If you go

Where to Stay

Lodging in Williston, N.D., includes major chains like Holiday Inn Express and Suites (ihg.com); MainStay Suites (choicehotels.com) as well as the Brooks Hotel (thebrookshotels.com).

Where to Eat

Basil: Sushi and Asian cuisine (basilwilliston.com).

Los Compadres: Mexican fare, steak, seafood.

What to See

Fort Union Trading Post: nps.gov/fous.

Fort Buford: history.nd.gov/historicsites/buford.

Writing Rock State Historic Site: ndtourism.com/grenora/native-american-culture/writing-rock-state-historic-site.

Lewis and Clark State Park: parkrec.nd.gov/parks/lcsp/lcsp.html.