Fodor's Expert Review Former Governor’s Mansion

Built in 1884 as a private home for a local businessman, the Former Governor’s Mansion was turned into an official residence in the 1890s. North Dakota’s incumbent governors lived here until 1960, when it was converted into office space. From 1975 to 1984 it was restored, with different parts of the house reflecting different eras in its history. Today this elegant building serves as a museum and contains political memorabilia, period furnishings, and a permanent exhibit that details the transition from horse-and-buggy days to the modern automobile.