Minot - North Dakota - United States. Guide & Hotel Reservations from Cheap Hotels

Minot, North Dakota, has been nicknamed the Magic City. The city dates back to the expeditions of Lewis and Clark, who stopped here on their way and made friends with the Mandan Indians. With over 1,600 hotel rooms and bed and breakfast establishments to choose from, you will not have any difficulty finding accommodations. Stay at the Dakota Rose Bed and Breakfast or the Muffin House Bed and Breakfast. The Casa Motel has a campground in addition to the hotel rooms, and such hotels as the Comfort Inn, Dakota Inn and the Holiday Inn, to name just a few, have amenities to suit all needs. At Knife River Ranch you can rent one of the rustic cabins within walking distance of a bathhouse.

At the Homesteaders Restaurant, you can enjoy a feast of roast turkey, and you will enjoy the daily buffet offered at the Royal York Buffet. Enjoy Mexican cuisine at Taco John's, Asian cuisine at the Happy Panda, or seafood at Grizzly's Grill and Salmon. There is also the usual line up of fast food outlets, such as Kentucky Fried Chicken, MacDonald's and Dairy Queen. Most restaurants also offer all-day breakfast so no matter what time you get up it can still be morning.

If you want a mountain getaway for biking and hiking adventures, then Black Butte Adventures will be able to accommodate you. See the most comprehensive collection of aviation history in the state at the Dakota Territory Air Museum or take in the traveling exhibits at the Lillian & Coleman Taube Museum of Art. Learn about the history of the railroad in this area at the Minot Railroad Museum and the Ward Historical Society Museum has restored buildings and artefact's to give you a glimpse back into the past.

Parks galore is the only way to talk about adventure for the whole family in Minot. Test your skills in mini-golf with the challenging 18-hole course at Valleyview Falls Mini-Golf and Go-Carts or scream your way down the water slides at Splashdown Dakota Super Slides located in the mall. Roosevelt Park Zoo has an extensive collection of exotic animals and Lucy's Amusement Park has many delights for children of all ages.

No matter what kind of recreation you crave, Minot can satisfy your thirst. Biking, hiking, ice skating, fishing, swimming, rollerskating - this city has it all. Golfers are not forgotten with five golf courses to choose from and there are five wildlife refuges for the birdwatcher or naturalist. The wealth of shopping opportunities here is astounding. From the Dakota Square Mall, with over 75 stores to choose from to quaint boutiques in Downtown Minot, you will find just about everything you want at unbelievable prices.