HGTV knows a thing or two about charm.

I enjoy watching their home renovation shows and other shows they have to offer for the DIY type of person I am.

Recently, an article from HGTV caught my eye: “The Most Charming Small Town in Every State.”

Your definition of charm would be the hidden gems in each state. The towns with quaint shops and restaurants, fascinating history, fun experiences and natural beauty.

That pretty much describes a town in North Dakota. I guess you've figured it out by now.

Before I tell you the obvious choice for North Dakota, let's first take a look at the most charming small town in our neighboring states.

South Dakota: Yankton! Located on the Missouri River and along the Missouri River Recreation Area. Numerous parks to explore and water sports for variety.

Minnesota: Park Rapids! The gateway to the headwaters of the Mississippi. Thousands of lakes in the area and a great vacation spot.

Montana: Whitefish! Considered one of the top 25 ski resorts in the world, it is also close to Glacier National Park.

And that brings us to the most charming town in North Dakota: Medora!

HGTV further said that Medora will help you discover your inner cowboy (or cowgirl). Medora has the charm of the Wild West, the Medora Musical, and of course, Theodore Roosevelt National Park.

I couldn't agree more. We have a lot of charming towns in North Dakota. Bismarck, Linton and Garrison to name a few, but Medora is the best of the best. It's hard to argue with that. Wait, I'm sure there's a Karen or two who do that.

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