Head out into North Dakota’s beautiful Missouri River valley and discover this charming place. It is a great place to visit to get a taste of the small town life, all located along the banks of the mighty Missouri. You can relax here and spend the night or just explore all it has to offer at a leisurely pace. Either way, you’ll love visiting it, and here’s why:

With an official nickname of "the grandest little city on the Missouri," you know you're in for a treat in the town of Washburn, North Dakota.
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With a population just above 1,200 residents, this small town is the perfect size to visit and enjoy the sights.
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Washburn has a few great restaurants and other local businesses to peruse, along with places like this historic, century-old county courthouse.
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Speaking of history, Washburn is full of it. From the murals painting on the buildings...
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... To an entire interpretive center that goes into the vast history of this area. It is especially notable for being a place where Lewis and Clark spent quite a bit of time. You can check out the riverside Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center for yourself.
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You can also explore Fort Mandan in Washburn, where they stayed, and discover the beauty and fascinating story of it.
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Along with the ability to learn about the history of Washburn and the area, you can also take a relaxing stroll out in the gorgeous natural area surrounding it.
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Cross Ranch State Park is right next to Washburn and has plenty of trails right along the Missouri River. In fact, this park is in one of the last completely untouched, undeveloped stretches of the river.
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The park also has cozy cabins and great campgrounds if you'd like to spend a weekend unwinding. This town truly has it all!
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Washburn is located in McLean County, North Dakota. This state has so many lovely small towns in the most stunning of places, discover more right here!

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