2025 Jamestown, ND Area Guide by Jamestown Tourism - Jamestown ND

JAMESTOWN SOURCE GUIDE

WHAT’S INSIDE

We are called the “Buffalo City” for the World’s Largest Buffalo and North American Bison Discovery Center.

The Historic 1883 Stutsman County Courthouse is fully restored and ADA accessible. It is older than the 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 and kayak rentals from Nickeus Park to Klaus Park.

Many who settled in Jamestown immigrated from Germany or were Germans from Russia.

This guide was published and produced in collaboration between The Jamestown Sun and Jamestown Tourism. Photos throughout the guide were provided by Jamestown Tourism, Warren Abrahamson, Kiella Lawrence, The Jamestown Sun, John M Steiner, Christian Cairy, Happy Mermaid Images, and Searle Swedlund.

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

NORTH AMERICAN BISON DISCOVERY CENTER

Learn about the near extinction of the bison and the work continuing today to restore the species. A herd of Bison is managed in pastures near the Center, find them using the 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.org

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 midSeptember, the Village is open from 10am-6pm. Admission: Free (suggested donation) 600 17th ST SE | 701-251-9145 DiscoverJamestownND.com/frontier-village

Kids can enjoy different playgrounds designed to burn off some extra energy before continuing your travels

Get a cone, root beer float, or sundae at the General Store! Serving desserts, coffee, and unique North Dakota merchandise!

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

Admission: Free ($5 per person suggested donation) 504 3rd AVE SE | 701-328-1883

History.nd.gov/historicsites/stutsmancc/

ESCAPE ROOM

Search the room. Find the clues. Solve the puzzles. Beat the Clock. Can you do it?

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.

Tuesday – Friday, 10:30am, 1:00pm, 3:00pm

Cost: $25 per person | 504 3rd AVE SE | Call 701-328-1883 statemuseum.nd.gov/courthouse-escape-room

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. You can also find a replica two-story gazebo, similar to one built in 1883 to honor a visit by former US President Ulysses S. Grant.

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

CAMP HERE! 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

Reserve your camping spot by calling today!

ST. JAMES BASILICA

One of only 93 Minor Basilica in the United States, this Catholic Church is a stunning example of an American Gothicstyle 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

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

WHAT THE LOCALS DO

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 road-trip 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

Cost: $10 per child, adults are free!

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), and Jim Kleinsasser (NFL).

Open Year Round: Mon-Fri: 8am-5pm

Admission: Free | 212 3rd AVE NE 701-252-4835 | ndsportshalloffame.com

DRIFT PRAIRIE BREWERY

121 3rd. St. SW | 701-952-7468

Locally brewed beer and board games! This familyoriented brewery has a full menu with the family in mind. Try their wide selection of brewed beers while playing a board game with your family! Try their twist on chicken wings (like dill pickle and hot honey!) or their cheese curds while the kids explore the kids’ corner or tossing bags on the back patio.

BISON 6 CINEMA

701-252-5688 | bison6cinema.com

Bison 6 Cinema is a multiplex with six theaters. Located inside the Buffalo Mall.

BUFFALO LANES INC

905 7th Ave. SE | 701-252-2380

HIKE, BIKE, AND RUN

Discover over 35 miles of terrain on one of the 8 signature trails in Jamestown.

For complete maps of each trail scan here:

Developed by volunteers of the Jamestown Area Mountain Bikers and Jamestown Parks & Recreation, these trails provide varying degrees of difficulty.

JAMES RIVER WATER TRAIL 2.6 Miles

Kayak your way from Nickeus Park to Klaus Park by using the kayak docks. This water trail is winding yet peaceful.

JAMESTOWN TRAIL RACES

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

JAMESTOWN RIDING GROUP

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.

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

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

Bolinger Park | 501 3rd Ave NW Feton Park | 8th St & 4th AVE NE

MEIDINGER PARK

10th St & 17th Ave SW

26.3 Acres | 1 Mile Trail

WILSON ARENA PARK

1009 7th St NE

1.2 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, outdoor pickleball courts, 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!

tracjamestown.com | 701-952-8722

KAYAK RENTALS

Enjoy the James River with kayak rentals provided by Jamestown Parks & Recreation! Kayaks come with paddles and life vests and are available daily from sun-up to sun-down. Visit rent.fun/kayal-rental/jamestownnd today to get started.

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.

