FormerlytheNationalBuffaloMuseum
Jamestown
Facts about Jamestown, ND
We are called the “Buffalo City” for the World’s Largest Buffalo and National Buffalo Museum.
The Historic 1883 Stutsman County Courthouse was built in Jamestown and is older than the entire state of North Dakota.
Jamestown has a population of over 15,000 people.
Jamestown is considered North Dakota’s Motorsports Capital.
Peggy Lee was born in Jamestown in 1920 as Norma Delores Egstrom.
Louis L’Amour grew up in Jamestown, born in 1908.
Jamestown has over 35 miles of mountain biking and hiking trails as well as walking paths at most parks.
Jamestown is home to the St. James Basilica, the only basilica in the state.
Jamestown has a kayak water trail with launch docks from Nickeus Park to Klaus Park.
Many who settled in Jamestown immigrated from Germany or were Germans from Russia.
ONLY IN JAMESTOWN
Unique things that you can ONLY find in the Buffalo City.
WORLD’S LARGEST BUFFALO:
Dakota Thunder is what makes Jamestown the Buffalo City! “Touch the Beard” and tag @JamestownND on social media!
Open Year Round: All Hours
Admission: Free
500 17th ST SE | 701-251-9145
DiscoverJamestownND.com
FRONTIER VILLAGE
To find the World’s Largest Buffalo and North American Bison Discovery Center, you will go through the Frontier Village. It tells both local history and depicts the tales of the pioneers who homesteaded on the prairie.
From Memorial Day weekend through September 15, the Village is open from 10am-6pm.
RV Parking available, turn right at church
Admission: Free (suggested donation)
600 17th ST SE | 701-251-9145
DiscoverJamestownND.com/ frontier-village
Experience the luxurious travel of the 1880’s and take a stagecoach ride! Look for them near the entrance to the World’s Largest Buffalo from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
Get a cone, root beer float, or sundae at the General Store! Now open! Serving desserts, coffee, and unique North Dakota merchandise!
NORTH AMERICAN BISON DISCOVERY CENTER
Learn about the near extinction of the bison and the work continuing today to restore the species. The museum manages a herd of Bison in pastures near the Museum, find them using their look-out points or take a pasture tour to get up close in a safe and educational manner!
Open Year Round:
Summer Hours (Memorial Day to Labor Day): 10am-6pm Daily
Regular Hours: Monday-Saturday 10am-5pm
Off Season Hours (November through February):
Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm
Admission: $8 per adult; $6 per senior, active military, and children ages 5-14 (under 5 free)
500 17th ST SE | 701-252-8648 | BisonCenter.com
1883 STUTSMAN COUNTY COURTHOUSE
North Dakota’s statehood was born out of this building. Today, it is home to a hands-on exhibit teaching about government using machines from the 1880s. It holds the state’s most complete collection of pressed tin in a Gothic Revival Architecture style, a rare site on the 1883 prairie.
Open Memorial Day-Labor Day or by Appointment: Wed-Sun 10am-5pm
Winter Hours Wed-Fri 10am-4pm
Admission: Free ($5 per person suggested donation)
504 3rd AVE SE | 701-328-1883
History.nd.gov/historicsites/stutsmancc
STUTSMAN COUNTY MEMORIAL MUSEUM
One block north of the 1883 Courthouse is the historic Lutz Mansion, AKA the Stutsman County Memorial Museum. Artifacts about Peggy Lee, the Northern Pacific Railroad, and many local collections are on display. A replica two-story gazebo built in 1883 honors former US President Ulysses S. Grant’s visit.
Open Memorial Day weekend – Mid-September:
Mon-Fri: 10am-5pm, Sat & Sun: 1pm-5pm
Admission: Free (Suggested donation)
321 3rd AVE SE | 701-252-6741
StutsmanMuseum.org
FORT SEWARD:
Fort Seward was built in 1872 and was active until 1877. It provided support and protection to the Northern Pacific Railroad workers as they built through the region.
Spend the day at Fort Seward:
- Learn the history of the Fort and its soldiers
- Dress up in 1870s fashions
- Visit the Stutsman County Veterans Memorial Wall
- Stay the night in one of their furnished tents
-Home to the largest U.S. flag in North Dakota
The site also offers RV and Camper hookups for a unique camping experience!
Open from Memorial Day to Labor Day, 10am-6pm.
Admission: Free
603 10th AVE NW | 701-251-1875
LOUIS L’AMOUR
Alfred Dickey Public Library
Louis L’Amour mentions this library 16 times in his autobiography. Sit at the tables where he spent hours reading and learning. An informational exhibit about Louis L’Amour’s life in Jamestown is available to view for free.
Open Year
Round: Mon-Thurs: 9:30am-8pm; Fri: 9:30am-6pm; Sat: 11am-4pm
Admission: Free
105 3rd AVE SE 701-252-2990 | jrvls.org
Historic Franklin School:
Explore the school where Louis L’Amour once tested his teachers when asking for different subjects than what was in the lesson plan.
Self-Guided tours are available by stopping by during office hours.
Open Year Round:
Mon-Fri: 8am-5pm
308 2nd ST SW | 701-252-5281
historicfranklinschool.com
Admission: Free
Walking Tour:
Learn even more about Louis by following his footsteps around Jamestown with the 1.5 mile walking tour.
