Welcome to Ward County
This county features the perfect combination of big-city living and small-town charm and contains the largest city in the Soul of the Prairie Region.
- 150 Engaging Exhibits - Magic City Discovery Center
- 25 Miles of Hiking Trails
- 20+ Fishing Spots
- 50+ Restaurants
- Roosevelt Park Zoo – Located in Minot and home to over 200 animals representing 90 unique species from around the world. From awe-inspiring tigers and lions to playful penguins and majestic giraffes, every visit offers an unforgettable experience.
- Dakota Territory Air Museum – See one of the largest collections of airworthy World War II aircraft in the Upper Midwest. This collection features about 60 aircraft and over 10,000 artifacts.
- Pioneer Village – Offers a fascinating look into the history of the region with a collection of well-preserved buildings, artifacts, and exhibits. Located in Burlington.
- Pointe of View Winery – Located in Burlington, this winery offers a unique selection of locally made fruit, grape, and honey wines, crafted to showcase the best of North Dakota’s flavors.
- Goosefest – The eight-day community celebration is all about the 400,000 or so geese that travel down the Central Flyway to wintering grounds far south. Goosefest includes hunting contests, live entertainment, raffles, awards, free game feeds, a chili cook-off, ladies night out, a banquet and Goose Hunter’s Hall of Fame induction.
- Nakota Outfitters – New to the area and want to try hunting? Nakota Outfitters are a fully licensed and insured outfitter located in western North Dakota, an hour south west of Minot, near Ryder ND. They specialize in wing shooting, offering fall upland and waterfowl hunts, spring snow goose hunts and help for those lucky enough to draw one of the area’s coveted moose or deer tags.
- Norsk Hosfest – The Largest Scandinavian Heritage Festival in North America is hosted in Minot every year and is meant to give a taste of different Scandi cultures.
- North Dakota State Fair – Every summer the North Dakota State Fair is held in Minot and features a full week full of concerts, rides, food, games, entertainment and fun.
- Roosevelt Park Zoo
- Dakota Territory Air Museum
- Pioneer Village
- Pointe of View Winery
- North Dakota State Fair
- Goosefest
- Norsk Hostfest
- Nakota Outfitters