Know far and wide as "The Buffalo City". Home to The World's Largest man-made Buffalo. Also known as the Pride of the Prairie. Year round activities O'plenty in this area of America. In the winter, there is snowmobiling, ice fishing, cross country skiing, etc. During the spring and summer there are all the other recreation and sporting activities one would expect for each of the seasons.
Jamestown, North Dakota (14,630) on Highway 281 is intersected with I-94 for the east/west travelers. The community of Jamestown is a few miles south of the Canadian Border. East of the State Capitol of Bismarck and due west of Fargo, (the states largest urban area).
Jamestown is situated in Stutsman County. Located in the south-east portion of the state, the county was organized in 1873. It covers a total area of 2,304 square miles. Jamestown being the County Seat. Jamestown has a Regional Airport.
Let's have tour around the area. Home to the "The Jimmies", a small 4-year Liberal Arts college. There are a number of parks in the City and County area. Jamestown native Louis L'Amour, the author's childhood home. Self-guided walking tours of the historic buildings. There is the Jamestown Arts Center. The North Dakota Sports Hall of Fame at the Jamestown Civic Center. The Jamestown Speedway, "Wissota Track of the Year 2007". Two Disc Golf courses. Miles of paved and nature trails in various scenic settings. Hillcrest Municipal Golf Course. All this fun on Hwy 281 North Dakota.
The Jamestown Arts Center is operated by the Jamestown Fine Arts Association which has been promoting the arts in the Jamestown, North Dakota area for over forty years. Located downtown and serving around three hundred local members. A 2000 foot exhibition gallery, 400 foot stage and three classroom spaces. With one classroom dedicated to ceramics and kiln operations.
Jamestown Fine Arts Association also operates the Ila & J.A. Kirkpatrick Gallery at the Frontier Village in Jamestown. Each summer this gallery is operated by "The Artisans", a volunteer artists group.
The Jamestown Arts Center Website:
Jamestown College is a private liberal arts four-year college which grants Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees. They offer over forty areas of academic and pre-professional studies. Established by Presbyterian settlers in 1883. Made up of around one thousand plus students from twenty six states and nine countries. Jamestown College competes in the Dakota Athletic Conference (DAC) and the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA).
Jamestown College:
North Dakota Sports Hall of Fame recognizes those who have made a contribution to the development of sports in North Dakota in addition to furthering good sportsmanship.
North Dakota Sports Hall of Fame Website:
The Jamestown Parks and Recreation Department is dedicated to providing and preserving the highest quality of recreation and program services for citizens and the visitors.
Jamestown Parks and Recreation Website:
The Stutsman County Park Board oversees operation of public facilities at Parkhurst, located at Pipestem Lake; Sandy Beach, located at Spiritwood Lake; and Jamestown Reservoir. Each park offers visitors a variety of sporting and recreational experiences.
Jamestown Reservoir offers year-round recreational opportunities on US Highway 281 ND. Including camping, picnicking, and wildlife viewing. (Located on one of the most-traveled migratory waterfowl flyways in the state.) The area attracts birdwatchers, boaters, fishermen, hunters and others.
The Stutsman County Parks Website:
The City of Jamestown, ND: Jamestown, ND Chamber of Commerce:
Buffalo City Tourism Website: Jamestown Speedway Website:
Enjoy visiting the US highway 281 Jamestown, North Dakota area.
Safe Travels and Happy Motoring. Ya'll come back...
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