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Alternative names: Founded: 1886 (138 years ago)Population: 49.5 thous.Area: 26.92 mi²Elevation: 1614 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 48°14'1"N, 101°17'46"W
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Minot Attractions - What to See and Explore

Minot offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: Roosevelt Park Zoo, Scandinavian Heritage Park, Dakota Territory Air Museum, Taube Museum of Art. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

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    Outdoor activities • Park • Zoo

    Roosevelt Park Zoo

    The Roosevelt Park Zoo is a zoo in Minot, North Dakota, the oldest zoo in North Dakota. It opened in 1921 and the first animal exhibition featured the American Bison.

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    Park • Museum

    Scandinavian Heritage Park

    Scandinavian Heritage Park is a park located in the Upper Brooklyn neighborhood of Minot, North Dakota. Scandinavian Heritage Park features remembrances and replicas from each of the Scandinavian countries: Norway, Sweden and Denmark, as well as Finland and Iceland.

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    Specialty museum • Museum

    Dakota Territory Air Museum

    The Dakota Territory Air Museum is an aviation museum on North Hill in Minot, North Dakota near Minot International Airport.

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    Museum • Art museum

    Taube Museum of Art

    The Taube Museum of Art is an art museum in Downtown Minot, North Dakota. The museum, previously known as the Minot Art Gallery, was named after Lillian and Coleman Taube.

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    Neighbourhood

    Downtown Minot

    Downtown Minot is the central business district of Minot, North Dakota, located south of the Souris River in the Souris Valley. Downtown is the site of the first permanent settlement in Minot in 1886. Downtown is home to many of Minot's cultural sites of interest. It is also home to numerous galleries, stores and restaurants.

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    Music and shows • Nightlife • Music venue

    Old Main

    Old Main is a historic building on the campus of Minot State University in Minot, North Dakota. It was designed by Fargo architects Haxby & Gillespie in 1912. Old Main houses the College of Business, Division of Music, and the Social Science Department. Old Main was recently renovated.

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    Neighbourhood

    Upper Brooklyn

    Upper Brooklyn or Brooklyn Heights is a neighborhood on South Hill in Minot, North Dakota. The neighborhood consists of the sections of the Brooklyn Addition that are not part of Downtown Minot.

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    Entertainment • Library

    Minot Carnegie Library

    Minot Carnegie Library on 2nd Ave. SE, in Downtown Minot, North Dakota. It was built in 1911 and was designed by Minot architects Woodruff & McGulpin in Classical Revival style.

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    Library • Universities and schools

    Minot State University

    Minot State University is a public university in Minot, North Dakota. Founded in 1913 as a normal school, Minot State University is the third-largest university in North Dakota, offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs.

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    Park

    Sigdal House

    Sigdal House is an historic Norwegian log home which was relocated to Minot, North Dakota. The Sigdal House is a 230-year-old house originally from the Vatnas area of Sigdal, Norway.

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    Interesting neighbourhood • Italianate architecture • Neoclassical architecture

    Minot Industrial Historic District

    The Minot Industrial Historic District is a 195.4-acre historic district in Downtown Minot, North Dakota that was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986. It includes Classical Revival and Italianate architecture.

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    Park

    Minot Park District

    The Minot Park District is the unit of the Minot, North Dakota municipal government responsible for maintaining city parks. The District is managed by a board of five directors elected by city voters to four year terms.

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    Playground • Park

    Roosevelt Park

    Roosevelt Park is a park in Minot, North Dakota operated by the Minot Park District. It is the largest park in the city of Minot.

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    Neo-renaissance architecture

    Bruce M. Van Sickle Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse

    The Bruce M. Van Sickle Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse is a historic courthouse and post office in Downtown Minot, North Dakota. Built in 1915, its design is credited to Oscar Wenderoth. Since the post office relocated, it is officially known as the Judge Bruce M. Van Sickle Federal Building and U.S.

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    Library

    Minot Public Library

    The Minot Public Library is a public library in Minot, North Dakota, at the western edge of Downtown Minot.

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    48°14'12"N • 101°17'31"W

    Union National Bank and Annex

    The Union National Bank and Annex in Minot, North Dakota are two buildings in the Classical Revival style that were listed together on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.

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    Neighbourhood

    Eastwood Park Historic District

    The Eastwood Park Historic District is a historic district in Minot, North Dakota. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986. The listing included 118 contributing buildings and one contributing structure on 180 acres.

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    48°13'59"N • 101°17'13"W

    Ward County Courthouse

    The Ward County Courthouse in Minot, North Dakota was built in 1929. Along with two other "distinctive county buildings in North Dakota", the Barnes County Courthouse and the Burke County Courthouse, it was designed by the Minneapolis, Minnesota, firm Toltz, King, and Day.

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    Bridge

    Eastwood Park Bridge

    The Eastwood Park Bridge in Minot, North Dakota is a cantilever-type structure that was built in 1927. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975. It spans an oxbow of the Souris River.

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Things to See and Do in Minot by Category

Sights, interesting and unusual places and attractions valued by most tourists. See the list of places to visit in Minot.

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In the vicinity of Minot, it's worth seeing attractions such as: Audubon Wetland Management District (Audubon National Wildlife Refuge), Douglas, J. Clark Salyer Wetland Management District (J. Clark Salyer National Wildlife Refuge).

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    45 milesS
    Natural attraction, Protected area

    Audubon Wetland Management District, Audubon National Wildlife Refuge

    Audubon Wetland Management District is located in the U.S. state of North Dakota and consists of 123 Waterfowl Production Areas, 8 National Wildlife Refuges, and numerous wetland and grassland easements and over 100 separate wetland areas set aside to preserve habitat for bird, plant and mammal species.

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    City

    Douglas

    Douglas is a city in Ward County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 64 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Minot Micropolitan Statistical Area. Douglas was founded in 1906. In the late 1990s & early 2000s, multiple business buildings on Main Street were demolished.

  • j clark salyer wetland management district j clark salyer national wildlife refuge location map
    38 milesNE
    Natural attraction, Protected area

    J. Clark Salyer Wetland Management District, J. Clark Salyer National Wildlife Refuge

    J. Clark Salyer Wetland Management District is located in north-central North Dakota. It covers 6,543 square miles in Renville, Bottineau, Rolette, McHenry, and Pierce Counties. Within the District, the U.S.

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    City

    Garrison

    Garrison, North Dakota, is a charming city located in the heart of the state. Known for its rich history and beautiful natural landscapes, Garrison offers a wide range of attractions for visitors to enjoy. One of the city's main draws is Lake Sakakawea, a massive...

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    City

    Burlington

    Burlington is a city in Ward County, North Dakota, United States. It was founded in 1883, the third in a series that included two earlier settlements. Despite this, Burlington is still the oldest city in Ward County, as well as north-western and north central North Dakota.

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Best Time To Visit Minot

Learn when is the best time to travel to Minot weather-wise and what to expect in each season.

Popularity among visitors

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June and July are the busiest months in this location. Slightly fewer tourists decide to visit in May and August.

Average temperatures in °F

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The highest air temperature is in June, July and August. While the coldest is in January.

Monthly rainfall in inches

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The lowest rainfall is recorded in February. Most of it rains in June.

Length of day in hours

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We can expect the longest days in June, while the shortest in December.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the top attractions to visit in Minot?

The top attractions to visit in Minot are:

What is the best time to visit Minot?

June and July are the busiest months in this location. Slightly fewer tourists decide to visit in May and August. The highest air temperature is in June, July and August. While the coldest is in January.

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