Jamestown SOURCE GUIDE
Facts about Jamestown, ND
We are called the “Buffalo City” for the World’s Largest Buffalo and National Buffalo Museum.
Jamestown is home to the largest American Flag flown in North Dakota. See it flying at Fort Seward historic site.
Jamestown has a population of over 15,000 people.
Jamestown is considered North Dakota’s Motorsports Capital.
Peggy Lee was born in Jamestown in 1920 as Norma Delores Egstrom.
Louis L’Amour grew up in Jamestown, born in 1908.
Jamestown has 7 mountain biking or hiking trails and walking paths at most parks.
Jamestown is home to North Dakota’s only Basilica – St. James Basilica.
Jamestown has a kayak water trail with launch docks, from Nickeus Park to Klaus Park.
Many who settled in Jamestown immigrated from Germany or were Germans from Russia.
Photos throughout the guide were provided by Jamestown Tourism, The Jamestown
John M Steiner, Christian Cairy, Happy Mermaid Images, and Searle Swedlund.
ONLY IN JAMESTOWN
WORLD’S LARGEST BUFFALO:
Dakota Thunder is Jamestown’s claim to fame! Stop and see the World’s Largest Buffalo and tag @JamestownND in your photos! The World’s Largest Buffalo is the reason Jamestown is called “the Buffalo City.” We’re also home to the National Buffalo Museum.
Open Year Round: All Hours
500 17th St SE | 701-251-9145
discoverjamestownnd.com
Admission: Free
NATIONAL BUFFALO MUSEUM
Learn the history of the North American bison, including their relationship with Native American Plains Cultures, their near extinction, and the work continuing today to restore the species. The museum manages a herd of 30 Bison in pastures near the Museum. There is a look-out point in the museum and a bison pasture tour!
Summer Hours (Memorial Day to Labor Day): 10am-6pm Daily
Regular Hours: Monday-Saturday 10am-5pm
Off Season Hours (November through February): Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm
500 17th St SE | 701-252-8648 buffalomuseum.com
Admission is $8 per adult; $6 per senior, active military, and children ages 5-14 (under 5 free)
Experience the luxurious travel of the 1880s and take a stagecoach ride! Look for them near the entrance to the World’s Largest Buffalo from Memorial Day to Labor Day, $5 per person
FRONTIER VILLAGE
Get a cone or root beer float at the General Store! Now open serving desserts, coffee, and selling unique North Dakota merchandise!
On your way to the World’s Largest Buffalo and National Buffalo Museum, you will go through the Frontier Village. It tells both local history stories as well as depicts tales of homesteading the prairie.
From Memorial Day weekend through September 17, the Village is open from 10am-6pm.
Admission: Free 600 17th St SE | 701-251-9145 discoverjamestownnd.com/frontier-village
1883 STUTSMAN COUNTY COURTHOUSE:
North Dakota’s statehood was born out of this building. Today, it is home to an immersive, hands-on experience teaching about the most basic forms of government using technology and machines from the 1880s. It also holds the state’s most complete collection of pressed tin all housed in a Gothic Revival Architecture style, a rare site on the 1883 North Dakota prairie.
Open Memorial Day-Labor Day or by Appointment:
Wed-Sun 10am-5pm
504 3rd Ave SE | 701-328-1883 history.nd.gov/historicsites/stutsmancc/
Admission: Free ($5 per person suggested donation)
STUTSMAN COUNTY MEMORIAL MUSEUM
Only one block north of the 1883 Courthouse is the historic Lutz Mansion, a.k.a. the Stutsman County Memorial Museum. Artifacts from Peggy Lee to the Northern Pacific Railroad are on display, as well as a full-scale replica of the two-story gazebo built in 1883 to honor former US President Ulysses S. Grant’s visit.
Hours: Mon-Fri: 10am-5pm, Sat & Sun: 1pm-5pm Open Memorial Day weekend – Mid-September 321 3rd Ave SE | 701-252-6741 | stutsmanmuseum.org
Admission: Free (Donation suggested)
ESCAPE ROOMS
Search the room. Find the Clues. Beat the Clock. Can you do it?
Jamestown has two great Escape Room experiences! Try one or try them both and test your puzzle and teamwork skills.
Buffalo City Escape:
Winner of the Business of the Year award, Buffalo City Escapes has a challenge for you! Currently hosting two challenging puzzles with a third on the way!
Thursday, Friday, Saturday – Various booking times 311 1st Ave S | scwiest@buffalocityescape.com buffalocityescape.com
Cost: $28 per person
Escape the 1883 Courthouse:
Take a step back in time to escape the basement jail of the courthouse! Puzzles are based on true stories and people in Jamestown’s history.
Wednesday – Sundays, Various Booking Times (bookings must be 24 hours in advance).
504 3rd Ave SE | escape1883courthouse.com
Cost: $25 per person
FORT SEWARD:
Fort Seward was built in 1872 and active until 1877. During that time, it provided support and protection to the Northern Pacific Railroad workers. The Interpretive Center tells many colorful stories about the 1870’s soldiers. Fun Fact: The state’s largest American flag is flown here.
Spend the day at Fort Seward:
- Dress up in 1870’s fashions
- Try the brand new playground
- Learn about the fort’s operation
- Stay the night in one of their furnished tents
It is also home to the Stutsman County Veterans Memorial Wall.
Open from Memorial Day to Labor Day, 10am-6pm.
Admission: Free 603 10th Ave NW | 701-251-1875 fortsewardreconstruction.wordpress.com
ST. JAMES BASILICA
One of only 89 Minor Basilicas in the United States, this Catholic Church is a stunning example of an American Gothicstyle Church. The “Windows of Faith” (stained-glass windows) are a community treasure and one of the reasons the church has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Open Daily: 7am-8pm 622 1st Ave S | 701-252-0119 | stjamesbasilica.org
Admission: Free
LOUIS L’AMOUR
ALFRED DICKEY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Louis L’Amour mentions this library 16 times in his autobiography. Sit at the tables where he spent hours reading and learning. An informational exhibit about Louis L’Amour’s life in Jamestown is available to view for free.
