The town of Mandan is located on the Missouri River near Bismarck. In addition to the pleasant downtown area, Mandan also has a number of historical attractions. Some of the highlights in town include the North Dakota State Railroad Museum, Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park, and the Fort Lincoln Trolley.
The Fort Lincoln Trolley provides transportation service from 3rd street in Mandan to historic Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park during the summer months. This is an open trolley designed mainly for tourists. The trip is approximately a half hour each way with scenic views of the Heart River.
The North Dakota State Railroad Museum in Mandan is a must see for all railway enthusiasts. Here visitors will find a remarkable collection of rolling stock. These include a 16-ton BN Yard Mule; a Soo Lines Caboose built in 1913, along with 9 others. Also of note is the unique display of HO model "hopper cars". The museum also boasts of having timetables from every railroad in the USA along with an extensive collection of photographs.
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Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park, Mandan
Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park, Mandan
