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Quality of Place - Area Attractions
| Assumption Abbey/St. Marys Church |
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Assumption Abbey/St. Mary's Church was built 1906-1910 in the Barvarian Romanesque style under the direction of Milwaukee architect Anton Dohmen. The steeple design, comprised of four diamond shapes, is called "Rhenish Helm," and is very rare in the United States. The towers soar 125 feet to the top of the 8-foot iron crosses. From 2000-2005, the church underwent major renewal of the interior and exterior, made possible by the generosity of the Abbey, local parishioners, and over 1,500 family, friends and tourists.
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| Assumption Abbey/Wine Cellar/Gift Shop |
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We are a community of Benediction monks who came to Richardton in 1899. Our Church's twin spires can be seen from the interstate. A lot of people visit our church, the Abbey Wine Cellar and Gift Shop. We sell unique gift items and pottery made here at the Abbey.
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| Dakota Dinosaur Museum |
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The mission of the Dakota Dinosaur Museum is to promote tourism by providing a facility for preservation and display of geological and paleontological specimens for public review and education. This 13,400 sq. ft. museum, a not-for-profit corporation, is governed by a volunteer board of directors with funding from entrance fees and gift shop profits. The exhibit represents all the time periods of dinosaurs with real skeletons excavated from the area, one of the world's finest real Triceratops skulls, skeletal casts and dinosaur sculptures. This first class museum has an outstanding mineral collection from locations all over the world. Other exhibits include fluorescent minerals, mammals, fossils and seashells. The museum hours, May 1 - Labor Day; are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. The museum is closed each year from the day after Labor Day through April 30th.
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| Dickinson State University Art Gallery |
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The Dickinson State University is located on the 1st floor of Klinefelter Hall on the DSU campus. During the Spring and Fall semesters, there is a new exhibit each month. Recent exhibits include: Rendering Democracy, The Moving Line, Wheelin’& Dealin’, ReFreshPrint Biennial II, and paintings by Chicago artist Ninos Aghakhan. In addition, there are two student shows each year and an annual faculty exhibit. Next years upcoming exhibits will include: Monte Yellowbird, Roseanne Olson, Yellowstone: Then and Now, and Anonymous is Another Name for Woman. The gallery also schedules artist talks with visiting artists and an Arts Workshop for area high school students. For more information, contact Carol Eacret-Simmons or Rhonda Walter-Frojen at 701-483-2312.
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| Dunn County Historical Museum |
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Dunn County Historical Museum is the "Historical Diamond of the Western Prairies." We are centrally located in the beautiful landscape of Dunn County in Western North Dakota. During the year, we have two special events. The first event is the St. Patrick’s Day Celebration on March 15th. The other event is later in the season, August 30, Cream Can Supper. Throughout the year, we are celebrating the 2008 Dunn County Centennial. Communities throughout Dunn County are scheduling events to celebrate the Dunn County Centennial.
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| Enchanted Highway |
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The Enchanted Highway features the world's largest metal sculptures created by artist Gary Greff. Gary is a native of Regent, North Dakota. He was a teacher and a school principal and had never attempted any art work or welding projects prior to 1989. He began dreaming of a way to bring people and businesses to the small community of Regent - fearing that the town would someday die if it relied solely on farming. A hay bale strongman built by a farmer inspired him. He watched people pull off the road to snap photos of the oddity. He wondered how many people would stop for huge metal sculptures, realizing that welding was a part of the heritage of our area and the whole Midwest. He then began designing, welding and painting. The Tin Family was erected in 1991; Teddy Rides Again in 1993; Pheasants on the Prairie in 1996; Grasshoppers in the Field in 1999; Geese in Flight in 2001; Deer Crossing in 2002 and Fisherman's Dream in 2007. He is currently working on The Web. The Enchanted Highway is off Interstate 94 (Exit 72) approximately 10 miles east of Dickinson, North Dakota. Seven sculptures are spread along the 32 miles of The Enchanted Highway, on the way to Regent.
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| Schnell Recreation Area North Dakota Field Office |
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The 2,000-acre Schnell Recreation Area was once working cattle ranch that the Schnell family owned and operated for 80 of its 120 years. In 1993, the land became public property through the combined efforts of the Bureau of Land Management, the Conservation Fund, the Richard King Mellon Foundation, and the Schnell family. The native mixed-grass prairie, hardwood draws, and former pasture land consist of provide a variety of wildlife habitats. You might see duck, ring-necked pheasant, sharp-tailed grouse, Hungarian or grey partridge, white-tailed and mule deer, turkey, rabbit, squirrel, porcupine, and neotropical migratory birds such as bluebirds, warblers, and flickers. Activities: Schnell is a non-motorized area with good opportunities for wildlife viewing, nature photography, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, cross-country skiing, camping, and environmental education. Dispersed primitive tent camping is allowed on the property except along an established 1.5 mile nature trail. Contact the BLM North Dakota Field Office at 701-227-7700.
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