North Dakota’s towns have histories that go back well over a century to the state’s earliest days. Exploring the old buildings of an old timey town that is reminiscent of that time will have you longing for the good old days and if you want that kind of nostalgia, then we have just the place for you. This historic town in the Peace Garden State brings together a fun and fascinating place you’ll want to visit.

Buckstop Junction is a historic town you can visit and explore near Bismarck, North Dakota.
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An entire town was formed from historic buildings brought in from smaller towns around the area that have been preserved and restored into perfect representations of what they were back in the old times.
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Buckstop Junction will tell you the stories of every one of these buildings and their connection to North Dakota's history as a whole, including with the railroad.
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You can see full size historic train cars as well as in miniature scale!
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Some of the places you can see that make up the town include a schoolhouse, blacksmith shop, service station, barber shop, general store, post office, and the Lewis Hotel which was originally built in 1914.
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You can even check out an old bank, homestead sites, a rail depot, and a coal mine camp. It will truly take you back in time!
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Throughout the year, Buckstop Junction is host to a few fun events that everyone can enjoy. If you'd like to visit it, tours can be scheduled upon reservation. It will make you nostalgic for North Dakota's early days in the best of ways.
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Buckstop Junction is located at 3805 E Bismarck Expy, Bismarck, North Dakota 58501. For more information about the town and a calendar of events, click here.

Though we can’t actually step into a time machine and go back a century to see this state, visiting places like this are definitely one of the next best things. You can also check out old photographs from North Dakota that will let you see a true glimpse into the past.

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