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Painted Canyon Overlook


Painted Canyon Overlook
Theodore Roosevelt National Park, ND
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Top-Rated Nearby Accommodations
Distance in: mi km
Hotel USD* Distance Rating
Rough Rider Hotel $109 0.1 mi 0.2 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Buffalo Gap Guest Ranch and Trail Head N/A 0.2 mi 0.3 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Badlands Motel $95 0.2 mi 0.3 km 3 of 5 stars
AmericInn Motel & Suites of Medora $169 0.4 mi 0.6 km 3 of 5 stars
Custer's Cottage N/A 2.2 mi 3.5 km 3.5 of 5 stars
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Nearest Top-Rated Restaurants
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restaurant Distance Rating
Iron Horse Saloon 0.2 mi 0.3 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Trapper's Kettle Restaurant 23.2 mi 37.3 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Shamrock Bar & Cafe 46.1 mi 74.2 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Top-Rated Nearby Things to Do
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Thing to Do Distance Rating
South Unit 0.0 mi 0.0 km 4 of 5 stars
Buckhorn Trail 0.0 mi 0.0 km 4 of 5 stars
Medora Visitor Center 1.0 mi 1.6 km 3.5 of 5 stars
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“Teddy's Badlands” Crooked Creek Observer
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 9 attractions in Theodore Roosevelt National Park
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Begin your visit to the Teddy Roosevelt National Park with a spectacular view of the Badlands, a flat desert landscape broken by petrified wood and... more » Begin your visit to the Teddy Roosevelt National Park with a spectacular view of the Badlands, a flat desert landscape broken by petrified wood and rock formations. « less
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Attraction type: Scenic/historic walking area

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“Great Stop To Stretch”
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5 of 5 stars
mnhubby 120 contributions
Plymouth, Minnesota
Jul 3, 2007
4/4 found this review helpful

In June 2006, my wife and I, and our two small children stopped here very early (around 6:30am) en route to Yellowstone N.P. from Mandan, N.D. This stop was just what I needed. A place to get out of the vehicle and marvel at the wonderful rugged beauty, the sunrise beyond the horizon was absolutely gorgeous. The fact that there... more

“An Absolute Must-See Along I-94”
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5 of 5 stars
Host_Mom4Asia 1 contribution
Saint Peter, MN
Jul 3, 2007
5/6 found this review helpful

As a Minnesotan (and former Montana resident) who makes the trek west to visit parents and siblings at least once a year, I have visited the Painted Canyon in TRNP on every trip (coming and going). I've traveled to many states and several countries and this is (still) one of my favorite places. TIP: If you are able to arrange... more

“Nice, Free View of the Badlands”
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4 of 5 stars
capsfan2002 167 contributions
Bismarck, ND
May 25, 2007
5/5 found this review helpful

A really, nice and easy stop just off Interstate 94 to see a good overlook of the Badlands. If you have the time, definitely tour either the North or South Unit of the Park to get even better up close views of the North Dakota Badlands. If you don't have time, then definitely stop at the Painted Canyon Visitor's Center... more

“nice surprise”
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4 of 5 stars
Bobwen7 3 contributions
Brownsburg-Chatham, QC
Sep 22, 2006
4/5 found this review helpful

this overlook is just off the interstate and has a very surprising nice view overlooking the badlands. more

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