- The list below includes 8 free or cheap things to do in or near Williston, North Dakota, including 6 different types of inexpensive activities like Historic Sites, Bowling, Movie Theaters and History Museums.
- From Fort Union Trading Post to Fort Buford State Historic Site, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Williston and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Wildrose and Epping.
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Established in 1828, the Fort Union Trading Post is located near Williston, North Dakota and is situated at the Montana and North Dakota border. Historically, the site was the major trading venue for Northern Plains Indians.
20.8 Miles
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15349 39th Lane NW, Williston, ND 58801
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Fort Buford Historic Site was the place where Sitting Bull surrendered to federal authorities. At the site, visitors can see part of the original buildings, a cemetery, and learn about the life of frontier military officers.
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15349 39th Lane NW, Williston, ND 58801
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The Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center is built with views of the confluence of these two rivers. The 2,000-square-foot permanent gallery features exhibits on early life in North Dakota including over 100 artifacts from Lewis and Clark's Expedition.
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The Williston Recreation Center is a well-equipped facility with a variety of amenities. It features indoor tennis courts, batting cages, four basketball courts, a water park, and competition-caliber tracks and pools. It also offers a playground and child-sitting services.
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The Grand Theatre is a small town movie theater offering movie viewings to those who visit. The theater accepts cash only as payment and offers 3-D movies as well as standard films.
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Featuring 24 synthetic lanes, Million Dollar Lanes offers open and league bowling with automatic scoring and a pro shop. The center provides a snack bar, private event hosting and a lounge with televisions, pool tables and dart boards.
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19 miles southeast on Highway 1804, Epping, ND
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Located along the upper part of Lake Sakakawea, the 490-acre Lewis and Clark State Park in North Dakota features sleeping cabins and a campground and a marina for fishing enthusiasts. Walleye and pike are two of the area's regular catches.
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From 1828 to 1867, Fort Union Trading Post was used by six tribes to trade their buffalo robes and other furs with settlers. Visitors can take a self-guided tour of the reconstructed fort