We have a dairy farm so had thought it would be fun to get the opportunity to take some photos with Salem Sue. For us it was worth the stop. She is one big Holstein!
Just seconds of a I 94. if you want to see a big dairy cow. This is the one to see. It has a nice gravel road leading to top. Big trucks could park at the park, and take short hike up the hill. Can not miss it, south side of the road.
Many towns [especially on the Prairies] erect large sculptures to advertise their town or district. The fiberglass cow at New Salem, just west of Bismarck, is one of the most imposing.I visited it at about 8-9 a.m., when I had it all to myself. [She and I really connected!]. It looms over the I-94, and is almost grotesque when you get up to it. Its rear end and large udder are a bit startling, but if you get into the mood of local tourist attractions of small rural towns you'll enjoy the experience! Standing under her, you'll almost feel the drool she emits!She's black-and-white, and at the top of a hill accessed by a horribly uncared-for switchback gravel road that will give your vehicle a run for its money!One distraction: I know it's necessary because of the cow's size, and the winds that blow there, but Sue is, unfortunately, fastened to the ground by cables, which are visually distracting.If you get tired of looking at the cow, enjoy the expansive view north from this high point in central North Dakota.A surprising note: Salem Sue has her own website! Check it out, so you can satisfy all your cow desires and interests!It is the best-known of North Dakota's large highway sculptures, and can be seen for miles around.
We have visited Salem Sue several times. First with our young daughter and then with two of our grandsons. It is something you can look forward to visiting the first time and revisiting every time you drive by her. The kids love running up the hill and having their pictures taken with her. We collect the spoons and wish we could find one with her on it. We will stop and visit here again and again. We visited in Oct 2012Their is a gas station convenience store and restrooms not far from her.
We were travelling from Medora to Mandan and came across this attraction; seeing her from the highway from a distance. We decided to explore and were sooooo glad we did. Coming from a farming background; we were pleased to stop and see Salem Sue - world's largest holstein cow. She is even more grand up close. Do take the time and the small fee ($1 per car - although we offered more). A great sight! The local fair was also on and we were sad we didn't have time to stop and meet/greet some farm folks! Next time; we'll plan for it!
That's all that's there is a big cow. No other attractions, small town.
Short hop off I 94. Worth a few pictures and a panoramic view of the country. They ask for $1.00 donation per car. Slight incline to walk to the top of the hill.
It was a big cow on a hill. Not something I would really go out of my way to see. Was driving by heading to Minnesota.
The size was hard to grasp from the interstate, and impressive up close. Nice local history explaining the significance, and outstanding views of the surrounding plains from the site.
salem sue the big black and white cow sitting on top of a hill in New Salem was awesome. the kids really enjoyed this. we all took picures standing under the big cow.