JAME STOWN PARK S AND RECRE ATION

FACILITIE S & PARK S

PARK S AND TR AIL S

16 Bike and Walking Trails

10 Park s

DISC GOLF COUR SE S

18 Hole C ourse in K laus Park

24 Hole C ourse at the Island

HILLCRE ST GOLF COUR SE

18 Hole G olf C ourse

Driving Range

MEIDINGER SPL A SH PARK

Splash park open Memorial Day to L abor Day

S and Volleyball C our t s

Pickleball C our t s

JACK BROWN STADIUM

Full Baseball Diamond Batting C ages

T WO RIVER S ACTIVIT Y CENTER

Heal th and Wellness C enter Indoor Pool

Gymnasium/Indoor Tur f

WINTER SPORTS BUILDING

Ice Arena

Open Ice Sk ate/Open R ollersk ating

Che ck ou t our websi te for de tails and for programs and event s happening all year long!

DOWNTOWN ARTS

Murals can be found all around downtown Jamestown! Some are scenic and some are interactive –find them all for a fun art filled exploration.

THE ARTS CENTER

115 2nd St SW

701-251-2496 – jamestownarts.com

Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 am to 5 pm Saturday 10 am to 2 pm

Admission: Free

Located in the heart of 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

115 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 evening July through August, the Arts

Market hosts live entertainment, arts & crafts, food and more. Planted in the gardens are native N.D. prairie pollinators 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 meet the third Thursday of each month at 6:30 pm in the Hansen Arts Studio.

Wood Carving Group

This local group of wood carving aficionados meets the third Thursday of the month at 6:30 pm at the Hansent Arts Studio.

Open Mic Night

Poets, writers, musicians, comedians, solos, duos - all performers are welcome to share their talent with the community during the monthly open mic night on the last Thursday of each month.

The Hansen Arts Ceramic Studio

Open to Arts Center members. Purchase of clay bodies available and kiln firing included. The Art Center offers many classes in ceramics and pottery wheel through the year.”

MOTORSPORTS CAPITAL OF ND

JAMESTOWN SPEEDWAY

Find the latest dates and start times by visiting JamestownSpeedway.com

The Jamestown Speedway is home to the annual Stockcar Stampede! Feel the speed on September 19th & 20th in Jamestown!

Jamestown Speedway

Location: 6th AVE and 27th ST NW

Hours: Races Saturday nights at 7pm Phone: 701-320-7663 | Website: jamestownspeedway.com

JAMESTOWN DOWNTOWN

ASSOCIATION 11TH ANNUAL RODS AND HOGS

Saturday, June 14th 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 26th 11am-4pm at McElroy Park

JAMES VALLEY STREET MACHINES & DON WILHELM INC. HUNTINGTON’S BENEFIT CAR SHOW

Saturday, September 20th 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

JAMESTOWN COUNTRY CLUB

3730 86th AVE SE

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

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. The 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 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 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.

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 sharptailed 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.

BIRDING DRIVES DAKOTA

This group of community volunteers coordinates the 300 miles of signed drives. For more details go to birdingdrives.com. 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

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.

GUIDED HUNTING AND LODGING:

The Candy Shop (Waterfowl) Wimbledon, N.D.

701-230-1313

thecandyshopnd.com

FREDDY’S FLYERS (WATERFOWL)

Pingree, N.D.

701-650-0131

freddysflyers.com

THE BISON RANCH (BISON)

Pingree, N.D.

701-269-1558

www.thebisonranch.com

N.D. GAME AND FISH

701-253-6480

gf.nd.gov

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.

SHOPPING AND 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

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.

ORRIGINALS

216 1st Ave. S

Monday-Friday 9am - 5pm

Custom embroidery and local flavor can be found at Orriginals

HOME DÉCOR & ARTWORK

HOME DESIGN CENTER

209 1st AVE S

Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm

Repurposed finds, unique home decor, homemade soaps and now offering Pride of Dakota Products!

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 & 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!

BUFFTOWN BARGAINS & AAUW BOOKSTORE

810 18th ST SW

Monday-Saturday 10am-6pm

A consignment store that gives back! Find treasures, lightly used books, clothes and more while at the same time giving back to local 501c3 organizations!

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.

ELECTRIC CHARGING STATIONS

500 1 7th S t SE

RM S toud t

800 2 3rd S t SW

Universi t y of Jamestown

6000 College L ane

Bu alo Mall

2400 8th Ave SW

Jamestown Regional Medical Center

24 2 2 20th S t SW

Wilhelm Chevy GMC

Business Lp. W

FAIRGROUNDS

S tu tsman Count y Fairgrounds & Speedway

S tu tsman Count y Fairgrounds & Speedway 2 7th S t NW

SHOPPING

Top Places to Visit in Jamestown

TOP PLACES TO VISIT IN JAMESTOWN

1. For t Seward 615 10th Ave NW

2 . Jamestown Civic Center 2 12 3rd Ave NE

3. Historic Franklin School 308 2nd S t SW

4. The Ar ts Center/Hansen Ar ts Park 115 2nd S t SW

4. The Ar ts Center/Hansen Ar ts Park

2nd S t SW

5. Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce 120 2nd S t SE

6. Alfred Dickey Public Librar y 105 3rd S t SE

1 3rd Ave SE

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Basilica 62 2 1st Ave S 500 1 7th S t SE 11. Eagle Sculpture 116 1st S t E 12 . Sensor y Garden Corner of 19th Ave NE & 3rd S t SE

