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Note: as of May 2021, this hotel is permanently closed. 

Looking for that perfect quiet escape where you can just relax? Look no further than one of the cutest historic hotels in North Dakota. It’s located out in a tiny, quiet town and will completely put you at ease with its many amenities and charming atmosphere. Pack your bags and check it out for yourself:

Bowbells, North Dakota is a small town with only 340 residents located in Burke County, not far from Kenmare.
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The quiet town is a lovely place to visit for its proximity to two beautiful wildlife refuges - Des Lacs and Lostwood - as well as its own historic charm. That charm is most easily seen in their scenic historic hotel, the Bowbells Hotel.
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The Bowbells Hotel was built in 1929 and has lasted throughout the years with different owners, times of prosperity and times of abandonment. If walls could speak, this hotel would certainly have a lot to say!
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In 2016 it reopened for business under the current owners with a restored and renovated interior that keeps the 1929 feel but has all the updated, modern amenities for a perfect stay.
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The renovations still preserve a lot of its history and its cozy, bed & breakfast style will make you feel right at home.
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You can stop for a latte and a sandwich at the Bistro right inside the hotel while you stay there or if you are just passing through.
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If you plan on spending a night or weekend there, which you definitely should, you can look forward to beautiful and unique accommodations with antique touches to fit the historic venue as well as fun and interesting decor.
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From the Bistro to the baths, the Bowbells Hotel is simply full to the brim with vintage charm and everything you'll need for that relaxing getaway you deserve.
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The Bowbells Hotel is located at 3 Main St. SE, Bowbells, ND 58721. For information on reservations and more, click here.

If you’re looking for something a little more quirky for your next vacation, why not try this unusual yet totally cool hotel in North Dakota?

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