With some great day trip options available in the surrounding area, renting a car makes sense. Without one, it wouldn’t be half as easy to experience everything that Bismarck, 45 miles away, has to offer. Kirkwood Mall, North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum and Missouri River alone make the drive out worth it. Don’t miss Mandan either! Just 45 miles away, Kirkwood Mall, North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum and Missouri River are non-negotiable stops here.