Centrally Located Bismarck, North Dakota Hotel near Top Attractions
Travelers of all types love our Bismarck, North Dakota hotel's fantastic location near top attractions, shopping and businesses. Centrally located to provide optimal access to major events and sights, this Bismarck hotel in North Dakota makes exploring the area a breeze. We are conveniently located near Gateway Fashion Mall, Pebble Creek Golf Course and more. Browse the Bismarck attractions below or stop by the Front Desk for additional information about the city of Bismarck, ND.
Exciting attractions near our Bismarck, North Dakota hotel include:
Belle Mehus Auditorium Located in downtown Bismarck, the historic Belle Mehus acts as the city's center for the arts. The auditorium is also the home of the Bismarck-Mandan Symphony Orchestra. 201 N 6th St, Bismarck, ND 58501 (701) 258-8345 2.8 miles from hotel
Bismarck Art and Galleries Association 10 times a year, select local, regional and national artists and craftspeople get their chance to shine in exhibits hosted by this art association, known to locals as BAGA. 422 E Front Ave, Bismarck, ND 58501 (701) 858-3242 3.1 miles from hotel
Bismarck Civic Center The capital city's largest venue, Bismarck Civic Center is a multi-purpose facility that hosts major events throughout the calendar year, from trade shows and political conventions to rock and symphonic concerts to rodeo and athletic competitions. 601 E Sweet Ave, Bismarck, ND 58504-5660 (701) 222-6487 3 miles from hotel
Dakota Zoo Fun and affordable zoo featuring more than 600 animals. 3205 N 14th St, Bismarck, ND 58503 (701) 223-7543 4.1 miles from hotel
Gateway Fashion Mall Nearby fashion mall houses some 30 retail stores anchored by Conlin's Furniture, Hancock Fabrics and Sears. 2700 State St, Bismarck, ND 0.3 miles from hotel
Gateway to Science Dedicated to promoting interest in the sciences as well as environmental and conservation awareness, this facility in the Gateway Mall is a terrific place to spend an afternoon with the entire family. 1810 Schafer St, Bismarck, ND 58501 (701) 258-1975 3.1 miles from hotel
North Dakota Heritage Center Founded to preserve and promote the rich heritage of North Dakota, this state-run organization operates two museums, the main branch of which is in the capital city and is the largest museum in the state. 612 Boulevard Ave, Bismarck, ND 58505 (701) 328-2666 2.5 miles from hotel
Sertoma Park A terrific place for picnics, hiking and more, Sertoma Park sits just off Main Ave and offers a tranquil escape for locals and visitors alike. Riverside Park Rd & W Arbor Ave, Bismarck, ND 58501 4.4 miles from hotel
About Bismarck
A land of fertile soil, untapped coal and oil reserves, rolling prairies, and close-knit communities, North Dakota has lost little of its frontier spirit over the years. Nowhere is this more apparent than in the capital city, Bismarck. Named after a German Kaiser in an attempt to encourage investment in its neophyte railroad industry, Bismarck's history can be traced back to 1804, when Meriwether Lewis and William Clark camped on the banks of the Missouri River (just a short distance from the modern city limits) while exploring the lands of the Louisiana Purchase and opening the door for thousands of pioneer families who settled the area over the next century or so. By the time North and South Dakota formally entered the Union in 1889, Bismarck was well on its way to becoming one of the region's most important economic and cultural centers, attracting investment capital thanks to a position at the terminus of the Northern Pacific Railroad and serving as an important steamboat crossing point. Important sites in and around the capital city include Fort Abraham Lincoln, General George Custer's command post when he met disaster at the hands of Sitting Bull at the Battle of Little Bighorn; the Lewis and Clark Riverboat, a 150-passenger vessel that cruises the Missouri in grand style; and the contemporary capitol building, the so-called "Skyscraper on the Prairie," a fascinating blend of old and new that houses the North Dakota Heritage Center, Avard Fairbanks's famous "Pioneer Family" statue, and a dazzling arboretum that contains indigenous plants, trees, flowers, and shrubs. Once the sun sets on the prairie, visitors will find that they have no shortage of options to pass the night away, whether it's playing blackjack at the Prairie Knights Casino, taking in a Native American dance and musical performance, or enjoying night fishing at nearby Lake Oahe. In North Dakota, something exciting is always on the horizon.
Did you know?
Founded around 1873, when the tracks of the Northern Pacific railroad reached the eastern banks of the Missouri River, Bismarck was named in honor of Von Bismarck, the so-called "Iron Chancellor of Germany." In those days, bridge engineers didn't have the heavy machinery they have now, so constructing a bridge over a body of water the size of the Missouri was a considerable undertaking that wasn't completed until 1883. That year, the city of Mandan, named for the Mantani Indians, was born on the river's west bank, just across from Bismarck.
.jpg "Sertoma Park")
Sertoma Park.jpg "Bismarck Attractions")
.jpg "Dakota Zoo")
Tuesday
Wednesday
Country Inns & Suites Feeds