Welcome to Mountrail County
This county is rooted in the culture of the Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara Nations. Here, you can discover something new every day, from attending a powwow to catfishing on the largest man-made lake in North Dakota.
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Largest Man-Made Lake -
Lake Sakakawea
- 600+ Rock Specimens - Paul Broste Rock Museum
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6 Earthlodges - MHA Nation
Interpretive Center
- 200+ Camping Sites - Van Hook Resort
- 4Bears Casino – Located just West of New Town, this casino offers over 700 slot machines, table games, and a poker room. Additionally, check out the premiere entertainment, from concerts and comedians to boxing matches and more. Plus the 4Bears Sportsbook is the premiere location for sports betting.
- Dakota Drug – An iconic old-fashioned soda fountain featuring the only surviving Whirl-A-Whip ice cream machine.
- MHA Nation Interpretive Center – This world-class museum, located in New Town, takes you on a captivating journey through the rich history and vibrant culture of the Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nation. Check out year-round exhibits as well as experience a traditional Earth Lodge, powwows, and other cultural events.
- Flickertail Village – This open-air walk-through museum is a collection of restored and preserved buildings and artifacts to depict what life was like in the days of early settlement on the prairie.
- Cultural Events – Find various powwows and ceremonies and immerse yourself in the culture of the Native American tribes in the area.
- 4Bears Casino
- Dakota Drug
- MHA Nation Interpretive Center
- Cultural Events