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Bagg Bonanza Farm
Bonanza farming was well established in the Mooreton, MN area when F.A. Bagg joined
his uncle's 9000 acre enterprise in 1886. Mr. Bagg spent his first year on the
Downing Farm working as a carpenter and field hand for twenty dollars per month plus room
and board. The superintendent of the farm left in 1887 and Mr. Bagg was offered and
accepted the position of superintendent of the farm. Upon the death of Mr. Downing
in 1913, Mr. Bagg inherited a quarter interest of the farm's holdings. In 1915, he
moved his inheritance, which included land, buildings and machinery, one mile from the
Downing farmstead and began his own Bonanza Farm at it's present location.
Open Weekends only (Fri. Sat. Sun.) Noon-5pm
Adults $5.00 Ages 6-12 $2.50 Under 6 Free.
(701) 274-8989
Wahpeton Visitors Center
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Bois de Sioux Golf Course
The Bois de Sioux Golf Club is the only public golf course in the nation to have nine
holes in one state and nine holes located in another state. The front side is in
Wahpeton, ND, and the back side in Breckenridge, MN. The course measures
approximately 6,700 yards and is challenging for the skilled and entertaining for the
novice. The course offers watered greens, tees, and fairways. The club has
been the home of a number of state tournaments. Hours may vary depending on weather
and course activity. Contact the Pro Shop for additional information, driving range
hours and fees.
(701) 642-3673
Wahpeton Visitors Center
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Camping
Welles Memorial Park in Breckenridge, Minnesota has primitive
campsites available. The fee is $10.00 and includes electrical
hookups. Reservations accepted. Call (218) 643-1431.
Chahinkapa Park in Wahpeton, North Dakota has six trailer
sites with electrical hookups, showers and restrooms, areas for tent
sites and sewer disposal.
Kidder Recreation Area has eight trailer sites with
electrical and water hookups, tenting areas, showers and restrooms.
Fee for camping in Wahpeton is $10.00 per vehicle or $7.00 tents,
reservations accepted for $5.00 extra. Call (701) 642-2811
www.wahpetonpark.com
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Wahpeton's largest park is the 85 acre Chahinkapa Park. People seeking
recreation will find a variety of activity areas, including a swimming pool complex with a
178 foot double loop water slide, baseball field, softball field, football field, tennis
courts, multi-purpose courts, horseshoe courts, basketball courts, and lots of green open
space. Several large picnic shelters can be reserved for reunions, picnics, and
informational gatherings. Chahinkapa Park also offers a three-pod modern playground,
including multi-purpose equipment for tots and older children and a separate swing
pod. In the winter, ice skating, broomball, hockey, cross-country skiing, and snow
shoeing can be enjoyed at the Rosemeade Chalet.
(701) 642-2811
www.wahpetonpark.com
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Chahinkapa Zoo
Chahinkapa Zoo in Wahpeton, is committed to providing clean and green natural habitats
for its animal residents and aesthetic and educational leisure for its zoo visitors.
Over 200 animals and birds of 60 different species make the zoo their home. Also
"Grandpa's Little Zoo" is a very popular hands-on educational area for the
children to see and pet a variety of farm animals. Located at 1004 R.J. Hughes
Drive. Admission: Ages 4 to 12 - $2.50; Ages 13 & Up - $6.00; Seniors
Citizens - $5.50; Season Pass - $50.00 (family) or $25.00 (single). Zoo Hours:
May - 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; June, July, August - 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.; September -
10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
(701) 642-8709
www.chahinkapazoo.com
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Fort Abercrombie
Fort Abercrombie was established on August 28th, 1858 on the Red River in Dakota
Territory by Lieutenant Colonel John J. Abercrombie. Because of the threat of
flooding, the fort was moved to its present location on the eastern edge of present-day
Abercrombie, Richland County in 1859. It was the first permanent United States
military fort established in what was to become North Dakota and was also the only post in
the area besieged by Sioux warriors for more than six weeks during the Dakota Conflict in
1862. For Abercrombie is free and open all year around. Admission charge for
museum. Located 15 miles northwest of Wahpeton Breckenridge.
(701) 553-8513
Wahpeton Visitors Center
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Headwaters Park
Breckenridge
Headwaters Monument. Breckenridge is the headwaters of the great Red River of the North,
which is formed by the Otter Tail and Bois de Sioux Rivers coming together. This monument
commemorates the steam boats and barges that carried goods along the trade corridor. On
May 22, 2000, Project Breckenridge hosted the opening of the Red River Millennium Canoe
Tour. The canoe tour the length of the river was organized as a way to celebrate the
river's history in transportation and commerce of the region. The tour traveled
approximately 550 water miles to Selkirk, Manitoba, Canada. The monument was dedicated on
September 9, 2000, when Breckenridge celebrated Headwaters Day.
Friendship Sculpture Monument.
The Friendship Sculpture is also located in the Headwaters
Park. It observes the history of the Red River and its link to Breckenridge.
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Highway 75
King of Trails
Imagine traveling one
road through the center of America going through six states and
almost 70 miles into Canada. Visit the King of Trails website
for more information.
www.highway75.com
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Kidder Recreation Area
Fast becoming the best "catch" of the day is the Kidder Recreation Area in
north Wahpeton. The Kidder Recreation Area is 26 acres, located along the Red
River. The Kidder Recreation Area is also home to "Wahpper," the World's
Largest Catfish.
