Frontier Village
Time Needed: half-day
Experience Type: cultural heritage, offbeat & fun, photo op
Step back into the 1880s at Frontier Village, where original buildings from across North Dakota are filled with antiques and artifacts, creating an immersive prairie town experience. Since 1959, Dakota Thunder—the world’s largest buffalo statue—has stood watch over Jamestown.
MUST-DO CHECKLIST
- Explore Frontier Village – Tour authentic buildings like the Northern Pacific Railroad Depot, school, church, and bank, brought to life by engaging exhibits and costumed guides.
- Snap Photos of Dakota Thunder – Ready your camera to capture the iconic 26-foot-tall buffalo statue overlooking Jamestown.
- Visit Louis L’Amour Writer’s Shack – Learn about the celebrated Western author of more than 100 works, including his famous novel Hondo.
- Take a Stagecoach Ride – Enjoy a seasonal ride Thursday through Sunday, experiencing life as a prairie pioneer.
- Discover the North American Bison – Visit the North American Bison Discovery Center for exhibits on bison history, ecology, and cultural importance, plus browse bison-themed gifts.