Morning Drinks!
BittyBean is our top spot for coffee! Family owned and always friendly. We love the Maplewoods Latte and Miel.
BittyBean
1019 E Main AveBittyBean is our top spot for coffee! Family owned and always friendly. We love the Maplewoods Latte and Miel.
Wonderful loose leaf tea selection! You can either buy to make at home or have them make for you.
Steep Me A Cup of Tea
311 South 3rd StreetWonderful loose leaf tea selection! You can either buy to make at home or have them make for you.
Located in the Bismarck Public Library, this coffee shop is locally, family owned, with an inspiring story!
The Gifted Bean Coffee House
515 N 5th StLocated in the Bismarck Public Library, this coffee shop is locally, family owned, with an inspiring story!
Brunch & Lunch
Anima Cucina
101 N 5th StSpecializing in breads and pastries, made from scratch, this is a great place to check out for breakfast or lunch when downtown!
Brick Oven Bakery
112 N 4th StSpecializing in breads and pastries, made from scratch, this is a great place to check out for breakfast or lunch when downtown!
Bread poets makes a unique variety of fresh breads daily and serves sandwiches (with their breads) at lunch. Close the Duplex, it’s a great quick stop for lunch and picking up a cinnamon log for breakfast!
Bread Poets
106 E Thayer AveBread poets makes a unique variety of fresh breads daily and serves sandwiches (with their breads) at lunch. Close the Duplex, it’s a great quick stop for lunch and picking up a cinnamon log for breakfast!
Copper Dog Cafe
218 W Main StFood scene
The Bistro is one of our favorite places to eat! It has a warm inviting atmosphere and wood fired Italian cuisine, which is always delicious. Some of our favorites (hard to choose a few!) include the Bistro Burger and Lobster Bisque with Craisin and Candied Pecan Field Greens.
Bistro 1100
1103 E Front AveThe Bistro is one of our favorite places to eat! It has a warm inviting atmosphere and wood fired Italian cuisine, which is always delicious. Some of our favorites (hard to choose a few!) include the Bistro Burger and Lobster Bisque with Craisin and Candied Pecan Field Greens.
Another one of our favorite places to eat is the Walrus! This restaurant has an eclectic feel which will make you not want to leave. Some of our favorite dishes are the Sante Fe Chicken and Buffalo Chicken Wrap!
10 locals recommend
Walrus Restaurant
1136 N 3rd StAnother one of our favorite places to eat is the Walrus! This restaurant has an eclectic feel which will make you not want to leave. Some of our favorite dishes are the Sante Fe Chicken and Buffalo Chicken Wrap!
A & B Pizza is unique to Bismarck/Mandan and a local favorite! There are three locations, all recently remodeled. Would definitely recommend stopping and who knows, you may even find us there on a Saturday night!
A & B Pizza
1017 East Interstate AvenueA & B Pizza is unique to Bismarck/Mandan and a local favorite! There are three locations, all recently remodeled. Would definitely recommend stopping and who knows, you may even find us there on a Saturday night!
Hands down, some of the best pizza in town! We have yet to try one we didn’t like. They also have homemade gelato!
14 locals recommend
Fireflour Pizzeria & Coffee Bar
111 N 5th StHands down, some of the best pizza in town! We have yet to try one we didn’t like. They also have homemade gelato!
Butterhorn has the best brunch (Saturday and Sunday only) and a fine dining experience for dinner! Don’t miss out on their famous Butterhorns if you choose to dine here!
9 locals recommend
Butterhorn
210 E Main AveButterhorn has the best brunch (Saturday and Sunday only) and a fine dining experience for dinner! Don’t miss out on their famous Butterhorns if you choose to dine here!
Broadway Grill & Tavern
100 W Broadway AveLocated on the Missouri River, this new restaurant has great views, outdoor seating and amazing food! Definitely recommend checking it out during the summer!
Huckleberry House
1700 River RoadLocated on the Missouri River, this new restaurant has great views, outdoor seating and amazing food! Definitely recommend checking it out during the summer!
