Living in Bismarck
Where to eat, what to do this weekend, and the best of Bismarck, picked by people who live here.
Best of Bismarck
All guides- ParksBest parks in Bismarck
Welcome to Bismarck, where the parks are as inviting as a friendly neighbor with a fresh pot of coffee.
- NeighborhoodsBest neighborhoods in Bismarck
Bismarck's neighborhoods and districts vary from historic downtown blocks to newer residential areas on the south and northwest sides of the city.
- RestaurantsBest restaurants in Bismarck
This guide highlights a mix of locally popular restaurants in Bismarck, North Dakota, based on recent listings and reviews.
- CoffeeBest Coffee Shops in Bismarck
Bismarck’s coffee scene includes a mix of local cafes, bakery-cafes, and drive-thru coffee shops.
- Things to doBest things to do in Bismarck
Bismarck is the North Dakota state capital and the county seat of Burleigh County.
- SeasonalHaunted Houses Near Bismarck: 2026 Dates, Hours and Tickets
3 haunted houses and Halloween attractions near Bismarck, ND for 2026: dates, hours, ticket prices and directions, from each place's own announcements.
Coming up
All events- Thu29Haunted MuseumNorth Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum
- Fri30Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween ClassicsRussell Reid Auditorium - North Dakota Heritage Center
- Fri30Adult Mobility ClassBismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
- Fri30Horror on HarmonHorror on Harmon
- Fri30Candlelight: Coldplay & Imagine DragonsRussell Reid Auditorium, North Dakota Heritage Center
- Fri30Haunted History Downtown TourURL Radio
Weekend and living stories
