Visitors_Guide_2008... - Mandan Progress Organization
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Visitors_Guide_2008... - Mandan Progress Organization
ATTRACTIONS… In addition to offering year- CAMPING… Camping is available at Fort Lincoln State Park by calling 1-800-807-4723. Reserve one of 95 RV sites, 56 electric (shower and sewer), or bring your tent and camp primitive. More camping facilities are located close to Fort Lincoln at the Colonial Motel Campground, 4631 Memorial Highway. Tent space, 42 RV sites, 42 electric, shower, sewer, and laundry facilities. (701) 667-6340 park office. round historical and recreational attractions, Mandan serves up big events during the summer providing visitors an endless menu of opportunity. Living History… thrived for 200 years, but was in ruins at the time the Corp of Discovery join with other Mandan-Hidatsa villages after a smallpox epidemic greatly reduced their numbers. Today, five reconstructed earth lodges and a natural © NORTH DAKOTA TOURISM — PAT HERTZ homes are filled with artifacts and examples of how the agricultural-based Mandan family worked and played. On-A-Slant Indian Village is just the beginning of your history lesson at Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park, located 7 miles south of Mandan on ND Highway 1806. Across the prairie, visitors can experience early settlement life at the home of George and Libby Custer. and performed for residents and visitors to Fort Lincoln along with the 7th every Friday and Saturday beginning at 7:30 p.m., June through mid interpretive fee. Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park is open April through October with living history tours presented by staff in period costumes. Park passes are $5 per vehicle. Interpretive passes for the Custer House, parade grounds, museum, On-A-Slant Village and melodramas are $6 per adult and $4 for students. Call (701) 667-6380 for more information. Scenic Tours… Sit back, relax and enjoy the beauty of this land by taking a ride on the Fort Lincoln Trolley. Depart from Mandan’s 3rd Street SE Station and ride an antique trolley car round-trip through the Heart River bottoms to boards every hour from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m., returning on the half hour, from the beginning of June through Labor Day. General admission is $5 with children under 5 riding free with parents. Group discounts available. For additional information call (701) 663-9018. home from the Historic Mandan Depot & Five Nations Gallery and Gifts located on West Main Street. You’ll find jewelry, sculptures, beadwork, quilts and more. While in Downtown Mandan, enjoy an old fashioned sundae at Mandan Drug and pamper yourself with Lindy Sue’s chocolates. Find the perfect rocking chair at Simply Wood Furniture. Ladies, delight in boutique clothing at LaVon’s Hallmark. Don’t miss the gallery at MAY 30 The Rumble Dirt Car Series for Late Models DACOTAH SPEEDWAY 31 The Rumble Dirt Car Series for Late Models DACOTAH SPEEDWAY 31 Polka Social Emter Family Theater 7 PM JUNE PHOTO BY DOLL RODEO PHOTOS 2008 MANDAN RODEO DAYS EVENTS www.mandanrodeo.com or 220-2959 June 30 -Jul 1 Kaleidoscope Variety Show, Mandan High School Auditorium, 7-10 PM FMI: (701) 426-3340 or (701) 258-8876 1-4 Mandan Rodeo Days Celebration, Citywide. Four day festival includes PRCA rodeo, Art in the Park, All Class Reunion, Golf Tourney, street dances, parades, large fireworks display, 10,000 meter walk & run and more. 1-6 Charley’s Amusements and Hendrick’s Exotic Petting Zoo 2-4 Mandan PRCA Rodeo, Dacotah Centennial Park, 7 PM nightly. Three action-packed PRCA rodeo performances, chuckwagon racing nightly, entertainment, specialty acts, gigantic July 4th fireworks display. 3 Starion Bank Summer Celebration Bank parking lot 3 All-Class Reunion sponsored by Ressler Chevrolet Subaru Downtown at Fountain Plaza Park on Main St. food, music, Beer Garden, class sign up sheets and fun. (East of Depot) 3-4 Mandan Art in the Park Festival, Dykshoorn Park / Main Street Mandan. Thursday 9 AM.