701-251-9145
discoverjamestownnd.com/play/l-amour-trail
NORTH DAKOTA SPORTS HALL OF FAME
Located in the Jamestown Civic Center, the ND Sports Hall of Fame pays tribute to the greatest names in North Dakota Athletics. Some famous athletes from N.D. are Roger Maris (MLB), Phil Jackson (NBA), Darin Erstad (MLB), Jim Kleinsasser (NFL), and Carson Wentz (NFL)
Open Year Round: Mon-Fri: 8am-5pm
Admission: Free 212 3rd AVE NE | 701-252-4835 ndsportshalloffame.com
ST. JAMES BASILICA
One of only 89 Minor Basilica in the United States, this Catholic Church is a stunning example of an American Gothic-style Church. The “Windows of Faith” (stained-glass windows) are a community treasure and one reason the church has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Open Daily: 7am-8pm
Admission: Free 622 1st AVE S | 701-252-0119 stjamesbasilica.org
ESCAPE ROOMS
Search the room. Find the clues. Solve the puzzles. Beat the Clock. Can you do it?
Jamestown has two great Escape Room experiences! Try one or try them both and test your puzzle and teamwork skills.
Buffalo City Escapes
Buffalo City Escapes is an award-winning business in Jamestown with a specialty of challenges for you to undertake. Reserve your adventure and try to escape!
Thursday, Friday, Saturday – Various booking times
Cost: $28 per person
311 1st AVE S | scwiest@buffalocityescape.com
BuffaloCityEscape.com
Escape the 1883 Courthouse
Take a step back in time to escape the basement jail of the courthouse! Puzzles are based on true stories and people in Jamestown’s history.
Wednesday – Sundays, Various Booking Times
(Must be 24 hours in advance)
Cost: $25 per person
504 3rd AVE SE | Call 701-328-1883 for information
PIT STOP SPORTS
Located in downtown Jamestown, Pit Stop Sports gives patrons an opportunity to throw axes, play 18 holes of golf at any course around the world, and play a variety of shooting sports games with their virtual shooting range. Rent a bay while enjoying food, drinks, and a good time.
Open Mon-Fri: 11am-10pm,
Sat: 4pm-10pm, Sun: 12pm-6pm.
Cost: $45 an hour per bay
117 4th St NW | 701-952-0860
pitstopsportsllc.com
FAMILY FUN AT PARTY CRASHERS
Party Crashers is an indoor inflatable park and STEM discovery center perfect for letting kids exercise their minds and their muscles. There’s no better way to get out the wiggles while on a roadtrip and there are even massage chairs available for the driver!
Hours:
Mon: 10am-1pm
Fri: 3:30pm-8pm
Sat: 1pm-8pm
Sun: 1pm-7pm
1211 8th ST SE | 701-952-4386
jamesinflate.com
Cost: $10 per child, adults are free!
HIKE, BIKE AND RUN
Discover over 35 miles of terrain on one of the 7 signature trails in Jamestown. Developed by volunteers of the Jamestown Area Mountain Bikers and Jamestown Parks & Recreation, these trails provide varying degrees of difficulty.
8 miles or 3 mile outside loop
ENDURANCE
10 miles
ENDURANCE
5 miles
ENDURANCE
Gear Grinder Mountain Bike Race and Pipestem Creek Trail Run
Gear Grinder Mountain Bike Race and Pipestem Creek Trail Run every August along the Pipestem Reservoir
For more information: JamestownParksandRec.com
2.6 Miles
Kayak your way from Nickeus Park to Klaus Park by using the kayak docks. This water trail is winding yet peaceful.
For complete maps of each trail scan:
Jamestown Area Mountain Bikers
Cyclists from the Jamestown area with weekly group rides facebook.com/ jamestownareamoutainbikers
Groomed trails are made possible by many entities: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Stutsman County Parks, Jamestown Parks & Rec, Jamestown High School and University of Jamestown.
PARKS & RECREATION
JAMESTOWN PARKS & RECREATION
Explore the outdoors in Jamestown! Every park is unique and has multiple recreational uses. Check us out online or give us a call for more information on local activities. jamestownparksandrec.com
701-252-3982
BUCHOLTZ PARK
6th St & 8th Ave NE
1.2 Acres
LEAPALDT PARK
15th St & 10th Ave NE
2.1 Acres
NICKEUS PARK
7th St & 1st Ave N
6.8 Acres | .3 Mile Trail
HILLCREST ATHLETIC
COMPLEX PARK
2500 3rd St SE
20 Acres | 2.5 Mile Trail
SOLIEN-DENAULT PARK & SENSORY GARDEN
35th St and 17th Ave SE
11 Acres | .5 Mile Trail
TENNIS COURTS
Bolinger Park
501 3rd Ave NW
Feton Park 8th St & 4th AVE NE
MCELROY PARK
1000 Blk & 2nd Ave SE
63 Acres | .9 Mile Trail
Also found here: sand volleyball courts, horseshoe pits, and skate park
KLAUS PARK
4th St & 5th Ave SW
20.9 Acres | .6 Mile Trail
MEIDINGER PARK
10th St & 17th Ave SW
26.3 Acres | 1 Mile Trail
WILSON ARENA PARK
1009 7th St NE
1.2 Acres
DOG PARK
Pepper’s Dog Park
201 13th St SW 2 Acres
TWO RIVERS ACTIVITY CENTER (TRAC)
Two Rivers Activity Center is a state-of-the-art recreation center that includes an indoor pool, outdoor splash park, gymnasium, turf and bubble space as well as a strength and cardio area and walking track. Day and week long passes for the facility as well as monthly memberships are available. Basketballs, volleyballs, tennis and soccer equipment available for use. Just remember a clean pair of tennis shoes and your own towel for the pool or splash park! Visit our website for more information and hours of operation. tracjamestown.com | 701-952-8722
KAYAK RENTALS
Now you can enjoy the James River courtesy of kayak rentals! Units available on site at Nickeus Park. Rental details and information available by contact Jamestown Parks & Recreation.
