Families have made Medora their summer vacation destination for years, and we love seeing them grow year after year.
Every year, hundreds of families make their way back to Medora to fulfil a tradition that goes back decades.
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You’ve Gotta Eat–Eat Good in Medora!
There are so many things to do in Medora, make sure eating is one of them!
Sure, Medora is known for its Musical talent, its fantastic entertainment, and its friendly workers.
With live shows like the Medora Musical and Jared Mason: LIVE!, concerts like Legends: a Tribute by Kat Perkins and 1964: The Tribute, and historical re-enactments like A TR Salute to Medora, it’s no surprise that Medora’s other attractive qualities get lost in the mix.
But everyone’s got to eat, and conveniently, Medora has some of the best food you’ll ever taste!
If you like dinner and a show look no further than the Pitchfork Steak Fondue or the Medora Gospel Brunch.
The Pitchfork Steak Fondue:
The nationally acclaimed Pitchfork Steak Fondue is the traveler’s delight and the perfect meal to pair with your Medora Musical tickets!
Guests will enjoy this one-of-a-kind meal of a steak Fondued on a pitchfork in the western style! You’ll chow down while overlooking the beautiful Badlands from the Tjaden Terrace, right across from the Burning Hills Amphitheatre.
The Medora Gospel Brunch:
If you like dinner and a Show, why not try everybody’s favorite meal with a show: brunch!
At the Medora Gospel Brunch, you will experience a buffet of exquisite breakfast favorites before you sit back and watch the Queen of the West, Emily Walter, perform with a talented gospel quartet.
For our “on the run” guests, make a quick pit stop at the best burger place in town: The Maltese Burger!
The Maltese Burger makes unforgettable made-to-order burgers all topped with the secret Maltese Sauce.
Located at the Town Square Patio, guests can enjoy their burgers and fries while sitting under the shade of the table umbrellas or get their burgers to go for a quick meal on a busy day!
If you’re looking for a fun atmosphere and have a hankering for Pizza, stop by the Badlands Pizza and Saloon for the best pizza you’ll ever have!
The Badlands Pizza and Saloon doorway is one of the most well-trod doorways in town and it’s not hard to see why!
Once there, you will be able to choose from a menu of different pizzas or build your own.
The refreshingly effervescent atmosphere of the Badlands Pizza and Saloon is great for large family gatherings or an animated night out.
Plus, the pizza is to die for!
Finally, if you like to wine and dine, we’d suggest making Theodore’s Dining Room your dinner destination!
Theodore’s Dining Room combines history and elegance to create a unique dining experience for all.
You will be able choose from a variety of culinary perfection that is all overseen by Theodore’s well-trained executive chef!
Theodore’s will exceed your expectations of what food can be, providing you with unparalleled presentation—honestly, it looks like art— and a delicious meal.
Plus after dinner, don’t forget to swing on by the Medora Fudge and Ice Cream Depot or the Ice Cream Parlor and Bake Shop for some dessert to satisfy the sweet-tooth in you!
At both the Medora Fudge and Ice Cream Depot and the Ice Cream Parlor, guest will experience delicious homemade ice cream of many favors.
It’s the perfect mid-afternoon snack on a hot day!
Plus, at the Medora Fudge and Ice Cream Depot, fill up on the creamy homemade fudge or save some for later!
And of course, Medora has all your snack favorites up at the Medora Musical!
You can get something salty or something sweet; and then wash it down with a beverage of your choice!
Plus, our concession stand sells North Dakota’s favorite dessert, Kuchen!
Breakfast, lunch, or dinner, there’s something for everyone in Medora!
A Gathering of TRs
It’s going to be a Bully good time in Medora this weekend!
This weekend, July 14 – 16, marks the 4th Annual Gathering of TRs sponsored by the Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation.
A troupe of TRs will take the city by storm this weekend as Theodore Roosevelt Re-enactors from around the nation pour into Medora for this much anticipated annual convention. READ MORE »
A Musical Tradition
Here in Medora everyone is gearing up for Independence Day Weekend and the 4th of July!
However, no one is more excited than the Medora Musical Cast.
Because not only is it Independence Day Weekend and the 4th of July, but this Saturday marks the 53rd Anniversary of the Medora Musical!
Endless Exploration
TR National Park: Ranger Programs
If you’ve ever spent any time in Theodore Roosevelt National Park, you’ll know there is way too much to see in just one day. In fact, there might be way too much to see in a week, or a year, or even a life time!
Even so, the Rangers at TR National Park want to help you discover as much as you possibly can about the park and the wildlife that call it home while you’re here in Medora, and this is why they have a plethora of actives lined up every week! READ MORE »
Opening Weekend Was a Success!
Last weekend was opening weekend at the Medora Musical–and it was one rootin’-tootin,’ boot-scootin’ heck of a time!
There was singing.
There was dancing.
There was singing while dancing.
And of course, there was laughter all night long!
Here are some photos of the show in case you missed opening weekend, or just want to
re-live the best weekend of your summer! READ MORE »
Golf your best round at Bully Pulpit: How to play the back nine
You’ve reached the back nine! Your drives were true and your irons accurate. Now the real test of your golf skill begins. We’ll start you off slowly, but once fourteen comes around — all bets are off.
Rattlesnakes will rattle in the brush. Your golf cart will squeal as you question whether or not it’ll make it up the bluff. Captivating vistas await, but so do daunting tee shots and tucked-away pins. You’re golfing IN the Badlands. Not around them, in them. As General Alfred Sully would say, “the Badlands look like Hell with the fires put out.” No golfing experience comes close to this.
You’re rounds almost finished. Plan your shots out and execute them. Just make sure you take the time to appreciate the scenery. Bully! READ MORE »
Five Must-Experience Family Attractions in Medora, North Dakota
This blog was written on July 17, 2014 by Kathryn Lavallee. We encourage any visitors to Medora to share their stories with us the way Kathryn has. For more of Kathryn’s writing, go to: mommykatandkids.com
One of the things I love about travelling is discovering the hidden treasures in every region, places that might not be as well-known as the big cities but that have their own special magic and appeal. Recently my boys and I visited North Dakota for a week and were able to discover one of those hidden treasures first-hand: the tourist town of Medora, just outside Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
Six attractions you must see on your Medora vacation
Every Medora vacation should have a trip to the Medora Musical and a drive through the Theodore Roosevelt National Park. However, some of the most memorable vacations come from venturing off the beaten path. These six attractions are sure to make a great vacation an unforgettable one! READ MORE »
Going crazy planning your Medora vacation? We are here to help!
Are you struggling to decide what to see and do during your trip to Medora this summer? We thought so, which is why we created a handy-dandy “Trip Planning Page”. Take a gander at just some of what we’ve set up for you.