Did you know that Grand Forks, North Dakota has a sister city in Japan? Thanks to their sister city, we now have the only Japanese garden in the whole state. Visit Sertoma Park and see the neat things sent all the way over from the small island country and you’ll find it’s one of ND’s hidden gems. The Japanese Gardens in Grand Forks is one of our favorite places to explore and arguably could very well be the best gardens in North Dakota

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Find more information on this park by visiting the Grand Forks Park District website.

You can find a little piece of Japan here in Grand Forks, but did you know that you can also find a little piece of Scandinavia too? Discover more by reading our article about this architectural masterpiece in North Dakota.

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Also, if you’re searching for more treasures in our state, check out this tour of Teddy Roosevelt National Park that reveals several hidden gems inside the park.  

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Hidden Gems In North Dakota

Aside from the Japanese Gardens in Grand Forks, what are some more of the best gardens in North Dakota?

If you love strolling through serene gardens, here are several of the best gardens in North Dakota that belong on your list:

  • Stanley Community Butterfly Garden, Stanley
  • Dakota Sun Gardens, Carrington
  • Northern Plains Botanic Garden Society, Fargo
  • Formal Garden, Dunseith
  • Rainbow Garden and Sculpture Walk, Mayville
  • Lindenwood Park, Fargo
  • NDSU Horticulture Research & Demonstration Gardens, Fargo
  • International Peace Garden, Boissevain
  • Stanley Community Butterfly Garden, Stanley
  • Dakota Sun Gardens, Carrington
  • Myra Arboretum, Larimore
  • Sonali Garden, Bismarck

Check out our website to discover more about these gorgeous gardens in North Dakota

What are some more hidden gems in North Dakota?

From fairytale castles to quirky museums to nature preserves and more, these are some of our favorite hidden gems in North Dakota. 

  • Walk of Fame, Fargo
  • On-a-Slant Village, Mandan
  • Jamestown Reservoir, Jamestown
  • Paul Broste Rock Museum, Parshall
  • Pembina Gorge, Walhalla
  • Gunlogson State Nature Preserve, Station
  • The Coghlan Castle, Rolla
  • Splashers of the South Seas, Grand Forks
  • Frost Fire Ski & Snow Board Area, Walhalla
  • The Only Waterfall: Sheyenne State Forest, Fort Ransom
  • Turtle Mountain State Recreation Area, Bottineau
  • Fairview Lift Bridge/Tunnel, Fairview
  • Dakota Drug Co, Stanley

Be sure to read our previous article telling you more about these hidden gems in North Dakota

What are some of the best attractions in North Dakota?

If you’re searching for the best attractions in North Dakota, we’ve got you covered. Here are some we recommend:

  • Chase Lake National Wildlife Refuge, Tappen
  • The Dakota Zoo, Bismarck
  • Super Slide Amusement Park, Bismarck
  • Theodore Roosevelt National Park, Medora
  • Beaver Lake State Park, Wishek
  • Ronald Reagan Minuteman Missile State Historic Site, Cooperstown
  • Sullys Hill National Game Preserve, St Michael
  • Pembina Gorge State Recreation Area, Walhalla
  • Fort Mandan State Historic Site, Washburn
  • Crow Flies High State Recreation Area, New Town
  • Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park, Mandan

We suggest that you read our previous article with more information about the best attractions in North Dakota.

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