Rental details and information are available through the Jamestown Parks & Recreation District.
GEOCACHING
A high tech outdoor game that uses a GPS Receiver or GPS enabled smartphone app to find containers (geocaches) hidden by other players. Geocaches can range in size from the size of your thumb to a 5 gallon pail. All geocaches contain a log sheet for the player to sign to verify their visit to the cache.
Within 30 miles of Jamestown there are approximately 170 caches.
An introductory guide to geocaching can be found at geocaching.com/guide.
FACILITIES&PARKS
HILLCRESTGOLFCOURSE
18HoleGolfCourse
DrivingRange
TWORIVERSACTIVITYCENTER
HealthandWellnessCenter
IndoorPool
Gymnasium/IndoorTurf
WINTERSPORTSBUILDING
IceArena
OpenIceSkate/OpenRollerskating
MEIDINGERSPLASHPARK
SplashparkopenMemorialDaytoLaborDay
JACKBROWNSTADIUM
FullBaseballDiamond BattingCages
DISCGOLFCOURSES
18HoleCourseinKlausPark
24HoleCourseattheIsland
PARKSANDTRAILS
16BikeandWalkingTrails
10Parks
Checkoutourwebsitefordetailsandfor programsandeventshappeningallyearlong!
jamestownparksandrec.com
NDHSAA Division B Girls State Basketball Tournament
March 6-8, 2025
BACK TO BACK YEARS IN THE CITY OF JAMESTOWN
DOWNTOWN FOR THE ARTS
THE ARTS CENTER
115 2nd St SW
701-251-2496 – jamestownarts.com
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Admission: Free
Located in the heart of historic downtown Jamestown, The Arts Center hosts rotating fine arts exhibits all year round featuring regional artists. Concerts, humanities events, and special performances are held throughout the year. Featuring Fine Art Exhibits, the gallery exhibitions change every 4 – 6 weeks. The gallery is open all year Monday – Friday 9am to 5pm and Saturdays from 10am to 2pm. Admission is always free and open to the public.
THE HANSEN ARTS PARK
100 2nd St SW
Downtown green space with flair! Featuring public arts by renowned artists, the Hansen Arts Park is a great place to find inspiration and relax. Every Thursday July through August, the Arts Market hosts an artisan market along with live entertainment, arts & crafts, food and more. Newly planted in 2022 are native N.D. prairie pollinator plants that not only add beauty to the space but help sustain bees, butterflies and tell the ecology of the prairie.
ARTS EDUCATION
Two Rivers Performing Arts School
116 1st Ave S 701 952-3630
Hansen Arts Studio
109 2nd St SW 701-251-2496
jamestownarts.com
Top of the Stairs Dance Studio
Jackie Sather
204 1st Ave S 701 952-2265
topofthestairsdancestudio.com
PROGRAMS
The Arts Center offers many classes across mediums throughout the year. Check out JamestownArts.com to find a class!
Buffalo City Photo Club
The local band of photo enthusiasts will be meeting the third Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm in the Hansen Arts Studio. Topics are focused primarily for DSLR camera users.
Wood Carving Group
Our local group of wood carving aficionados meets the third Thursday of the month (except for Holiday weeks) from 6:30pm to 8:30pm at the Hansen Arts Studio. They love to share their knowledge. Any skill and interest level are welcome to participate. They may even be willing to lend you a chisel.
Open Mic Night
Poets, writers, musicians, comedians, solos, duos – all performers are welcome to share your talent with the community at our monthly open mic night, the last Thursday of each month. Limit your piece to 10 minutes.
P.A. system, bass amp, guitar amp, and music stands are provided. Facilitated by musician Steve Kuykendall.
Downtown Arts Market
Watch our website for more information on the Downtown Arts Market!Live music, artisan vendors, arts, crafts, and more. Join us every Thursday from July through August 5:30pm to 8:30pm in the Hansen Arts Park downtown Jamestown.
The Hansen Arts Ceramic Studio:
Open to Arts Center members (with an initial introduction or previous experience). Purchase of clay bodies available and kiln firing included. Typically open during normal business hours, outside hours can be arranged. The Arts Center offers many classes in ceramics and pottery wheel throughout the year, and love to encourage individuals to continue creating!
MOTORSPORTS CAPITAL OF ND
JAMESTOWN SPEEDWAY
Location: 6th Ave and 27th St NW | Hours: Races Saturday nights at 7pm
Phone: 701-320-7663 | Website: jamestownspeedway.com
Jamestown Speedway 2024 Schedule
Find the latest dates and start times by visiting JamestownSpeedway.com
JAMESTOWN DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION 10TH ANNUAL RODS AND HOGS
Saturday, June 8th Downtown Jamestown
Jamestown’s downtown festival featuring classic cars, street bikes, and anything else that goes VROOM. Food, games, and street dance to follow.
