Minot Travel Guide
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Welcome to Minot!
Minot is located two hours from the Manitoba, Canada, border in North Dakota, making it a popular destination for both Canadian and American travelers. Rich in Scandinavian heritage, this city has a number of Nordic-related attractions, including the Norsk Hostfest, a large celebration in mid-October of culture held in the Scandinavian Heritage Park. Home to Minot State University, Minot offers visitors and residents alike a variety of cultural events through the university—s many arts programs, including operas, plays and concerts. Each year in late July, thousands of people travel to this Central North Dakota city for the North Dakota State Fair, which boasts world-famous performers, a carnival and agricultural events. Families can pass time at the Roosevelt Park Zoo, viewing hundreds of different animals and learning at the educational center. A transportation hub, Minot supports several museums detailing the evolution of the rail and air industries at the Dakota Territory Air Museum and the Minot Railroad Museum.
Tourist Attractions
Ward County Historical Society boasts a historic village, capturing life in North Dakota from the 1880s until World War II through restored buildings, vehicles and artifacts.
Hotels & Motels
The Best Western Kelly Inn, located in Minot, offers 100 rooms, a complimentary continental breakfast, complimentary coffee in the lobby, a lounge, a heated indoor pool and a games room.
Tour Operators
Located south of Minot, Black Butte Adventures offers its trail system to hikers and bikers.
Current & Upcoming Events [ View All ]
Looking for something to do in Minot? Check out these current and upcoming events. If you know of an event that is not listed in the travel guide, please feel free to add an event listing (it's free).
- North Dakota State Fair
Jul 20 to Jul 28 » North Dakota State Fair Center - Norsk Hostfest Minot
Sep 25 to Sep 29 » North Dakota State Fair Center - Minot Y's Men's Rodeo
Oct 04 to Oct 07 » North Dakota State Fair Center - The Big One Art & Craft Fair
Oct 20 to Oct 21, Nov 02 to Nov 03 » North Dakota State Fair Center - KMOT Ag Expo
Jan 23 to Jan 25 » North Dakota State Fair Center
