Bismarck, the small capital of North Dakota, has only 75,000 inhabitants and can be easily explored in half a day. The chunky State Capitol dominates the city; from the observation deck on the 18th floor, visitors have a great view of the city on the Missouri River. Art Alley 5.5 in downtown has some great murals; the North Dakota Heritage Center is most interesting and also an architectural masterpiece.
BIsmarck
One year after its founding in 1872, the city was named after German Chancellor Otto von Bismarck with the intention to attract German immigrants to the city. The plan didn’t work; immigration did not start until two years later, when gold was found in the nearby Black Hills.
North Dakota State Capitol in Bismarck, North Dakota
Siegel im State Capitol in Bismarck, North Dakota
Pioneer Family Monument in Bismarck, North Dakota
The French Gratitude Train in Bismarck, North Dakota
North Dakota Heritage Center in Bismarck, North Dakota
Bison vor dem State Capitol in Bismarck, North Dakota
Sakakawea Statue in Bismarck, North Dakota
Camp Hancock State Historic Site in Bismarck, North Dakota
Wandmalerei in der Art Alley 5.5 in Bismarck, North Dakota
Wandmalerei in der Art Alley 5.5 in Bismarck, North Dakota
Wandmalerei in der Art Alley 5.5 in Bismarck, North Dakota
Lewis and Clark Riverboat Landing in Bismarck, North Dakota
Keelboat Park in Bismarck, North Dakota
Und immer wieder Lewis and Clark
Und immer wieder Lewis and Clark
Keelboat Park in Bismarck, North Dakota
“Thunderbirds” im Keelboat Park in Bismarck, North Dakota