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[quote=Anonymous]Why would you go to North Dakota for a vacation?

I have to make the drive across ND a few times every year and I dread it. I don't think any of the 'tourist attractions' are worth it at all.

Theo Roosevelt NP: It is not that great. You have to remember, just because it's a national park does not mean it is a wonderful vacation destination. It's a designation that was put in place to give the land specific protections, not to serve as a vacation checklist. (Not saying that you're doing this OP! But a lot of people do).

You can get the gist of the NP at a rest area off of the interstate -- it's free, there is a gift shop + restrooms, nice viewpoint of the badlands, and they even have a few short hiking trails. You do not need to spend days on end here unless you REALLY like buffalo, which you will get your fill of quickly when visiting SD or the west in general. The scenery isnt that spectacular -- and you'll see better 'badlands' in Badlands NP.

Canola in bloom (as well as sunflowers): I mean... they're yellow flowers, growing in private farms and you can see them from the interstate. You can't do anything with them lol. It's pretty, sure, but doesn't warrant a trip out here.

Enchanted Highway: Meh. Big sculptures in the prairie. It's a gimmick to get people to visit but again, doesn't necessitate a trip out here.

If you haven't been to Glacier, Yellowstone, Rocky Mountain NP, Tetons, Banff, etc. GO THERE. Don't waste time in North Dakota.

Also, the corn palace is lame, but worth seeing if you've never been. Don't have high hopes for it. It's essentially a mural on the side of community gymnasium. [/quote]

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