-9 PM, Friday 9 M.-5 PM FMI: (701) 223-5660. 4 Mandan Rodeo Days 10,000 and 5,000 K Walk and Run 4 Mandan Rodeo Days Golf Tourney Prairie West Golf Course 4 Two Wheel Independence Event, Jason Britton TVs SuperBikes will perform a stunt show at Cycle Hutt. Displays, band, food A special thank you goes to our valued advertisers and to The Mandan Progress Organization, The City of Mandan, Bismarck-Mandan CVB, The Department of State Tourism, and Simes Graphic Design. For more information, call the MPO at (701) 220-2959 Weekends in June and July at Fort Abraham Lincoln: Summer Melodrama Productions by the Fort Lincoln Dramatic Association. Show Title, “That Rascal Pat.” Friday and Saturday performances at 7 PM; Sunday matinee at 1 PM FMI: (701) 667-6380 or info@fortlincoln.com June-Aug. Band Shell Entertainment every Mon.-Thurs. 7:30 PM at Robert Dykshoorn Park June-Aug. Thursday night Thunder Classic Cars displayed at Burger King June-Aug. Two Wheel Tuesdays at Cycle Hutt 1 Fourth Annual St. Joseph Fun Run Motorcycles and Classic Cars FMI: (701) 663-9562 6 Auto Racing — Military Night DACOTAH SPEEDWAY 6-8 Third Annual Halloween in June Ft. Lincoln State Park 7 Auto Racing — Crashfest/ Demolition Derby DACOTAH SPEEDWAY 13 Auto Racing — WISSOTA Midwest Modified Special DACOTAH SPEEDWAY 14 Traditional Concert Emter Family Theater 2 PM and 7 PM 14 North Dakota Stunters at Cycle Hutt 14 Auto Racing — Tractor Pull and Mud Drags DACOTAH SPEEDWAY 15 Traditional Concert Emter Family Theater 2 PM 15 Father’s Day at the N.D. State Railroad Museum in Mandan. Take I-94 and Exit 12, then BUGGIES N BLUES 7 Buggies-n-Blues KTM Demo Rides/Freestyle Show 6-7 Rod Run ’08, open to all years, NSRA Safety Inspections. Classtiques Rod & Custom. FMI: (701) 319-0153 or www. classtiques.com 7 Schwan GM Auto Center “Classic Excitement Car Show” 7 Buggies and Blooms Classic Yard and Garden 7 Buggies ’N Blues Block Party, Robert Dykshoorn Park and Main Street, Mandan. 4 PM12:30 AM Music by “Broken Bricks Blues Band.” Rock the night away with the band “Front Fenders” at 8:30 PM Food vendors, beer gardens, car parade. Open to families. FMI: (701) 220-2959 or www. buggies-n-blues.org 8 Mandan Airport Fly In and Open House 8 Buggies ’N Blues, Mandan’s Main Street/Dykshoorn Park, Sunday 11 AM. – 5 PM Classic cars, music, beer gardens Swap Meet, Semi Truck Display FMI: (701) 426-3340 or (701) 258-8876 8 Buggies-n-Blues Motorcycle Show Cycle Hutt parking lot 20 21 21 21-22 Area is 16 miles south of Mandan. Dining… Start your day at Cappuccino on Collins or Mocha features a roaring fire place, ticket center, upper floor provides an area to enjoy your sack lunch and locker storage. For more information, call (701) 6638390, (701) 663-6421, or visit www. huffhills.com. MUSEUMS… SHOPPING… Take a piece of Native American culture Calendar of Events WINTER ACTIVITIES… Huff Hills Ski and More. For a family outing, try A&B Pizza, Pizza Ranch, or enjoy old fashioned malts and burgers at Kroll’s Diner. Prime Steer Smokehouse is a great choice for steaks, seafood or pasta in casual western setting. Treat yourself to fine dining at the Seven Seas Restaurant or Roby’s Supper Club. 1830s. Relive the golden days of river travel with an exciting cruise from historic Port of Bismarck on the fabulous Lewis and Clark Riverboat. Historic Port of Bismarck was home to the upper Missouri steamers from the mid 1870s to the early 1900s. Adventures on the mighty Missouri are available from May through September with daily cruises, charters, gourmet dining, bus tours, reunions, business meetings and weddings. Call (701) 255-4233 or visit www.lewisandclarkriverboat.com. A more methodical trip along the Missouri river bottoms can be made by canoe. Paddle down the Missouri River by calling Matah Adventure Canoe Rental and Guide Service (701) 663-0054. Open daily 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. 