Some of the top tourist stops across North Dakota are sharing in $15 million worth of “Destination Development Grants,” according to KVRR.
North Dakota Tourism and Marketing says these investments will enhance tourism infrastructure, elevate visitor experiences and support long-term economic growth.
Out of 106 applications from 45 communities, just 23 projects were chosen for this round of grants.
One of the projects includes:
Urbain Cote Round Barn RV “FARM” – Dunseith
Awarded: $3,000,000
This project will restore the iconic 1943 Urbain Cote Round Barn and surrounding farmstead into a hands-on agritourism destination featuring dairy demonstrations, a petting zoo and North Dakota’s only dairy museum. It will provide culinary experiences at a historic themed farm stand featuring fresh dairy, poultry, garden, berries and orchard produce to enhance the visitor experience and celebrate local flavor. A 40-unit RV park, birding platforms and farm-themed play areas will attract visitors to the Turtle Mountain region.
