Pros: -Lots of resources: they have books, audio books,…read moreDVDs, music CDs, magazines, and newspapers. -Additionally, they have circulating collections like art prints, fishing poles, ND State Park passes, life vests, and movie binge boxes. -Library goers also have access to free wifi, computers, printers (for a cost), digital audio books, eBooks, and much more. -There's study rooms! Plus lots of tables and chairs for reading and working! -There's a coffee shop! -Children's area is pretty big! -Meeting room calendar to see what type of community events are happening at the library. -The staff is super courteous and helpful! Cons: -The stench, I can't even call it a smell because it is so strong and rank. The stench is primarily in the bathrooms and in the entry way. -There tends to be a lot of transient people that utilize the library and wait around outside of the library, which is great, however... I think (can't totally say for sure) the stench is coming from people abusing the bathroom for other things.... not just doing the natural deed (PLEASE SPRAY THE ENTRY AND BATHROOMS). Overall, this place is A-OK!

I really love this library and all it has to offer but the older librarians are kind of not…read morefriendly. They don't greet you when you get to the counter. They don't have manners. They don't say "have a nice day" at the end. Just grouchy looking. I usually use the self check out because I'm so scared of the interaction with the old ladies. Please stop working at place where there is supposed to be love and friendship if you are not going to show kindness.

We visited the North Dakota State Capitol on a holiday weekend with our dog and enjoyed walking…read morearound the capitol building and on the trails around it. The grass and buildings are very green and well kept. There are several different statues that share about the history of North Dakota that are fun to explore and learn more about. We stopped at several of them. You can also join a tour if you would like to explore the capital more. We didn't since we had our dog with us, although sat on the steps of the capitol building and enjoyed the view!

The North Dakota Capitol was a bit more minimalistic than most. Not much to see, but a good…read morereminder that every state has its own style.

Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park was $7 for a day pass and well worth it in my opinion…read more The park is spacious, clean, and very walkable. It's great if you want to learn about history. The views are spectacular. We went in May and it was so green and we loved the views of the Missouri River. I also love that it's pet friendly and you can have your dog on a leash here on the trails. Highly recommend to all!

The park is very beautiful and well maintained. We took the Custer House tour and it was very…read moreinformative, the guides are dresses like soldiers and very knowledgeable. The Indian village is awesome, kids (11/15) really enjoyed. Would recommend if you are in the area.

Camp Hancock is located in downtown Bismarck right by the train tracks. It is a very cute,…read morewell-kept area with some pretty interesting history. Overall, it is very centered around the Episcopal Church that still sits there. This is not the most exciting historic site in the area, however it is still a good place to check out. The inside of the main building is only open from Memorial Day to Labor Day.

I went to the DOT today to get a real ID and I have to say the lady I worked with her name is Jodi…read moreand she was fantastic. She was so friendly and nice made for such a nice experience..

UPDATE FROM LAST REVIEW: Over 2 months, and signing a notarized document that I paid for these…read moretags, I FINALLY received these tags! I sent the payment in March, thinking I would get them in plenty of time! It's now half way through May and they came. Talk about snail mail, or snail service! ND DMV should make their tags expire every couple years or so, not every year, it's a pain in the butt every year! But I am relieved they finally did come! Thank you DMV!

The Huff Indian Village is well-maintained and informative, I'm a fan!…read more Pros: -Lots of interpretive signs! It's free admission! Open year round! I wouldn't suggest coming during the winter, you may fall into one of the pits/digs. -This Indigenous site was home to early Mandan's dating around 1450 AD and was only occupied for about 20 years (not very long). -The site is pretty large...it is estimated that a thousand or more people once lived here. -One can clearly see the layout of the village (where the head lodge was vs. where the other smaller lodges were). -This site (unlike Fort Rice in a few miles south of this historic site) is not covered in prairie dog and gopher holes! Cons: -Lots of mosquitos! -There's no restrooms, so either used the restroom at Fort Rice campsite area or go while you're in Mandan. There's not a public bathroom nearby for miles.

People here are helping me as I type this. Im floored. The professionalism, the kindness. I wish…read morethe state would cut some very very large checks to grow and develop its public services and pay the awesome staff twice what they're paid. I'm just so impressed and so grateful. Thank you West Central Human Services!!!

**June 2025: Weekday Late Morning Visit**…read more My friend and I were visiting the The North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum and saw this exhibit behind the building. It's called "The French Gratitude Train" or also known as the Merci Train - which was a gift from the people of France following World War II. This boxcar was originally filled with gifts and symbolic objects donated by regular French citizens and is a permanent exhibit commemorating the French/American friendship. As a visitor, I thought seeing and reading about this was really inspiring and l gave me hope in the goodwill between nations. It's open to the public so if you're visiting the Museum come check this out.