30x60 foot American Flag with 18" tall
stars. Scenic view with picnic shelters and public restrooms.
Located at the historic Ft. Seward. |
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Lutz Mansion/Stutsman County Museum -
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- 321 3rd Ave. SE, 701-252-6741
Situated in the historic Lutz Mansion, an
Arts & Crafts-style residence, the museum is home to a wealth of antiques,
unique architectural features, and memorabilia celebrating the lifestyle of
the area's earliest settlers. Open Memorial Day to Labor Day.
Free Admission. |
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Stutsman County Courthouse -
Map
- 5th and 3rd Ave. SE, 701-251-1855
The state's oldest courthouse,
constructed in 1883. Walk by viewing only. |
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Historic Franklin School -
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- 308 2nd St SW, 701-252-2225
Built in 1909 and used as a primary school
until 2000, it has been lovingly restored for use at the CSi Technology
Center. It's most famous student was western writer
Louis L'Amour.
Open for tours Monday - Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM or other times by
arrangement. No admission. |
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The Arts Center
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- 115 2nd St. SW, 701-251-2496
The Arts Center features monthly rotating
exhibits by artists of local, regional, and national import. Also features
theatrical and musical performances. Hosts art classes for all ages. Gallery
is open Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm. Free admission. |
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The Basilica of
St. James -
Map
- 622 1st Ave. S., 701-252-0119
| The only Basilica in North Dakota and one
of only 60 minor Basilicas in the United States, built in 1914.
Visiting is free. |
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Jamestown College
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- 5th Ave. NE and 8th St. NE, 701-252-3467
Oldest independent college in
North Dakota, chartered in 1884. |
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Anne Carlsen Center for Children
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- 301 7th Ave. NW, 701-252-3850
Rehabilitation services for individuals
from infancy to young adulthood. International reputation for
excellence.
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Fort Seward Wagon Train
- 701-252-6844,
registar@covered-wagon-train.com
Travel for a week the way our
pioneering forefathers did as a part of an authentic western train with
excellent guides. For more information write Fort Seward, Inc., Box 244,
Jamestown, ND 58402. |
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Stutsman
County Fairgrounds -
Map
Home of the Stutsman County Fair every July and the James
River Rodeo Arena. |
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Jamestown
Speedway -
Map - 701-251-2897 - Stutsman County Fairgrounds
Stock car races
every Saturday evening, May-August. Stock Car Stampede every September. |
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Jamestown Reservoir - Lakeside Marina -
Map
- Just North of the City, 701-252-1183.
Located Fishing, boating,
boat rentals, sailing, waterskiing, swimming beach, concessions, handicapped
fishing ramp, bait, picnic shelters, bird watching, 1.3 mile walking path.
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Pipestem Reservoir -
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- 4 miles NW of the City, 701-252-7666
Fishing, boating, 8 miles of
challenging walking paths, bird watching, picnic shelters, campsites, rifle
range, horse camp and trail. |
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Northern
Plains Wildlife
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- 8711 37th R St SE, Jamestown, ND (4.28 miles SE) 701-253-5500
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National Audubon Society -
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- 2646 90th Ave SE, Spiritwood, ND 58481 (9.88 miles N) 701-252-3822
Edward M. Brigham III. Alkali Lake Sanctuary, 500 acre natural prairie
lake with a wonderful diversity of wildlife and excellent bird watching.
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Arrowwood National
Wildlife Refuge
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- 7745 11th Street SE, Pingree, ND 58476 (32 miles N) 701-285-3341
Excellent upland bird hunting, major spring and fall waterfowl migration,
self guided auto tour. Fantastic birding opportunity. |
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Pipestem Creek
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- 7060 Highway 9, Carrington, ND 58421 (33 miles North of Jamestown on Hwy
281 and one mile east on Highway 9) 701-652-2623
A unique place on the
prairie producing beautiful products from the North Dakota earth for the
national and international market. Tours include the gardens, production
areas, drying facilities and gift shop. |
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Chase Lake
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- (30.5 miles NW) 701-752-4218
North America's largest white pelican nesting area, waterfowl production
area, wildlife observation opportunity. A short trip from Jamestown.
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Louis L'Amour
Information available by calling: 800-222-4766 |
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