Medora

Travel Guide
Photo provided by National Parks Service/Laura Thomas
On the edge of one of the country’s most spectacular national parks, this former pioneer town is an enthralling destination.

Admire the sublime Badlands National Park and explore the region’s enthralling past while you travel around pretty Medora. Enjoy fresh air on beautiful golf courses or atop towering waterslides before settling in for an evening of musical theater under the last rays of the setting sun.

In the small town of Medora, find a wealth of sites and attractions within easy reach of each other. At the town center is the Billings County Courthouse Museum on Broadway. View rare artifacts and photos from early pioneer days and look around a restored courtroom and jail. Experience old-time travel methods with a stagecoach ride to Deadwood.

Stroll southwest from the courthouse to Chateau de Mores. This elegant 19th-century building was home to the Marquis de Mores and is decorated with lavish period furnishings. The guided tour reveals more about the fascinating lives and business ventures of the marquis and his wife, Medora, who lived here.

After a quiet morning, seek excitement at Family Fun Center, a 2-minute drive west of the city center. Test your nerves on the gravity-defying bungee jump trampolines and fly down one of the world’s largest inflatable waterslides.

Head south to the Bully Pulpit Golf Course. Named one of the top 100 public courses in America, it sets each hole against a backdrop of vast meadows and forests with the gentle trickle of the Little Missouri River as a pleasant distraction.

With an afternoon on the links behind you, the Medora Musical provides the ideal way to end the day. Held every evening in the 2,900-seat Burning Hills Amphitheater, this show pays tribute to President Theodore Roosevelt with a mesmerizing display of traditional Western music and dancing.

Medora is the seat of Billings County in North Dakota. Stay at accommodations in town and select from restaurants that serve juicy steaks and delicious pizza in a fun, friendly atmosphere.

Not only a gateway to stunning countryside,Medora has plenty to offer, with entertainment available for all ages.

AmericInn by Wyndham Medora
AmericInn by Wyndham Medora
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75 E River Rd S, Medora, ND
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8.8/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
"This hotel was clean but it is old. They have made some cosmetic updates but the AC wasn't the best, there was no hair dryer in the room. Breakfast was good and staff was friendly."

Reviewed on 17 Jun 2024

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Boots House - Bring the Family North Dakota's #1 Destination
Boots House - Bring the Family North Dakota's #1 Destination
Medora
Stay at this vacation home in Medora. Enjoy patios, cable/satellite TV service, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Theodore Roosevelt National Park ...
9/10 Wonderful! (106 reviews)
Beautiful view and plenty of space!
"We loved to view from the porch, saw wildlife a few times in 3 days. Location was great. Medora is an adorable town. We enjoyed the park, Maah Daah Hey trail and Theodore’s restaurant. Recommend!"

Reviewed on 2 Jun 2024

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'Maltese Ranch Cabin' Near Medora Attractions!
'Maltese Ranch Cabin' Near Medora Attractions!
Medora
Stay at this cabin in Medora. Enjoy patios, cable/satellite TV service, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Theodore Roosevelt National Park South ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (17 reviews)
Perfect Place to Stay Right Outside Natl Park
"Stayed here with niece and her family when in Medora to explore Theodore Roosevelt National Park and cute town of Medora. Perfect location to walk to so many places in town and even the National Park Visitors Center. The kids loved the loft and the fun stairs to get to it…just like Teddy Roosevelt’s ..."

Reviewed on 5 Jun 2024

'Maltese Ranch Cabin' Near Medora Attractions!
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Boots Bison Cabin
Boots Bison Cabin
Medora
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8.8/10 Excellent! (28 reviews)
"My husband is an amputee and couldn't take a bath because there was no plug for the drain. The sink also did not have a plug. Otherwise, super nice, clean, quiet."

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Boots Hunter Cabin Medora ND 2 BR 1 B Sleeps 6
Boots Hunter Cabin Medora ND 2 BR 1 B Sleeps 6
Medora
Stay at this cabin in Medora. Enjoy patios, cable/satellite TV service, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Theodore Roosevelt National Park South ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (70 reviews)
In the Heart of North Dakota Badlands
"We enjoyed the short 4 day stay in this cabin. Clean , equipped with everything you need to explore the North Dakota Badlands. Highly recommend this property.It is secluded enough to renew your spirit."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2023

Boots Hunter Cabin Medora ND 2 BR 1 B Sleeps 6
Boots House - Bring the Family North Dakota's #1 Destination
Boots House - Bring the Family North Dakota's #1 Destination
Medora
Stay at this vacation home in Medora. Enjoy patios, cable/satellite TV service, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Theodore Roosevelt National Park ...
9/10 Wonderful! (106 reviews)
Beautiful view and plenty of space!
"We loved to view from the porch, saw wildlife a few times in 3 days. Location was great. Medora is an adorable town. We enjoyed the park, Maah Daah Hey trail and Theodore’s restaurant. Recommend!"

Reviewed on 2 Jun 2024

Boots House - Bring the Family North Dakota's #1 Destination
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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18 Oct 2019

A very small town located right at the entrance of the South Hub is the State Park.