1883 S tu tsman Count y Cour thouse 504 3rd Ave SE 9. S t . James Basilica 62 2 1st Ave S 500 1 7th S t SE

11. Eagle Sculpture 116 1st S t E

12 . Sensor y Garden Corner of 19th Ave NE & 3rd S t SE

DINING & DRINKS

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

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

For a complete list of area restaurants, scan here:

CARIBOU COFFEE

Inside Hugo’s

310 1st AVE S | 701-252-0981

Coffee drinks, baked goods, and sandwiches.

CARIBOU COFFEE

Inside Cashwise

410 10th ST SE | 701-252-1174

Has a drive-thru!

CLUB 1883

519 1st AVE S | 701-252-6069

Full menu, open to all

CHOPSTICKS

CHINESE EXPRESS

718 10th ST SE | 701-952-8998

Authentic Chinese cuisine, fresh and fast!

COMFORT

208 1st ST W | 701-252-9393

Coffee, specialty drinks, bakery breakfast foods, soups, sandwiches, and seasonal salads for lunch

CORNER BAR & GRILL

200 1st Ave. S | 701-952-2337

Delicious dishes, casual lunch, lively dinner, chill hangouts, and fun times.

DAIRY QUEEN

202 Business Loop W | 701-252-4181

Burgers, sandwiches, salads, and signature Dairy Queen ice cream. Drivethru and dine-in available.

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 | (701) 952-7468

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 | 701-2522500

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.

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, dine-in, 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, dine-in, carry-out, delivery. The ONLY Quiznos in North Dakota.

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 Resort

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

Baymont Inn & Suites

507 25th ST SW | 701-252-3611 ext. 305

Bar and grill menu.

LocatedacrossfromtheCivicCenter,intheheartofdowntownJamestown, theGladstoneInn &Suitesoffers abeautiful,warm,andwelcomingplaceto holdyournextmeetingorspecialevent.Ourstaffwillworkwithyouto accommodateyoureveryneed. ● Jacuzzi & Themed Suites ● Restaurant, Lounge, & Casino ●

HOTELS & LODGING

BAYMONT INN & SUITES

507 25th ST SW | 701-252-3611 117

COMFORT INN

811 20th ST SW | 701-252-7125 52

DAYS INN

824 20th ST SW | 701-368-4042 41

ECONOLODGE

2627 HWY 281 S | 701-952-9800 19

FAIRFIELD INN & SUITES

930 25th ST SW | 701-952-6300 108

GLADSTONE INN & SUITES 111 2nd ST NE | 701-252-0700 100

HAMPTON INN & SUITES

2700 8th AVE SW | 701-952-6500 90

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS

803 20th ST SW | 701-251-2131 52

JAMESTOWN MOTEL

1018 4th AVE SE | 701-252-0471 24

MYPLACE HOTEL

502 24th ST SW | 701-952-4400 46

NORWAY INN

1009 12th AVE SE | 701-269-8630 27

SUPER 8 MOTEL

2623 HWY 281 S | 701-205-4691 24

TWO RIVERS INN

408 Business Loop W | 701-252-0222 27

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2025 AREA EVENTS

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EVENT CENTERS

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.

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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. jamestownnd.gov/163/Civic-Center

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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TRADITIONS

Jamestown is a place where timeless traditions and unforgettable memories are made. Come discover, celebrate, and leave with a piece of our heart, ready to carry on the traditions of our town with you.

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Jamestown Tourism

120 2nd St SE

701-251-9145

1-800-222-4766

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Road Conditions

Dial 511

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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

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A Top 20 Critical Access Hospital and stateof-the-art medical facility providing 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 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-forprofit 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 & MediSpa

721A 1st AVE South 701-401-8496 (Urgent Care)

701-368-4380 (MediSpa)

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

budgetautosalesandservice.com

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

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RENTAL CAR

Avis Rent-a-Car

Jamestown Regional Airport

701-252-2255

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 third-oldest 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

VALLEY CITY

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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: 701-490-9010

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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

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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

Visitors can explore a walking tour of the solar system, 213-foot-wide rock structure symbolizing the lunar cycle, 12 ancient Native American burial mounds, and a segment of the North Country Scenic Trail – all surrounded by picnic areas, vibrant flowers, and scenic views.

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 foot paths and pioneer wagon trails.

WIMBLEDON

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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

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

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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 & ThursSat: 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 Oscar-Zero 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.

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

www.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

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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

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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, mediumlength 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.

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