North Dakota | Fun and Funky Things to Do

The great state of North Dakota is filled with exciting adventures. For those travelers seeking those funky destinations unique to each state, here are a few of the fun and funky destinations found around North Dakota.

Wee'l Turtle

This gigantic turtle, located in Dunseith, is an amazing roadside attraction. It is made from over 2,000 welded steel rims. Visitors to the turtle can admire the huge structure, and can even attempt to bob the head, which is mounted on a pivot. Erected in honor of the nearby Turtle Mountains, the W'eel Turtle is a great funky North Dakota attraction.

The Geographic Center of North America

For travelers that enjoy visiting destinations of geographic significance should stop in the town of Rugby. Visitors to Rugby can stop at the Geographic Center of North America, where a stone marker stands on the approximate spot. In addition, travelers to Rugby can even bring back souvenirs from the center of North America.

Paul Broste Rock Museum

Rock enthusiasts and others will love this museum, entirely created from rocks. The Paul Broste Rock Museum in Parshall, is filled with rocks from throughout the world. This is one fun destination that will fascinate all those who visit.

Enchanted Highway

The section of road between the towns of Regent and Gladstone is known as the Enchanted Highway. Visitors that drive the miles of this road will be delighted with the many amazing roadside attractions. One man conceived the idea to create the sculptures to create the Enchanted Highway. Now visitors can enjoy a variety of different works along the miles of the road. One of these sculptures is the World's Largest Grasshopper. Travelers can also see the world's largest metal sculpture, which is called "Geese in Flight." The Tin Family is also an impressive metal structure, with the boy holding a sucker and the Mother with her barbed wire hair. Other sculptures along the Enchanted Highway include a sculpture of Theodore Roosevelt, a sculpture titled "Deer Crossing," the "Pheasants on the Prairie" and more.