Great restaurant located on the Missouri River on the Mandan side. They have outdoor seating, great food and live music some nights!
The Paddle Trap
2500 Pirates Loop SoutheastGreat restaurant located on the Missouri River on the Mandan side. They have outdoor seating, great food and live music some nights!
Cocktails & Breweries
Check out Bismarck’s own speakeasy! It has a unique environment with amazing cocktails. The best part is finding the hidden entrance :)
510.2 Speakeasy
510 E Main AveCheck out Bismarck’s own speakeasy! It has a unique environment with amazing cocktails. The best part is finding the hidden entrance :)
Thomas & Moriarty's
200 W Main StA great local brewery with axe throwing! Live music most weekends starting at 8:00pm. Kids are welcome until 9:00pm.
20 locals recommend
Laughing Sun Brewing Co.
1023 E Front AveA great local brewery with axe throwing! Live music most weekends starting at 8:00pm. Kids are welcome until 9:00pm.
Located on a rooftop on Main with great views and drinks! Outdoor seating available as well. Must be 21 and over.
10 locals recommend
Luft Rooftop Beer Garden
510 E Main AveLocated on a rooftop on Main with great views and drinks! Outdoor seating available as well. Must be 21 and over.
Sightseeing
The Heritage Center is a great place to explore on a cold North Dakota day! The museum has 4 galleries which display the history of North Dakota. If you have young children be sure to check out The Treehouse!
26 locals recommend
North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum
612 E Boulevard AveThe Heritage Center is a great place to explore on a cold North Dakota day! The museum has 4 galleries which display the history of North Dakota. If you have young children be sure to check out The Treehouse!
Within walking distance of the Duplex is the State Capitol for North Dakota! Tours are available Monday through Friday, 9-11am and 1-3pm.
12 locals recommend
North Dakota State Capitol
600 E Boulevard AveWithin walking distance of the Duplex is the State Capitol for North Dakota! Tours are available Monday through Friday, 9-11am and 1-3pm.
Fort Lincoln is North Dakota’s oldest State Park and the perfect place for hiking with overlooking views of the Missouri River and Heart River!
See all there is to do and learn at the Park here: https://www.parkrec.nd.gov/fort-abraham-lincoln-state-park.
If you’re here in the summer, check out taking the Trolley into the Park!
18 locals recommend
Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park
4480 Fort Lincoln RdFort Lincoln is North Dakota’s oldest State Park and the perfect place for hiking with overlooking views of the Missouri River and Heart River!
See all there is to do and learn at the Park here: https://www.parkrec.nd.gov/fort-abraham-lincoln-state-park.
If you’re here in the summer, check out taking the Trolley into the Park!
Great walking path along the Missouri River. Look for a trail map near the Parking Lot at Pioneer Park. This is one of our families favorite places for a walk!
6 locals recommend
Pioneer Park
1500 River RdGreat walking path along the Missouri River. Look for a trail map near the Parking Lot at Pioneer Park. This is one of our families favorite places for a walk!
Located in downtown, next to Fireflour Pizza, check out local artists work along the buildings!
Bismarck Art Alley
117 N 5th StLocated in downtown, next to Fireflour Pizza, check out local artists work along the buildings!
Lewis and Clark Riverboat
1700 River RdBismarck Larks Baseball
201 W Front AveKid’s Activities
Dakota Zoo
602 Riverside Park RdGreat place to visit with kids!
Check out a few of Bismarck’s 61 parks, 53 playgrounds and over 70 miles of trails. Located all across Bismarck, check out their website to find which one you’ll explore: https://www.bisparks.org.
Bismarck Parks & Recreation District
400 East Front AvenueCheck out a few of Bismarck’s 61 parks, 53 playgrounds and over 70 miles of trails. Located all across Bismarck, check out their website to find which one you’ll explore: https://www.bisparks.org.
Gateway to Science
1600 Schafer St