DAY 1: MINOT

Brunch in downtown Minot

Sip on bottomless mimosas inside a historic tractor and machinery factory. The Starving Rooster offers a brunch menu that features Brick Oven Breakfast Pizza, Crème Brule French Toast, and Breakfast Nachos.  The large doors allow for an open-air dining experience on warm, sunny days. 

Shop around and search for street art

Downtown Minot is bursting with charm, including over 25 pieces of street art. Dig through the records at Budget Music or find a new kitchen gadget at Gourmet Chef. Look up for a view of Union Silos, which will be the largest mural in North Dakota.

Fun times and healthy competition

Head to The Putt District, where you can putt around on a glow-in-the-dark mini golf course or play games with friends at the board game cafe on the lower level. 

Wine and dine till way past nine

End the night at Off the Vine in downtown Minot at the area’s premier wine destination. Offering over 100 wines in their cellar selection and special featured wines and cocktails every month. Pair a glass of wine with tasty hand crafted tapas, pizzas, and house made lavosh.

DAY 2: DEVILS LAKE

Stop by Crossroads Coffee & Espresso
This locally owned coffee shop has great small-town vibes with friendly employees that are always up to help you get your great cup of coffee or drink. Stop in to be greeted with smiles and get your espresso, Italian soda, big train, or tea fix for the day.

Lunch on the shore
Grab lunch to-go from one of our locally owned restaurants here in Devils Lake such as the Cedar Inn, The Old Main or Mr. and Mrs. Js and venture on out to Lakewood beach. Lay out a blanket or put out some chairs and enjoy your time together at a picnic right along the beach.

Check out Black Paws Brewing Company
Here you can have a great time trying the house brewed beers, and ciders and beers brewed all around North Dakota. Come and enjoy a good beer and play some fun board games in beautiful downtown Devils Lake.

Enjoy a great theatre performance at Roosevelt Park 
Fort Totten Little Theatre is an absolute must if you are in Devils Lake in the summer, this Broadway style musical takes advantage of the amazing local talent Devils Lake has to offer and brings in some professional talent as well. 

Finish up your night at The Ranch Steak House 
For an exceptional fine dining experience, you could never go wrong with The Ranch Steakhouse, especially since it was voted best steakhouse in North Dakota! From the amazing fish, steak, and pasta dishes to the decadent tray of desserts to choose from at the end of your meal you will surely be satisfied.

DAY 3: GRAND FORKS

Rent a bike and ride along the Red River of the North on the Greenway.
The Greenway consists of 2,200 acres lining the Red River and the Red Lake River as they flow through Grand Forks and East Grand Forks. You can hike, walk, run, rollerblade, bike, bird, canoe, kayak, fish or golf, all in the heart of our two cities. The Greenway includes an all-season trail system, nature preserves, picnic sites and camping areas..

Stop in Badman Design for a unique gift to bring home
Located in historic downtown Grand Forks, this expansive showroom, design studio, welding shop and production space. Shop for handmade artwork like jewelry, mirrors, wine racks, tables, benches, boxes, lamps, railings, wall hangings, small sculpture, outdoor sculpture, and their popular limited-edition holiday ornaments.

Lunch at the eclectic North Dakota Museum of Art Café
Enjoy freshly made sandwiches, salads, and unique daily specials, using locally sourced ingredients whenever possible, amid great works of art.

Peruse the current exhibits at North Dakota Museum of Art and make a stop in the gift shop
The museum is nationally recognized for its ground-breaking human rights exhibitions, involvement with international artists, the commissioning of landmark works of art anchored in the Northern Plains and the strength of its exhibition program. Three galleries house exhibitions of regional, national, and international art. 

Relax with a massage at Avant Salon & Spa
Come and relax, de-stress, let the professionals work out the knots, stiff or painful areas, or just help you to relax. The Avant Spa offers Full Body Massage, Aveda Tulasara Facials, Body Treatments, Full Body Waxing, Eyebrow Services, and more.

Dinner at the Toasted Frog, a local hotspot
This 21+ lounge serves gourmet dishes like fried cheesy pickles, wood-fired pizza, and filet mignon, paired with an extensive martini and wine list.