Minot, North Dakota - Sites of Interest

Sites of Interest

  • 62 Doors Art Gallery, is an art gallery downtown displaying local artwork
  • Arlene Theater, a performing arts center, where the Mouse River Players perform
  • Dakota Territory Air Museum is an aircraft museum near the airport. It contains many war and civilian aircraft.
  • The Scandinavian Heritage Park is home to the Minot Visitor's Center, as well as buildings based on the Scandinavian style of architecture. The grounds are home to the Minot's Arts in the Park series.
  • Lucy's Amusement Park, features an 18-hole miniature golf course and various slides and rides.
  • Minot Riverwalk, a two and a half mile long trail for walking and biking along the Souris River in Downtown Minot.
  • Northwest Art Center, at Minot State, features two galleries of contemporary art.
  • Old Soo Depot Transportation Museum, museum and research center in the restored 1912 Soo Line Depot.
  • Pangea House is a community center, which hosts Why Not Fest, a music and arts festival.
  • Pioneer Village, on the state fairgrounds, is a collection of various buildings from the pioneer era.
  • The North Dakota State Fair Center, located on the state fairgrounds, is home to many of the city's largest events, including: The North Dakota State Fair, the Norsk Høstfest, the Big One craft show, the KMOT Ag Expo, and the Great Tomato Festival. It also hosts rodeos, and college hockey games.
  • The Railroad Museum of Minot, open on Saturdays, has displays and artifacts related to the rail history of the city and the state.
  • Roosevelt Park and Zoo
  • Taube Museum of Art, located in the 1906 Union National Bank Building, features exhibit space in the Main Gallery and the Lower Gallery, which change every four to six weeks.

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