2008 MANDAN Speedway at Dacotah Centennial Park. Regular Friday night racing, 7:30 p.m., begins May 9 through August 22. In addition to regular racing (IMCA Modified, Wissota Street Stock, Hobby Stock, Wissota Late Model, Wissota Sprint Cars) special events are held throughout the year. Call (701) 663-6843 or Ken Hoff, (701) 223-0938 for more information. west on Old Red Trail. Follow the Steam Engine Signs. Open 1-5 PM FMI: (701) 663-9322 Auto Racing —Hobby Stock Special DACOTAH SPEEDWAY Fort Lincoln Road Race, Ft. Abraham Lincoln State Park, 8 AM. FMI: (701) 667-6380 Mandan Saddle Club, Family Rodeo Fort Lincoln Festival, 10 AM. – 7 PM This year’s festival includes large military encampments, native presenters and craft demonstrators in the On-A-Slant Village, Fort Lincoln Road Race, Outdoor Melodrama performance, with Fort Lincoln Visitor Center - Visitors can “travel through time” by touring the Fort Abraham Lincoln Visitor Center. Artifacts, exhibits and audio-visual programs depict the lifestyle of the Mandan Indians, Lewis and Clark Expedition, fur trade, railroad and homesteading eras, and the arrival of the military. For more information call (701) 667-6355. Moving forward in time, the Railroad Museum north of Mandan on PHOTOS BY SUE BARTHOLOMEW, MANDAN NEWS NW, the community center offers swimming in North Dakota’s largest pool complete with a waterslide and dive well. A fitness center, sauna, Taekwondo classes and a host of other programs create a whirlpool of activity for all ages. FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT… Pick up the pace with Raging Rivers Waterpark and Speedworld Golf and Games. Fun for the family includes two 66-foot high speed slides, two 40-foot tube slides, an 800-foot lazy river and a kid’s pool with over 40playground activities. Speedworld features Sprint and Grand Prix Go-Carts, video arcade games and a gift shop. An occasional volcano eruption will fire up your game on the 18-hole miniature golf course. Located off I-94 and Memorial Highway on McKenzie Drive. Open Memorial Day through Labor Day. For ticket prices, hours, group rates or party reservations call (701) 663-3393 or toll free 1-866-663-3393 a boxed buffalo burger dinner. Many craft vendors featuring N.D. made products will be situated on the grounds. FMI: (701) 667-6380 22-24 Outdoor Writers Convention Cycle Hutt Adventure Tours 27-29 McQuades Charity Softball Tournament. Tournament begins Friday at 6 PM Largest three-day tournament in USA. FMI: (701) 223-6850. 28 Polka Social Emter Family Theater 7 PM JULY 1-4 Mandan Rodeo Days Celebration, Citywide. Four day festival includes PRCA rodeo, Art in the Park, All Class Reunion, Golf Tourney, street dances, parades, large fireworks display, 10,000 meter walk & run and more. FMI: (701) 220-2959 or www.mandanrodeo.com 11 Auto Racing — Dacotah Classic Modified Tour DACOTAH SPEEDWAY 12 North Dakota Stunters at Cycle Hutt 12 Traditional Concert Emter Family Theater 2 PM and 7 PM 13 Traditional Concert Emter Family Theater 2 PM 13 Watermelon Day at the N.D. State Railroad Museum in Mandan. Take I-94 & Exit 12, then west on Old Red Trail. Follow the Steam Engine Signs. Open 1 PM - 5 PM FMI: (701) 663-9322. 13 Mandan Saddle Club, Family Rodeo 17 USDA ARS Northern Great Plains Research Center – Friends & Neighbors Day. FMI: (701) 667-3018. 18 Auto Racing — WISSOTA Street Stock Special DACOTAH SPEEDWAY 25 Auto Racing — Weekly Racing DACOTAH SPEEDWAY 26 Polka Social Emter Family Theater 7 PM AUGUST 2 Auto Racing — ND Governor’s Stock Car Classic DACOTAH SPEEDWAY 3 Auto Racing — ND Governor’s Stock Car Classic DACOTAH SPEEDWAY 8 Auto Racing — Monster Truck Show-featuring Big Foot DACOTAH SPEEDWAY 9 Auto Racing — Monster Truck Show-featuring Big Foot DACOTAH SPEEDWAY 9 Kids’ Fest Dykshoorn Park inflatable games, displays, food, toy train rides, face painting, balloon charaters 9 North Dakota Stunters — Cycle Hutt 10 Mandan Jaycees Demo Derby Dacotah Cenntennial Park 9 Traditional Concert Emter Family Theater 