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Dakota Dinosaur Museum - The mission of the Dakota Dinosaur Museum is to promote tourism by providing a facility to display earth science specimens excavated from the area as a community educational and economic development project. North Dakota Heritage Center - You'll always find something new to see at the North Dakota Heritage Center. Throughout the building special galleries showcase the diverse collections of the State Historical Society of North Dakota. Unique temporary exhibits demonstrate an infinite variety of artifacts and documents, and you'll want to return often just to keep up with these changing glimpses of an exciting past. Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center - The new $1.5 million Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center at Washburn, North Dakota, opened in June of 1997. Among its many features are two remarkable exhibits: A cottonwood dugout canoe and a collection of watercolor prints by Karl Bodmer, the Swiss artist that visited the Knife River Indian villages with the German Prince Maximilian in 1833-34. Bonanzaville USA - Visit Bonanzaville, USA! Stroll through history in this unique, picturesque 12-acre village of museums with original historic structures from the North Dakota Prairie: a sod house, country school, church, log homes, antique cars, airplanes, farm machinery and more! |
Lewis & Clark Riverboat - Cruise the fabulous Missouri River aboard the Lewis and Clark, 150 passenger riverboat. This all-weather paddlewheeler docks at the Port of Bismarck. Excursion cruises, dinner cruises, moonlight cruises, and pizza cruises are all available for your enjoyment Memorial Day to Labor Day. Gateway to Science Center - At Gateway to Science, visitors of all ages experience science in a fun way that teaches them how the world actually works. Gateway to science is located at the Gateway Mall in North Bismarck, and offers hands-on exhibits which provide opportunities for all ages to learn about science. Pioneer Trails National Museum - The Pioneer Trails National Museum is a museum that explores the rich history of the prairies of the Mid West, from Native American civilizations to early settler culture to dinosaur fossils. The Dakota Zoo - The Dakota Zoo is North Dakota's largest zoo, housing over 600 animals. There are prairie dogs, mountain lions, bison and other animals native to the region. The Zoo also offers a variety of other fun things to do while visiting, such as the Tribune Express or the Leach Express trains, the Land O'Lakes Ice Cream Parlor, a Children's Play Area, and the Antler Trading Post. |
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