Cavalier is located in northeastern North Dakota along the Tongue River. This small town promotes a range of outdoor activities throughout the year from boating and biking to snowmobiling and skiing. Some of the cultural attractions in Cavalier include the Pioneer Heritage Center and the Gunlogson Homestead and Nature Preserve both located in Icelandic State Park.
Gunlogson Homestead and Nature Preserve is part of Icelandic State Park. The Gunlogson Homestead is noteworthy for being one of the first Icelandic settlements in North Dakota. There are a number of historic buildings here, along with displays from the late 19th to late 20th Century. The Gunlogson State Nature Preserve covers 200 acres of forested area. Visitors can enjoy biking, swimming, fishing, camping, and more.
The Pioneer Heritage Center, located near Cavalier, provides visitors with an insight into life in a bygone era. Restored buildings and costumed interpreters practice crafts and portray the typical lives if a settler during the late 19th, early 20th Century. Various items from early settler days are on display and an interesting and educational display is housed in the main building.
Address: Pioneer Heritage Center, 13571 Highway 5, Cavalier, ND , United States
Phone: 1 (701) 265-4561, Fax: 1 (701) 265-4443
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