CLASSIC CAR CLUB BUFFALO RALLY CAR SHOW
Saturday, July 27th 11am-4pm at McElroy Park
JAMES VALLEY STREET MACHINES & DON WILHELM
INC. HUNTINGTON’S BENEFIT CAR SHOW
Saturday, September 28th 10am-2pm at Don Wilhelm’s
MORE EVENTS AND ACTION AT THE JAMESTOWN SPEEDWAY:
DAKOTA MOTOCROSS
Motocross weekends are action packed at the track located on the Stutsman County Fair Grounds.
We strive to give our members a safe, family fun place to enjoy the sport of moto.
Racing and practice dates available throughout the season.
701-320-3857
dakotamotocross.com
GOLF AND DISC GOLF
HILLCREST MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE
606 26th AVE SE
Hillcrest Golf Course is a beautiful and challenging 18-hole course operated by the Jamestown Parks and Recreation Department.
Online tee times available
Tee time reservations:
701-252-4320
jamestownparksandrec.com
JAMESTOWN COUNTRY CLUB
3730 86th AVE SE
The Jamestown Country Club is set in the scenic James River Valley. This beautiful facility is truly one of a kind, offering enjoyment and relaxation for the entire family. Our course boasts an 18-hole, par 72 championship layout. After your round, don’t forget to stop by the full-service restaurant and bar, or the heated swimming pool.
Members and Non-Members Welcome
Tee Time Reservations:
701-252-8448
jamestowncountry.club
DISC GOLF
THE ISLAND COURSE
3000 E Lakeside Road north of the Jamestown Reservoir Dam
Championship caliber course and ND’s most scenic. Excellent variety of shots from big boomers to finesse. Good elevation, water, and tricky pin placements make this a jewel course for the competitive player. The course was changed to a 24-hole course in 2018 with new basket tops and all new signs.
KLAUS PARK COURSE
4th ST SW and 5th AVE SW
An 18-hole disc golf course with Innova Discatchers and cement tees. The course was designed in this scenic park alongside the James and Pipestem Rivers. This short, but technical course will make for some interesting technique shots.
BIRDING, HUNTING, AND FISHING
BIRDING
From Jamestown heading north to Carrington is the Prairie and Pothole Region. Volunteers from Birding Drives Dakota and the Friends of the Arrowwood National Wildlife Refuge have made it easy to go where the birds are. Six birding drives will take you to remote hotspots amid sweeping grasslands, rolling woodlands, wooded draws, and diverse marshlands.
BIRDING DRIVES DAKOTA
ARROWWOOD NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE COMPLEX
Chase Lake and Arrowwood National Wildlife Refuges provides 75,000 acres for birding. Chase Lake is home to one of the largest American White Pelican mating colonies in North America.
The Arrowwood Refuge Headquarters provides several visitor services including a visitor center, a 5 ½ mile auto tour, view blinds for the dancing of the sharp-tailed grouse in early May, as well as several nature and hiking trails.
For more information, call 701-285-3341 or go to fws.gov/refuge/Arrowwood. Open Monday through Friday, 9am to 4pm.
This group of community volunteers coordinates the 300 miles of signed drives. For more details go to birdingdrives.com.
Order the brochure at birdjamestown.com and check off 320 species from your life list including:
Ferruginous Hawk; Sprague’s Pipit; Gray Partridge; Sharp-tailed Grouse; Chestnut-Collared Longspur; Baird’s Sparrow; LeConte’s Sparrow; Nelson’s Sparrow; Yellow Rail
FISHING
Superior prospects for perch, pike, walleye, and others characterize North Dakota fishing. On the north edge of town, close to all the amenities, the Jamestown Reservoir and Pipestem Dam and Lake are the most developed fishing areas. Spiritwood Lake (fifteen miles northeast) is a close runner up. For a truly off-the-beaten-path experience, there are other options.
HUNTING
Stutsman County has great prospects for waterfowl, deer, and upland game hunting. Pipestem Lake, Jamestown Reservoir and Arrowwood National Wildlife Refuge have lands that are open to the public. The North Dakota Game and Fish Department can provide information on Conservation PLOTS and licensing.
The Bison Ranch (Bison) Pingree, N.D. 701-269-1558
www.thebisonranch.com
The Candy Shop (Waterfowl) Wimbledon, N.D. 701-230-1313
thecandyshopnd.com
Freddy’s Flyers (Waterfowl) Pingree, N.D. 701-650-0131
freddysflyers.com
Hideaway Lodge (Waterfowl) Cleveland, ND (701) 320-1321
Open Country Lodge 9678 35th St SE
Spiritwood, ND 58481 Phone 701-490-1440
Guided waterfowl hunts run from approximately Oct. 1 to Nov. 20 each year.
SHOPPING & GIFTS
Enjoy shop-hopping in downtown Jamestown.
Below you’ll find all the best boutiques and shopping hot spots – fun fact: all of them are owned or run by women!
CLOTHES
SIMPLY DWEH CHILDREN’S BOUTIQUE
109 1st Street West
Tuesday & Wednesday 11am-4pm
Thursday 5pm-7pm
Saturday 10am-1pm
Affordable and adorable children’s clothing. Sizes range from 0/3 months to 14.
THE STORY NOOK
109 1st Street West
Tuesday – Friday 11am-6pm
Saturday 10am-2pm
A whimsical children’s bookstore with story times and other fun gifts.
BLESSINGS BY CARLA
204 1st ST W
Monday – Friday 10am-5pm
Find unique ladies clothing, floral arrangements, jewelry, and home décor.
HAND PICK’D BOUTIQUE
121 Business Loop West
Monday & Tuesday 10am – 6pm
Wednesday & Thursday 10am – 5pm
Friday 10am – 3pm
Sunday 11am – 4pm
Always trendy clothes and outfits, jewelry, and more.