Open Year Round: Mon-Thurs: 9:30am-8pm; Fri: 9:30am-6pm; Sat: 11am-4pm 105 3rd Ave SE | 701-252-2990 | jrvls.org
Admission: Free
HISTORIC FRANKLIN SCHOOL:
Explore the school where Louis L’Amour once tested his teachers when asking for different subjects than what was in the lesson plan.
Self-Guided tours are available by stopping by during office hours.
Open Year Round: Mon-Fri: 8am-5pm 308 2nd St SW | 701-252-5281 | historicfranklinschool.com
Admission: Free
WALKING TOUR:
Learn even more about Louis by following his footsteps around Jamestown with the 1.5 mile walking tour. 701-251-9145 | bit.ly/lamourhistory | Free
THE CAGE
The Cage is Jamestown’s first indoor baseball hitting facility. Come in and enjoy HitTrax simulation technology which allows you to take batting practice or play a game at your favorite major league/select college ballparks.
Hours: Mon-Fri: 5pm-9pm 719 12th Ave SE | 701-425-3988 | thecage.ezfacility.com
Facebook: thecagejamestown
Instagram @thecagejamestown
Cost: $20 per 30 min, $40 per hour. Rates are based on rental of the cage, not per individual. Hitting lessons $45/45 minutes, pitching lessons $50/hour.
NORTH DAKOTA SPORTS HALL OF FAME
Located in the Jamestown Civic Center, the ND Sports Hall of Fame pays tribute to the greatest names in North Dakota Athletics. Some famous athletes from N.D. are Roger Maris (MLB), Phil Jackson (NBA), Darin Erstad (MLB), Jim Kleinsasser (NFL), Carson Wentz (NFL)
Open Year Round: Mon-Fri: 8am-5pm 212 3rd Ave NE | 701-252-4835
jamestowncc.com
Admission: Free
FAMILY FUN AT PARTY CRASHERS
Party Crashers is an indoor inflatable park and STEM discovery center perfect for letting kids exercise their minds and their muscles. There’s no better way to get out the wiggles while on a road-trip and there are even massage chairs available for the driver!
Hours: Sunday: 1pm-7pm, Monday: Closed, Tuesday: 10am-1pm, Wednesday: Closed, Thursday: 3:30pm-6:30pm, Friday: 3:30pm-8pm, Saturday: 1pm-7pm 1211 8th St SE | 701-952-4386 | jamesinflate.com
Cost: $10 per child, adults are free!
HIKE, BIKE, AND RUN
Discover over 35 miles of terrain on one of the 7 signature trails in Jamestown. Developed by volunteers of the Jamestown Area Mountain Bikers and Jamestown Parks & Recreation, these trails provide varying degrees of difficulty.
BEAVERDAM TRAIL
2 miles
The newest trail (doesn’t even have a map yet!) is located on the east side of the Jamestown Reservoir. This little loop has scenic views over the reservoir and little britches fishing pond.
JAMESTOWN RIDING GROUP (JAMB)
JAMESTOWN AREA
MOUNTAIN BIKERS
Cyclists from the Jamestown area with weekly group rides facebook.com/ jamestownareamoutainbikers
Groomed trails are made possible by many entities: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Stutsman County Parks, Jamestown Parks & Rec, Jamestown High School and University of Jamestown.
JAMESTOWN TRAIL RACES
GEAR GRINDER MOUNTAIN BIKE RACE AND PIPESTEM CREEK TRAIL RUN
August 19, Pipestem Reservoir For more information: JamestownParksandRec.com
JAMES RIVER WATER TRAIL
2.6 Miles
Kayak your way from Nickeus Park to Klaus Park by using the kayak docks. This water trail is winding yet peaceful.
For complete maps of each trail scan:
PARKS AND RECREATION
BUCHOLTZ PARK
6th St & 8th Ave NE
1.2 Acres
LEAPALDT PARK
15th St & 10th Ave NE
2.1 Acres
NICKEUS PARK
7th St & 1st Ave N
6.8 Acres | .3 Mile Trail
HILLCREST ATHLETIC COMPLEX PARK
2500 3rd St SE
20 Acres | 2.5 Mile Trail
SOLIEN-DENAULT PARK & SENSORY GARDEN
35th St and 17th Ave SE
11 Acres | .5 Mile Trail
JAMESTOWN PARKS & RECREATION
Explore the outdoors in Jamestown! Every park is unique and has multiple recreational uses. Check us out online or give us a call for more information on local activities.
jamestownparksandrec.com | 701-252-3982
MCELROY PARK
1000 Blk & 2nd Ave SE
63 Acres | .9 Mile Trail
Also found here: sand volleyball courts, horseshoe pits, and skate park
KLAUS PARK
4th St & 5th Ave SW
20.9 Acres | .6 Mile Trail
MEIDINGER PARK
10th St & 17th Ave SW
26.3 Acres | 1 Mile Trail
WILSON ARENA PARK
1009 7th St NE
1.2 Acres
TENNIS COURTS
BOLINGER PARK
501 3rd Ave NW FETON PARK 8th St & 4th AVE NE
PEPPER’S DOG PARK
201 13th St SW 2 Acres DOG PARK
PICNIC
TWO RIVERS ACTIVITY CENTER (TRAC)
Two Rivers Activity Center is a stateof-the-art recreation center that includes an indoor pool, outdoor splash park, gymnasium, turf and bubble space as well as a strength and cardio area and walking track. Day and weeklong passes for the facility as well as monthly memberships are available. Basketballs, volleyballs, tennis and soccer equipment available for use. Just remember a clean pair of tennis shoes and your own towel for the pool or splash park! Visit our website for more information and hours of operation.
tracjamestown.com
701-952-8722
GEOCACHING
A high-tech outdoor game that uses a GPS Receiver or GPS enabled smartphone app to find containers (geocaches) hidden by other players. Geocaches can range in size from the size of your thumb to a 5 gallon pail. All geocaches contain a log sheet for the player to sign to verify their visit to the cache.
