Mandan

Mandan’s slogan, “Where the West Begins,” embodies our community’s rugged and hearty nature evident in our terrain, people, annual celebrations, and heritage, first as a village for the Mandan tribe, then a cavalry fort, railroad town and hub for area ranchers and farmers. Today, Mandan is a growing city passionately retaining its hometown atmosphere and history. Our community bursts with pride when hosting special events that draw thousands of visitors year after year. Touch-A-Truck in May gives children a chance to see trucks, cranes, excavators and more up close. Buggies-n-Blues showcases classic cars on Main Street the second weekend in June. Rodeo Days over the Fourth of July includes Art In the Park and the state’s longest parade. Weeknight summer concerts draw spectators to Dykshoorn Park and weekend auto racing is active at Dacotah Centennial Park. Additional festivities include the Haunted Fort in October, Santa's Arrival in late November, and Holiday Lights on Main beginning after Thanksgiving and running through the beginning of the new year! Other attractions include Ft. Lincoln State Park and the Custer House; the North Dakota State Railroad Museum; Raging Rivers Water Park; auto racing at Dacotah Speedway; Family Wellness; Starion Sports Complex housing a two-sheet hockey arena, gymnastics facilities and a football and track field; Mandan Tennis Center featuring indoor and outdoor tennis and pickleball courts; the Dale Pahlke Arena on the Dakota Community Bank & Trust Rodeo Grounds; two golf courses, 30+ miles of walking and bike trails, a soccer complex, a baseball field, softball diamonds, tennis courts, indoor swimming pool, skateboard board park, 17 neighborhood parks, and a dog park.