North Dakota’s “Worst” Tourist Traps? We Beg to Differ!

North Dakota has a lot to be proud of. Our residents are some of the nicest folks around, our scenery is second to none, and we’ve got hunting, fishing, and more opportunities than you can shake a walleye at. But along with all that charm comes something else that’s uniquely ours — the kind of quirky roadside attractions that make travelers pull over, smile, and snap a few pictures.

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ConsumerGravity recently released their list of North Dakota’s “worst tourist traps,” and honestly… we think that’s a little harsh. Sure, they might not be everyone’s cup of coffee (or Styrofoam cup of gas-station cappuccino), but these spots are pure North Dakota.

Let’s start with the Enchanted Highway — a stretch of road that’s as magical as it sounds. Where else can you drive for miles and be greeted by giant metal sculptures of grasshoppers, fish, and even a family of tin people?

Then there’s the World’s Largest Buffalo in Jamestown. He’s been standing tall since 1959, watching generations of families stop for photos and wonder how many tons of concrete it takes to make a bison that big.

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Over in Rugby, you’ll find the Geographical Center of North America — a spot that makes you feel oddly important, even if it’s just for being perfectly average.

Add in Steele’s World’s Largest Sandhill Crane, New Salem’s World’s Largest Holstein Cow, Wahpeton’s World’s Largest Catfish, Minot’s Scandinavian Heritage Park, and Huron’s World’s Largest Pheasant, and you’ve got a lineup of attractions that are equal parts odd and endearing.

So, are they “tourist traps”? Maybe. But around here, we call them North Dakota landmarks. After all, a little roadside weirdness is just part of our charm.