The Enchanted Highway Regent North Dakota (World’s Largest Scrap Metal Sculptures)

If driving across I-94 in North Dakota, you MUST take exit 72 and do the 64-mile round trip down to Regent, so you can see all the art work of the Enchanted Highway.  The Enchanted Highway Regent North Dakota is the world’s largest collection of scrap metal sculptures and one of the top reasons why you should visit North Dakota.  It was built starting in the 1990’s to attract tourists to the small town of Regent, North Dakota.  You’re probably already nearby if you’re visiting Theodore Roosevelt National Park.

Each statue has a large parking area and small picnic area.  Donations are accepted for upkeep and future statues, although no new statues have been completed in many years.  There are many signs on I-94 advertising this tourist destination.

Statue #1 – Geese in Flight

Geese in Flight

Mile 0.0 – this 2-D radiant eye with flying geese is the first statue you will see when you get off exit 72.  It’s

located on the north end of the interchange and all miles below are measured from this point.

 Statue #2 – Cell Tower

Mile 0.1.  Just kidding!  This isn’t one of the statues, but I fooled you, huh?

 Statue #2 – Deer Crossing

Deer Crossing

Mile 2.9.  Another 2-D statue of a couple deer leaping over a fence.  There’s a metal labyrinth here if you want to play and stretch your legs.

 Bank Lefor

Mile 13.8.  The remainder of the old Lefor bank still can be seen just off the Enchanted Highway.

 Statue #3 – Grasshoppers in the Field

Grasshoppers in the Field

Mile 15.2.  One of my two favorite statues – one huge grasshopper and several babies.  Put yourself in the shoes of a grasshopper and feel what it’s like to be dwarfed by the creature!  There’s a small playground here, but watch for falling blades of wheat.  Notice the fence – many of the statues have a fence that follows the theme of the statue – here it is a metal fence shaped like wheat.

 Statue #4 – Fisherman’s Dream

Fisherman’s Dream

Mile 19.9.  This was my other favorite statue.  One giant northern pike, other fish, a boat, and other things you might see in a lake.  The fence here is blue waves.  Several of these statues are also starting to fall – the more intricate, the more rusting and breakable.

 Statue #5 – Pheasants in the Prairie

Pheasants in the Prairie

Mile 24.4.  A whole Pheasant family welcomes you.  Ironically, I saw two male pheasants on the road immediately next to this statue.

 Black Butte Marker

Mile 25.5.  Black Butte was a famous sight on the stage coach trail.  It was said to be called black butte because at sunset, the silhouette of the butte is black.

 Statue #6 – Teddy Rides Again

Teddy Rides Again

Mile 26.6.  At first I noticed a man on a horse but upon a closer look, realized it was a depiction of Theodore Roosevelt, who owned a ranch in the area of North Dakota that is now Theodore Roosevelt National Park.

There’s also an old stagecoach at this stop.

 Statue #7 – Tin Family

Tin Family

Mile 30.1.  Here is the farm family – dad with the pitchfork, mom with the basket, and the boy with a pink lollipop.

 Statue #8 – Whirly Gigs

Whirly Gigs

Mile 32.0.  In town, there’s a statue outside the gift shop.  Make sure you press the big green button to watch the whirly gigs move:

• Dad rocking in his chair
• Woman rolling dough in the kitchen
• Kids jumping on the bed
• Momma bathing the two twins.

Enchanted Highway Gift Shop

Mile 32.0.  This gift shop was closed on my Sunday noon visit in April, but in summer you can buy Enchanted Highway themed gifts and ice cream!

 Enchanted Castle Hotel

Mile 32.4.  The most recent addition to the Enchanted Highway, a castle themed hotel and restaurant in town is the last stop on the Enchanted Highway Regent North Dakota.  There’s a start of a statue grave yard in the adjacent school grounds.

 Photographing the Statues

I would recommend visiting in the late afternoon.  Although half of the statues are facing east, and half west, the light would be very nice at this time.  Unfortunately, my visit was in the middle of the day and the lighting really wasn’t good for any of the statues.

What Else to Watch For

Watch the fields for cool deserted farms, deer, pheasants, and antelope.

Enchanted Highway Regent North Dakota – Stay

If the Enchanted Castel Hotel is closed, or you want to stay on the Interstate, there are many decent hotels in Dickinson – Check Rates and Availability.

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