Where to Play

We're proud of our locally owned businesses, restaurants, artists, musicians, farmers and entrepreneurs. Local recommendations are as diverse as the wide variety of options available, so be ready for a full range of suggestions - but no limit to the choices.

Our locals love a parade and will come out in droves to support their communities. From Hillsboro Days to Buxton Family Fun Day, local homecomings and both Summerfest and Winterfest - if there's a reason, we'll celebrate with a parade. We also love fun runs and weekend races. We're big supporters of each of our communities' celebrations each summer, and fun events throughout the year. Each city has its own identity and unique atmosphere to enjoy.

Music? Entertainment? The talent in our communities bubbles up in our schools, coffee shops and more. Enjoy a performance at a local theater, school or church, or take in a movie at the historic DelChar Theater.

If sporting events are more your thing, stop in a local gymnasium or ball field to take in a game and experience the true hometown hospitality we have to offer. Friends and neighbors are out there supporting our student-athletes both at the high school level and the collegiate, with the Mayville State University Comets.

Most of all, folks are friendly and we like to converse and share. Just ask and we'll tell you our favorite places to eat, drink, play, learn and enjoy.

See the Business Directory for information about Traill County's many recreation and entertainment options.

  1. 1 Snowmobiling
  2. 2 Fishing on the Goose River
  3. 3 Hillsboro skate park
  4. 4 Hockey at Kim Braaten Memorial Arena
  5. 5 Twilight golf
  6. 6 4-H Achievement Days
  7. 7 Cruise to the Island
  8. 8 Hillsboro tree lighting
  9. 9 Galesburg Park ribbon-cutting
  10. 10 Hillsboro summer play
  11. 11 Snowshoe trail
  12. 12 Mayville pickleball courts
  13. 13 Buxton ice rink
  14. 14 Mayville State men's basketball
  15. 15 Reynolds holiday Christmas carriage ride
  16. 16 Buxton Family Fun Day fireworks
  17. 17 Hillsboro Days run/walk
  18. 18 Barrel racing
  19. 19 Hillsboro swimming pool
  20. 20 Hillsboro Days parade
  21. 21 Rollerblading on Highway 81
  22. 22 Live music in Hillsboro
  23. 23 Youth softball in Hillsboro
  24. 24 Historical Society July 4 celebration
  25. 25 Olsen Softball Complex
  26. 26 Lindaas Barn Dances
  27. 27 Church concerts