Bismarck Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
capital of North Dakota, United States and seat of Burleigh County
About Bismarck
The city was first named Edwinton, but the name was changed only a year later after Otto von Bismarck, a German statesman and politician. It was believed that the name change would attract foreign investment from Germany and encourage German immigration to the city. Very little is known about Bismarck's history prior to the 1800s (during which time Europeans started immigrating to the United States in large numbers). It is believed that the first settlers in the area were the Mandan (a Native American tribe) and they are believed to have resided in the city for thousands of years. During the Lewis and Clark expedition, the Corps of Discovery, a specially-established unit of the US Army, came into the area and stayed for a few years. The Corps of Discovery aimed to establish diplomatic rela
Top Attractions in Bismarck
Explore the best things to see and do in Bismarck:
- ★AMC Classic Bismarck 8
- ★Bismarck Art and Galleries Association
- ★Bismarck Event Center
- ★Buckstop Junction Missouri Valley Fairgrounds
- ★Camp Hancock
- ★Chief Looking's Village
- ★Dakota OutRight
- ★Dakota Zoo
Where to Eat in Bismarck
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴40 Steak and Seafood
- 🍴Bistro
- 🍴Fireflour Pizza
- 🍴Kobe's Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar
- 🍴Kroll's Diner
- 🍴Peacock Alley American Grill and Bar
Where to Stay in Bismarck
- 🏨Americas Best Value Inn & Suites Bismarck
- 🏨AmericInn
- 🏨Best Western Ramkota Hotel
- 🏨Comfort Suites
- 🏨Days Inn
- 🏨Everspring Inn and Suites
Bismarck Travel Guide Sections
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