Jamestown is a city of 15,527 residents in the Coteaus and Plains area of North Dakota.
Understand
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.
Get in
By car
Exit 256, 258, or 260 off I-94, about midway between Fargo and Bismarck
By plane
- Jamestown Regional Airport (IATA: JMS), 46.929722°, -98.678333°. Has nonstop service to Denver, Devils Lake and Minneapolis/St. Paul.
Get around
- Jamestown Taxi Service, 1802 6th Ave NE, NA°, NA°, +1 701 252-4200. 2019-10-15
See
- Frontier Village, 17th St SE (Exit 258, off I-94), 46.8896°, -98.7006°, +1 701 252-6307. year round, daily 9AM-9PM. 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. Free admission
- Albino Buffalo. See 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, 46.9129°, -98.7211°. 2019-10-15
- University of Jamestown, 46.914°, -98.698°. 2019-10-15
- North Dakota State Hospital Museum, 46.8828°, -98.6867°, +1-701-253-3650. Appointment required. 2019-10-15
Do
- Disc Golf, 1002 2nd Ave. SE, +1 701 252-3982. 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 (dead link: August 2018)
Buy
- "ORR"iginals, 214 1st Ave S, +1 701 252-6406, len@orriginals.com. Screen Printing & Embroidering.
- Antiques & More, 421 4th Ave. NW, +1 701 252-6549. Antiques and Collectibles
- Dakota Western Wear, 2400 8th Ave. SW (Buffalo Mall), +1 701 251-2055. Western Retail
- Fabric & Textile Warehouse, +1 701 252-3406, fabrictextwhse@willmar.com. Retail Fabrics
- Fashion Boutique, +1 701 252-3643. Ladies Clothing
- Frontier Fort, 1838 3rd Ave. SE, +1 701 252-7492. Hospitality
- Garden Gate, 208 1st St, +1 701 253-8085. West Gift Shop
- Gun & Reel Sports, 115 1st St. W, +1 701 252-2850. Retail Sporting Goods
- Jamestown International Travel & Gift Gallery, 215 1st Ave. S, +1 701 251-2222. Travel Agency and Gift Gallery
- Pipestem Creek, 7060 Highway 9 Carrington, ND 58421, +1 701 652-2623. Wreaths & Edible Bird Feeders
- Riddles Jewelry, +1 701 251-1755. Jewelers
- Buffalo Mall, 46.8834°, -98.7201°. 2019-10-15
Eat
- Brass Rail, 110 2nd St. NW, +1 701 252-0551-253-4907, rail@csicable.net. Restaurant and Lounge
- Emma Rosie's Homecookin' (located in Jamestown Livestock), 3443 82nd Ave SE, +1 701-320-9280. 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.
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- Jamestown Eagles Aerie, 2337 217 2nd Ave. SW, +1 701 252-0460.
- {{eat | name=Knights of Columbus | alt= | url=http://www.jamestownkchall.com (dead link: December 2020) | email= | address=519 1st Ave. S | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 701 252-6069 | tollfree= | fax=+1 701 252-1574 | hours= | price= | content=Restaurant, Club & Lounge }}
- Meeting Grounds, 613 10th St. SE, +1 701 952-5282. Coffee Shop
- Northern Lights, 421 Front St, Cleveland, ND, +1 701 763-6582, landjb@daktel.com. Restaurant and Ice Cream Parlor
- Paradiso, 46.88307°, -98.71411°, +1 701 252-7777. Mexican Restaurant
- Polar King, 621 13th Street NE, +1 701 251-1585. Fast Food
Drink
- Brass Rail, 110 2nd St. NW, +1 701 252-0551-253-4907, rail@csicable.net.
- Buffalo Bar, 901 9th ave se, +1 701 252-9507.
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- Jamestown Eagles Aerie, 2337 217 2nd Ave. SW, +1 701 252-0460.
- Shady's, 111 2nd St. NE, +1 701 252-2057.
Sleep
- {{sleep | name=Budget Lodge | url=http://www.hpmnd.com/budgetlodge.htm (dead link: December 2020) | email= | address=1009 12th Ave. SE | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 701 252-2363 | tollfree= | fax=+1 701 252-7060 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }}
- Buffalo Motel, 1530 6th Ave SW, +1 701 252-0180.
- Carl's Hunting Lodge, +1 701 763-6254 or +1 701 391-9064, wklostreic@aol.com. 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, 811 20th Street SW, 46.88767°, -98.72033°, +1 701 252-7125.
- Country Charm, +1 701 251-1372, ccbb@daktel.com. Bed and Breakfast. Three bedrooms, shared bath in 1897 house. Additional hunting lodge sleeps 10. Also, 10 camp sites with electricity.
- Days Inn, 824 20th Street SW, 46.88855°, -98.72095°, +1 701 251-9085.
- Gladstone Inn & Suites, 111 2nd Street NE, 46.91008°, -98.70781°, +1 701 252-0700.
- Holiday Inn Express, 803 20th St. S, 46.88745°, -98.71998°, +1 701 251-2131.
- Jamestown Motel, 1018 4th Ave SW, 46.8981°, -98.7132°, +1 701 252-0471.
- Quality Inn and Suites, 507-25 St. SW, 46.8820°, -98.7154°, +1 701 252-3611.
- Ranch House Motel, 408 Business Loop W, +1 701 252-0222. Dirty rooms and reports of thefts.
- Star Lite Motel, 1610 Business Loop E, +1 701 252-5111.
- Super 8 Motel, 2623 Hwy 281 South, 46.8807°, -98.7146°, +1 701 252-4715.
- Sleepinn express, 1052 8th ave se, +1 701 252-4755.
- {{sleep | name=The Little Brown Cabin | alt=Montpelier | url=http://www.NDHuntingCabin.com (dead link: December 2020) | email= | address=309 4th Ave, Montpelier, ND | lat= | long= | directions=20 miles south of Jamestown on all paved roads | phone=+1 701 320-9280 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=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, +1 701 252-7492. Open: April thru November. 70 RV sites with full hookups, bar and grill, wildlife museum. $12–$20
- Lakeside Marina Campground, +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. $10–$20 per night and weekly and biweekly specials are also available
Connect
Cope
- North Dakota State Hospital, 2605 Circle Dr, 46.8828°, -98.6867°, +1-701-253-3650. A historic hospital. Still provides mental health services. 2019-10-15
- St. James Basilica, 46.902778°, -98.708333°. 2019-10-15