HOME DÉCOR & ARTWORK
GRANDMA GERTIE’S ATTIC
209 1st AVE S
Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm
Repurposed finds, unique home decor, homemade soaps and much more!
SIMPLY HOME
2619 8th AVE SW (south of Walmart)
Tuesday – Friday 12pm – 5pm
Saturday 10am – 2pm
Home decor, gift store and Coffee shop
JUNK IN THE TRUNK
107 1st Street E
Monday – Saturday 10am – 5pm
Repurposed items, raw junk, antiques, collectibles, vintage, craft items, and many consignors.
GIFTS AND SPECIALTIES
DON’S HOUSE OF FLOWERS
1107 7th AVE SE
Monday – Friday 8:30am – 5:30pm
Saturday 9am – 3pm
Floral Arrangements, Wedding Floral and Rentals, Home Decor, and Design Classes
COUNTRY GARDENS
106 Business Loop West
Monday – Friday 8:30am – 5:30pm
Saturday 10am – 2pm
Find fresh florals, silk flowers, balloons, stuffed animals, gifts, various indoor plants, outdoor plants, shrubs, trees, and much more!
JAMESTOWN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER GIFT SHOPPE
2422 20th ST SW
Monday – Friday 10am – 3pm
Located just inside the main doors of the Hospital, they feature fresh flowers, cards, creative gifts and more!
DAKOTA STORE & AAUW BOOKSTORE
Frontier Village
Memorial Day Weekend – MidSeptember
Find all things Dakota here: T-shirts, honey, Dot’s Pretzels and so much more. The used bookstore also has a great selection to choose from!
NORTH AMERICAN BISON DISCOVERY CENTER
500 17th ST SE
Monday – Saturday 10am - 5pm
Memorial Day – Labor Day 10am –6pm daily
Find all things bison here – books, toys, clothes, souvenirs, and bison products.
THE MELTED CRAYON
219 1st Ave. S
Tuesday - Friday 12pm – 6pm
Saturday – 10am-4pm
Specializing in fun and unique gifts for every occasion. A space dedicated to local and regional artisans.
ZUNICH ZOO DESIGNS & COLLECTIBLES
201 1st Ave N, Suite B
Monday – Saturday 10am-6pm
Vintage finds & custom creations for the young at heart & old souls alike! Making the old new again.
ELECTRIC CHARGING STATIONS
500 17th St SE
500 17th St SE
RM Stoudt
RM Stoudt
800 23rd St SW
800 23rd St SW
University of Jamestown
FAIRGROUNDS
Stutsman County Fairgrounds & Speedway
27th St NW
Stutsman County Fairgrounds & Speedway 27th St NW
SHOPPING
University of Jamestown
6000 College Lane
Bu alo Mall
6000 College Lane
2400 8th Ave SW
Jamestown Regional Medical Center
Jamestown Regional Medical Center
2422 20th St SW
2422 20th St SW
2400 8th Ave SW
2400 8th Ave SW
HOSPITAL
Jamestown Regional Medical Center
2422 20th St SW
TOP PLACES TO VISIT IN JAMESTOWN
Top Places to Visit in Jamestown
1. FORT SEWARD
1. Fort Seward
1. Fort Seward
615 10th Ave NW
615 10th Ave NW
615 10th Ave NW
7.
7. Stutsman County Museum
7. Stutsman County Museum
321 3rd Ave SE
321 3rd Ave SE
8.
2. Jamestown Civic Center
2. JAMESTOWN CIVIC CENTER 212 3rd Ave NE
2. Jamestown Civic Center
212 3rd Ave NE
212 3rd Ave NE
8. 1883 Stutsman County Courthouse
8. 1883 Stutsman County Courthouse
504 3rd Ave SE
504 3rd Ave SE
3. Historic Franklin School
3. HISTORIC FRANKLIN SCHOOL 308 2nd St SW
3. Historic Franklin School
308 2nd St SW
308 2nd St SW
4. The Arts Center/Hansen Arts Park
4. THE ARTS CENTER/HANSEN ARTS PARK 115 2nd St SW
4. The Arts Center/Hansen Arts Park
115 2nd St SW
115 2nd St SW
5. JAMESTOWN AREA
5. Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce
6.
5. Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce
OF COMMERCE 120 2nd St SE
120 2nd St SE
120 2nd St SE
6. Alfred Dickey Public Library 105 3rd St SE
6. Alfred Dickey Public Library
105 3rd St SE
9. ST. JAMES BASILICA 622 1st Ave S
9. St. James Basilica
9. St. James Basilica
622 1st Ave S
622 1st Ave S
10. FRONTIER VILLAGE AND THE NORTH AMERICAN BISON DISCOVERY CENTER
500 17th St SE
500 17th St SE
500 17th St SE
11. EAGLE SCULPTURE
11. Eagle Sculpture
11. Eagle Sculpture
116 1st St E
116 1st St E
116 1st St E
12. SENSORY GARDEN
12.
12. Sensory Garden
Corner of 19th Ave NE & 3rd St SE
Corner of 19th Ave NE & 3rd St SE
DINING & DRINKS
For a complete list of restaurants, scan here:
ALL VETS CLUB
116 1st ST E | 701-252-8994
Full-service menu, open to all.
APPLEBEE’S
611 25th ST SW | 701-952-7753
Full-service menu.
