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Attractions & Activities BISMARCK-MANDAN MEETING AND EVENT PLANNER'S GUIDE discoverbismarckmandan.com Agricultural Tour North aota leads the nation in production of wheat, flax, barley and sunflowers. On your agricultural tour, you can visit a SA Research Center, grain farm, cattle ranch, livestock auction or a variety of agriculture processing plants. Energy Tours: Wind - Coal - Gas The hub of North aota's energy belt is in ismarc-Mandan. asin Electric Power Cooperative headquarters in Bismarck and will explain an overall understanding of the types of energy generation plants you will see. These plants include: power plants, active mines, abandoned mines, oil refineries, oil rigs, wind generation. Do you know where your energy comes from? North Dakota has the single largest deposit of lignite coal in the world, estimated at 25 billion tons of recoverable reserves. It is the home to Great Plains Synfuels, the only commercial-sized coal gasification plant in the nited States, all located 75 miles from Bismarck-Mandan. Self Guided Tour of the Cathedral Area Historic District Enjoy a leisurely walk around these historical homes. The National Register of Historic Homes says, "An area of residence for many of the most prominent and influential figures of early twentieth century ismarc, several of whose fame extended far beyond North aota's boundaries. The variety of architectural styles and overall remaining integrity of the buildings within the District provide the City of Bismarck with its most architecturally diverse concentration of residential structure. Memorable Locations for Functions: • Lewis & Clark Riverboat • ND State Capitol – Memorial Hall • ND Heritage Center • Fort Lincoln: Commissary, Triple Shelter, Barracks, Granary • Dakota Zoo • Golf Clubs: Hawktree, Apple Creek or Bismarck Municipal • Buckstop Junction • Huff Hills Ski Area • Sertoma Park: Superslide Amusement Park • Fort Mandan ormer Governors' Mansion • Sleepy Hollow Theatre Arts Park North aota's family atmosphere abounds in ismarc-Mandan. Guest, spouse and youth programs can be planned to fit your group's age, interest and schedule. From local activities and tours to in-depth exploration of the coal mines or Indian villages, we can coordinate your schedule and transportation. There are many options for pre- and post-convention activities. The International Peace Garden, Theodore Roosevelt National Park, Medora, Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center, Fort Mandan, Lake Sakakawea and Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site are all within a short drive of Bismarck-Mandan. Photo Courtesy of: Dennis J. Neumann, United Tribes News