Dunseith is a town in Rolette County, in the
north central area of North Dakota. It has a population of about 739 people.
Its map coordinates are latitude 48.81 N & longitude 100.06 W and its
elevation is 1,700 feet.Overview
Dunseith is a destination point for visitors, because it is the gateway
to the Turtle Mountains and it lies just a few miles south of the
International Peace Garden. This beautiful botanic garden straddles the
border between Manitoba, Canada and the US.
Attractions
• International Peace Garden
. More than 150,000 varieties of flowers adorn this 2,339 acre botanical
garden that commemorates the peace between Canada and the US. Special
feature: large flower clock structure, twin bell tower carillon, peace
chapel, Home of the International Music Camp. Open daily from 8:00AM to
10:00 PM from mid-May to mid-September.
• Lake Metigoshe State Park, about 22 miles north and west of
Dunseith.
• Wheel Turtle, this giant statue of a turtle, which is made from
2,000 used tire rims, is both a symbol of the Turtle Mountains and an
eminent example of reuse. Tel: (701) 244-5860.
Lodging
Dale's Motel, junction SH3 and SH5, Dunseith, ND. Tel: (701)
244-5491.
Get out
Take US Highway 281 about 12 miles north from Dunseith to the
International Peace Garden. From there you can drive west on SH43 to
Lake Metigoshe State Park. |
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Get in
By car: from Grand Forks or Devils Lake, take US highway 2
northwest to Rugby, then north for 32 miles on state highway 3.
Activities
• Camping
• Golf
Shopping
Log House, junction of US281 and SH5, this tourist information
center offers Pride of North Dakota crafts in the gift shop. Tel:
(701) 244-5860
Links
• Dunseith data
• Aerial
photo
• Profile
• Town
info
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