Within 30 miles of Jamestown there are approximately 170 caches. An introductory guide to geocaching can be found at geocaching.com/guide.
JAME STOWN PARK S AND RECRE ATION
FACILITIE S & PARK S
HILLCRE ST GOLF COURSE
18 Hole Golf Course
Driving Range
TWO RIVER S ACTIVITY CENTER
Heal th and Wellness center
Indoor Pool
Gymnasium/Indoor Turf
WINTER SPORTS BUILDING
Ice Arena
Open Ice Sk ate/Open Rollersk ating
MEIDINGER SPL ASH PARK
Splash park open Memorial Day to Labor Day
JACK BROWN STADIUM
Full Baseball Diamond
Batting Cages
DISC GOLF COURSES
18 Hole Course in Klaus Park
24 Hole Course at the Island
PARK S AND TR AILS
16 Bike and Walking Trails 10 Park s
Check ou t our website for de tails and for programs and events happening all year long!
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DOWNTOWN ARTS
THE ARTS CENTER
115 2nd St SW
701-251-2496 – jamestownarts.com
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 am to 5pm
Saturday 10 am to 2 pm
Admission: Free
Located in the heart of historical downtown Jamestown, The Arts Center hosts rotating fine arts exhibits all year round featuring regional artists. Concerts, humanities events, and special performances are held throughout the year. Featuring Fine Art Exhibits, the gallery exhibitions change every 4 – 6 weeks. The gallery is open all year Monday – Friday 9am to 5pm and Saturdays from 10am to 2pm. Admission is always free and open to the public.
THE HANSEN ARTS PARK
115 2nd St SW
Downtown green space with flair! Featuring public arts by renowned artists, the Hansen Arts Park is a great place to find inspiration and relax. Every Thursday July through August, the Arts Market hosts an artisan market along with live entertainment, arts & crafts, food, and more. Newly planted in 2022 are native N.D. prairie pollinator plants that not only add beauty to the space but help sustain bees, butterflies, and tell the ecology story of the prairie.
ARTS EDUCATION
TWO RIVERS PERFORMING ARTS SCHOOL
Mark Reeves 116 1st Ave S 701 952-3630
HANSEN ARTS STUDIO 109 2nd St SW 701-251-2496 jamestownarts.com
TOP OF THE STAIRS DANCE STUDIO
Jackie Sather 204 1st Ave S 701 952-2265 topofthestairsdancestudio.com
The Arts Center offers many classes across mediums throughout the year. Check out JamestownArts.com to find a class!
BUFFALO
CITY PHOTO CLUB
The local band of photo enthusiasts will be meeting the third Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm in the Hansen Arts Studio. Topics are focused primarily for DSLR camera users.
WOOD CARVING GROUP
Our local group of wood carving aficionados meets the third Thursday of the month (except for Holiday weeks) from 6:30pm to 8:30pm at the Hansen Arts Studio. They love to share their knowledge. Any skill and interest level are welcome to participate. They may even be willing to lend you a chisel.
OPEN MIC NIGHT
Poets, writers, musicians, comedians, solos, duos – all performers are welcome to share their talent with the community at the monthly open mic night, held on the last Thursday of each month. Limit your piece to 10 minutes. P.A. system, bass amp, guitar amp, and music stands are provided. Facilitated by musician Steve Kuykendall.
DOWNTOWN ARTS MARKET
Watch for more information on The Arts Center’s Downtown Arts Market that features live music, artisan vendors, arts, crafts, and more. Join us every Thursday from July through August 5:30pm to 8:30pm in the Hansen Arts Park downtown Jamestown.
THE HANSEN ARTS CERAMIC STUDIO:
Open to Arts Center members (with an initial introduction or previous experience). Purchase of clay bodies available and kiln firing included. Typically open during normal business hours, outside hours can be arranged. The Arts Center offers many classes in ceramics and pottery wheel throughout the year, and loves to encourage individuals to continue creating!
MOTORSPORTS CAPITAL
Location: 6th Ave and 27th St NW
Hours: Races Saturday nights at 7pm Phone: 701-320-7663 Website: jamestownspeedway.com
JAMESTOWN SPEEDWAY 2023 SCHEDULE
May 20 Test & Tune
May 27 Season Opener
June 3, 10, 17
July 4 Fireworks Spectacular
July 8, 15, 22
August 5, 12, 19, 26
September 22 & 23 52nd Annual Jamestown Stock Car Stampede
JAMESTOWN DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION 9TH
ANNUAL RODS AND HOGS
Saturday, June 10th Downtown Jamestown
Jamestown’s downtown festival featuring classic cars, street bikes, and anything else that goes VROOM. Food, games, and street dance to follow.
CLASSIC CAR CLUB BUFFALO RALLY CAR SHOW
Saturday, July 22nd 11am-4pm at McElroy Park
JAMES VALLEY STREET MACHINES & DON WILHELM
INC. HUNTINGTON’S BENEFIT CAR SHOW
Saturday, September 24th 10am-2pm at Don Wilhelm’s
MORE EVENTS AND ACTION AT THE JAMESTOWN SPEEDWAY:
DAKOTA MOTOCROSS
Motocross weekends are action packed at the track located on the Stutsman County Fair Grounds. We strive to give our members a safe, family fun place to enjoy the sport of moto.
Race Days: April 30 – May 1 & September 24 & 25
Other racing and practice dates available throughout the season.
701-320-3857 | dakotamotocross.com
STREET MACHINES & DON WILHELM INC.
HUNTINGTON’S BENEFIT CAR SHOW
Saturday, September 24th 10am-2pm at Don Wilhelm’s
GOLF AND DISC GOLF
GOLFING
HILLCREST MUNICIPAL
GOLF COURSE
606 26th Ave SE
Hillcrest Golf Course is a beautiful and challenging 18-hole course operated by the Jamestown Parks and Recreation Department.
