Life in Bismarck, North Dakota, explained by people who’ve lived in Bismarck:
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Bismarck Favorites
What’s your favorite thing about living in Bismarck?
- So easy to get around and restaurants, theater, etc. (Altha, 21 years)
- Good place to raise a family. (Sue, 25 years)
- Clean city, safe. (Jim, 40 years)
- Love the summers. (Debby, 61 years)
Bismarck Least Favorites
What’s your least favorite thing about living in Bismarck?
- No enough flights into the city. (Altha, 21 years)
- Very little diversity. (Sue, 25 years)
- Narrow thinking. (Jim, 40 years)
- Hate the cold and snowy winters. (Debby, 61 years)
Bismarck Things To Do
What are fun things to do in Bismarck?
- Hot air balloons, rodeo, good shopping, restaurants. (Altha, 21 years)
- Great community events, fishing and parks. (Sue, 25 years)
- Parks, sports. (Jim, 40 years)
- Dakota Zoo, shopping, going out to different restaurants, bar bingo, movies. (Debby, 61 years)
Bismarck’s Reputation
What’s Bismarck known for?
- Being a friendly place. (Altha, 21 years)
- Good locally-owned restaurants. (Sue, 25 years)
- Capital. (Jim, 40 years)
- Check out the downtown art. (Debby, 61 years)
Bismarck Crime
What’s the crime like in Bismarck? (hot spot areas, etc.)
- Almost nonexistent when I lived there from 48//69. (Altha, 21 years)
- It’s not too bad, lots less crime than large cities, but there are some problem areas. Rosser and 26th St area, south Washington are rougher areas. (Sue, 25 years)
- Seems to have gotten more and more crime. Odd things happening. More strange people living here. (Debby, 61 years)
Bismarck Advice
Any advice for people moving to Bismarck?
- Take advantage of everything the city offers. (Altha, 21 years)
- It’s hard to make friends, but try to get to know your neighbors. (Sue, 25 years)
- Should check it out here before you move here!! (Debby, 61 years)
Bismarck Stories
Share an experience you’ve had in Bismarck (fun, crazy, dangerous, etc.).
- Celebrating on the capital lawn in 1972. (Altha, 21 years)
- Most of my best memories are with friends at backyard barbecues. (Sue, 25 years)
Bismarck’s Future
How do you think Bismarck will change over the next 10 years?
- More growth NE&S. (Altha, 21 years)
- I hope more diversity, maybe more things for young people to do, night life that doesn’t include alcohol for adults. (Sue, 25 years)
- Continue growth NE. (Jim, 40 years)
- Continued growth!! (Debby, 61 years)
Bismarck Facts
Any other interesting facts about Bismarck?