Heart River Stables

The wide prairies, the rustic landscape and even the lives and culture of the Native Americans are all essential parts of North Dakota's vast history. Learn about it all when you plan a visit to the North Dakota Heritage Center in Bismarck. This impressive venue has the distinction of being the largest museum in the state. The wide variety of exhibits examines what life was like on the northern plains from prehistory all the way to the present day. It is a truly fascinating historical journey!

Link history with nature in a truly unforgettable way when you spend some time outdoors at the Camp Hancock State Historic Site. This camping area was originally founded in 1872 as Camp Grely, which was a military settlement established to provide protection for the men working on the Northern Pacific Railroad. The natural setting of the area is breathtaking, and an old log headquarters building, the last original structure, is one of the many highlights. The site is rightfully listed on the National Historic Register of Historic Places.

Being situated in North Dakota, Bismarck is most definitely a city that loves its hockey! The Bismarck Bobcats are a very special team that takes to the ice every season. This group is part of the American Hockey League and is made up of players who are twenty years and younger. These very young and skilled players play their home games at VFW Sports Center in northern Bismarck.

Great performances don't just happen. Lots of intense practice, planning, rehearsal, and effort have to be put forth in order to ensure that the absolute best entertainment makes it to the stage for audiences to enjoy. That is the philosophy of the staff at the Belle Mehus Auditorium. Whether it is a sweeping classical performance, an engaging dramatic comedy or one of today's latest musical acts, they can all rest assured that the show will go on in the best possible way when it takes place on Bismarck's Belle Mehus Auditorium stage.