So who doesn't like taking a road trip? Getting out of town for a bit?

How about this: get your whole family together and take a road trip out to Valley City, North Dakota - it's only about 140 miles from Mandan/Bismarck. So why head out there of all places? Well, for one thing, it's a nice change of pace, and for the most important part, you can see for yourself the "City of Bridges." Find out WHY this one bridge out there is famous.

( SEE ALSO: "HERE IN BISMARCK/MANDAN - IT'S JUST THE RIGHT THING TO DO " )

Take the Historic Bridges Tour while you are there

If you have never heard of Valley City, North Dakota, let me fill you in - Also deemed North Dakota's Most Beautiful Town, Valley City should be your next stop on your North Dakota road trip - according to valleycitytourism.com " Coined the "City of Bridges," Valley City has been capturing the attention of North Dakota's tourists for decades. Valley City was founded in 1872 with the name of Second Crossing of the Sheyenne when the Northern Pacific railroad crossed the river here. When a town is built around a winding river, bridges become very necessary. Valley City is very proud of its beautiful and historic bridges."

Not very many bridges in the country are as majestic as this one

The Valley City Tourism Facebook Page proudly posted this last December:

I'll leave you with this:

"For travelers, locals, and everyone in between - we’re here to help you create memorable experiences in “North Dakota’s Most Beautiful Town.”


 

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