Jamestown (North Dakota)

Jamestown, "The Buffalo City", was originally named for the James river. It was first settled in 1872.
Peggy Lee, the jazz singer, Louis L'Amour, the western novelist, and Darin Erstad, the professional baseball player for the 2002 World Champion Anaheim Angels, are natives of Jamestown.

By car

Exit 256, 258, or 260 off I-94, about midway between Fargo and Bismarck

By plane

• Jamestown Regional AirportHas nonstop service to Denver, Devils Lake and Minneapolis/St. Paul.

• Jamestown Taxi Service

  phone: +1 701 252-4200
  address: 1802 6th Ave NE

• Frontier Village

  phone: +1 701 252-6307
  address: 17th St SE
  Jamestown is home to "The World’s Largest Buffalo", named Dakota Thunder, a 60-ton cement sculpture that stands 26 feet tall and stretches 46 feet long. It was built in 1959. A number of old buildings were moved in around it to create the Frontier Village, which today attracts over 100,000 people annually. See a buffalo herd and three albino buffalo, White Cloud, her son Dakota Miracle, and another albino calf, Dakota Legend. White buffalo are sacred to the Lakota people.

• Albino BuffaloSee a buffalo herd and three albino buffalo, White Cloud, her offspring Dakota Miracle, and another albino calf, Dakota Legend. White buffalo are sacred to the Lakota people.

• Fort Steward Historic Site

• University of Jamestown

• North Dakota State Hospital Museum

  phone: +1-701-253-3650

• Disc Golf

  phone: +1 701 252-3982
  address: 1002 2nd Ave. SE
  There are 2 courses in Jamestown. An 18-hole recreational course in Klaus Park, located alongside the James and Pipestem Rivers, with Innova Discatchers and cement tees, and a 27 hole championship caliber course on the Jamestown Reservoir Island with Innova Discatchers and cement tees. Map of Course

• "ORR"iginals

  phone: +1 701 252-6406
  address: 214 1st Ave S
  Screen Printing & Embroidering.

• Antiques & More

  phone: +1 701 252-6549
  address: 421 4th Ave. NW
  Antiques and Collectibles

• Dakota Western Wear

  phone: +1 701 251-2055
  address: 2400 8th Ave. SW
  Western Retail

• Fabric & Textile Warehouse

  phone: +1 701 252-3406
  Retail Fabrics

• Fashion Boutique

  phone: +1 701 252-3643
  Ladies Clothing

• Frontier Fort

  phone: +1 701 252-7492
  address: 1838 3rd Ave. SE
  Hospitality

• Garden Gate

  phone: +1 701 253-8085
  address: 208 1st St
  West Gift Shop

• Gun & Reel Sports

  phone: +1 701 252-2850
  address: 115 1st St. W
  Retail Sporting Goods

• Jamestown International Travel & Gift Gallery

  phone: +1 701 251-2222
  address: 215 1st Ave. S
  Travel Agency and Gift Gallery

• Pipestem Creek

  phone: +1 701 652-2623
  address: 7060 Highway 9 Carrington, ND 58421
  Wreaths & Edible Bird Feeders

• Riddles Jewelry

  phone: +1 701 251-1755
  Jewelers

• Buffalo Mall

• Brass Rail

  phone: +1 701 252-0551-253-4907
  address: 110 2nd St. NW
  Restaurant and Lounge

• Emma Rosie's Homecookin'

  phone: +1 701-320-9280
  address: 3443 82nd Ave SE
  A catering service that also operates the cafe inside Jamestown Livestock on sale day, which is Tuesdays. Opens Tuesdays at 8AM; closing time varies depending on the length of the sale. Offers delicious, freshly-made foods.

