Jamestown is a pleasant community with lots to see and do while passing through. Located along the James and Pipestern Rivers, Jamestown offers a range of outdoor recreational opportunities. For a glimpse into by gone days stop by the Frontier Village or check out the National Buffalo Museum with a a live bison herd.
Jamestown is also well known for being the home town of author Louis L'Amour and Grammy winner Peggy Lee.
A huge bison statue stands guard over Frontier Village, where real life bison, including White Cloud albinos, wander freely. The village features a variety of pioneer buildings.
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.
Address: Arrowwood National Wildlife Refuge, 7745 11th Street SE, Pingree, ND 58476-8308, United States
Phone: 1 (701) 285-3341, Fax: 1 (701) 285-3350
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.
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.
Hours:
May 25 to September 6: 8am-8pm
September 7 to April 30: 9am-5pm; Sat:10am-5pm; Closed: Sun
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.
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