Prairie Knights Casino, Lodge, Marina 701-854-7777, 800-425-8277, Offers more than 500 slots, video poker, keno, 21, dining, and lodging. more...

Former Governors' Mansion State Historic Site (circa 1884) 320 East Avenue, Bismarck, ND 58501, 701-328-2666, Victorian style mansion that was home to 21 former Dakota governors.

North Dakota State Capital 600 East Boulevard Avenue, Bismarck, ND 58501, 701-328-2000, A 19-story building that contains unique woods and materials from many states and countries. 

State Historical Society of North Dakota 612 East Boulevard Avenue, Bismarck, ND 58505, 701-328-2666, Discover history and explore frontier forts, a mansion or your family roots. more... 

Camp Hancock State Historic Site West Main Street, 701-328-2666, Military installation established in 1872 to provide protection for the Northern Pacific Railroad workers.

Double Ditch Indian Village State Historic Site 7 1/2 Miles North of Bismark, 701-328-2666, Site contains the ruins of a large Mandan Indian earthlodge village inhabited during 1675-1780. It was the site of the first scientific archaeological excavation on the upper Missouri River. A team from Harvard University, led by Bismarck native George Will, dug the site in 1905.

On a Slant Indian Village Fort Abraham Lincoln Park, 701-663-9571, Village was once home to a thriving Mandan Indian population in the mid 1600's.

Steamboat Warehouse State Historic Marker Wedge of Bismark, 701-328-2666, Denotes the site of Northern Pacific Railway Company warehouse that was built in 1883.

Ward Indian Village Site Northwest Bismark, 701-222-4308, Ancient American Indian Village site offers a self guided tour of the grounds.

ND Archives & Historical Research Library ND Heritage Center, Bismarck, ND 5855, 701-224-2668, Features historical book on North Dakota including the "Civil War Source Book."

Bismark Art and Galleries Association 422 East Front Avenue, Bismarck, ND 58504, 701-223-5986, Exhibits of art, photography and sculpture from local artists. Also houses the Theo Art School. more... 

Five Nations Art Museum 401 Main Street, Bismarck, ND 58502, 701-663-4663, Features authentic American Indian paintings, jewelry, sculptures and baskets, hand crafted by local arists. 

Gary's Gallery 305 East Broadway Avenue, Bismarck, ND 58501, 701-258-0060, Gary Miller creates truly American inspired paintings with great attention to detail and a sensitivity to the mood and memories behind the scenes.  more... 

North Dakota Heritage Center 612 East Boulevard Avenue, Bismarck, ND 58505, 701-328-2666, State's largest museum, collection of Plains Indian artifacts and interpretive exhibits. more... 

North Dakota State Railroad Museum 3700 Thirtieth Avenue Northwest, Bismarck, ND 58501, 701-663-6779, Artifacts and rolling stock from the northern pacific.

Dakota Zoo Sertoma Park Road, Bismarck, ND 58501, 701-223-7543, North Dakota's largest zoo and home to over 125 species of reptiles.

Gateway to Science 2700 State Street, Suite 17, Bismarck, ND 58503, 701-258-1975, Hands-on science center for kids of all ages. Offers educational programs. 

Fort Lincoln Trolley Third Street, 701-663-9018, Restored trolley rides through the scenic Heart River bottoms to historic Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park.

Lewis & Clark Riverboat 1700 North River Road, Bismarck, ND 58503, Port of Bismark, 701-255-4233, Cruise the mighty Missouri from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Gift shop open from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. during cruising season. Features a 140 passenger capacity and full bar service. Charters, groups and walk-ons welcome.