Online tee times available
Tee time reservations: 701-252-4320
jamestownparksandrec.com
JAMESTOWN COUNTRY CLUB
3730 86th Ave SE
The Jamestown Country Club is set in the scenic James River Valley. This beautiful facility is truly one of a kind, offering enjoyment and relaxation for the entire family. Our course boasts an 18-hole, par 72 championship layout. After your round, don’t forget to stop by the fullservice restaurant and bar, or the heated swimming pool.
Members and Non-Members Welcome
Tee Time Reservations: 701-252-8448
jamestowncountry.club
DISC GOLF
THE ISLAND COURSE
3000 E Lakeside Road north of the Jamestown Reservoir Dam Championship caliber course and ND’s most scenic. Excellent variety of shots from big boomers to finesse. Good elevation, water, and tricky pin placements make this a jewel course for the competitive player. Course was changed to a 24-hole course in 2018 with new basket tops and all new signs.
KLAUS PARK COURSE
4th St SW and 5th Ave SW Short but technical 18-hole course, featuring trees, and water hazards located in a historic park.
GOLF SIMULATOR & AXE THROWING
PIT STOP SPORTS
117 4th St NW
With the most up-to-date software and eight state-of-the-art bays, you can golf or throw axes any time of the year. Not only do they have the most unique games as part of their set up – they also have appetizers and drinks!
To book your bay, go to pitstopsportsllc.com or call 701-952-0860
Hours:
Monday-Friday: 1pm-10pm
Saturday: 10am-10pm Sunday: 12pm-8pm
BIRDING, HUNTING, AND FISHING
ARROWWOOD NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE COMPLEX
Chase Lake and Arrowwood National Wildlife Refuges provides 75,000 acres for birding. Chase Lake is home to one of the largest American White Pelican mating colonies in North America. The Arrowwood Refuge Headquarters provides a number of services including a visitor center, a 5½ mile auto tour, view blinds for the dancing of the sharp-tailed grouse in early May, and several nature and hiking trails. For more information, call 701-285-3341 or go to fws.gov/refuge/Arrowwood Open Monday through Friday, 9am to 4pm.
BIRDING
From Jamestown heading north to Carrington is the Prairie Pothole Region. Volunteers from Birding Drives Dakota and the Friends of the Arrowwood National Wildlife Refuge have made it easy to “flock” where the birds are. Six birding drives will take you to remote hotspots amid sweeping grasslands, rolling woodlands, wooded draws and diverse marshlands.
BIRDING DRIVES DAKOTA
This group of community volunteers coordinates the 300 miles of signed drives. For more details, go to birdingdrives.com. Order the brochure at birdjamestown.com and check off 320 species from your life list including: Ferruginous Hawk; Sprague’s Pipit; Gray Partridge; Sharptailed Grouse; Chestnut-Collared Longspur; Baird’s Sparrow; LeConte’s Sparrow; Nelson’s Sparrow; Yellow Rail birdingdrives.com
FISHING HUNTING
Stutsman County has great prospects for waterfowl, deer, and upland game hunting. Pipestem Lake, Jamestown Reservoir and Arrowwood National Wildlife Refuge have lands that are open to the public. The North Dakota Game and Fish Department can provide information on Conservation PLOTS and licensing.
GUIDED HUNTING AND LODGING:
The Candy Shop (Water Fowl)
Wimbledon, N.D.
701-230-1313
The Bison Ranch (Bison) Pingree, N.D.
701-269-1558
Freddy’s Flyers (Water Fowl) Pingree, N.D.
701-650-0131
N.D. Game and Fish gf.nd.gov 701-328-6300
Superior prospects for perch, pike, walleye, and others characterize North Dakota fishing. On the north edge of town, close to all the amenities, the Jamestown Reservoir and Pipestem Dam and Lake are the most developed fishing areas. Spiritwood Lake (fifteen miles northeast) is a close runner up. For a truly off-the-beaten-path experience, there are other options.
If you’re looking for local rods, bait, and tackle, head to Gun & Reel Sports at 115 1st St W in Jamestown. They have a wide selection of gear for hunting, fishing, and sporting goods!
SHOPPING
Below you’ll find all the best boutiques and shopping hot spots – fun fact: all of them are owned or run by women!
CLOTHES
SIMPLY DWEH CHILDREN’S BOUTIQUE
109 1st St West
Tuesday & Wednesday 11am-4pm
Thursday 5pm-7pm
Saturday 10am-1pm
Affordable and adorable children’s clothing. Sizes range from 0/3 months to 14.
THE STORY NOOK
109 1st St West
Tuesday – Friday 11am-6pm
Saturday 10am-2pm
A whimsical children’s bookstore with story times and other fun gifts.
BLESSINGS BY CARLA
204 1st St W
Monday – Friday 10am-5pm
Find unique ladies clothing, floral arrangements, jewelry, and home décor.
HAND PICK’D BOUTIQUE
121 Business Loop West
Monday & Tuesday 10am – 6pm
Wednesday & Thursday 10am – 5pm
Friday 10am – 3pm
Sunday 11am – 4pm
Always trendy clothes and outfits, jewelry, and more.
HOME DÉCOR & ARTWORK
GRANDMA GERTIE’S ATTIC
209 1st Ave S
Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm
Repurposed finds, unique home decor, homemade soaps and much more!
SIMPLY HOME
2619 8th Ave SW (south of Walmart)
Tuesday – Friday 12pm – 5pm
Saturday 10am – 2pm
Home decor, gift store and Coffee shop
JUNK IN THE TRUNK
107 1st Ave S
Monday – Saturday 10am – 5pm
Repurposed items, raw junk, antiques, collectibles, vintage, craft items, and many consignors.
