Engaging Getaways and Venues for:
Bismarck, ND
The Dakota Zoo is a 90-acre facility that houses 600 animals, birds, reptiles and fish representing 125 species. More than 150,000 people visit the zoo each year. Plan your visit around one of the Zoo’s many special events, including Breakfast at the Zoo and Brew at the Zoo, where you can eat and sip by the animals. more...
Venture down the Missouri River on the Lewis and Clark Riverboat. The riverboat is seasonal, May through September, and daily public cruises are scheduled around private charter reservations and dinners. The boat’s lower level can seat up to 64 passengers for a sit-down meal, or rent the entire boat for groups of up to 100. The sunset cruise offers beautiful views, so make reservations early to ensure your seat. more...
Fresh off the opening of a new expansion, the North Dakota Heritage Center and State Museum is located on the state capitol grounds. Guests can take in a life-size T-Rex skeleton or exhibits of rare pottery and beadwork. There are thousands of artifacts and specimens, high-tech displays and interactive exhibits in four new museum galleries that trace North Dakota history from 600 million years ago through current developments and the oil boom. Don’t forget to visit James River Cafe for lunch and try a Dinosaur Cookie. more...
Visitors can tour the North Dakota State Capitol, also known as the "Skyscraper of the Prairie." The 19-story art deco building was built in the 1930s and contains unique woods and materials from many states and countries. Make your way to the 19th floor for breathtaking views of the city. more...
