Hotels, Lodges, Extended Stay

• Econo Lodge
  306 Highway 2 Southeast • Rugby, ND 58368
  701-776-5776
  Near Pierce County Fairgrounds, the Prairie Village Museum, Niewoehner Bell Tower, Northern Lights Tower and the Geographical Center of North America monument, the pet-friendly Econo Lodge in Rugby, North Dakota offers an indoor heated pool, wireless high-speed Internet access, a continental breakfast, business center and a game room.  map

Historic Homes & Buildings

• Pierce County Courthouse
  240 2nd Street Southeast • Rugby, ND 58368
  701-776-5225
  Marble hallways and a 20-foot dome rotunda with hand-painted scenes are just a few of the stunning architectural details of this Modified Renaissance-style courthouse that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.  map

Historic Sites & Monuments

• Geographical Center of North America Monument
  270 Highway 2 Southwest • Rugby, ND 58368
  701-776-5846
  In January 1931, the United States Geographical Survey determined the center of North America was in Pierce County. The center is marked with a pyramid-shaped monument or cairn that is set on a heart-shaped foundation. Completed in August 1932, it was built across the highway, northwest of its present location, by W.B. Paterson and E.B. Paterson with the assistance from local Boy Scouts and other young men in the community.  map

• Niewoehner Bell Tower
  213 2nd Avenue Southwest • Rugby, ND 58368
  Niewoehner Funeral Home
  701-776-6222
  This 30-foot tower contains 15 bells that have been purchased at auction sales and from private parties, antique shops and churches. The bells are rung with a simple cable on each bell.  map

• Northern Lights Tower
  At the Entrance of the Prairie Village Museum
  Coated with multi-colored shades of metallic paint, this 88-foot tall illuminated steel structure located east of the junction of Highway 2 and Highway 3 is "dedicated to the Northern Plains most stunning natural phenomena, the spectacular beauty of the Aurora Borealis."

Libraries & Research Centers

• Heart of America Library
  201 3rd Street Southwest • Rugby, ND 58368
  Located 1 Block West of Main Avenue
  701-776-6223
  This public library is normally open 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday and until 9:00 p.m. on Thursdays. more...

Museums & Galleries

• Prairie Village Museum
  102 Highway 2 Southeast • Rugby, ND 58368
  Located 1 Block East of Junction US 2 & ND 3
  701-776-6414 or 701-542-3813
  Currently operated under the Geographical Center Historical Society, the seasonal Prairie Village Museum was established in 1964. This museum’s historical displays include a wildlife display, collection of antique guns, Indian and Eskimo artifacts, the 1886 Great Northern Depot, a caboose, cook car, dress shop, harness shops, a jail, livery, summer kitchen, typical Norwegian house, general store, dolls, a saloon, antique cars, an 1885 log cabin, the Gronvold house, old farm machinery, and an all-faiths church. more...  map

• Victorian Dress Museum
  312 2nd Avenue Southwest • Rugby, ND 58368
  701-776-2189
  Housed in the former late Gothic Revival-style Saint Paul's Episcopal Church that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Victorian Dress Museum features a collection of 23 reproduction Victorian-style dresses with accessories.  map

Special Events

• Pierce County Fairgrounds 209 1st Street Northeast, Rugby, ND 58368, Stock car racing, horseshoes, rodeos, an annual circus, the Pierce County Fair and a skate park are just some of what can be enjoyed at the Pierce County Fairgrounds.

Cinema

• Centre Cinema 220 Main Avenue South, Rugby, ND 58368, Centre Cinema plays one of the latest movies out of Hollywood., 701-776-2179

Sporting Events

• Geographical Center Speedway Pierce County Fairgrounds, Racing normally starts on Friday nights at 7:30 p.m. at the Geographical Center Speedway.

Golf

• Rugby Golf Course
  Located East of Rugby
  701-776-6917
  The Rugby Golf Course is a public nine-hole course. A driving range and golf cart rentals are available.

Florist

• Rugby Greenhouses
  233 East 2nd Street • Rugby, ND 58368
  701-776-6352
  A large variety of fresh flowers and gifts are offered at Rugby Greenhouses. more...

Furniture

• St. Michel Furniture & Floor Coverings
  137 South Main • Rugby, ND 58368
  Located in Downtown Rugby near East Dewey Street
  701-776-5887
  With locations in Rugby, Bottineau and Devils Lake, North Dakota, the family owned and operated St. Michel Furniture & Floor Coverings carries a large selection of brand name furniture. more...

Car Dealerships

• MJ McGuire Company
  Highway 3 South • Rugby, ND 58368
  701-776-5211
  Part of the Don Bessette Automotive Group, MJ McGuire Company sells quality Ford, Jeep, Dodge and Chrysler vehicles. more...

Churches

• Little Flower Catholic Church
  218 3rd Street Southeast • Rugby, ND 58368
  701-776-6388 (Rectory)
  Masses take place on Saturdays at 8:00 a.m., 7:30 p.m. (May - October) and 5:00 p.m. (November - April), Sundays 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., Mondays 5:00 p.m., 7:00 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:00 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays 9:00 a.m. more...

Financial Institutions

• Merchants Bank
  210 South Main • Rugby, ND 58368
  701-776-5811
  Chartered in 1897, this independent community bank offers personal and business banking services. more...

RV Sales & Service

• Rugby Homes & RV Center
  1040 Highway 3 South • Rugby, ND 58368
  701-776-5878
  Camping trailers, travel trailers, toy haulers, fifth wheels, and modular and manufactured homes are available at Rugby Homes & RV Center, North Dakota's only Jayco exclusive RV dealer. more...

Veterinarians

• Rugby Veterinary Service
  107 Industrial Park Road • Rugby, ND 58368
  701-776-5726
  Dogs, cats, horses, non-equine farm animals, rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, and rats are some of the small animal, large animal and pocket pets that are cared for at Rugby Veterinary Service. more...

Newspapers

• Pierce County Tribune
  219 South Main Avenue • Rugby, ND 58368
  701-776-5252
  This weekly paper features the latest local news, sports and more. more...

Radio & Television Stations

• KZZJ
  230 Highway 2 Southeast • Rugby, ND 58368
  701-776-5254
  KZZJ Radio has been offering the best local programming, including news, weather, sports and agriculture markets, in the Rugby area since 1959. more...

Civic

• Rugby Chamber of Commerce
  224 Highway 2 Southwest • Rugby, ND 58368
  701-776-5846
  The Rugby Chamber of Commerce promotes area businesses and events. more...  map

Trains

• Amtrak
  201 West Dewey Street • Rugby, ND 58368
  800-USA-RAIL
  Amtrak is America's only express train serving destinations nationwide. more...  map

Schools

• Little Flower School
  306 3rd Avenue Southeast • Rugby, ND 58368
  701-776-6258
  Little Flower School's mission is "to provide a Catholic atmosphere that educates each child to his or her fullest potential: spiritually, academically, physically, socially, and emotionally." more...

Medical

• Heart of America Medical Center
  800 South Main Avenue • Rugby, ND 58368
  701-776-5261
  A non-profit medical center sustained by 37 area churches of all denominations which comprise the Good Samarian Hospital Association, the Heart of America Medical Center offers surgery, an ICU, 25 private rooms, an ER, rehabilitative services, cardiac rehab, occupational therapy, physical therapy, respiratory therapy, sports medicine, home care services, hospice, nursing home services, the Haaland Home and more. more...