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visitminot.org 19 LOCAL ATTRACTIONS Black Butte Adventures Located just over 20 miles southeast of Minot, Black Butte Adventures offers an eight-mile loop of hiking and single-track biking trails. With new shaded camping areas and agriculture tours, it's a great place to bring the whole family! Spot some wildlife and learn about the area's history, agriculture and native prairie. 4777 Hwy 41 N, Velva, ND (701) 626-2226 blackbutteadventures.com Corbett Field Exciting MSU Beavers and Minot Vistas American Legion baseball throughout the summer in this nostalgic ballpark. 1220 E Burdick Expy (701) 867-4136 Magic City International Dragway 1/8 mile IHRA drag strip located on the North Dakota State Fairgrounds. 2005 E Burdick Expy (701) 838-6464 Minot Minotauros NAHL Hockey Exciting junior hockey competition in the North American Hockey League, where players train for the nation's top college and professional hockey programs. Maysa Arena, 2501 W Burdick Expy (701) 852-0101 Minot State University The home of the Minot State University Beavers provides lots to see and do. The university has thriving fine arts and performing arts programs, as well as athletics including NCAA Division II sports. Visit the websites below for schedules. 500 W University Ave (800) 777-0750 minotstateu.edu msubeavers.com Nodak Speedway Seasonal auto races including stock cars, hobby stocks, IMCA modifieds, NOSA sprints and more. Visit racenodak.com for schedules. ND State Fairgrounds 2005 E Burdick Expy (701) 838-6464 Pointe of View Winery North Dakota's first winery, just 10 miles west of Minot. Free tours and tasting of the specialty wines made from North Dakota's native fruits and honey. 8413 19th Ave NW, Burlington, ND (701) 839-5505 Roosevelt Park Zoo North Dakota's oldest zoo has been a long- time favorite for residents and visitors alike. It is home to the largest collection of exotic animals between Minneapolis and Seattle, including penguins, giraffes, zebras, kangaroos, leopards, lions, tigers, bears and much more. 1219 E Burdick Expy (701) 857-4166 rpzoo.com Scandinavian Heritage Park A tribute to the Scandinavian culture and ancestors who settled in the area, including many buildings and statues with a full size replica of a Gol Stave Church, an authentic Finnish sauna, a Danish windmill, a 240-year- old house from Sigdal, Norway and much more. The Scandinavian Heritage Park is also home to the Scandinavian Heritage Visitors Center. 1020 S Broadway (701) 852-9161 GALLERIES & MUSEUMS 62 Doors Located below Artmain in downtown Minot, featuring 10 individual art studios rented by local artists, a printmaking studio and a gallery open Thursday-Saturday, 1pm-6pm. 11B S Main St (701) 240-6216 Dakota Territory Air Museum Tells a rich and varied story of the region's aviation history. In addition to a replica of the Wright Flyer, the museum displays military and civilian aircraft from 1903-present. 100 34th Ave NE (701) 852-8500 Lillian & Coleman Taube Museum of Art Beautifully renovated bank building hosting many traveling exhibits throughout the year. The museum holds art classes, camps and museum tours. 2 N Main St (701) 838-4445 Minot Railroad Museum Displaying more than 100 years of rail history important to the Minot area, including photos, memorabilia and much more. 19 1st St NE (701) 852-7091 Northwest Art Center - Minot State University College art center to promote artistic and multi-cultural expression with education and outreach. Features a gallery of exhibits in MSU's Hartnett Hall. 500 W University Ave (701) 858-3264 Old Soo Depot Transportation Museum Restored 1912 Soo Line Depot, one of the finest ever built. Focuses on all aspects of transportation history of the American West. Please call in advance. 15 N Main St (701) 852-2234 Ward County Historical Society Museum and Pioneer Village Historic homes, school buildings, antique vehicles and more. Call for an appointment. ND State Fairgrounds 2005 E Burdick Expy (701) 839-0785