GIFTS AND SPECIALTIES
DON’S HOUSE OF FLOWERS
1107 7th Ave SE
Monday – Friday 8:30am – 5:30pm
Saturday 9am – 3pm
Floral Arrangements, Wedding Floral and Rentals, Home Decor, and Design Classes
COUNTRY GARDENS
106 Business Loop West
Monday – Friday 8:30am – 5:30pm
Saturday 10am – 2pm
Find fresh florals, silk flowers, balloons, stuffed animals, gifts, various indoor plants, outdoor plants, shrubs, trees, and much more!
JAMESTOWN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
GIFT SHOPPE
2422 20th St SW
Monday – Friday 10am – 3pm
Located just inside the main doors of the Hospital, they feature fresh flowers, cards, creative gifts and more!
DAKOTA STORE & AAUW BOOKSTORE
601 1st Ave S
Monday – Friday 10am – 5pm
Every 2nd Saturday 10am 2pm
Find all things Dakota here: T-shirts, honey, Dot’s Pretzels and so much more. The used bookstore also has a great selection to choose from!
NATIONAL BUFFALO MUSEUM
500 17th St SE
Monday – Saturday 10am - 5pm
Memorial Day – Labor Day 10am – 6pm daily
Find all things bison here – books, toys, clothes, souvenirs, and bison products.
500 1 7th S t SE
FAIRGROUNDS
S tu tsman Count y Fairgrounds &
RM S toud t
500 17th St SE
RM Stoudt
800 2 3rd S t SW
800 23rd St SW
Universi t y of Jamestown
University of Jamestown
6000 College L ane
Stutsman County Fairgrounds & Speedway 27th St NW
SHOPPING
Discover Jamestown 404 Louis L’Amour Lane Jamestown, ND 58401 701-251-9145 Mon – Fri 8AM – 5PM
6000 College Lane
Bu alo Mall
2400 8th Ave SW
Jamestown Regional
Jamestown Regional Medical Center
24 2 2 20th S t
2422 20th St SW
12. Sensory Garden Corner of 19th Ave NE & 3rd St SE Discover Jamestown (See Detailed Map Below): ELECTRIC CHARGING STATIONS
24 00 8th Ave SW HOSPITAL
Jamestown Regional Medical Center 24 2 2 20th
Top Places to Visit in Jamestown
Top Places to Visit in Jamestown
TOP PLACES TO VISIT IN JAMESTOWN
1. FORT SEWARD 615 10th Ave NW
1. Fort Seward 615 10th Ave NW
1. For t Seward
615 10th Ave NW
2. JAMESTOWN CIVIC CENTER 212 3rd Ave NE
2. Jamestown Civic Center 212 3rd Ave NE
2 . Jamestown Civic Center
2 12 3rd Ave NE
3. HISTORIC FRANKLIN SCHOOL 308 2nd St SW
3. Historic Franklin School 308 2nd St SW
3. Historic Franklin School
308 2nd S t SW
4. THE ARTS CENTER/HANSEN ARTS PARK 115 2nd St SW
4. The Arts Center/Hansen Arts Park 115 2nd St SW
4. The Ar ts Center/Hansen Ar ts Park 115 2nd S t SW
7. Stutsman County Museum 321 3rd Ave SE
7. S tu tsman Count y Museum
32 1 3rd Ave SE
8. 1883 STUTSMAN COUNTY COURTHOUSE 504 3rd Ave SE
8. 1883 Stutsman County Courthouse
8. 1883 S tu tsman Count y Cour thouse
504 3rd Ave SE
504 3rd Ave SE
9. ST. JAMES BASILICA 622 1st Ave S
9. St. James Basilica 622 1st Ave S
9. S t . James Basilica
62 2 1st Ave S
10. FRONTIER VILLAGE AND THE NATIONAL BUFFALO MUSEUM 500 17th St SE
500 17th St SE
500 1 7th S t SE
5. Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce
5. JAMESTOWN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 120 2nd St SE
5. Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce
120 2nd St SE
120 2nd S t SE
6. ALFRED DICKEY PUBLIC LIBRARY 105 3rd St SE 7. STUTSMAN COUNTY MUSEUM 321 3rd Ave SE
6. Alfred Dickey Public Library 105 3rd St SE
6. Alfred Dickey Public Librar y 105 3rd S t SE
11. Eagle Sculpture 116 1st St E
11. Eagle Sculpture
11. EAGLE SCULPTURE 116 1st St E
116 1st S t E
12. SENSORY GARDEN Corner of 19th Ave NE & 3rd St SE
12 . Sensor y Garden
Corner of 19th Ave NE & 3rd S t SE
DINING
ALL VETS CLUB
116 1st St E | 701-252-8994
Full-service menu, open to all.
APPLEBEE’S
611 25th St SW | 701-952-7753
Full-service menu.
ARBY’S
1801 8th Ave SW | 701-252-2048
Sandwiches, salads, drive-thru, dine-in, take-out.
BABB’S COFFEE HOUSE
100 1st Ave S | 701-251-2227
Coffee drinks, sandwiches, soups, baked goods.
BURGER KING
2314 Hwy 281 S | 701-251-1217
Sandwiches, burgers, salads, drivethru, dine-in.
CARIBOU COFFEE
Inside Hugo’s at 310 1st Ave S | 701252-0981
Coffee drinks, baked goods, and sandwiches.
COMFORT
208 1st St W | 701-252-9393
Coffee, specialty drinks, bakery breakfast foods and soup, sandwich, seasonal salad lunch
DAIRY QUEEN
330 Business Loop W | 701-252-4181
Sandwiches, burgers, salads, ice cream, drive-thru, dine-in.
DAVONI’S
113 1st St W | 701-952-9595
Classic Italian, Seafood, and Steak entrees.
DEPOT CAFÉ
Jamestown Business Center
300 2nd Ave NE #114 | 701-252-1003
Burgers, sandwiches, soups, breakfast all day.
DOMINO’S PIZZA
706 1st Ave S | 701-252-8888
Pizza, sandwiches, pasta, chicken wings, dine-in, carry-out, delivery.
