- 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 Mandan Indians built a village of about 86 earthworks homes in this area about 1575. About 1781, the village was abandoned after a smallpox outbreak, but visitors can visit reconstructed homes filled with artifacts.
12.5 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.
14.3 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.
16.3 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.
30.1 Miles
Salem Sue- World's Largest Cow is visible from over five miles away. Constructed entirely of fiberglass, the hallow cow weighs 12,000 pounds, and is 38 feet wide and 50 feet long.
34.2 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.
39.4 Miles
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.
39.4 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…
40.2 Miles
Located on prairie land in central North Dakota, Prairie Bells Grotto in Linton, North Dakota features exhibits and information about Germans who migrated from Russia to the U.S. Foods, culture and apparel are part of the historical displays.