The Dakota Zoo is a zoo in Bismarck, North Dakota located on the banks of the Missouri River. It is the third zoo built in North Dakota. The Dakota Zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.

Welcome! North Dakota’s largest museum features four museum galleries tracing the state’s rich history from its earliest geologic formation 600 million years ago to today. We invite you to experience the beautiful museum spaces showcasing our people, our landscape, and our current and future development.

Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park, established in 1907, is the oldest state park in North Dakota and provides a variety of unique adventures to travelers of all ages. Travel through time and explore rich culture and history of the area by investigating artifacts at the Visitor Center Museum. Visitors will gain insight into the lives of the Mandan Native Americans who once lived at On-a-Slant Village by venturing through our reconstructed earthlodges. Discover old Fort Abraham Lincoln, Fort McKeen and what life what like as a frontier soldier as you journey through the blockhouses and furnished barracks and participate in a living history tour of the commanding officer’s quarters.

Hikers, bikers and horseback riders will gaze upon the breathtaking views of the Heart and Missouri river bottoms as they traverse the scenic trail system through the surrounding hills. Visitors can stay overnight in a cabin or one of over 100 campsites along the majestic rivers. Anglers can find success along the shorelines of both the Missouri and Heart Rivers.

Pools, tube slides & a lazy river are highlights of this summer park with a snack bar.

Step into our house, where Nordic culinary traditions meet contemporary elegance in a riverside setting. Our restaurant, inspired by an 1800s boathouse, features two levels of indoor and outdoor dining. Enjoy the fusion of modern Nordic dishes, inventive cocktails, and classic design elements for a distinctive dining experience by the river.

Year round food and drinks to crave. Brunch, Lunch, Dinner and a welcoming kids menu. Bring the whole family for a wonderful experience on the riverfront.

Commercial Vessel Lewis & Clark provides passengers with a direct connection to the heritage and history of the Missouri River in central North Dakota.

Our cruises run on the mighty Missouri from May thru September.

You are welcome to join our public cruises or call to book a date

​for your charter, bus tour, reunion, business meeting or wedding.

We encourage booking early as we fill up quick.

Our Bismarck Brewery and Taproom features Award-Winning BBQ & Craft Beer! We also have live music, Sunday art/yoga classes, rotating artist installations and a large patio that is pet friendly!

Midway Lanes is located just across the Missouri River from Bismarck and offers plenty of late-night fun. You won’t find anywhere else in the Bismarck area with 16 beers on tap and 70 arcade machines. If you prefer light shows and synchronized music during your weekend bowling matches then come and see play during Thunder Alley on Fridays and Saturdays.

Challenge everyone to a round of mini bowling or mini golf, or get behind the wheel in our Thundervolt Go-Karts. Grab a taco or two, before playing your favorite video, ticket, or merchandise games.

Sertoma Park is a park in Bismarck, North Dakota. Sertoma is on a three-mile stretch of riverside plain on the Missouri River. The Lewis and Clark Riverboat docks at the park when it is not giving tours of the river where Lewis and Clark once were over 200 years ago.