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Wahpeton North DakotaGateway to Southeast North DakotaFounded in 1871, Wahpeton, the county seat of Richland County, is at the southern end of the Red River Valley. This is where the Bois de Sioux and the Ottertail rivers meet to form the "Red River of the North".One of the nations largest producers of oats, Richland County also ranks first in the production of corn and hogs. Wheat, barley, sugar beets, and sunflowers are other crops adding to the economy. being mostly a agriculture community, Wahpeton is growing in the industrial sector by leaps and bounds. Manufacturers of machinery, truck equipment, metal culverts, ceramics, draperies, knives, and much more are all making Wahpeton their homes. Recreational activities is a big part of life in the Wahpeton area. Here you can find some of the best waterfowl hunting in the nation. Deer hunting also is a big thing in this neck of the woods. In the spring and summer months you can enjoy the Bois de Sioux Golf Course and get your fill of golf. This is a wonderful golf course to play. Points of interest in Wahpeton included, Richland County Historical Society Museum, the most modern in the state to date. We also have Fort Abercrombie, a restored fort and museum where artifacts bring back memories of days past. K-12 Education Elementary schools include Zimmerman and Central Elementary schools, Wahpeton also has Wahpeton Middle School, and the high school is Wahpeton Senior High School. North Dakota State College of Science is also located here in Wahpeton. Main Attractions in Wahpeton The Prairie Rose Carousel and the Chahinkapa Zoo are big attractions in the spring and summer months here in the area. Also other big attractions are, Bagg Bonanza Farm Historic Site,Ringling Bros. Circus Monument, Fort Abercrombie State Museum, Richland County Historical Museum, and the Tewaukon National Wildlife Refuge. Accommodations Campgrounds in Wahpeton include, The Chahinkapa Park Campground, includes 6 trailer sites with electrical hook-ups, showers and restrooms. Also available is an area to pitch tents. Also a sewer disposal area available. Motels included in the area are, AmericInn Motel-- large indoor pool whirlpool and sauna. 46 rooms, CATV, guest laundry room, and complimentary continental breakfast. 20209 Two Ten Dr. Wahpeton, ND. 58075 701-642-8365 Rodeway Inn-- Pets allowed, indoor pool, whirlpool, CATV, free Showtime, game room, conference room, and continental breakfast. 209 13Th St. S. Wahpeton, ND.58075 701-642-1115 Hospitality Inn-- Jacuzzi suites, extended stay sweets with microwaves and refrigerators, whirlpool, indoor pool, kids water playland equipment, CATV, continental breakfast. 1800 Two Ten Dr. Wahpeton, ND. 701-642-5000 Starlite Motel--1005 4Th Ave. S. Wahpeton, ND. 701-642-6627 Super 8 Motel-- CATV/w free HBO, in-room whirlpools, guest laundry, continental breakfast, whirl pool spas, 58 rooms. 995 21st. Ave. N. Wahpeton, ND. 58075 701-642-8731 Official Waphpeton websiteWahpeton Home Page |
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