ARBY’S
1801 8th AVE. SW | 701-252-2048
CARIBOU COFFEE
Inside Hugo’s at 310 1st AVE S | 701252-0981
Coffee drinks, baked goods, and sandwiches.
CLUB 1883
519 1st AVE S | 701-252-6069
Full menu, open to all.
Sandwiches, salads, drive-thru, dine-in, take-out.
BABB’S COFFEE HOUSE
100 1st AVE S | 701-251-2227
Coffee drinks, sandwiches, soups, baked goods.
BURGER KING
2314 HWY 281 S | 701-251-1217
Sandwiches, burgers, salads, drive-thru, dine-in.
BUFFALO GRILL
103 1st AVE S | 701-952-9529
Home of the Buffalo Burger
COMFORT
208 1st ST W | 701-252-9393
Coffee, specialty drinks, bakery breakfast foods and soup, sandwich, seasonal salad lunch
CHOPSTICKS CHINESE EXPRESS
718 10th ST SE | 701-952-8998
Authentic Chinese food on the go
DAIRY QUEEN
210 Business Loop W | 701-252-4181
Sandwiches, burgers, salads, ice cream, drive-thru, dine-in.
DAVONI’S
113 1st ST W | 701-952-9595
Classic Italian, Seafood, and Steak entrees.
DEPOT CAFÉ
Jamestown Business Center
300 2nd AVE NE #114 | 701-252-1003
Burgers, sandwiches, soups, breakfast all day.
DOMINO’S PIZZA
706 1st AVE S | 701-252-8888
Pizza, sandwiches, pasta, chicken wings, dine-in, carry-out, delivery.
DRIFT PRAIRIE BREWERY
121 3rd ST NW | 952-564-7377
Locally brewed beers, root beer, and delicious food in a family-friendly setting
ELKS CLUB
324 2nd AVE SW | 701-252-3642
Bar and grill menu, everyone welcome.
FRONTIER FORT BAR & GRILL
1838 3rd AVE SE | 701-252-7492
Bar and grill menu.
GREAT DRAGON BUFFET
509 10th ST SE | 701-252-2500
Chinese food buffet and menu.
HONDO’S HIDEAWAY
3225 E Lakeside Rd | 701-952-4433
Hilltop restaurant overlooking the Jamestown Reservoir
IZUMI
2312 8th AVE SW | 701-952-8988
Hibachi and Sushi dine-in & carry-out.
IDK BAR & GRILL
1009 13th ST NE | 701-952-5550
Burgers, homemade pizza, wings.
JONNY B’S BRICKHOUSE
215 1st AVE S | 701-952-8777
Woodfire pizza, wings and more!
KNIGHT & DAY COFFEE HOUSE
1107 North University DR, # 190
Coffee, Specialty Drinks, Breakfast and Lunch.
LA CARRETA
2619 8th AVE SW | 701-252-1930
Full Mexican menu.
MCDONALD’S
810 20th ST SW | 701-252-9538
Breakfast, burgers, sandwiches, dinein, drive-thru.
PAPA MURPHY’S
TAKE-AND-BAKE PIZZA
725 1st AVE S | 701-252-8282
Take and bake pizza, salads.
PARADISO MEXICAN RESTAURANT
725 1st AVE S | 701-252-7777
Mexican cuisine.
PIZZA RANCH
805 20th ST SW | 701-952-2000
Pizza, crispy bread, chicken, buffet, dinein, carry-out, delivery
PLANTATION COFFEE
113 Business Loop W | 701-368-3800
Coffee drinks, baked goods.
QUIZNOS SUBS
721 1st AVE S | 701-251-9348
Subs, sandwiches, wraps, salads, dinein, carry-out, delivery
S&R TRUCK PLAZA CAFÉ
1609 Business Loop E | 701-252-3523
Full menu, breakfast served all day
SHADY’S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE
Gladstone Inn & Suites
111 2nd ST NE | 701-252-2057
Breakfast, lunch buffet and dinner
SPIRITS BAR & GRILL
1107 N. University Dr., Suite 100 701-952-8484
Brand new family-friendly sports bar with area sports memorabilia. “Where Spirits Are Lifted!”
SPIRITWOOD RESORT
435 Spirit Inn Rd | 701-252-4963
Bar & restaurant nestled along Spiritwood Lake.
SUBWAY
1921 8th AVE SW | 701-252-4167
Subs, sandwiches, salads.
TACO BELL
105 Business Loop W | 701-251-9488
Mexican food, salads, drive-thru.
TACO JOHN’S
605 25th ST SW | 701-252-2508
Mexican food, drive-thru.
TAPP’S LOUNGE
Quality Inn | 507 25th ST SW 701-252-3611 ext. 305
Bar and grill menu.
For
EVENT CENTERS
THE CIVIC CENTER
The Jamestown Civic Center is a versatile facility that can host games, meetings, and events. The arena seats up to 6,500, and the main floor accommodates 1,500 banquet style, and 800 round tables. In addition, the facility has 11 meeting rooms with capacities ranging from 50 to 400.
Contact Pam at 701-252-4835 or pfosse@daktel.com.
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THE HAROLD NEWMAN ARENA
This multi-function center can be configured to host several different events. The arena seats approximately 2,000 guests and can be configured for volleyball, wrestling, or basketball. The lobby features impressive natural light and a space that can accommodate up to 350 for meetings, corporate events, weddings, or receptions. uj.edu/harold-newman-arena
HIDDEN RIVER ACRES
This full-service event venue has become a prime location to host events. This center sits on 8 ½ acres of beautiful, scenic property and can host up to 350 people. They offer a full bar, catering, and more. Celebrations, events, weddings, or holidays, Hidden River Acres has become a go to event destination.
