- TripBuzz found 42 things to do with kids in or near Bismarck, North Dakota, including 23 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Mandan and Medora.
- From The Dakota Zoo to New Generations Park, the Bismarck area offers 33 different types of family activities, including: Playgrounds, Movie Theaters, Historic Sites and Golf.
- North Dakota's capital city, Bismarck, is ranked as the seventh fastest-growing small city in the United States and it's capitol building is the tallest structure in the state. The culture is primarily comprised of promoting the arts through their theatre and orchestral programs and venues and outdoor recreational opportunities are extensive due to the large park system and network of trails.
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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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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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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.
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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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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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Missouri Riverboat Incorporates operates the Lewis and Clark Riverboat docked at Bismarck, North Dakota. The 150-passenger paddleboat provides a one hour pre-narrated dinner cruise on the Mississippi River past many areas that visitors would not see otherwise.
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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.