ELKS CLUB
324 2nd Ave SW | 701-252-3642
Bar and grill menu, everyone welcome.
FRONTIER FORT BAR & GRILL
1838 3rd Ave SE | 701-252-7492
Bar and grill menu.
GREAT DRAGON BUFFET
509 10th St SE | 701-252-2500
Chinese food buffet and menu.
HARDEE’S
901 1st Ave S | 701-252-3176
Full menu, dine-in, carry-out, drive-thru.
IZUMI
2312 8th Ave SW | 701-952-8988
Hibachi and Sushi dine-in & carry-out.
IDK BAR & GRILL
1009 13th St NE | 701-952-5550
Burgers, homemade pizza, wings.
JONNY B’S BRICKHOUSE
215 1st Ave S | 701-952-8777
Woodfire pizza, wings and more!
CLUB 1883
519 1st Ave S | 701-252-6069
Full menu, open to all.
KNIGHT & DAY COFFEE HOUSE
1107 North University DR, # 190
Coffee, Specialty Drinks, Breakfast and Lunch.
LA CARRETA
2619 8th Ave SW | 701-252-1930
Full Mexican menu.
MCDONALD’S
810 20th St SW | 701-252-9538
Breakfast, burgers, sandwiches, dinein, drive-thru.
PAPA MURPHY’S TAKE-ANDBAKE PIZZA
725 1st Ave S | 701-252-8282
Take and bake pizza, salads.
PARADISO MEXICAN RESTAURANT
725 1st Ave S | 701-252-7777
Mexican cuisine.
PIZZA RANCH
805 20th St SW | 701-952-2000
Pizza, crispy bread, chicken, buffet, dine-in, carry-out, delivery.
PLANTATION
COFFEE
113 Business Loop W | 701-368-3800
Coffee drinks, baked goods.
QUIZNOS SUBS
721 1st Ave S | 701-251-9348
Subs, sandwiches, wraps, salads, dinein, carry-out, delivery.
S&R TRUCK PLAZA CAFÉ
1609 Business Loop E | 701-252-3523
Full menu, breakfast served all day.
BUFFALO GRILL
103 1st Ave S | 701-952-9529
Steak and fish specialties.
SHADY’S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE
Gladstone Inn & Suites
111 2nd St NE | 701-252-2057
Breakfast, lunch buffet and dinner.
SUBWAY (2 LOCATIONS)
909 7th Ave SE | 701-252-8249
1921 8th Ave SW | 701-252-4167
Subs, sandwiches, salads.
TACO BELL
105 Business Loop W | 701-251-9488
Mexican food, salads, drive-thru.
TACO JOHN’S
605 25th St SW | 701-252-2508
Mexican food, drive-thru.
TAPP’S LOUNGE
Quality Inn
507 25th St SW
701-252-3611 ext. 305
Bar and grill menu.
OPENING
IN 2023!
DRIFT PRAIRIE BREWERY
121 3rd St NW | 952-564-7377
Locally brewed beers, root beer, and appetizers!
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MONDAY MORGAN MONDAY $4
TUESDAY 16 OZ TEA TUESDAY $4 WEDNESDAY WINDSOR WEDNESDAY $4
THURSDAY
HOTELS
COMFORT INN
811 20th St SW
1-701-252-7125
52 Rooms
DAYS INN
824 20th St SW
1-701-368-4042
41 Rooms
ECONOLODGE
2627 Hwy 281 South
701-952-9800
19 Rooms
FAIRFIELD INN & SUITES
930 25th St SW
701-952-6300
108 Rooms
GLADSTONE INN & SUITES
111 2nd St NE
701-252-0700
100 Rooms
HAMPTON INN & SUITES
2700 8th Ave SW
701-952-6500
90 Rooms
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS
803 20th St SW
1-701-251-2131
52 Rooms
JAMESTOWN MOTEL
1018 4th Ave SW
1-701-252-0471
24 Rooms
MY PLACE HOTEL
502 24th St SW
701-952-4400
46 Rooms
QUALITY INN & SUITES
507 25th St SW
701-252-3611
117 Rooms
SUPER 8 MOTEL
2623 Hwy 281 South
1-701-205-4691
47 Rooms
NORWAY INN
1009 12th Ave SE
701-269-8630
24 Rooms
TWO RIVERS INN
408 Business Loop West
701-252-0222
27 Rooms
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EVENT CENTERS
THE HAROLD NEWMAN ARENA
This multi-function center can be configured to host a number of different events. The arena seats approximately 2,000 guests and can be configured for volleyball, wrestling, or basketball. The lobby features impressive natural light and a space that can accommodate up to 350 for meetings, corporate events, weddings, or receptions. uj.edu/harold-newman-arena
THE CIVIC CENTER
The Jamestown Civic Center is a versatile facility that can host games, meetings, and events. The arena seats up to 6,500, and the main floor accommodates 1,500 banquet style, and 800 at round tables. In addition, the facility has 11 meeting rooms with capacities ranging from 50 to 400. Contact Pam at 701-252-4835 or pfosse@daktel.com. jamestownciviccenter.com
2023 EVENTS
Jamestown Speedway Races
Saturday Nights May 13-August 26
Arts Market & Entertainment Thursdays at 5:30pm, July 7-August 25
May Day Fly-In & Car Show
JunKin CuZins
Running of the Pink
Rods, Hogs, & Things that go Vroom
Annual Kite Festival
Fort Seward Wagon Train
Stutsman County Fair
James River Rodeo
Kiddie Bike Parade
Wimbledon Palooza
Buffalo Days
Pipestem Creek Trail Run
Gear Grinder Mountain Bike Race
Community Block Party
Fort Seward Big Guns of the Old West
Oktoberfest
A-Maze-N Clown Pumpkin Patch
10th Annual Huntington 5K Walk/Run
Stock Car Stampede
Holiday Dazzle Parade
May 6
June 3
June 3
June 10
June 9-11
June 25-July 1
June 28 – July 1
June 30 - July 1
July 4
July 13-15
July 22-23
August 19
August 19
August 30
Jamestown Speedway
Hansen Arts Park
Jamestown Regional Airport
Stutsman County Fairgrounds
RM Stoudt
Jamestown Downtown
Meidinger Park
Departs from Fort Seward
Stutsman County Fairgrounds
Stutsman County Fairgrounds
Downtown Jamestown
Wimbledon, ND
Downtown Jamestown
Pipestem Creek
Pipestem Creek
Downtown Jamestown
September 2-3 Fort Seward
September 16
September 16-October 15
The Arts Center
North of Meidinger Park
September 23 Wilhelm Chevrolet
September 22-23
November 24
Jamestown Speedway
Downtown Jamestown
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FORT SEWARD WAGON TRAIN: June 25-July 1
Families and individuals are welcome to participate! It is not required to own or ride a horse, the annual event is suitable for families and individuals who enjoy the outdoors, history, and camping. Whether you walk, ride the wagon, or bring your own horse you’ll never forget the experience of the Fort Seward Wagon Train. Go to coveredwagon-train.com to learn more and register!
