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Bismarck North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum

Bismarck BLASTND (mobile laser tag)

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Bismarck Tatley Skating Rink

Bismarck Tilt Studio Kirkwood

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While You're in Bismarck

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Parks & Nature

Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park

Museums & Culture

North Dakota's Gateway to Science
Former Governors' Mansion State Historic Site
North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum
Custer House
Bismarck Capital Monument
Camp Hancock State Historic Site

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Tilt Studio Kirkwood
Super Slide Amusement Park
The Landing
Chief Looking's Village
Dakota Zoo
Buckstop Junction

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Tilt Studio Kirkwood

Features a massive 100+ game arcade combined with multiple attraction types (black light laser tag, bumper cars, black light mini golf, VR experiences, and a spin and flip zone) all under one roof, creating a comprehensive entertainment complex
Admission to Tilt Studio is completely FREE - visitors only need to purchase and load a Play Card to access games and attractions, with costs automatically deducted per use

Sky Zone Trampoline Park

Bismarck offers regularly scheduled weekly glow sessions on weekends, featuring black lights during normal business hours
The facility has a designated 'ledge jump pit' area, a specialized trampoline section for younger children

Jumped-Up

Includes full party setup and cleanup service with their all-inclusive packages, allowing parents to enjoy the event without managing logistics
The facility features an open floor plan design that allows visibility of the entire 6,250 square foot venue from every angle, enhancing safety supervision

North Dakota's Gateway to Science

Members receive reciprocal admission to ASTC (Association of Science & Technology Centers) and ACM (Association of Children's Museums) member institutions nationwide, providing access to hundreds of museums across North America
The Digitalis Dome Planetarium runs shows approximately every 15 minutes, with dedicated Thursday evening shows (4:00-6:00 PM every third Thursday), plus Gallery After Dark 18+ adult-focused events

North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum

The museum features a mummified dinosaur specimen, a rare and exceptionally well-preserved fossil that provides unusual insight into ancient life
The museum offers free admission to visitors, making it an accessible educational resource for all ages despite its extensive four-gallery layout spanning 600 million years of North Dakota history

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Camp Hancock State Historic Site

The Officers' Quarters building is the oldest building in Bismarck, constructed in 1872 as part of Camp Hancock military installation
Bread of Life Church is the oldest church in Bismarck and remains an active venue for weddings and recitals on the historic site grounds

Former Governors' Mansion State Historic Site

The mansion features exposed wallpaper layers that have been deliberately peeled away to show different decades of decorative styles, allowing visitors to see the design evolution across governors' tenures from 1893-1960
Built in 1884 and served as the official residence of North Dakota governors from 1893 to 1960, spanning nearly seven decades of the state's political history

Buckstop Junction

Features 25+ historically preserved buildings dating from 1875 to 1935, including notable structures like Bethel Church and Lewis Hotel, relocated to create an authentic early-1900s village setting
The venue hosts a working blacksmith and operating airplane hangar as part of its interactive exhibits, allowing visitors to experience functional historical crafts and transportation

State Historical Society of North Dakota

Offers Ask-an-Expert virtual programs allowing students and educators to engage in real-time conversations with subject matter experts, bridging digital and educational experiences
Features the ND250 Road Trip exhibit celebrating North Dakota's American story and history, with dedicated programming for National History Day celebrations

BLASTND (mobile laser tag)

BLASTND is a mobile laser tag company that travels outside their Bismarck/Mandan base area, with documented travel to at least Utah for extended family events
The arena features a kill streak bonus system where players can earn equipment upgrades like body armor and better weapon types based on performance

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