Dickinson
Dickinson is a town in Western North Dakota. It has a population of 24,000 people in 2020 census.
Understand
[edit]Dickinson is described as the gateway to the Badlands. The town was founded in 1889.
Get in
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By plane
[edit]- 1 Dickinson Theodore Roosevelt Regional Airport (DIK IATA). Nonstop service on United Express to Denver.
By car
[edit]- Interstate 94 I-94 is a major interstate highway that runs east-west across the state, through the city of Dickinson. Use exits 59, 61 or 64.
By bus
[edit]- Greyhound Bus Line, 2955 Interstate 94 Business Loop E (Tiger Truck Stop)
Get around
[edit]As in most smaller towns in North Dakota, travel by car is the most preferred method of travel. Due to the small centers of population spread out over such large distances, public transportation is non-existent.
Car Rental
[edit]- Dollar Car Rental - Dickinson Theodore Roosevelt Regional Airport[dead link]
- U-Save Car & Truck Rental - Dickinson, 2151 Interstate 94 Business Loop E
A taxicab service is available seven days a week and augmented by Eldercare, a transportation service for people with medical needs, disabilities, or other medical concerns. Dakota Cab is another taxi option.
See
[edit]- 1 Dickinson Museum Center & Badlands Dinosaur Museum, 188 Museum Dr E, ☏ +1 701-456-6225. Area historical exhibits and consists of the following:
- Ukrainian Cultural Institute, 1221 Villard St W.
Do
[edit]Entertainment
[edit]- Griffon Theaters, 1681 3rd Ave W #16, ☏ +1 701-483-2688.
- Paragon Bowl, 1125 Villard St W, ☏ +1 701-225-2345.
- West River Community Center. gym and indoor water park
Hiking
[edit]- The Maah Daah Hey Trail.
Buy
[edit]- Prairie Hills Mall. Monday Friday from 10AM-9PM, Saturday from 10AM-6PM and on Sunday from noon-5PM.
- T-Rex Plaza.
Eat
[edit]- Camp On The Heart, State Ave. S, ☏ +1 701 225-9600. Fine dining. Open during summer season.
- Champs Sports Club, 1125 West Villard, ☏ +1 701 225-2345. Open 24 hours.
- Country Kitchen, 528 12th Street West, ☏ +1 701 225-9376.
- Dakota Rose Restaurant & Lounge (I-94 & ND Hwy. 22 (Travelodge Hotel & Convention Center)), ☏ +1 701-483-5600, toll-free: +1-800-422-0949.
- Donut Hole, 837 West Villard, ☏ +1 701 483-1717.
- Jack's Family Restaurant, ☏ +1 701 225-5905.
- King Buffet (T-Rex Plaza), ☏ +1 701 227-8888. Take out.
Drink
[edit]Sleep
[edit]Hotels / Motels
[edit]- AmericInn, 229 15th Street West, toll-free: +1 844-388-7316, americinn@americinn.com.
- Comfort Inn, 493 Elks Dr, ☏ +1 701 264-7300. $249.99.
- Roosevelt Grand Dakota, SureStay Collection By Best Western, 532 15th Street West, ☏ +1 701 483-5600. $179.00.
- Holiday Inn Express & Suites, 103 14th Street West, ☏ +1 701 456-8000. $139.
- Nodak Motel, 37th St SW, ☏ +1 701 225-5119. $55.00.
- 1026 Oasis Inn, 1026 Villard St W, ☏ +1 701-225-6703.
Bed & Breakfast
[edit]- Double JJ Outfitters, 10370 Highway 10, ☏ +1 701 483-6155.
Camping
[edit]- Camp on the Heart. Tent, 80 RV sites
- North Park Campground.
- Patterson Lake Recreation Area.
- Buffalo Gap Campground (7 miles west of Medora, at the trailhead of Buffalo Gap Trails, which is part of the Maah Daah Hey Trail system). Open Memorial Day through September. Scenic features include a prairie dog town and paved trail to a scenic vista overlooking the Badlands. $6.00 fee for camping.
Stay safe
[edit]Dickinson is a safe city, with little violent crime, however, use common sense especially when it comes to personal property, just as you would anywhere else.
Go next
[edit]| Routes through Dickinson |
| Miles City ← Belfield ← | W  E |
→ Mandan → Bismarck |