- 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 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.
1.9 Miles
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.
0.9 Miles
At Heritage Center, visitors can learn about the significant events of North Dakota's history through its interactive exhibits and displays. These exhibits feature items like dinosaur fossils, early pioneer artifacts, murals, agriculture equipment, and more.
1.9 Miles
Located in Bismarck, North Dakota, the Gateway to Science offers children's programs that focus on future STEM training for careers in science, technology, engineering and math. Science activities and summer camps are featured for school-age children.
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1608 N Washington Street, Bismarck, ND 58501
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The YMCA Missouri Valley Family is an organization that has the goal of providing a healthy environment that promotes healthy living. The organization has youth sports programs including tennis, flag football, and basketball.
1.9 Miles
Bismarck's Carmike Cinemas is a branch of the Carmike Cinemas theater chain. It shows first-run Hollywood movies with digital video and sound, and offers discount matinees and a variety of combo packages.
0.6 Miles
At the Chateau de Mores State Historic Site visitors can tour the 26-room two-story building that was built in 1883 furnished with many pieces belonging to Marquis de Mores and his family. De Mores helped to found Medora, a beef packing plant, a stagecoach line, and a freight company.
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At over 503,000 acres, Little Missouri National Grasslands is the largest grassland project in the country managed by the United States National Forest Service under the Dakota Prairie Grasslands Project. In the Missouri Grasslands, people can hike, camp, ride horse, shoot photographs, hunt, canoe, and backpack…
3.3 Miles
Spread over 63,000 square feet, Midway Lanes serves as more than a simple bowling alley. Along with the bowling lanes, there are two lounges with karaoke, dart machines, four pool tables, game room, and full service food concessions.
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The Dacotah Speedway is a track that is 3/8 mile and made of clay with a high banked shape. There are many races held throughout the season with emphasis on stock cars in addition to an annual demolition derby.