Tours in Bismarck

Tourists come the year round for various events, as well as local caves, water parks, private museums, wildlife parks and other smaller attractions. It can also handle large conventions.  There are numerous tours along the Missouri River, either walking, hiking or biking. The Lewis & Clark Riverboat is a special and exciting ride along the river, with grand vista views and an opportunity to get closer to the way it was those many years ago when the real Lewis and Clark explored the region on their trek westward. 

If you are an avid historian or just interested in the old west, take a tour of the Heritage Center, or the Archeology and Historic Preservation. As mentioned earlier, the Lewis and Clark riverboat tour is excellent and a wonderful sightseeing adventure.  There are many other boat rentals available in the numerous marinas in the area for private and personnel sightseeing, or fishing along the mighty Missouri.  This scenic river is an awesome adventure for everyone. Take the whole day or just a few hours to swim, fish, boat, and even jetski. The river bottom is sandy, with many sandbars along the way; but be careful as the current can be strong at times. A replication of a keelboat is part of the Lewis and Clark Expedition tour.

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Things to do in Bismarck North Dakota

There are many parks in the city that allow for biking, hiking and just enjoying nature. Also located within the city's parks are swimming pools, 5 golf courses and exercise trails. This all sits within approximately 2300 acres of public land. With the close proximity of the river and other lakes, fishing is a very popular sport. There are public docks to facilitate boating as well as being handy for the fishermen. For the hunting enthusiast, there are seasons for deer, waterfowl and pheasant.

The city's Belle Mehus auditorium, built in 1914, is one of the main center for the arts. The orchestra also performs there. There are theater companies, art galleries and museums.  Parks and marinas abound allowing visitors to thoroughly enjoy the river and explore the landmarks along its path. Some of the local dams include McDowell and the Garrison project. The state capitol complex, a 19 story art deco building is home to the Heritage Center, the state library, the governor's residence, state offices and the Liberty Memorial Building. Very unusual for a city, Bismarck contains their major mall in the downtown area. The Kirkwood and close by is the Bismarck Civic Center. Many shops and restaurants line the streets of the area. 

Surprisingly enough, there are many things to do in Bismarck. The North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame is located there. The hall thrills you with its great history of the west and has a lot of information about the Native Americans in the area, as well as rodeo and ranching. Included is a library, theater and an expansive panorama of the Badlands from the outdoor patio. It is at the entrance to Theodore Roosevelt National Park.  Another fantastic Native American venue is the Five Nations Art Museum with many beautiful artifacts made by local artisans, with paintings, jewelry, sculptures and baskets. It is listed as one of the best places to visit in the area. Another interesting museum is the North Dakota Heritage Museum with exhibits and collections relating to the settlement and hardships of living in North Dakota. They even have an interactive Model T display that allows you to experience what it was like to crank up the old buggy.