2 PM and 7 PM 10 Traditional Concert Emter Family Theater 2 PM 15 Auto Racing — WORLD OF OUTLAW Sprint Cars/ Meet and Greet Downtown MANDAN 16 Auto Racing — WORLD OF OUTLAW Sprint Cars DACOTAH SPEEDWAY 16-17 Sheheke Returns to On-aSlant, 1 PM - 5 PM, Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park. FMI: (701) 667-6380 22 Auto Racing—Season Championship DACOTAH SPEEDWAY 23-24 Bismarck Motor Cross Race sponsored by Cycle Hutt 23 Polka Social Emter Family Theater 7 PM 24 Railroad Days at the N.D. State Railroad Museum in Mandan. Take I-94 & Exit 12, then west on Old Red Trail. Follow the Steam Engine Signs. Open 1 PM -5 PM FMI: (701) 6639322. 24 North Dakota High School Rodeo National Recreation Trail, starts south of Fort Lincoln Park and is open during the winter for snowmobiling and winter ATV use. THE MANDAN COMMUNITY CENTER… Open year round at 901 Division Street features models, photos and artifacts from early railroad history. A small gift shop rounds out this museum which is open from Memorial Day through Labor Day, 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. For more historical information, call the Mandan Historical Society at (701) 667-1260. © NORTH DAKOTA TOURISM — DAVID LEE home and other cavalry and infantry post structures. Relive the final days of General Custer and the 7th Cavalry, before their infamous journey to the Battle of Little Big Horn Step back into the Cavalry era with melodramas performed by the Fort © NORTH DAKOTA TOURISM — REBECCA PEDERSEN Mandan is nestled along the Missouri River, in an area that was once a central hub of commerce connecting east to west and north to south. Its historical significance began years before Lewis and Clark spent the winter of 1804 with the Mandan Indians near present day Washburn and continues long after the final days of General George Armstrong Custer’s command at Fort Abraham Lincoln. Mandan offers visitors a living history lesson beginning with On-A-Slant Indian Village, once home to the Mandan tribe living in more AUTO RACING… Phyne Photography. Campers, stock up for grilling at Butcher Block Meats. Need last minute supplies? Besides our two local supermarkets, try the Dollar Store on Main or A Buck or So on Memorial Highway. And stop by Paula’s Gifts to find Christmas ornaments year-round, kitchen items and gourmet foods including North Dakota products. Stop at Bob’s Collectibles for that classic “miniature” car. Treat yourself to an endless selection of fresh produce at Royse’s on the Strip. of cross-country ski trails, some of which connect to Bismarck trails. In addition, primitive trails and parks offer mountain bike riders and bird watchers a chance to enjoy natures finest. GOLFING… Mandan has two golf courses. Prairie West Golf Course at 2709 Longspur Trail, is a par-72 course offering cart rental, club rental, a driving range, putting green, golf lessons, pro shop, snack bar and on-the-course beverage service. Mandan Municipal Golf Course at 1002 7th Street SW is a shorter course. Par is 70 for men and 72 for women. It offers a pro shop, practice range, putting green and cart rental. For more information, call (701) 667-3260. SEPTEMBER 6 Traditional Concert Emter Family Theater 2 PM and 7 PM 6 Flea Market—Mandan Community Center 7 Traditional Concert Emter Family Theater 2 PM 14 Wild West Rodeo, Starts 9 AM, www. mandanhorseandsaddle.com Sept.19 -Oct.26 Amazing Corn Maize, 1.5 miles south of Mandan on Hwy. 1806. Fridays & Saturdays 7 PM - 10 PM, Sundays 1 PM - 4 PM Friday & Saturday flashlight nights. FMI : (701) 471-3318. 20 Polka Social Emter Family Theater 7 PM 24-27 FLW Outdoors Walleye Tour Championship, Bismarck Civic Center Arena. 3 PM – 6 PM FMI: (270) 252-1590. 