Geographical Center Monument
The modest monument marking the
Geographical Center of North America
located at the intersection of U.S. Highway 2 and North Dakota Highway 3 in Rugby, North Dakota.
And, less than a tenth of a mile from the monument, you'll find Prairie Village Museum.
Area Attractions
Local attractions
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Victorian Dress Museum Victorian-style dresses displayed in historic church. Tours by appointment, 701-776-2189.
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Northern Lights Tower Sculpture inspired by northern lights, flower gardens, picnic shelter & playground adjacent to Prairie Village Museum.
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Ellery Park Pretty park with picnic area, restrooms, playground & bandstand. One mile from Prairie Village Museum.
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Historic buildings Pierce County Courthouse, Rugby Train Depot, Rugby Post Office, and Anderson Funeral Home.
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Niewoehner Bell Tower 30-foot tower made up of 15 bells collected from churches, schools, the Rugby Fire Department, and a Great Northern locomotive.
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Gifts & Antiques & Wellness Rockin’ Relics, Main Street Boutique, Vintage Knots, The Brown Lantern, Cindy's Country Cupboard, Holly's Stitches, Thrifty White Drug, Magnolia Detox & Spa, Stylin' You, Fashion & Flair Outlet, IDesign, and more are located in downtown Rugby.
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Rugby Golf Course Beautiful 9-hole golf course. 701-662-2408
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Walking path & nature park Stretch your legs 3-mile paved walking path in a 26-acre nature park.
Regional attractions
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International Peace Garden Beautiful 2,339-acre botanial garden on U.S.-Canadian border, 45 miles north of Rugby.
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Lake Metigoshe State Park Nestled in the scenic Turtle Mountains on the shores of Lake Metigoshe, the park offers hiking, camping, fishing and interpretive activities, 58 miles north of Rugby.
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Mystical Horizons Stonehenge of the prairie, with breathtaking views of Turtle Mountains, 60 miles northwest of Rugby.
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Dakota Territory Air Museum A working museum with an amazing collection of military and civilian aircraft located in Minot, 70 miles west of Rugby.
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Scandinavian Heritage Park Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland and Iceland are represented with a grass-roof Stabbur, a Stave Church, 25-foot Swedish Dala Horse, and more, in Minot, 70 miles west of Rugby.
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Dale & Martha Hawk Museum Features household and farm machinery and hosts an annual farm show, 32 miles northeast of Rugby.
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White Horse Hill National Game Preserve Founded as a national park in 1902, the preserve spans prairie fields and forested hills overlooking Devils Lake. Home to migratory birds, bison, elk, prairie dogs, and more. Driving tour and hiking trails, 70 miles southeast of Rugby.
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Fort Totten State Historic Site 1867 fort served as military post, Indian boarding school, health care facility & reservation school in Fort Totten, 70 miles southeast of Rugby.
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