Discover Watford: Around Town

Discover Watford
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Located on the edge of the west in North Dakota, Watford City offers so much to see and do.

Fill the day exploring unmatched history, scenery and culture. Here are some things you won’t want to miss while you’re in the area:

Snap a selfie from a Theodore Roosevelt National Park North Unit vista
Blaze the trail through the Little Missouri National Grasslands
Cruise the bay in Lake Sakakawea
Try on a buffalo robe at Fort Union National Historic Site
Pick your favorite flavor at the Long X Visitors Center ice cream shop
Map the stars from Lone Butte Ranch
Walk in the footsteps of indigenous people at the MHA Nation Earthlodge Village
Plunge down the slides at the Wild West Water Park or in the inside pool at the Rough Rider Center

Plan Your Visit: Around Town

Rough Rider Center

Your full-service facility for meetings, sports events, concerts, expos, and more. The Rough Rider Center is a world class 268,000 sq. ft. multipurpose facility

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Six Shooters Theaters

Six Shooters Showhall & Cafe features two state-of-the-art movie theatres. Savor fresh-popped theatre popcorn or other treats in the comfort of stadium-style seating while enjoying the rich experience of our Dolby surround sound theatres.

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Fox Hills Golf Course

18-hole spectacular golf, first-class PGA instruction, a terrific tournament schedule, and joys of prairie golf are just a few of the reasons that people choose Fox Hills Golf Course. As one of the best layouts in the region, Fox Hills is a perfect stop. Relax at the Fox Hole restaurant & lounge. Pro Shop, driving range and cart rentals available.

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Children's Park / Centennial Park

Have some fun! Turn the kids loose! Swing, slide and just relax at the Children's Playground. Picnic area close to the baseball field and volleyball areas. No fees.

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Wild West Water Park

Take a plunge down one of two tower slides or send your kids to the children's play area while you soak your weary bones in the family-sized hot tub. The Wild West Water Park offers great, clean family fun all summer long.

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Watford City Walking Path

Start at Watford City's Centennial Park, located just behind the Children's Play Park on Main Street.

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McKenzie County Ag Expo

The new facility will include 212 acres of land with a 112,000 square foot building. This new facility will bring a wide variety of events and opportunities like rodeos, tradeshows, motorsports and much more to the county. Our facility will offer up many different sized rooms along with amenities that can be rented for personal and public events. What is available? > 53,000 Square foot livestock indoor arena > 3 exhibit halls between 4,000 and 7,000 square feet > Outdoor arena with grandstands > Parking lots > RV Spots > Kitchen, Bar and Concessions

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McKenzie County Sportsman's Club

The range and education center consists of a building containing an indoor archery range, trap simulator, and an education classroom. It sits on 40+ acres in the hills southeast of Watford City and has 14 archery shooting ranges. The club also offers a wide range of courses dealing with the outdoors, conservatorship, and youth programs year-round.

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