Skip to main content
DESTINATION

Minot

Although Minot was incorporated less than a year after first being settled, the town's outpost location on the frontier made it a magnet for such disreputable elements as cattle rustlers and gamblers. An early reputation for lawlessness was confirmed by the cry of a railway conductor from that era: “MINOT, this is M-I-N-O-T, end of the line. Prepare to meet your God.”

Minot is the home of the North Dakota State Fair , which usually occurs during the last half of July. It's an old-fashioned summer event, offering such activities as livestock shows, country music concerts, auto racing, a demolition derby, rodeo events, arm-wrestling competitions, petting zoos and a carnival midway. Norsk Hostfest , held in late September or early October at the state fairgrounds, features live entertainment highlighting Nordic cultures.

Visitor Centers

Minot Convention and Visitors Bureau 1020 S. Broadway Minot, ND 58702. Phone:(701)857-8206 or (800)264-2626

Shopping

The anchor stores at Dakota Square Mall, 2400 S.W. 10th St., are JCPenney and Scheels.

Things to Do

Dakota Territory Air Museum

Lillian & Coleman Taube Museum of Art

Roosevelt Park and Zoo

Scandinavian Heritage Park

Ward County Pioneer Village and Museum

More Articles

THE VALUE OF TRIP CANVAS

Travel Like an Expert with AAA and Trip Canvas

Get Ideas from the Pros

As one of the largest travel agencies in North America, we have a wealth of recommendations to share! Browse our articles and videos for inspiration, or dive right in with preplanned AAA Road Trips, cruises and vacation tours.

Build and Research Your Options

Save and organize every aspect of your trip including cruises, hotels, activities, transportation and more. Book hotels confidently using our AAA Diamond Designations and verified reviews.

Book Everything in One Place

From cruises to day tours, buy all parts of your vacation in one transaction, or work with our nationwide network of AAA Travel Agents to secure the trip of your dreams!

BACK TO TOP