Overview
Mandan is a town in Western North Dakota. Mandan is immediately west of the state capital, Bismarck. It has a population of 23,000 people in 2020.
1 sights · 1 things to do · 7 places to eat · 2 bars & cafés · 1 places to stay
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Best things about Mandan
Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park
Raging Rivers Waterpark
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Sep. Summer highs reach about 84°F; winter lows dip to about 4°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Jun and May. (climate data from nearby Minot)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- BIS Bismarck Municipal Airport, Bismarck — 8 mi away. Directions
- DIK Dickinson Theodore Roosevelt Regional Airport, Dickinson — 90 mi away. Directions
Four exits off Interstate 94 (152, 153, 155, 156).
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park
- Lunch Kroll's Diner
- Afternoon Raging Rivers Waterpark
- Dinner Taco Johns
- Evening Broken Oar Bar
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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Understand
- City of Mandan website
Get in
By car
Four exits off Interstate 94 (152, 153, 155, 156).
By plane
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Nearby
Bismarck
City / town · 50 listings · 5 mi away
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Carson
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Steele
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Hazen
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Linton
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Beulah
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