27-28 Gun Show—Mandan Community Center 28 Wild West Rodeo, Starts 9 AM, www. mandanhorseandsaddle.com OCTOBER 4 Traditional Concert Emter Family Theater 2 PM and 7 PM 5 Traditional Concert Emter Family Theater 2 PM 4-5 Antique Show—Mandan Community Center 11 Midway Lanes Bowling Fun Day, noon – 4 PM Benefit bowling for teams of 5 to raise money for Missouri Slope Area United Way. FMI: (701) 2553601 18 Polka Social Emter Family Theater 7 PM NOVEMBER 1 Flea Market Mandan Community Center 1 Traditional Concert Emter Family Theater 2 PM and 7 PM 2 Traditional Concert Emter Family Theater 2 PM 22- Dec. 30 Coming Home For Christmas “Santa’s Arrival.” Santa arrives on Nov. 22 to kick off the holiday shopping with candy bags, caroling, Santa photos, inflatable games & food at the Mandan Community Center. Custer Christmas at Fort Lincoln State Park. FMI: (701) 220-2959 or www. mandanprogress.org. DECEMBER 4 Christmas Concert Emter Family Theater 7 PM 5 Christmas Concert Emter Family Theater 7 PM 6 Christmas Concert Emter Family Theater 2 PM and 7 PM 6 Flea Market — Mandan community Center 7 Christmas Concert Emter Family Theater 2 PM and 7 PM 8 Christmas Concert Emter Family Theater 7 PM 11 Christmas Concert Emter Family Theater 7 PM 12 Christmas Concert Emter Family Theater 7 PM 13 Christmas Concert Emter Family Theater 2 PM and 7 PM 14 Christmas Concert Emter Family Theater 2 PM and 7 PM 13-14 Custer Christmas, Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park, Mandan. Sleigh rides, caroling, old-time and more. 15 Christmas Concert Emter Family Theater 7 PM 18 Christmas Concert Emter Family Theater 7 PM 19 Christmas Concert Emter Family Theater 7 PM 20 Christmas Concert Emter Family Theater 2 PM and 7 PM 21 Christmas Concert Emter Family Theater 2 PM and 7 PM 22 Christmas Concert Emter Family Theater 7 PM 27 Kid’s New Year’s Party Mandan Community Center 220-2959 For more information call the MPO 701-667-3413 Photo credits: Bis-Man CVB, ND Dept. of Tourism, NWSS Chris Doll-Rodeo Photos & Amy at Mandan News. 30 32 Expires 12-31-08 Expires 12-31-08 Mandan Municipal is a 9 hole course. Very playable for all skill levels of golf. 33 31 29 ® 1400 Sklyline Blvd Bismarck ....701-222-8822 301 S. 3rd St Bismarck ............701-224-1169 600 Kirkwod Mall Bismarck......701-224-0049 2799 State St Bismarck............701-224-9294 2006 N 12th St Bismarck..........701-224-0030 517 E Main St Mandan.............701-663-3344 1704 E. Main • Mandan, ND 58554 • (701) 663-5858 All You Can Eat Soup, Salad and Dessert Bar Included With Every Meal Subway Subway Subway Subway Subway Subway 3929 Memorial Hwy. • Mandan • (701) 663-2793 Bingo (7pm) • Paddle Wheel • Pull Tabs • Blackjack • Outdoor Patio 3 2 9 8 7 6 5 4 Games Sponsored by Fort Abraham Lincoln Open Daily Noon to 1:00 am 1 Happy Hour - 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Live Music (Tues-Sun) - 8:30 pm-1 am 15 812.366.5344 xxx/gpsumjodpmo/dpn Ejoofs!Dsvjtft GSFF!Qj{{b!Dsvjtft Tvoebz!boe!Npoebz Gbnpvt!EbwfÖt!Cbs.C.Rvf Dsvjtft!po!Uvftebz Ebjmz!Ijtupsjdbm!Dsvjtft Owners and Operated by Mark & Mitch Bitz 701-663-8668 Open Daily 5:30 AM to 10 PM %NERGY$RINK#ENTRAL 2511 Old Red Trail, Mandan, ND Next To Seven Seas Inn 'ASs0IZZAs3UBS 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 30 28 12 TO MANDAN AIRPORT 9 6 31 11 10 17 8 4 16 27 13 T 20 5 FIVE NATIONS DEPO 26 Dykshoorn www.mandanprogress.org Highway To Embers Family Theater 24 33 2 21 17 TESORO MANDAN REFINERY 19 18 25 26 lH TR IP igh wa y ES TH ria mo Me 7 Welcomes You To MANDAN To Airpo rt 20 19 23 Dacotah Centennial Park 18 29 1 6 TH ES TR IP ria lH igh wa y mo Me 25 24 23 22 21 32 3 22 HISTORIC RAILWAY BRIDGE 14 RIVERBOAT LANDING Marina Bay • Mandan, ND 58554 BROKEN OAR BAR (701) 667-2159 Pool • Darts • Party Specials • Outdoor Patio Live Entertainment Every Weekend Home of the Clam Digger Missouri River’s #1 Fun Spot 28 27 26 ND Made Products Unique Gifts and Antiques Stop in and enjoy Aggie’s knoephla soup. We have daily specials with real mashed potatoes and gravy. A great selection of homemade desserts, pies, pastries and our famous carmel rolls Frieds General Store West of Sunset Tesoro Hours: 9 AM to 6 PM Monday - Friday Saturday: 10 AM to 4 PM Closed Sunday Fort Lincoln Festival June 21-22, 2008