This area includes recreation areas like garden plots, an arboretum, excellent fishing
along shorelines, fish cleaning station, picnic shelter, restrooms and showers, modern
campsites with water and electricity, a boat ramp and fishing piers. The Kidder
Recreation Area provides great photo opportunities and relaxing quiet times for the whole
family in a beautiful setting. This is worth the stop! The Kidder Recreation
Area is located on the south side of the 210 bypass. Entrance is north of 18th Ave.
off 4th Street.
(701) 642-2811
www.wahpetonpark.com
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Minnesota Avenue
Great
Northern Railroad Park, Depot & Caboose. The park boasts a fully restored railroad
caboose. In the late 1850's, the community was a railroad village and distribution point.
The coming of the railroad completely changed the life of this prairie river town.
Railroad Park was established to remember the railroad heritage of Breckenridge. In 1990,
the caboose was acquired and located in the park as a tribute to all men who served the
railroad. This area features railroad signage, original platform bricks from the depot and
a granite monument depicting the railroad history and a local rail mascot. The Railroad
Park is located on Minnesota Avenue beside Highway 75 (5th Street) in
Breckenridge.
The Streetcar Memorial Marker is located in the Railroad Park.
It honors the shortest interstate streetcar line in the U.S. which ran from Breckenridge,
MN to Wahpeton, ND (about 1.14 miles). Half of the line was in each state. The streetcar
was in operation from 1910 to 1925. The Wahpeton-Breckenridge Street Railway Company was
organized in 1907. In the early years of Breckenridge, the streetcar was the first means
of transportation joining the two cities. Before the bridge was built over the Bois de
Sioux River, a ferry operated between the two cities. The streetcar traveled about 15 to
20 miles per hour and passengers were charged 5 cents per ride.
Commemorative Flower Garden and Gazebo. The Gazebo was dedicated in September 1991 to
former City Clerk-Treasurer Mike Casper. Beautiful and colorful flowers are planted
annually in early to mid May by community volunteers.
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Prairie Rose Carousel
Located in Wahpeton is a fully restored 1926 antique carousel which is only one of the
150 original wooden horse carousels still operating in the United States. After four
years of meticulous restorations of its 20 wooden horses, two chariots, calliope and
mechanism, it's open to the public daily Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend
11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
located next to the Chahinkapa Zoo. Come and enjoy a ride from the past.
(701) 642-8709
Wahpeton Visitors Center
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Prairie Rose Chapel
This small country style chapel was built in the early 1940's. Being the last one of
its kind in the City of Wahpeton, a group involved with the Chahinkapa Park and Chahinkapa
Zoo felt it should be saved from the wrecking ball. After funds were donated, it was
moved to the park adjacent to the Prairie Rose Carousel and Chahinkapa Zoo. The
Prairie Rose Chapel has been completely renovated including heat and air
conditioning. It is truly a work of art and must be seen to appreciate its country
charm. Located at R.J. Hughes Drive.
(701) 642-2811
Wahpeton Visitors Center
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Ringling Brothers Circus Monument
The weather was bad on the morning of June 10, 1897; rainy, with thunderstorms
approaching. But there was work to be done. The Ringling Brothers Circus was
setting up for a show that evening in Wahpeton. As circus workers raised the tent, a
clap of thunder and a bolt of lightning pierced the sky. A shock of lightning struck
one of the main poles, killed town men outright, and severely stunned three others.
The two victims, Charles Smith and Charles Walters, were buried in a pauper's cemetery
just south of town. A third man died from his injuries a year later. A
monument marks the graves of Smith and Walters. It's an exact replica of the
stricken post, right down to the rope and the chain that the men were using to hoist the
top. The monument is in Riverside Cemetery, just south of Wahpeton on Old U.S.
Highway 81.
(701) 642-8744
Wahpeton Visitors Center
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Richland County Historical
Museum
The Richland County Historical Museum, in Wahpeton, was built in 1965and provides more
than 12,500 square feet of display space. Come and see their extensive collection of
beautiful 'Rosemeade Pottery' (originally produced in Wahpeton), Native American
collections, the world's largest guest register, and many other displays. Open
Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.; closed during the
winter.
(701) 642-3075
Wahpeton Visitors Center
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Wilkin County Courthouse
Wilkin
County was established under its present name on March 6, 1868. It was originally
organized on March 18, 1858 as Toombs County. The Wilkin County Courthouse is a beautiful
and unique structure and on the National Register of Historic Places in the United States.
Construction began in the fall of 1927 after debris from the old courthouse fire was
cleared. The rotunmda depicts the history of Wilkin County in the four different paintings
hanging there. Overhead is the rounded dome with its colored glass and dome lights to
complete the work of art. The courthouse is located on 5th Street South in
Breckenridge.
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County Historical Society
The
museum houses eight rooms filled with items and antiques tracing Wilkin County's past.
Re-created rooms include a living area, a bedroom, a 1920 kitchen, a hospital room, a
chapel, a laundry room and an old bank from Kent, MN. On the lower level are many pieces
of small farm equipment and farm machines plus countless smaller exhibits. The museum is
located at 704 Nebraska Avenue.
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