- Our list of the best things to do in Bismarck, North Dakota, features the top 49 nearby activities — including 15 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Bismarck, ND has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Sights & Landmarks, Outdoor Places, Sports & Fitness, and Amusement.
- The results below include the top 22 things to do within the city of Bismarck, ND , followed by 27 popular activities in nearby cities, including Mandan and Medora
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Bismarck's North Dakota Heritage Center covers almost 40,000 feet of exhibition space. It is dedicated North Dakota's history and includes a substantial collection of Scandinavian and Native American art and textiles. The museum staff are happy to accommodate researchers and special requests to view objects not…
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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.
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The Laughing Sun Brewing Co. features a 1500-square foot space with the brewery located behind a glass wall. The pub itself seats up to 65 guests and offers homebrews, pub grub, and live entertainment focusing on local artists.
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Bismarck's North Dakota Zoo covers 90 acres and houses hundreds of local and exotic wildlife species. The zoo includes a children's discovery zone, concessions and a pavillion for large groups.
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Bismarck, North Dakota is home to the State Capital Building, the tallest building in North Dakota. There are many exterior tours available, and several buildings also host interior tours while the government is in session.
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The majestic Missouri River courses from Bismarck, North Dakota as it travels south toward Missouri. It is one of the longest and most important rivers in the United States, and is popular among anglers, nature photographers, hikers and boating enthusiasts.
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The largest cinema in Bismarck, North Dakota is the Grand 15 Theatres. It features new releases and public television broadcasts such as the 'Live From the Met' series from Manhattan's Metropolitan Opera Company.
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Dakota Stage is a playhouse and auditorium that serves as the home of the Shade Tree Players, a local community theater group. In addition to productions staged by this group, Dakota Stage also features concerts and other musical events.
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Located five miles due east of Bismarck, North Dakota, the McDowell Dam Nature Park is a 270+ acre park that features paddleboating and kayaking in the summer and public ice skating in the winter. Horseshoes are also a featured activity.
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The Bismarck Civic Center is a performance venue that hosts events ranging from concerts to musicals. The 10,100-seat facility was the home of the Dakota Wizards of the NBA D-League.