Medora, ND

We just spent two days in the most pleasant little city--Medora, SD. We savored the whole town-sights, sounds, smells, and tastes. And it was all good. Yes, it's a little touristy--but it's tourism with value.

Our first experience there was the Medora Musical. A two solid hour show chock-full of good clean family fun. If you live anywhere near here, or headed close to here--or heck, this show is even a great reason to make a special effort to come to Medora. Don't miss it. A western band singing and playing, several richly choreographed dance segments, a special treat (ours was the Peking Acrobats), some clean and down-home humor and much, much more. I'd go again. And from what I heard of surrounding conversations people do come back year after year.

Theodore Roosevelt National Park South Unit is here. Lots to do and see. Hikes, orientation films, special presentations, and a loop drive through the Badlands/Black Hills with a glimpse of bison, deer and elk roaming the grasslands. And the best is to learn things that are sure to surprise and delight you about our 26th president, who was quite the bully gentleman, responsible for much of the conservation of America's natural wonders. Two other good things to see in Medora are the SD Cowboy Hall of Fame. Excellent! And the Chateau de Mores is a delightful slice of Medora history.

Now for places to eat. Two delightful ones come to mind right away. Both are favorites of the locals. The Cowboy Cafe--good sandwiches, soups, salads and really nice people waiting on you. The second is the Boots Bar and Grill. A hopping place. Steaks, salads, dinners (I had the walleye--yum!!) Both are reasonably priced, have good food and service and are very loud with locals drinking, laughing and enjoying their evening. If you want absolute quiet in a more upscale place the Roughrider Hotel has a good dining room. It's quite a bit pricier than the other two, but very good, as well.

Tiny, quaint Medora in West Central SD is worth a visit for a myriad of reasons. I hope I given you a few reasons to come and see for yourself. As soon as you get here you'll find your own reasons to come back.