Discover the heart of the North Dakota Prairie

Take a Tour with our digital source guide

Still starry nights, majestic thunderstorms, and flowing grasslands mark this wild, historic, and legendary place.

Jamestown, ND

In the vast windy plains where the buffalo used to roam, some still do in Jamestown. The world’s largest buffalo doesn’t really roam but he does tower over the plains and draw thousands of visitors yearly. While you’re here to see the buffalo, visit the places that inspired the great western writer, Louis L’Amour, who was born and raised in Jamestown North Dakota. Discover these and more as well as the warm hospitality of small-town America.

Get Buffaloed

Visit the world’s largest buffalo and a live bison herd

Hit The Trail

Hike, bike or horseback. Enjoy some of the best trails in North Dakota

Go Camping

Get away from it all without getting away from it all

Louis L'Amour

Born and raised in Jamestown, learn about the legendary writer

Kitefest

Fly high with the annual kiting festival that attracts people from all over the world

Catch A Rodeo

Watch the hooves fly at one of Jamestown’s rodeo events

Join A Wagon Train

Take a unique journey back to the pioneer life

Watch A Dirt Track Race

Catch the intensity of pure adrenaline and horesepower

Future Home Of Bison World

Preview the vision and planning that is currently taking place to create a unique and memorable destination in Jamestown called Bison World.