Historical Sites
From the Last Great Buffalo Hunt to the town's post office, Hettinger's rich history can be seen from every corner in town. To learn more about the area's historical sites, visit the Dakota Buttes Museum. Click the button below for more information.
Buffalo Trails
Dakota Buttes Visitors Council welcomes you to the center of the Northern Plains, a rugged section of Badlands, buttes and fertile grasslands, where cattle and sheep graze and deer, antelope and buffalo still roam. Bordered by North and South Dakota towns of Hettinger, Lemmon, Bison and Buffalo, this is where Native American people held the last hunts of the majestic, wild buffalo that once roamed the grasslands in great herds.
Hunting & Fishing
Just minutes from South Dakota and less than 60 miles from the Montana border, Hettinger boasts access to the top fishing and hunting in the nation. Swing by Mirror Lake after work for some catch & release in the summer or take the 40 minute trek to the beautiful Shadehill Reservoir to fish the weekend away in sun or snow. In Hettinger, you'll also fill all your big game, upland game, waterfowl and archery hunting needs just down the road.
Birding
Discover exceptional birding opportunities in and around Hettinger, ND, where diverse habitats attract a wide array of species. Explore serene prairies, riverbanks, and wetlands, ideal for spotting migratory birds and local wildlife. Whether you're a novice or seasoned birder, Hettinger offers a tranquil setting to observe and appreciate nature's beauty.
Dakota Buttes Museum
The Dakota Buttes Museum is a must see, with a complex of four newly redesigned and refurbished buildings and outdoor exhibits displaying over a century of life and times in Adams County and southwestern North Dakota. The museum is located in southeast Hettinger, at 400 11th Street South, just west of the Armory. The Dakota Buttes Museum houses a rare, horse-drawn fire truck and hose cart, as well as a memorable collection of early Twentieth Century farm machinery, railroad memorabilia, early and mid-century vehicles, and extensive wall displays of Bucyrus, Haynes, Hettinger, Reeder and Lodgepole.
Hettinger Country Club
The Hettinger Country Club is a beautiful 9 hole public golf course with grass greens. Golf your way through the course and then head to the Club House for a snack and a drink. The Club House is also available for hosting events and parties.
Hettinger Disc Golf Course
Thanks to the 4-H students, NDSU Hettinger Extension Services and Park Board for their hard work and volunteerism in the creation of this new and exciting recreational opportunity! Frolf on, folks! The Adams County Library will be in possession of 2 Frisbee Golf Disc Sets for patrons to check out. Click to watch an informational video.
Parks
From Mirror Lake, the baseball diamonds, and the basketball courts, to the tennis courts, Mirror Lake Campground and everything in between, Hettinger has the park for you! You're sure to love the place you live while you spend time at any of the six parks & playgrounds in Hettinger. For campground reservations, click below to call.
Rod & Gun Club
The Hettinger Rod & Gun Club offers trap shooting each Wednesday night at 7pm. It's open to members and non-members alike. The pistol and rifle range are open to members only. Membership is a nominal fee and may be purchased at Runnings in Hettinger. The range is available for individual and group outings. Call for availability.
Hettinger Movie Theatre
The Strand Theater in Hettinger burned down in 1984, and almost two decades later, at the end of August in 2002, Men in Black II was the first show in the new movie theater bought, built, and paid for in advance by the Hettinger Theater Foundation and hours of donated time, sweat and dollars. Since it's opening in 2002, the Hettinger Theater has brought thousands of hours of entertainment to Hettinger and the surrounding communities. This gem in the midst of rural North Dakota is one more reason Hettinger residents love the place they live! Click to call for showtimes.
Hettinger Pool
From open swim and adult water aerobics classes to pool parties and swimming lessons, the Hettinger pool has something for everyone in the family! Call for more information.
Adams County Library
With a continually growing collection of fiction, non-fiction, children's, adult's, audio, paperback, hardcover, and e-books, the Adams County Library has something for everyone! The Adams County Library also works hard to provide programming to the community, including children's events and outreach to the assisted living center in Hettinger.