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Attractions & Activities BISMARCK-MANDAN MEETING AND EVENT PLANNER'S GUIDE Military Tour Military history is rich in and around Bismarck-Mandan. Tours can include the All Veterans Memorial on the ND State Capitol Grounds and Camp Hancock State Historic Site in south Bismarck. Then be sure to travel across the Liberty Memorial Bridge that carries the Memorial Highway over the Missouri River to the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery and Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park, just a few miles south of Mandan. Energy Tours: Wind - Coal - Gas The hub of North Dakota's energy belt is in Bismarck-Mandan. Basin 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, and 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 United 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 Bismarck, several of whose fame extended far beyond North Dakota'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: • Buckstop Junction • Dakota Zoo • Former Governors' Mansion • Fort Lincoln: Commissary, Triple Shelter, Barracks, Granary • Golf Clubs: Hawktree, Apple Creek or Bismarck Municipal • Heritage River Landing • Huff Hills Ski Area • Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center and Fort Mandan • Lewis & Clark Riverboat • North Dakota Heritage Center and State Museum • North Dakota State Capitol - Memorial Hall • Sertoma Park: Superslide Amusement Park • Sleepy Hollow Theatre Arts Park North Dakota's family atmosphere abounds in Bismarck-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, Lake Sakakawea, Garrison Dam, and Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site are all within a short drive of Bismarck-Mandan.