Bismarck, North Dakota
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Welcome to Bismarck!
Welcome to the beautiful and progressive city of Bismarck, North Dakota.  Nestled on the banks of the scenic Missouri River, Bismarck is North Dakota's capitol and 2nd largest city with a population of about 56,000 (94,000 metro area).

The area's picturesque landscape combines the best that North Dakota has to offer, evidenced in it's rolling hills, valleys, and the beautiful Missouri River area.  In fact, Bismarck is often referred to as "The Jewel of North Dakota".

Bismarck is the perfect "little/big" city in which to live and work because of its family oriented friendly citizens, hard working labor force, extremely low crime rate, affordable quality-built housing, abundant recreational opportunities, and superior educational system. The following are just a few of the awards bestowed on our city:

• Bismarck ranks #1 as "America's Least Stressful Small City" in Sperling's "America's Most and Least Stressful Cities" (2004).
• Bismarck is ranked 29th "Best Metro Area for Golf" in the USA by Golf Digest (2003 - 2004).
• Bismarck ranked a "5 Star Community" by Expansion Management (2003).
• Bismarck recognized as an "All American City" (1997).

The city of Bismarck prides itself on it's abundant supply of "four season" recreational opportunities:

• More than 30 miles of exercise trails
• 35 City Parks (with more on the way)
• 3 outdoor Public Pools
• The "Wave Pool"
• An outdoor stand-alone Waterslide
• Full sized Water Park (Mandan)
• 7 Golf Courses (including Mandan)
• "Golf Dome" indoor driving range
• Junior Golf Course (12 yrs. and under)
• Numerous cross country ski trails
• Huff Hills downhill ski area minutes away
• Numerous indoor/outdoor Hockey Rinks
• 3 Skate Parks
• YMCA - Features free youth passes (pools/gyms)
• World Class Curling Facilities
• Water Sports of all types on the beautiful Missouri River and nearby lakes
• And that's just the short list!

Location:
Bismarck is located along the banks of the beautiful Missouri River, in the heart of North Dakota, and can be accessed via US Interstate 94 (I-94) from the East and West, US Highway 83 from the North and South, as well as air and rail.

Bismarck Quick Facts:
• Bismarck is home to the North Dakota State Legislature which meets within the beautiful North Dakota State Capitol Building, also known as "The Skyscraper on the Prairie".

• The Bismarck area is considered a "golfers paradise" boasting 7 pristine, picturesque, and challenging Golf Courses, as well as, a Junior Golf Course (12 yrs. and under) and an all-season "golf dome" indoor driving range.  Leading the list of Bismarck courses is Hawktree Golf Course, which is currently ranked #19 in Golf Digest's "America's 100 Greatest Public Courses" for 2003 - 2004.  In fact, the entire Bismarck area is currently rated 29th "Best Metro Area for Golf" in the nation by Golf Digest.

• Bismarck has more than 100 restaurants and over 20 hotels to accommodate our visitors.

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