Medora

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Photo provided by National Parks Service/Laura Thomas
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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
2.5 out of 5
75 E River Rd S, Medora, ND
The price is €76 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
€76
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Medora. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Our stay was perfect! The staff was great, the room was very friendly, and breakfast was plentiful. It was a pleasant walk to dinner through town. The value for all this can not be beat!"

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2025

AmericInn by Wyndham Medora
'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 and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (23 reviews)
TRNP. isit
"Very convenient to town and the park. Very clean upon arrival. Everything was as advertised. The one downsize was that the front porch was unusable in the evening because of the direct exposure to the sun. It was blinding out there."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2024

'Maltese Ranch Cabin' Near Medora Attractions!
Boots Cowboy Cabin Medora 2 BR 1B Sleeps 6
Boots Cowboy Cabin Medora 2 BR 1B 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 and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (108 reviews)
Fall Break Trip
"Close to Medora, Teddy Roosevelt NP, Sully Creek SP….worked out well"

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2024

Boots Cowboy Cabin Medora 2 BR 1B Sleeps 6
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.
'Sacajawea Suite 1' w/ Deck in Heart of Medora!
'Sacajawea Suite 1' w/ Deck in Heart of Medora!
Medora
Stay at this condo in Medora. Enjoy patios, satellite TV channels, and in-room washers/dryers. Popular attractions Theodore Roosevelt National Park and Billings ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (36 reviews)
Cute place, super close to parks
"Cute place. Walkable for dinner and super close to both entrances. Had nightly deer visitors. Would stay here again."

Reviewed on 27 Oct 2024

'Sacajawea Suite 1' w/ Deck in Heart of Medora!
Boots Bison Cabin 2 BR 1 B Sleeps 6
Boots Bison Cabin 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 and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (35 reviews)
"A very different type of property. Super scenic very quiet not luxurious at all but that was expected"

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2024

Boots Bison Cabin 2 BR 1 B Sleeps 6
'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 and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (23 reviews)
TRNP. isit
"Very convenient to town and the park. Very clean upon arrival. Everything was as advertised. The one downsize was that the front porch was unusable in the evening because of the direct exposure to the sun. It was blinding out there."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2024

'Maltese Ranch Cabin' Near Medora Attractions!
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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A very small town located right at the entrance of the South Hub is the State Park.