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WELCOME TO JAMESTOWN
NEED INFO?
Jamestown Tourism
404 Louis L’Amour Lane
701-251-9145
1-800-222-4766
discoverjamestownnd.com Road Conditions Dial 511
dot.nd.gov/travel/ NEED HELP?
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Emergency: Dial 911
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Jamestown Police Department
205 6th St SE
701-252-2414
Stutsman County Sheriff’s Department
205 6th St SE
701-251-6200: administration line
701-252-9000: report an incident
North Dakota Highway Patrol
3568 81st Ave SE
701-328-2447
IS THERE AN EMERGENCY?
Jamestown Regional Medical Center
2422 20th St SW
701-952-1050
jrmcnd.com
This 25 bed, state-of-the-art medical facility opened in July 2011 and provides a 24-hour emergency department, family birth place, intensive care and surgical services along with a full line of medical services.
Jamestown Regional Medical Center Clinic
2430 20th St SW
701-952-4878
JRMC clinical services include on-staff specialists in podiatry, orthopedics and obstetrics. The hospital clinic also hosts visiting specialists in a variety of fields.
Essentia Health-Jamestown Clinic
2430 20th St SW
701-253-5300
1-800-247-0159
The clinic offers a full range of services including family medicine, diabetic medicine, podiatry and general surgery. The clinic hosts visiting specialists from within the Essentia network.
Sanford Health
Second Avenue Clinic
300 2nd Ave NE
701-251-6000
1-800-543-4321
Fifth Avenue Clinic
904 5th Ave NE
701-253-4000
These clinics are part of the largest, rural, not-for-profit health care system in the nation. The offer a full range of services including family medicine, psychology, surgery, physical therapy, cardiology and more.
Medallus Urgent Care
721A 1st Ave South
701-368-4380
Monday-Friday 9am-6pm
Saturday-Sunday 10am-4pm
Jamestown VA Outpatient Clinic
2422 20th St SW
701-952-4787
A community-based outreach clinic of the Veterans Affairs Hospital in Fargo. The clinic offers basic services with referral to the Fargo clinic and hospital for specialty cases.
NEED A TOW?
AUTO/RV TOWING
Budget Auto Service & Towing www.budgetautosalesandservice.com
701-252-1552
Eckman’s Auto Service
701-252-6341
Gordon’s Interstate Towing
701-252-1059
K&D Towing
701-252-9024
Klein’s Collision Center Inc.
701-252-5583
Randy’s Auto Express
701-251-2342
NEED A RIDE?
BUS SERVICE
James River Public Transit
James River Senior Center
701-252-7888
TAXI
Jamestown Taxi
701-252-4200
XLT Taxi
701-269-7145
AVIATION
Jamestown Regional Airport
1600 21st Ave NE
701-252-6466
flyjamestown.net
RENTAL CAR
Avis Rent-a-Car
Jamestown Regional Airport
701-252-2255
NEED SOME INDOOR FUN?
MOVIE THEATER
Bison 6 Cinema 701-252-5688
bison6cinema.com
Bison 6 Cinema is a multiplex with six theaters. It is located in the Buffalo Mall.
BOWLING ALLEY
Buffalo Lanes Inc 905 7th Ave SE 701-252-2380
WHATS
THE NEWS?: NEWSPAPER
The Jamestown Sun
121 3rd St NW
701-252-3120
1-800-657-8067 jamestownsun.com
The Jamestown Sun serves Jamestown and the surrounding communities. The Jamestown Sun is the thirdoldest newspaper in North Dakota.
RADIO
Chesterman Communications Jamestown
Buffalo Mall
2400 8th Ave SW Suite D1 701-252-3570 ksjbam.com
Classic Country 600 KSJB-AM
MIX 93.3 KSJZ-FM i3G Media
2625 8th Ave SW 701-252-1400 newsdakota.com
Big Dog Country 95.5 (KYNU-FM)
TED-FM 97.1 and 102.7 (KXGT-FM)
103.1 “The Raven” (KRVX-FM)
Jamestown Sports 1400AM/107.1 FM (KQDJ-AM)
Q101.1 (KQDJ-FM)
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS
VALLEY CITY
valleycitynd.org
Located 30 miles east on I-94
ROSEBUD VISITORS CENTER
250 Main St
Hours: Mon.-Fri: 9:00am-3:00pm, weekends during June-September: Saturday, 9am-5pm Sunday, 10am-5pm
Admission: Free Phone: 701-845-1891
valleycitytourism.com
The Rosebud Superintendent’s Railcar served as living accommodations for S. R. Ainslie, Superintendent of the Northern Pacific Yellowstone Division. It remained in service until 1931, and was present for many events in the history of the Northern Pacific Railroad. In addition, the center provides displays on the history of the area including the ND Agricultural Hall of Fame.
