Some Say The North Dakota City Of Riverdale Is The State’s Best Kept Secret, And Here’s Why
There are plenty of small towns across North Dakota, all with their own histories and characteristics. From the towns created along the expanse of the railroad to the old towns where early European settlers set up trade posts, there is no shortage of great, charming places to visit. Some say, however, that this particular place is North Dakota’s best-kept secret – and here’s why.
Riverdale almost sounds like something from a storybook. It was originally formed as a construction camp for the workers building the Garrison Dam in the 1940s and continued on as a town after the dam was completed.
Riverdale is one of North Dakota's youngest towns since it was officially incorporated in 1986, and today it has a population of just over 200 residents.
Today, you'll find Riverdale is a pleasant, beautiful little town that resides right alongside Lake Sakakawea and has great access to outdoor recreation as well as local amenities.
People love visiting Riverdale during the summer for weekend getaways to enjoy some time at the lake and to enjoy the area's attractions. It's not far from museums, wildlife refuges, lodges, restaurants, and more.
Places like the historic Riverdale High Lodge are perfect for a relaxing getaway if you want to stay in a charming city with great lake views, and great local eateries such as the Knights Bar & Grill will complete the experience.
You can learn more about Riverdale and all it has to offer by visiting the town’s official website. While you’re there, you must experience Lake Sakakawea, the largest lake in North Dakota.
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Leah moved to North Dakota when she was 12 years old and has traveled from the Red River Valley to the badlands and many places in between. She loves small-town life and currently enjoys living on a small farm in the ND prairie. She's always had a passion for writing and has participated in novel writing challenges such as NaNoWriMo multiple times. Her favorite part about this job is recognizing small businesses that deserve a boost and seeing the positive affect her articles can have on their traffic, especially in rural areas that might have otherwise gone overlooked.
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