Anika - Triple Threat minus the acting, sub the dancing for writing - Bismarck, ND
The Place I always eat:
The Little Cottage Cafe.
If German pioneers started a diner, this would be that diner.
They serve up traditional German and Scandinavian food along with other comfort classics. Get the soup du jour, which 6 out of 7 times is Knoephla. It is a creamy soup loaded with potatoes, onion and carrots mixed in with fresh dough dumplings. Try the sour cream raisin pie.
True to North Dakota tradition and expectation, every entree comes with a serving of bread.
Tip your waitress well so you can come back the next day for breakfast without the regulars giving you the staredown.
Don’t worry, it will come with toast.
Where to stay for the night:
When my parents want the evening to themselves, I usually go and kick it at the Fairfield Inn & Suites South.
Amenities include a Jimmy Dean Breakfast Sandwich and an indoor pool and spa. (Because you probably won’t be visiting during the 30 days that it’s appropriate to be outside in a less than long sleeves).
The one place I take everyone:
The Heritage Center.
An interactive museum that tells the story of the state. Upon entering, flip a light switch to summon the call of the canadian geese “flying above”.
Other museum treasures include: an enormous mastodon skeleton, tee-pees to cosy into, and the infamous box where you can experience a whiff of buffalo dung if you choose to be so adventurous.
Best local product you should try:
Fleischkuechle (translation: Flesh Pie)
It is a German-Russian traditional dish, which is much better tasting, than the name is appealing.
It’s a seasoned hamburger patty, which is then covered with a soft, tangy, slightly sweet dough and deep fried.
Yum.
The 2nd best kept secret:
The Lewis and Clark Riverboat
Taking a boat ride down the Missouri River in a double decker olde-timey cruise ship akin to the trail that the explorers Lewis and Clark followed….is awesome.
Get married, have class reunions, or do a more personal tour.
Always include the sunset and a full bar.
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