BARNES COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
315 Central Ave N.
Hours: Mon.-Sat: 10:00am-4:00pm
Admission: Free Phone: 701-845-0966
barnescountyhistoricalsocietymuseum.com
The Barnes County Historical Society is dedicated to telling the history of the area. On display is an HO scale train model of the Hi-Line Bridge, the shoes of Christian Paetow known as the Largest Man in Dakota Territory and the oldest registered car in North Dakota, a 1901 Oldsmobile.
MEDICINE WHEEL PARK
Location: located on Winter Show Road
Hours: Always open
Admission: Free Phone: 701-845-7452
medicinewheel.vcsu.edu
This early culture replication rock structure measures 213 feet around. The Medicine Wheel is a multicultural symbol celebrating the calendar discovery process by our ancestors.
SHEYENNE RIVER VALLEY NATIONAL SCENIC BYWAY
Hours: Always open
Admission: Free
Phone: 701-845-1891
ndtourism.com/bywaysbackways
This byway stretches 63 miles along the breathtaking Sheyenne River Valley, from Baldhill Dam to Lisbon, N.D., following ancient Native American foot paths and pioneer wagon trails.
WIMBLEDON
wimbledonnd.com
Located 30 miles northeast of
WIMBLEDON’S MIDLAND
CONTINENTAL DEPOT
TRANSPORTATION MUSEUM
FEATURING PEGGY LEE
Address: 401 Railway St,
Open daily by appointment.
Phone: 701-435-2875 or 701-320-1020
Website: midlandcontinentaldepot.com
The Midland Continental Railroad was intended to link grain markets from Winnipeg, Manitoba to Galveston, Texas. Only 77 miles of track were built between Wimbledon and Edgeley, ND. The main floor of the building showcases the railroad’s history.
Peggy Lee (1920-2002) was an American jazz, and popular music singer, songwriter, and actress who lived and worked in this depot during her high school years from 1934 to 1937. The living quarters upstairs in the depot is dedicated entirely to Peggy Lee’s life, career, and music.
LAMOURE
lamourend.com
Located 58 miles southeast of Jamestown
CHAN SANSAN SCENIC BACKWAY
Location: South of Jamestown, this scenic backway highlights the James River Valley.
Hours: Always open
Admission: Free
Phone: 701-251-9145
lamourecountynd.com/ChanSanSanScenicBackway
COOPERSTOWN
cooperstownnd.com
Located 80 miles northeast of Jamestown RONALD REAGAN MINUTEMAN MISSILE SITE AND OSCAR ZERO
Location: Oscar Zero Missile Alert Facility: 4 miles north of Cooperstown on Highway 45
Hours:
April 1–May 27 & Labor Day-October 31: Mon & ThursSat: 10am-6pm, Sun: 1pm-5pm, Tue-Wed: Closed
May 27-Labor Day: Daily – 10am-6pm
Nov 1 – April 1: By appointment only
Admission: Adult: $10, Child: $3, Students in supervised group: $1 each, Groups of 10 or more: $4 per person, Children 5 and under and members: Free Phone: 701-797-3691
history.nd.gov/historicsites/minutemanmissile/
This historic site tells the story of the Cold War years in North Dakota and the cluster of intercontinental ballistic missile launch based out of Grand Forks Air Force Base. The Oscar-Zero Missile Alert facility is a guided tour to the underground Launch Control Center where you can see firsthand the front lines of the United States’ strategy for nuclear deterrence.
ELLENDALE
ellendalend.gov
Traveling 65 miles south of Jamestown in Highway 281 is Ellendale.
THE COLEMAN MUSEUM
50 Main St Ellendale
Admission: Free - by appointment
Phone: 701-349-2176
This building houses an outstanding collection of artifacts and memorabilia of the Ellendale area.
EDGELEY
edgeley.com
Edgeley is 38 miles south of Jamestown on Highway 281
WHITESTONE HILL BATTLEFIELD
Located south of Edgeley off Highway 281
Open year round
Admission: Free Phone: 701-328-3508
www.history.nd.gov/historicsites/whitestone
This site marks the scene of the fiercest clash between Indians and white soldiers in North Dakota. On September 3, 1863, General Alfred Sully’s troops attacked a tipi camp of Yanktonai, some Dakota, Hunkpapa Lakota, and Blackfeet (Sihasapa Lakota).
STEELE:
steelend.com
Located 60 miles west of Jamestown on I-94
SANDY THE SANDHILL CRANE
Hours: Always open
Admission: Free Phone: 701-475-2805
CARRINGTON
carringtonnd.com
45 minutes north of Jamestown on Hwys 281/52
CROSS ROADS GOLF CLUB
393 Hwy 281 N 701-652-2601
Reserve online: crossroadsgolf.com
This 18-hole golf course is a challenging, medium-length layout. It features 6,847 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72. The course rating is 72.6 and it has a slope rating of 121.
OSTLIE’S SUNNYSIDE ACRES
6560 6th St SE Carrington
Hours: by appointment | Admission: Free Phone: 701-285-3344 | ostlieacres.com
This small family farm raises berries, garlic, and hops, along with some vegetables. Lindsay and Mike manage the land using soil health and sustainability, and pollinator habitat growing practices.
DAKOTA SUN GARDENS AND WINERY
955 73rd Ave NE Carrington
Phone: 701-674-3623
dakotasungardenswinery.com
Visit Dakota Sun Gardens and Winery and enjoy the beautiful gardens and taste the award-winning wines. Located a short drive outside of Carrington, it’s a lovely place to gather.
COWS & CO. CREAMERY
7321 1st St NE Carrington 701-650-0153
Hours: Most Saturdays throughout the summer, with more hours to come (check them out on Facebook!) duchessagelato.com | Cowsandcocreamery.com Facebook: cowsandcocreamery
Cows and Co Creamery produces artisan gelato, authentic gouda cheese, and cheddar cheese curds with farm fresh milk from their family dairy farm in Carrington, North Dakota.
PLUMBING, HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING
Dave
Owner
Phone/Fax
gph56@csicable.net
