- The list below includes 4 free or cheap things to do in or near Washburn, North Dakota, including 28 different types of inexpensive activities like Historic Sites, National & State Parks, Playgrounds and Movie Theaters.
- From Fort Mandan to The North Dakota Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Washburn and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Mandan and Center.
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The Lewis and Clark Expedition used Fort Mandan during the winter of 1804 to 1805. The fort has been reconstructed, and filled with historically accurate reproductions, and guides lead visitors through the fort.
8.1 Miles
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Intersection of US Hwy 83 and ND Hwy 200A, Washburn, ND 58577
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The North Dakota Lewis and Clark Interpretative Center features a Lewis and Clark Gallery contains over 100 expedition items, including one of only six known working air rifles in the world. At the center, visitors can learn about the country's agrarian heritage, and learn about Prince Maximilian and Karl Bodme…
3.3 Miles
Cross Ranch State Park has a River People's Visitor Center with informational displays on the Missouri River before any dams were built to tame it. Canoe rental is available, along with a boat ramp allowing anglers to fish for walleye, pike and bass.
24.4 Miles
Harmon Lake features many outdoor recreational activities for families, groups, and individuals. There is fishing, camping, picnicking, and a prominent mountain bike trail that runs for just over seven miles.
28.0 Miles
Located just south of Garrison, North Dakota, Fort Stevenson State Park is a 549-acre natural site. Trails for hikers, cyclers, snowboarders and cross-country skiers are featured at the park. Sleeping cabins and campgrounds are also available.
28.7 Miles
The Mandan Museum is run by the Mandan Historical Society, which works to preserve and promote the heritage of the area. Two permanent exhibits form the main part of the museum, which are the Theodore Roosevelt-Henry Waldo Coe Exhibit and the World War II Exhibit.
29.0 Miles
Crown Butte Lake is 31 acres in size and is used for boating, fishing, and picnicking. Commonly caught fish include Bass, Trout, and Bluegill.
30.1 Miles
Open every day from Memorial Day through Labor Day, the N.D. State Railroad Museum covers the railroad-based history of the entire state. The building that houses the collection was donated by the Burlington Northern Railroad in 1984.
30.7 Miles
Picking out the perfect pumpkin for Halloween can be a challenge, especially if you visit Pappa's Pumpkin Patch. In addition, kids can have a pony ride, experience a hay ride, drive a pedal car, fly on the zip line, and enjoy a train ride, all of which are free.
31.9 Miles
The Mandan Aquatic Center has a 50 meter pool with eight lanes and a separate diving area. There are even five water slides of different sizes, including a small one for younger children.