Medora, Tourism center in Billings County, United States.
Medora is a town in North Dakota's Badlands, located at about 2,260 feet (690 meters) elevation near Theodore Roosevelt National Park's south entrance and Painted Canyon. The town sits amid rolling terrain with canyons, buttes, and expansive views across the landscape.
The town was founded in 1883 by French nobleman Marquis de Mores, who named it after his wife Medora von Hoffman. He established a meat packing plant there, one of the region's first major industrial ventures.
The Medora Musical performs nightly at Burning Hills Amphitheatre, showcasing North Dakota traditions through music and live entertainment since 1965. The shows tell stories of ranching, pioneer life, and Native American heritage that shaped the region.
The town works well as a base for exploring the surrounding Badlands and nearby Theodore Roosevelt National Park on foot or by car. Hiking trails are accessible, and visitors can spot bison and wild horses throughout the landscape, with golf also available at Bully Pulpit Golf Course.
The North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame preserves regional history through exhibits on Native American heritage, ranching practices, and rodeo traditions. This collection captures lesser-known stories of settlers and local cultures that visitors often miss.
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Theodore Roosevelt National Park
8.2 km
Theodore Roosevelt's Maltese Cross Cabin
314 m
Chateau de Mores
664 mSully Creek State Park
2.6 km
De Mores Packing Plant Ruins
327 m
Peaceful Valley Ranch
5.2 km
Von Hoffman House
276 m
St. Mary's Catholic Church
213 m
Billings County Courthouse
262 mND Cowboy Hall of Fame
121 mStatue, Work of art
101 mBadlands Overlook
5.6 kmTown Square Showhall
37 mBurning Hills Amphitheatre
1.6 kmBully Pulpit Golf Course
4.5 kmScoria Point Overlook
3.6 kmBuck Hill Lookout
10.4 kmSkyline Vista
2.3 kmBoicourt Overlook
10.4 kmOld Town Hall Theater
24 mScenic viewpoint
3.6 kmScenic viewpoint
4.4 kmMedora Overlook
588 mBoicourt Overlook
10.6 kmScenic viewpoint
795 mScenic viewpoint
496 mScenic viewpoint
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