How to Find Cheap Hotels in Minot, North Dakota

Minot, also known as the "Magic City"' is situated on the Souris River in the Drift Prairie region of central North Dakota and is the fourth-largest city in the state. With 17 parks, the city is known for its outdoor recreational opportunities and as the home of the North Dakota State Fair.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Rental car
• Hotel reservation
• Plane tickets
• Computer
• Luggage
• Map

Know Your Destination

1. Know that there are two sides to Minot. The city is divided into nearly equal areas by the Souris River, also known as the Mouse River.
2. Fall under the city's spell. When the Great Northern Railroad pushed through the territory in the late 19th century, the population of Minot seemed to magically explode overnight, leading to the city's nickname of the Magic City.
3. Drink up the history. During Prohibition, the infamous Al Capone used the city to set up his central liquor smuggling operation via a network of pre-existing underground tunnels, some of which are still accessible today. For this reason, Minot earned the nickname of "Little Chicago."

Travel to Minot

4. Fly to Minot via Minot International Airport, which is serviced by Northwest Airlines.
5. Climb aboard the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Railway to reach Minot, or take the Soo Line provided by the Canadian Pacific Railway.
6. Drive into Minot via one of three major highways that run through the city: U.S. 2 (running east-west), U.S. 52 (southeast-northwest) or U.S. 83 (north-south).

Choose Your Accommodations

7. To book accommodations, contact Minot Convention & Visitors Bureau at [phone] or visit their Web site (see Resources below).
8. Consider booking a "Stay and Play" package that includes two-night accommodations and golf privileges for one reasonable price. Packages can start as cheap as $100.
9. Stay at a comfortable motel chain in the city and still get cheap accommodations. Rates start at far less than $100 per night.

Seek Out Primary Attractions

10. Schedule time to visit the fairgrounds, home of the North Dakota State Fair, the Great Tomato Festival, the Big One Arts & Crafts Fair and other community events, including rodeos and college hockey.
11. Visit the Roosevelt Park Zoo, rated one of the best zoos in the state of North Dakota.
12. Swing by the Souris Valley Golf Course for a round of 18-hole golf on a course spread out through woodland set in the lush Mouse River Valley.
13. Plan a trip to the Scandinavian Heritage Park where you can check into the Minot Convention and Visitors Bureau and observe several buildings illustrating Scandinavian architecture.
14. Step back in time at Pioneer Village, a nesting of buildings that provide examples of pioneer construction, located at the state fairgrounds.
15. View the visiting art exhibits at the Lillian and Coleman Taube Museum of Art located in downtown Minot.
16. Learn how the city grew with the introduction of the railroad at the Railroad Museum of Minot.