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Historic Homes & Buildings

All Saints Episcopal Church (circa 1881)
516 Central Avenue North • Valley City, ND 58072
701-845-0819
The oldest Episcopal church building in Barnes County still in use, All Saints Episcopal Church is the only Episcopal church built in North Dakota entirely by the local congregation. Holy Eucharist begins each Sunday at 10:30 a.m. more... map
Highline Bridge (circa 1908)
Listed as a National Civil Engineering Landmark, the 3,860 foot long, 162 foot high Highline Bridge is "one of the longest and highest single-track railroad bridges" in the United States. Vital in moving supplies and men, it was closely guarded during both World Wars to prevent sabotage.

Valley City-Barnes County Public Library
410 Central Avenue North • Valley City, ND 58072
701-845-3821
Several books, periodicals, CDs, videos, reference materials, and other resources can be found at the Valley City-Barnes County Public Library. more... map

Barnes County Historical Museum
315 Central Avenue North • Valley City, ND 58072
701-845-0966
Dedicated to telling the history of Barnes County, North Dakota and nearby areas, the Barnes County Historical Society's 20,000 square foot facility features changing and special traveling exhibits, lectures and events throughout the year. map

Chautauqua Park
1225 12th Street Northeast • Valley City, ND 58072
Located Just South of Highline Bridge
701-845-3294
Chautauqua Park features a 125-seat dining hall, sand volleyball court, playground equipment, picnic shelter, barbecue grills, picnic tables, a boat launching site, restrooms and lighted horseshoe courts.
Medicine Wheel Park
Located North of Winter Show Drive
701-845-7334
Valley City State University's Medicine Wheel Park features two solar calendars, picnic tables, 12 Native American burial mounds, the North Country National Scenic Trail and other woodland nature trials, several scenic overlooks of the Sheyenne River Valley and Valley City and a 3,000 square foot perennial flower garden. more...
Pioneer Park
Corner of 9th Avenue & 4th Street Northwest • Valley City, ND 58072
701-845-4005
Pioneer Park features picnic tables, a gazebo, playground equipment and an ice skating/hockey rink. map

VCSU Planetarium
Rhoades Science Center - Southeast College Street • Valley City, ND 58072
Valley City State University
701-845-0966
Rhoades Science Center is home to a Spitz 512 planetarium with a 24 foot domed ceiling and 50 reclining seats in a three-quarter arrangement. Though it is mainly used for teaching purposes for such college classes as astronomy and earth science, 85-100 shows are presented each year to college classes, visiting public schools and various community groups. A show for the general public is also offered each month.

Valley City National Fish Hatchery
11515 River Road • Valley City, ND 58072
701-845-3464
Part of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's mission "to protect wildlife habitat and provide wildlife-oriented recreational opportunities on Service lands," the Valley City National Fish Hatchery is one of two federal fish hatcheries in North Dakota. Operated to provide more fish for American fisherman, the Valley City National Fish Hatchery supplements natural reproduction by stocking a variety of fish species in lakes throughout North Dakota. Species at the Valley City National Fish Hatchery include northern pike, walleye, smallmouth bass, bluegill, and pallid sturgeon. more... map