Medora, with the backdrop of Theodore Roosevelt National Park, is the most popular tourist destination in North Dakota. It is 34 miles west of Dickinson, N.D., along Interstate 94 in the southwestern part of the state. Access to the park is available through Medora. The Theodore Roosevelt National Park South Unit Visitor Center has a gallery of historical items, including clothing and tools. A movie on the badlands is shown, and tours of the cabin where Theodore Roosevelt once stayed are conducted.
Souvenirs are available.
Walk-ins are welcome at the Medora Campground on the western edge of town. AmericInn Motel offers rooms with modern conveniences and has a swimming pool. The Rough Riders Hotel has a rustic, Western-feel in each of its nine rooms. Reservations for weekends are recommended one month in advance and for weekdays, two weeks in advance. Hours are 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. every day through Labor Day.