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WELCOME TO JAMESTOWN
How can we be of service to you?
NEED INFO?
Jamestown Tourism
120 2nd St SE
701-251-9145
1-800-222-4766
discoverjamestownnd.com
Road Conditions
Dial 511
dot.nd.gov/travel/
NEED HELP?
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Emergency: Dial 911
Jamestown Police Department
205 6th St. SE
701-252-2414
Stutsman County Sheriff’s Department
205 6th St. SE
701-251-6200: administration line
701-252-9000: report an incident
North Dakota Highway Patrol
3568 81st Ave. SE
701-328-2447
IS THERE AN EMERGENCY?
Jamestown Regional Medical Center
2422 20th St. SW
701-952-1050
jrmcnd.com
This 25 bed, state-of-the-art medical facility opened in July 2011 and provides a 24-hour emergency department, family birth place, intensive care and surgical services along with a full line of medical services.
Jamestown Regional Medical Center Clinic
2430 20th St. SW
701-952-4878
JRMC clinical services include on-staff
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specialists in podiatry, orthopedics and obstetrics. The hospital clinic also hosts visiting specialists in a variety of fields.
Essentia Health-Jamestown Clinic
2430 20th St. SW 701-253-5300
1-800-247-0159
The clinic offers a full range of services including family medicine, diabetic medicine, podiatry and general surgery. The clinic hosts visiting specialists from within the Essentia network.
Sanford Health
Second Avenue Clinic
300 2nd Ave. NE 701-251-6000
1-800-543-4321
Fifth Avenue Clinic 904 5th Ave. NE 701-253-4000
These clinics are part of the largest, rural, not-for-profit health care system in the nation. The offer a full range of services including family medicine, psychology, surgery, physical therapy, cardiology and more.
Medallus Urgent Care
721A 1st AVE South 701-368-4380
Monday-Friday 9am-6pm
Saturday-Sunday 10am-4pm
Jamestown VA Outpatient Clinic 2422 20th St. SW 701-952-4787
A community-based outreach clinic of the Veterans Affairs Hospital in Fargo. The clinic offers basic services with referrals to the Fargo clinic and hospital for specialty cases.
NEED A TOW?
AUTO/RV TOWING
Budget Auto Service & Towing
701-252-1552
Eckman’s Auto Service
701-252-6341
J&L Service
701-252-1560
Gordon’s Interstate Towing
701-252-1059
K&D Towing
701-252-9024
Klein’s Collision Center Inc.
701-252-5583
Randy’s Auto Express
701-251-2342
NEED A RIDE?
BUS SERVICE
James River Public Transit
James River Senior Center
701-252-7888
TAXI
Jamestown Taxi
701-252-4200
XLT Taxi
701-269-7145
AVIATION
Jamestown Regional Airport 1600 21st Ave. NE
701-252-6466
flyjamestown.net
RENTAL CAR
Avis Rent-a-Car
Jamestown Regional Airport 701-252-2255
NEED SOME INDOOR FUN?
MOVIE THEATER
Bison 6 Cinema
701-252-5688
bison6cinema.com
Bison 6 Cinema is a multiplex with six theaters. Located inside the Buffalo Mall.
BOWLING ALLEY
Buffalo Lanes Inc
905 7th Ave. SE 701-252-2380
WHAT’S THE NEWS?
NEWSPAPER
The Jamestown Sun
121 3rd St. NW 701-252-3120
1-800-657-8067
jamestownsun.com
The Jamestown Sun serves Jamestown and the surrounding communities. The Jamestown Sun is the thirdoldest newspaper in North Dakota.
RADIO
Chesterman Communications
Jamestown
Buffalo Mall
2400 8th Ave. SW Suite D1 701-252-3570
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Classic Country 600 KSJB-AM
MIX 93.3 KSJZ-FM
i3G Media
2625 8th Ave. SW 701-252-1400
newsdakota.com
Big Dog Country 95.5 (KYNU-FM)
TED-FM 97.1 and 102.7 (KXGT-FM)
103.1 “The Raven” (KRVX-FM)
Jamestown Sports 1400AM/107.1 FM (KQDJ-AM)
Q101.1 (KQDJ-FM)
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS
WIMBLEDON
wimbledonnd.com
Located 30 miles northeast of Jamestown
WIMBLEDON’S MIDLAND CONTINENTAL DEPOT TRANSPORTATION MUSEUM \ FEATURING PEGGY LEE
Address: 401 Railway St, Wimbledon, ND
Open daily by appointment.
Admission: Free
Phone: 701-435-2875 or 701-320-1020
Website: midlandcontinentaldepot.com
The Midland Continental Railroad was intended to link grain markets from Winnipeg, Manitoba to Galveston, Texas. Only 77 miles of track were built between Wimbledon and Edgeley, ND. The main floor of the building showcases the railroad’s history.
Peggy Lee (1920-2002) was an American jazz, and popular music singer, songwriter, and actress who lived and worked in this depot during her high school years from 1934 to 1937. The living quarters upstairs in the depot is dedicated entirely to Peggy Lee’s life, career, and music.
