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    Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center

    Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center

    4.8(8 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    About halfway between Minot and Bismarck, this is a great stop to gather some history, stretch and…read morerelieve yourself. The parking lot is huge & people often pull in for a nap while driving. While the center closes at night, the restrooms remain open and there's a ton of tourists info available on stands.

    This is the best historical stop in all of North Dakota (I'd know, I am from North Dakota and I…read morevisit every ND Historic Site, check my Yelp). This is a state-of-the-art museum from motion sensors to start small video clips to all sorts of interactive/hands on learning experiences. No doubt, this is a great place to bring your children. I wish I would have come here earlier in my life (Bismarck schools need to send their students here). It is super clean and spacious. This is why I give it 5 stars, it is modern and interactive, but it is also culturally correct and historically accurate. This is all coming from me, an Indigenous person to this area. I came to this center immediately thinking that something was going to be wrong or culturally insensitive or incorrect, but guess what? I found nothing. Everything was really great. This gets my Indigenous seal of approval! The gift shop was awesome! Thanks for selling snacks and drinks! I love that you allow photography. Both outside and inside are fun to walk around! Well done, Lewis & Clark Interpretative Center! I will be back!

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    Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center - The layout

    The layout

    Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center - Sakakawea exhibit

    Sakakawea exhibit

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    Former Governors' Mansion State Historic Site - Living room, front parlor

    Former Governors' Mansion State Historic Site

    5.0(1 review)
    36.0 mi

    This is a wonderful place to visit some history! It is totally free to view everything; donations…read moreare welcome! The mansion was constructed in 1884 and was not originally built for the governors of North Dakota, but rather as a private resident. The mansion was the North Dakota governors' residence from 1893 to 1960, which is pretty sweet! They are very open to photography, so snap away! The mansion gets decorated for different seasons and holidays, which I can't wait to come back for the holiday season! Lastly, there is a lot for children to do here, they have historic games that you can do with your children on the lawn and a scavenger hunt! It is 100% a self-guided tour, however a site supervisor is always around and is happy to answer questions! I asked her about any paranormal activity that the mansion has had and she did have a few stories for me; pretty cool, a haunting presence somewhere in the heart of Bismarck, North Dakota! I was treated so well and the site supervisor was super welcoming! There is two floors, both open to the public (every bedroom and room is open). The upstairs is not handicap accessible, because you have to climb stairs. Additionally, there is a "Carriage House" which is basically the garage that has been converted into a museum full of historical artifacts! You could spend approximately 1-2 hours here and get the feel of the whole place. The North Dakota State Historical Society clearly did a lot of research and beautiful restoration to this place. I will no doubt be back and I am so thankful that I stopped on by on a beautiful August day! I hope you enjoy the pictures I captured!

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    Former Governors' Mansion State Historic Site - Historic bikes

    Historic bikes

    Former Governors' Mansion State Historic Site - Servant stairwell

    Servant stairwell

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