What to do

Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park Living-history tours visit reconstructed Mandan earth lodges, as well as a rebuilt infantry post that includes the Custer House. Seven miles south of Mandan. See reviews and ratings. [1] (701) 667-6340; parkrec.nd.gov [2]

North Dakota Heritage Center An expansion is under way; meanwhile, dinos populate the Corridor of Time exhibit. See reviews and ratings. [3] (701) 328-2666; history.nd.gov [4]

Where to eat

Kroll’s Diner We like local chain Kroll’s for all-day breakfasts, kuchen and knoephla. Check out the retro one in Mandan. See reviews and ratings. [5] (701) 667-0940; sitdownandeat.com [6]

Pirogue Grille Bismarck's chef-owned downtown restaurant has built a solid reputation on locally inspired dishes. See reviews and ratings. [7] (701) 223-3770; piroguegrille.com [8]

Where to stay

Radisson Hotel Bismarck Perks at this downtown chain hotel include plush bedding and free Wi-Fi. From $119. (701) 255-6000; radisson.com [9]

For information: Bismarck-Mandan Convention and Visitors Bureau (800) 767-3555; discoverbismarckmandan.com [10]