COOPERSTOWN
cooperstownnd.com
Located 80 miles northeast of Jamestown
RONALD REAGAN MINUTEMAN MISSILE SITE AND OSCAR ZERO
Location: Oscar Zero Missile Alert Facility: 4 miles north of Cooperstown on Highway 45
Hours:
April 1–May 27 & Labor Day-October 31: Mon & Thurs-Sat: 10am-6pm, Sun: 1pm-5pm,
Tue-Wed: Closed
May 27-Labor Day: Daily – 10am-6pm
Nov 1 – April 1: By appointment only
Admission: Adult: $10, Child: $3, Students in supervised group: $1 each, Groups of 10 or more: $4 per person, Children 5 and under and members: Free
Phone: 701-797-3691
history.nd.gov/historicsites/ minutemanmissile/
This historic site tells the story of the Cold War years in North Dakota and the cluster of intercontinental ballistic missile launch based out of Grand Forks Air Force Base. The OscarZero Missile Alert facility is a guided tour to the underground Launch Control Center where you can see firsthand the front lines of the United States’ strategy for nuclear deterrence.
VALLEY CITY
valleycitynd.org | Located 30 miles east on I-94
ROSEBUD VISITORS CENTER
250 Main St.
Hours: Mon.-Fri: 9:00am-3:00pm, weekends during June-September: Saturday, 9am-5pm Sunday, 10am-5pm
Admission: Free
Phone: 701-845-1891 | valleycitytourism.com
The Rosebud Superintendent’s Railcar served as living accommodations for S. R. Ainslie, Superintendent of the Northern Pacific Yellowstone Division. It remained in service until 1931, and was present for many events in the history of the Northern Pacific Railroad. In addition, the center provides displays on the history of the area including the ND Agricultural Hall of Fame.
BARNES COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
315 Central Ave. N.
Hours: Mon.-Sat: 10:00am-4:00pm
Admission: Free
Phone: 701-845-0966
barnescountyhistoricalsocietymuseum.com
The Barnes County Historical Society is dedicated to telling the history of the area. On display is an HO scale train model of the Hi-Line Bridge, the shoes of Christian Paetow known as the Largest Man in Dakota Territory and the oldest registered car in North Dakota, a 1901 Oldsmobile.
MEDICINE WHEEL PARK
Location: located on Winter Show Road
Hours: Always open
Admission: Free
Phone: 701-845-7452 | medicinewheel.vcsu.edu
This early culture replication rock structure measures 213 feet around. The Medicine Wheel is a multicultural symbol celebrating the calendar discovery process by our ancestors
SHEYENNE RIVER
VALLEY
NATIONAL SCENIC BYWAY
Hours: Always open
Admission: Free
Phone: 701-845-1891 | ndtourism.com/bywaysbackways
This byway stretches 63 miles along the breathtaking Sheyenne River Valley, from Baldhill Dam to Lisbon, N.D., following ancient Native American footpaths and pioneer wagon trails.
LAMOURE
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Located 58 miles southeast of Jamestown CHAN
SANSAN SCENIC BACKWAY
Location: South of Jamestown, this scenic backway highlights the James River Valley.
Hours: Always open
Admission: Free
Phone: 701-251-9145
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EDGELEY
edgeley.com
Edgeley is 38 miles south of Jamestown on Highway 281
WHITESTONE HILL BATTLEFIELD
Located south of Edgeley off Highway 281
Open year round
Admission: Free
Phone: 701-328-3508
history.nd.gov/historicsites/whitestone
This site marks the scene of the fiercest clash between Indians and white soldiers in North Dakota. On September 3, 1863, General Alfred Sully’s troops attacked a tipi camp of Yanktonai, some Dakota, Hunkpapa Lakota, and Blackfeet (Sihasapa Lakota).
ELLENDALE
Traveling 65 miles south of Jamestown in Highway 281 is Ellendale.
THE COLEMAN MUSEUM
50 Main St. Ellendale
Admission: Free - by appointment
Phone: 701-349-2176 | ellendalend.com
This building houses an outstanding collection of artifacts and memorabilia of the Ellendale area.
STEELE:
Located 60 miles west of Jamestown on I-94
SANDY THE SANDHILL CRANE
Hours: Always open
Admission: Free
Phone: 701-475-2805
steelend.com
CARRINGTON
carringtonnd.com
Located 45 minutes north of Jamestown on Highways 281/52
CROSS ROADS GOLF CLUB
393 Hwy 281 N
701-652-2601
Reserve online: crossroadsgolf.com
This 18-hole golf course is a challenging, medium-length layout. It features 6,847 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72. The course rating is 72.6 and it has a slope rating of 121.
OSTLIE’S SUNNYSIDE ACRES
6560 6th St SE Carrington
Hours: by appointment
Admission: Free
Phone: 701-285-3344
ostlieacres.com
This small family farm raises berries, garlic, and hops, along with some vegetables. Lindsay and Mike manage the land using soil health and sustainability, and pollinator habitat growing practices.
DAKOTA SUN GARDENS AND WINERY
955 73rd Ave. NE Carrington
Phone: 701-674-3623
dakotasungardenswinery.com
Visit Dakota Sun Gardens and Winery and enjoy the beautiful gardens and taste the award winning wines. Located a short drive outside of Carrington, it’s a lovely place to gather.
COWS & CO. CREAMERY
7321 1st ST NE
Carrington
701-650-0153
Hours: Most Saturdays throughout the summer, with more hours to come (check them out on Facebook!)
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Cows and Co Creamery produces artisan gelato, authentic gouda cheese, and cheddar cheese curds with farm fresh milk from their family dairy farm in Carrington, North Dakota
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