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Fun Things to Do

Old traditions? Meet new adventures. Between backcountry hikes and big stars under bright lights, we’ve got a little something for everyone.

Shows & Entertainment

Patriotism. Steel guitars. Horses on stage. You never know what the next act will bring in Medora. See our jam-packed lineup of family-friendly shows.

America 250 Festival

July 2-5, 2026

Celebrate the opening of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library with a three-day America 250 Festival in Medora.

 

Enjoy four days of free live entertainment, free entry to Theodore Roosevelt National Park, the Medora Musical, and all your favorite Medora experiences. The festival features a food truck rally, patriotic vendor market, beer garden, and activities for kids and families.

Attractions & Activities

Historic spots meet family favorites in a uniquely western setting. Spend a day in Medora, or a weekend or a week. There’s always something new to discover.

Outdoor Adventure

These Badlands were made for good times. No matter how you explore – on two wheels, two feet, or horseback – you’ll find plenty to do out here.

Theodore Roosevelt National Park

North Dakota’s “broken country” captured the imagination of Theodore Roosevelt in 1883, just like it captivates thousands of visitors today. These alien landscapes are harsh yet beautiful, equal parts unforgiving and majestic. They’re also home to critters large and small, including bison, elk, prairie dogs, and wild horses, along with more than 400 species of plants and wildflowers.

A Teddy Bear, dressed in a red hoodie sits on a shelf surrounded by other custom stuffed animals at Teddy's Bears in Medora, ND.

Shopping

Memories make the best souvenirs. Teddy Bears are a close second. See the shops and boutiques that make shopping offline fun in Medora.

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History

If these streets could talk, oh the stories they would tell. Learn the legends behind the frontier tales and larger-than-life characters that shaped Medora – and American history.

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When you plan on fun, it’s fun to plan. Or something like that. Look ahead to see dates worth circling and events worth getting excited for.

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  • Medora Musical
    June - September | The Medora Musical is the rootin'-tootinest, boot-scootinest show in all the Midwest. There's no other show quite like it. It's an ode...
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  • A chef in a cowboy hat holds a pitchfork loaded up in steaks and serves them at the Pitchfork Steak Fondue, a dining attraction in Medora, North Dakota
    Pitchfork Steak Fondue
    June - September | Dinner with a view! Enjoy steak fondued on a pitchfork, plus all the fixin's, just steps away from the Medora Musical.
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  • A golfer tees off on the course at Bully Pulpit Golf Course in Medora, North Dakota - a golf course in the North Dakota Badlands
    Bully Pulpit Golf Course
    April - October | Escape to one of America’s Top 100 Public Golf Courses — Bully Pulpit is chiseled right out of the North Dakota Badlands...
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  • Medora Gospel Brunch
    June - September | The most inspiring show in Medora! Endless brunch favorites and an inspiring musical performance.
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  • Hotel California: A Salute to the Eagles
    June 22 | A spirited blend of originality and the pursuit of excellence have taken Hotel California “A Salute to the Eagles” to a level of...
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  • Arrival from Sweden: The Music of ABBA
    July 20 | The Music of ABBA” has sold out arenas and venues all over the world since 1995 and is the absolute best and most...
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  • Tigirlily Gold
    August 10 | North Dakotan sister duo Tigirlily Gold has been playing music together since they could walk - Now they are named to Music...
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  • Sawyer Brown
    August 31 | 40 years. 6,000+ shows. Country music’s most relentless road warriors — and they’re still playing like it’s the last night of the tour.
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  • The Teddy Roosevelt Show
    The Teddy Roosevelt Show with Brunch or Dinner
    June - September | Buffet of brunch or dinner favorites and the world's best Theodore Roosevelt reprisor bringing America's legendary 26th President to life! 
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  • NEW! Rebels & Outlaws: Country Music's Best
    July - September | A tribute to the icons who broke the rules and built an entire genre - the raw soul of Johnny Cash, the...
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  • Trail Rides in Medora, ND. Three riders on horses look out over the dramatically lit Badlands.
    Medora Riding Stables & Trail Rides
    May - October | Saddle up for real western fun and experience the Badlands the way Theodore Roosevelt would have in 1883!
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  • Three hikers sit on a large rock formation in the North Dakota Badlands, Theodore Roosevelt National Park, Medora, ND
    Theodore Roosevelt National Park
    Open Year Round | Experience the magic of the rugged North Dakota Badlands and live the strenuous life in honor of Theodore Roosevelt.
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  • Medora Musical Backstage Tour
    June - September | 35-minute walking tour of the Burning Hills Amphitheatre. Learn about the history, production, and what it takes to make the greatest show...
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  • T.R. - The Strenuous Life
    June - September | Historian and performer Kurt Skinner brings Theodore Roosevelt to life.
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  • Footsteps into Medora's Past
    June - September | Take a step back in time as you explore North Dakota's most historic town!
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  • The Great American Folk Show Logo
    The Great American Folk Show
    June - September | Tom Brosseau shares songs from the Great American Songbook and sprinkles in stories from great American folks.
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  • Live Music on the Town Square Patio
    June - September | A variety of live music right in the heart of downtown Medora, performed by some of the most talented folks around!
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  • The Needmores
    June - September | Johnny, BV, and Del Needmore hit the stage with flat-pickin’, bass riffs, and a sammich in the guitar case – just in...
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  • Medora Children's Park
    Open Year Round | This premier kid's park and parent resting spot is steps just steps from downtown! Take on your next adventure at the wood...
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  • Three bikers rest on the top of a trail on the Maah Daah Hey, a popular outdoor attraction for mountain biking and hiking in Medora, North Dakota. A biker dressed in yellow points out to a distant view of the Badlands.
    Maah Daah Hey Trail
    Open Year Round | Traverse 150 miles of trail and breathtaking views through the North Dakota Badlands and Theodore Roosevelt National Park!
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