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
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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 [email protected]
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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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Mandan Municipal is a 9 hole
course. Very playable for all
skill levels of golf.
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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
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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