Have you ever driven through a town that drew you in and made you want to live there? One of those places that just seems so charming and perfect – like a little slice of heaven. Last year, a place like that won the North Dakota Small City of the Year award, and when you visit here you’ll see why it was well deserved.

Stop by and visit, and don’t be surprised if you feel like you never want to leave.

Park River, North Dakota - the “Town With a Heart.” And that official motto definitely rings true when you see it.

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It’s the kind of town surrounded by quiet country roads with the wind gently blowing through the trees.

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The kind of town where the community is strong and tight knit.

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A town with a history, and plenty of stories to tell among the walls of the buildings and the people inside them. It was founded in 1884, after all.

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Fun spots like the Lyric Theatre, bowling alley, and many more keep the town’s 1,403 residents busy.

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Not to mention beautiful scenery and fun places to head outdoors, such as the stunning Homme Dam Recreation Area. This place has not only the lake, but plenty of trails and a campground surrounding it.

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The charm of Park River is hard to match. It is certainly worthy of the 2017 North Dakota Small City of the Year award!

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It’s like a perfect little slice of heaven, a town from a storybook, and it’s right here in North Dakota.

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Park River, North Dakota is located in Walsh County in the east half of the state. For all the information you need, check out the city’s official website.

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Where is your favorite small town in North Dakota? Here are some more that would definitely be contenders for the award Park River won!

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