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Known as “The Magic City,” Minot was founded in 1886 as a railroad boomtown. Learn more about the city’s railroad history with a visit to the Railroad Museum of Minot, which offers a glimpse into the past with historic engines, exhibits, and other memorabilia on display. Minot also boasts a rich aviation history and is the home of Minot Air Force Base, which offers guided tours from March through October. Also open seasonally, the Dakota Territory Air Museum houses an extensive collection of more than 50 historical aircraft, aviation artifacts, and interactive exhibits.
SEE
Step into Scandinavian Heritage Park, the world’s only outdoor museum that represents all five Nordic countries and includes a full-scale replica of Norway’s Gol Stave Church, a 25-foot tall Swedish Dala horse, and more. Last fall, Australian artist Guido van Helten completed the state’s tallest mural on Union Silos, a former grain elevator complex in downtown Minot that can be seen from almost anywhere in town. See more Minot Street Art by strolling through downtown, where you can find more than 25 colorful murals created by local artists inspired by the city’s culture. A new addition to downtown, Citizens Alley is a public plaza that hosts farmers markets, live music, and an ice rink that is open in winter.
DINE
Try knoephla soup, North Dakota’s state soup with dumplings in creamy potato and chicken broth, at Schatz Crossroads, which has been making it from a secret recipe for the last 42 years. Sample award-winning small-batch beers at Atypical Brewery & Barrelworks, Minot’s only craft brewery, housed in a historic former gas station. Prairie Sky Breads is a local independent bakery that makes its bread and pastries from scratch. Pair tapas like bourbon meatballs with local and global wines at Off the Vine, a popular downtown wine bar.
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Main Image: Scandinavian Heritage Park; Credit: Visit Minot
