North Dakota State Capitol

This monumental building, featuring prairie-themed Art Deco design, proudly displays North Dakota’s history and heritage.  The “Skyscraper on the Prairie” has symbolic interior design, with chandeliers representing heads of wheat, ceiling lighting symbolizing the sky, and bronzed images of life on the prairie on the elevator doors.  The tallest building in North Dakota, the Capitol includes an observation deck, with a 360-degree view of Bismarck and Mandan.  Don’t forget to walk through the impressive grounds featuring monuments and statues, in addition to the Arboretum trail that features more than 75 different types of trees.  Guided, self-guided, and virtual tours are available.