Overview
Bottineau is a town in the Turtle Mountains of North Dakota. It is located about 10 miles south of the Canadian border, in the Turtle Mountains and is known as the four seasons playground of North Dakota. It has a population of 2,234 people.
9 sights · 1 things to do · 7 places to eat · 5 places to stay
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Best things about Bottineau
Lake Metigoshe State Park
Camping, hiking trails, boat ramp, fishing, swimming, canoe rentals, fishing, boating, golf. 16 miles northeast of Bottineau
The International Peace Gardens
Along the US/Canadian border.
Bottineau County Historical Museum
Bottineau County Fair
The oldest county fair in ND.
Four Chaplains Monument
Honors four chaplains who died in the North Atlantic off Newfoundland in 1943. They were aboard the U.S.S. Dorchester when it was struck by a torpedo, and they helped sailors into lifeboats and distributed life jackets. …
Pierre Bottineau Statue
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Sep. Summer highs reach about 84°F; winter lows dip to about 4°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Jun and May. (climate data from nearby Minot)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- MOT Minot International Airport, Minot — 55 mi away. Directions
- DVL Devils Lake Regional Airport, Devils Lake — 86 mi away. Directions
Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 2-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Lake Metigoshe State Park, The International Peace Gardens, Bottineau County Fair
- Lunch Cenex C-Store
- Afternoon Thunder Mountain Speedway, Bottineau Chamber of Commerce
- Dinner Onarheim's Dario
Day 2
- Morning Bottineau County Historical Museum, Four Chaplains Monument, Pierre Bottineau Statue
- Lunch China Inn
- Afternoon Tommy Turtle Statue, Bottineau Winter Park
- Dinner Birchwood at Lake Metigoshe
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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Understand
The county and city are named after the frontier scout Pierre Bottineau.
See
See Bottineau County Historical Museum
See Four Chaplains Monument
Honors four chaplains who died in the North Atlantic off Newfoundland in 1943. They were aboard the U.S.S. Dorchester when it was struck by a torpedo, and they helped sailors into lifeboats and distributed life jackets. They gave up their own lives in so doing. They were last seen standing on the sinking ship, their arms entwined, heads bowed in prayer.
See Pierre Bottineau Statue
Do
- Hunting, fishing, hiking, biking, boating, jet-skiing, bird watching, swimming, camping, rodeo. Click here
Buy
Shop Turtle Mountain Floral and Gift Shop
Shop Turtle Mountain Glass and More
Shop Larson Marine
Eat
Eat Cenex C-Store
With a Taco Bell, Smash Hit Subs, Hot Stuff Pizza.
Sleep
Stay Super 8 Motel
Stay Turtle Mountain Inn
Stay Norway House
Stay Homestead Lodge
Stay Metigoshe Quilt Inn & Suites
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