Area Travel - AmericInn^® of Medora, ND

Welcome to Medora and Beautiful North Dakota!

Nestled deep within North Dakota's Badlands lies little Medora, a historically restored cattle town surrounded by the natural wonders of the Theodore Roosevelt National Park. The convenient location along the I-94 corridor and its old time shopping and restaurant aura make Medora a great family destination.

Area Attractions and Activities

Medora Musical -June 1 - Sept 6 - A two-hour professionally-produced musical variety show performed in the outdoor Burning Hills Amphitheatre located in the heart of the North Dakota Badlands at Medora. Nightly show at 8:30 pm MST. The Medora Musical offers wholesome, family friendly entertainment with a mix of modern country, western, gospel and patriotic music performed by a talented cast of singers and dancers from across the US.
Address:Burning Hills Amphitheater, Medora, ND 58645
Distance: 6 miles
Phone: 800-633-6721

Theodore Roosevelt National Park- Theodore Roosevelt first came to the badlands in September 1883 on a hunting trip. While here he became interested in the cattle business and invested in the Maltese Cross Ranch. He returned the next year and established the Elkhorn Ranch. Years later he stated several times, "I never would have been President if it had not been for my experiences in North Dakota." 36 mile Loop is Open 24 hrs a day. Visitor Center is Open from 8:00 am-8:00 pm.
Address:North on East River Road, Medora, ND 58645
Phone: 701-623-4466 for more info

Billings County Museum - Open Daily from 9:00 am-5:00 pm. Tourist Information Center.
Address: 480 Fourth Street, Medora, ND 58645
Distance: 4 miles
Phone: 701-623-4829

North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame - The North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame is the interpretive center for the history of Native Americans, ranching, rodeo, and the western lifestyle of the plains and Badlands. Here, the culture and legacy that is the character of the Great American West will be saved for future generations. Open daily 10:00 am - 8:30 pm.
Address:250 Main Street, Medora, ND
Distance: 2.5 miles
Phone: 701-623-2000

The Maah Daah Hey Trail- A 120 mile hiking, horseback and mountain bicycle trail that traverses through the scenic and rugged badlands of North Dakota. The trail begins at Sully Creek State Park (3 miles south of Medora) and ends at the U.S. Forest Service CCC Campground in McKenzie County (20 miles south of Watford City).
Phone: 701-328-5357

Bully Pulpit Golf Course - This 18-hole course is set in the beautiful North Dakota Badlands. Some golf courses impose themselves on the landscape; the Bully Pulpit Golf Course conforms to the landscape. The course will open April 15 and close October 31, (weather permitting).
Address:located 2.8 miles south of Medora on East River Road
Distance: 6 miles
Phone: 800-633-6721

Elkhorn Outfitters - Horseback Riding in the Badlands - guided rides, bring your own horse or one can be provided, horse boarding.
Address:1509 East River Road, Medora, ND 58645
Distance: 4.5 miles
Phone: 701-565-2310

Harold Schafer Heritage Center- The remarkable commitment and love which Harold Schafer felt for Medora is honored in the Heritage Center built in his name. The Center also houses the Sheila Schafer Gallery & serves as a ticket office for Medora attractions. Open Daily 10:00am-6:00pm.
Address:240 Fourth Street, Medora, ND 58645
Distance: 3.5 miles
Phone: 800-633-6721

Painted Canyon - The name itself evokes an image of color and light playing across the face of a wild and broken land. Of the countless individuals who have stood transfixed at the canyon rim -- Native Americans, fur traders, a cavalry general, a man who would become the twenty-sixth President, naturalists, travelers, and writers -- all have tried to express the feeling of the moment. You can often see wild horses and elk from the overlook and bison frequently roam the visitor center grounds.
Address: Interstate 94, Painted Canyon Overlook (exit 32)
Distance:about 7 miles east of Medora