Jamestown, ND Tourist Attractions

The world's largest - albeit concrete - bison, can be seen from afar at the Bison Monumet and Frontier Village at the I 94, by Jamestown between Bismarck and Fargo. Its living contemporaries graze at its feet, amongst them the albino "White Cloud", regarded by many Indians as a sacred animal. The National Buffalo Museum can be found nearby.Frontier Village includes a collection of old pioneer buildings including a barbershop, a church, a drugstore, a jailhouse, schoolhouse, a post office, and many more.

A visit to North Dakota would be incomplete without a visit to the National Buffalo Museum in Jamestown. Here visitors can learn everything about the great beasts that once roamed the Great West. The National Buffalo Museum also has 30 head of Buffalo that can be seen up close. Of particular note is White Cloud, a very rare albino buffalo. The National Buffalo Museum is located in a 6000 square foot building in the Frontier Village attraction.

While visiting Jamestown, be sure to stop in for a tour of the Stutsman County Memorial Museum. Here visitors will find a wonderfully restored mansion displaying a variety of memorabilia from the 19th Century. Of particular note is the Animal Display on the 3rd floor that features stuffed animals in various poses. One other interesting display is the Old Post Office of Medina that is located in the basement.

The Arrowwood National Wildlife Refuge located near Jamestown is a sanctuary for waterfowl as they migrate north and south. The refuge is made up of 15,934 acres of wetlands, marshes, prairie grasslands, and wooded coulees. Up to 250 species of birds can be seen here, especially in the spring and fall. The US Fish and Wildlife Service manage the Arrowwood National Wildlife Refuge.

The Jamestown Arts Center in the city of Jamestown has been in operation for over 30 years. The Arts Center has an active education program and also features a gallery that showcases local art along with national and international exhibitions. The Jamestown Arts Center also features a stage and theatre which hosts frequent events. The center is easily located in downtown Jamestown.

Fort Seward Interpretive Center, located in Jamestown, is similar in nature to Camp Hancock State Historic site. They were both designed to protect railway workers on the Great Northern Railroad. Today, visitors can enjoy the expansive grounds and learn more about this once large structure. Of particular note is the scale model of the site that gives an excellent overview and will help you plan your visit.