- The list below includes 34 free or cheap things to do in or near Bismarck, North Dakota, including 29 different types of inexpensive activities like Playgrounds, Movie Theaters, Historic Sites and Breweries.
- From Missouri River to McDowell Dam Nature Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Bismarck and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Mandan and Medora.
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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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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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New Generations Park is a public city-run park that offers a number of amenities for its visitors to enjoy. These include a playground area, many walking trails, and a small picnic area, among others.
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Snoopers Tons of Fun is a play center for children. Visitors will find a play area filled with slides, a ball pit, tunnels, rides, and a spider maze. Snoopers also maintains an in-house pizzeria and is available for party hosting.
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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 Former Governor's Mansion in Bismarck, North Dakota is a 2 1/2 story Victorian home and carriage house that was built in 1885. The former Governor's residence was home to 20 of the state's governors from 1893 to 1960.
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Located in Bismarck, North Dakota, Buckstop Junction is a historic town that recreates the atmosphere of the Missouri River Valley from 1875 to 1935. Preserved buildings include the Yegan Store (built in 1877) and the Sterling Depot (built in 1885).
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612 East Boulevard Ave., Bismarck, ND 58505
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The historic Camp Hancock State Historic Site is a historical museum that includes three permanent exhibits. The galley has a geologic time exhibit, an early peoples exhibition, and a yesterday and today display.
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612 East Boulevard Avenue, Bismarck, ND 58505
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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.