McDowell Dam Recreation Area is a 271-acre park located five miles east of Bismarck. Managed by the Bismarck Parks and Recreation District, it features a public beach, fishing dock, and a variety of rentals including paddle boats, kayaks, and canoes. The park also offers picnic shelters, horseshoe pits, a playground, modern restrooms, and paved trails for walking and biking. Enjoy the scenic Nature Trail encircling the dam for a peaceful outdoor experience!
3805 E Bismarck Expy, Bismarck, ND 58501, USA
Distance: 4.00 mi (straight line)
Museums and Interpretive Centers
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1601 N 12th St, Bismarck, ND 58501, USA
Distance: 6.02 mi (straight line)
Menoken Village State Historic Site, 171st Street Northeast, Menoken, ND, USA
Distance: 6.12 mi (straight line)
Frybread Mama's, Gateway Mall, State Street, Bismarck, ND, USA
Distance: 6.20 mi (straight line)
Food and Drinks Tribal Experiences
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North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum, East Boulevard Avenue, Bismarck, ND, USA
Distance: 6.28 mi (straight line)
Museums and Interpretive Centers
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1023 E Front Ave, Bismarck, ND 58504, USA
Distance: 6.32 mi (straight line)
Food and Drinks Bars Breweries and Distilleries
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600 E Boulevard Ave, Bismarck, ND 58501, USA
Distance: 6.48 mi (straight line)
Galleries and Venues Guided Tours
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Lonestar Arena, All Nations Cir, Bismarck, ND 58504, USA
Distance: 6.54 mi (straight line)
Festivals and Events Tribal Experiences
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117 N 5th St, Bismarck, ND 58501, USA
Distance: 6.66 mi (straight line)
Magic Photo Art, North 5th Street, Bismarck, ND, USA
Distance: 6.70 mi (straight line)
422 E Main Ave, Bismarck, ND 58501, USA
Distance: 6.71 mi (straight line)
320 East Avenue B, Bismarck, ND, USA
Distance: 6.71 mi (straight line)
United Tribes Technical College, University Drive, Bismarck, ND, USA
Distance: 6.72 mi (straight line)
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1136 North 3rd Street, Bismarck, ND 58501, USA
Distance: 6.74 mi (straight line)
109 N 4th St, Bismarck, ND 58501, USA
Distance: 6.75 mi (straight line)
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