• Grizzly's Grill-N-Saloon

  phone: +1 701 253-9700
  address: 2612 8th Ave SW
  Restaurant & Lounge

• Jamestown Eagles Aerie

  phone: +1 701 252-0460
  address: 2337 217 2nd Ave. SW

• Knights of Columbus

  phone: +1 701 252-6069
  address: 519 1st Ave. S
  Restaurant, Club & Lounge

• Meeting Grounds

  phone: +1 701 952-5282
  address: 613 10th St. SE
  Coffee Shop

• Northern Lights

  phone: +1 701 763-6582
  address: 421 Front St, Cleveland, ND
  Restaurant and Ice Cream Parlor

• Paradiso

  phone: +1 701 252-7777
  Mexican Restaurant

• Polar King

  phone: +1 701 251-1585
  address: 621 13th Street NE
  Fast Food

• Brass Rail

  phone: +1 701 252-0551-253-4907
  address: 110 2nd St. NW

• Buffalo Bar

  phone: +1 701 252-9507
  address: 901 9th ave se

• Grizzly's Grill-N-Saloon

  phone: +1 701 253-9700
  address: 2612 8th Ave SW

• Jamestown Eagles Aerie

  phone: +1 701 252-0460
  address: 2337 217 2nd Ave. SW

• Shady's

  phone: +1 701 252-2057
  address: 111 2nd St. NE

• Budget Lodge

  phone: +1 701 252-2363
  address: 1009 12th Ave. SE

• Buffalo Motel

  phone: +1 701 252-0180
  address: 1530 6th Ave SW

• Carl's Hunting Lodge

  phone: +1 701 763-6254 or +1 701 391-9064
  Hunting lodge in the flyway. Prime hunting location for upland game, waterfowl and white-tail deer. Seasons of Operation: September–November. Rural setting, group of 5-7 exclusive use of lodge, daily rate includes lodging and home cooked meals, guiding available.

• Comfort Inn

  phone: +1 701 252-7125
  address: 811 20th Street SW

• Country Charm

  phone: +1 701 251-1372
  Bed and Breakfast. Three bedrooms, shared bath in 1897 house. Additional hunting lodge sleeps 10. Also, 10 camp sites with electricity.

• Days Inn

  phone: +1 701 251-9085
  address: 824 20th Street SW

• Gladstone Inn & Suites

  phone: +1 701 252-0700
  address: 111 2nd Street NE

• Holiday Inn Express

  phone: +1 701 251-2131
  address: 803 20th St. S

• Jamestown Motel

  phone: +1 701 252-0471
  address: 1018 4th Ave SW

• Quality Inn and Suites

  phone: +1 701 252-3611
  address: 507-25 St. SW

• Ranch House Motel

  phone: +1 701 252-0222
  address: 408 Business Loop W
  Dirty rooms and reports of thefts.

• Star Lite Motel

  phone: +1 701 252-5111
  address: 1610 Business Loop E

• Super 8 Motel

  phone: +1 701 252-4715
  address: 2623 Hwy 281 South

• Sleepinn express

  phone: +1 701 252-4755
  address: 1052 8th ave se

• The Little Brown Cabin

  phone: +1 701 320-9280
  address: 309 4th Ave, Montpelier, ND
  A place for staying, hunting, and resting. Located in Montpelier, ND amidst peace & quiet, fantastic hunting opportunities, and the beauty of rural North Dakota. Friendly owners, reasonable rates, meals available.

• Frontier Fort Campground

  phone: +1 701 252-7492
  Open: April thru November. 70 RV sites with full hookups, bar and grill, wildlife museum.

• Lakeside Marina Campground

  phone: +1 701 252-1183 (in season), +1 701 252-2447 (out of season)
  Scenic Lakeside Grounds with cabins and RV as well as tent pads. Open May–October with full service hookups, bathing facilities, Marina Cafe and boat launch, swimming area, frisby golf, boat rental, and more.

• North Dakota State Hospital

  phone: +1-701-253-3650
  address: 2605 Circle Dr
  A historic hospital. Still provides mental health services.

• St. James Basilica