Interstate 94 Practically Runs Through All Of North Dakota And It's A Beautiful Drive
By Tori Jane|Updated on April 21, 2024(Originally published November 07, 2022)
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Tori Jane is a storm chaser, writer, photographer, and the village idiot - in that order. When she's not out and about dancing with the meanest storms on planet Earth for funsies she can be found wandering, shooting landscapes, writing, editing photos, and otherwise up to no good. Legend has it that she can also be occasionally spotted typing up short bios in the third person, but those rumors are unsubstantiated.
Do you ever find yourself bored and wishing that there was just some magical highway you could turn into an epic road trip with very little effort (but maximum levels of fun)? Well, worry not, and look no further – it just so happens that there’s a highway that fits this description perfectly. It’s an interstate in North Dakota, and it runs in a nearly perfect west-to-east line across the entire state: That’s right – it’s I-94. You might have known that I-94 is a thing that exists, but did you know that Interstate 94 in North Dakota is actually one heck of a scenic, educational, and all-around fun drive? It’s true – here are just a few highlights you’ll find along the way on this, one of the most scenic drives in North Dakota.
Well, okay, fine - we suppose you could say I-94 in North Dakota runs east-to-west, too, and you'd still technically be correct.
What is Bonanzaville, you ask? Bonanzaville is a fascinating collection of 400,000 artifacts in 43 buildings on 12 acres. It's an excellent way to learn about pioneer life in the Red River Valley in a fun and hands-on way. It's well worth a stop if you're doing the drive anyway.
Learn about the enormous herds of bison that used to roam these lands, and check out the world's largest buffalo monument. His name is Dakota Thunder, and he has a story to tell. While you're here, you can check out a real, live buffalo herd - this is a fun must-do stop for animal lovers.
Should you continue to wander west, you'll eventually come upon a very special stretch of the highway known as the Enchanted Highway.
Artists and creatives - and everyone in between - will truly love this stunning and meaningful series of art installations in North Dakota, all of which take the form of gigantic metal statues and figures. Pictured above is "Geese in Flight." You'll find the Enchanted Highway between Gladstone and Regent, and we promise you can't miss it even if you tried.
Another stop you'll reach is the south unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
Often referred to as the most beautiful place in North Dakota, Theodore Roosevelt National Park is a can't-miss for nature lovers and fans of the great outdoors. If you're going to make only one stop on the entire I-94 journey, you should make it this one.
Of course, these aren't all the places you'll find along the way - just a select few.
Other wonderful stops you can make include the Bully Pulpit Golf Course, the Cowboy Hall of Fame, Chateau de Mores, the Maah Daah Hey Trail, and more.
Just be sure to pack all the essentials you’ll need before you hit the highway. Driving Interstate 94 in North Dakota is an amazing thing to do if you’re a local OR if you’re just visiting – we promise: There are many, many things to see along I-94 in North Dakota.
For more amazing North Dakota, check out why the most beautiful thing in the world is the Welcome to North Dakotasign.
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