10 days in Bismarck Itinerary

Bismarck is the capital of the U.S. state of North Dakota and the county seat of Burleigh County. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Former Governors' Mansion State Historic Site and Saint James Basilica. Take a break from the city and head to Hawktree Golf Club and Cross Ranch State Park. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Bismarck: Lake Sakakawea State Park (in Mercer), Harmon Lake (in Mandan) and Washburn (Fort Mandan & The North Dakota Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center). The adventure continues: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Assumption Abbey, look for all kinds of wild species at McDowell Dam Nature Park, grab your bike and head to Keelboat Park, and examine the collection at Stutsman County Memorial Museum.

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In May, plan for daily highs up to 24°C, and evening lows to 6°C.