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Before you go
Your trip to Medora.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Medora – North Dakota
How to get there
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Dickinson Theodore Roosevelt Regional Airport (DIK) Dickinson · 60 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
By car, on Interstate 94, about 60 km from Dickinson Regional Airport (DIK) and about 215 km from Bismarck.
How many days
Two to three days for the park, the library and the town.
When to go
From May to September, when the park, museums and the show are operating; outside the season many services close.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Yes, for the park and to reach the town; within Medora you can walk around on foot.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Medora
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Morning
Scenic Loop Drive
Get into the South Unit early, visit the Maltese Cross cabin and drive the Scenic Loop Drive.
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Afternoon
Painted Canyon and Wind Canyon
Do the short Wind Canyon trail and go to the Painted Canyon overlook.
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Evening
Medora Musical
See the Medora Musical at the outdoor amphitheater.
2 days in Medora
Day 2
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Morning
Presidential library
Visit the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library.
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Afternoon
Château de Mores
See the Château de Mores and walk Medora’s streets.
3 days in Medora
Day 3
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All day
North Unit
Drive to the North Unit and take the road out to the Oxbow overlook.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
Is it worth staying overnight in Medora?
Yes, to get into the park early and watch the evening show; lodging fills up in summer.
How far is Medora from the park’s North Unit?
About 110 km by road, or roughly an hour and a half by car.
What is the Medora Musical?
A music-and-humor show about the Old West, presented in summer in an outdoor amphitheater on the slopes above Medora.
What time zone is Medora in?
UTC−7 in standard time (Mountain Time) and UTC−6 from March to November during daylight saving time.