Top Bismarck Venues

• Spaces for 650 Guests

The Bismarck Hotel & Conference Center stands as one of North Dakota's largest meeting facilities, offering 25,000 square feet of flexible event space in Bismarck. The hotel accommodates gatherings from 10 to 1,500 guests, with a full suite of event support — A/V equipment, high-speed internet, in-house catering professionals, and a parking lot with capacity for more than 700 vehicles — making it well suited for conferences, banquets, weddings, and large conventions. Beyond the conference facilities, the property includes 305 guest rooms and suites, two in-house restaurants, and the region's largest indoor waterpark, featuring a 150-foot waterslide. Room blocks are available for event groups, giving planners the convenience of keeping attendees on-site.

• Spaces for 64-105 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Boat
• 1 Waterfront

The Lewis & Clark Riverboat is a classic paddleboat offering scenic cruises on the Missouri River in Bismarck, North Dakota. Operating seasonally from Memorial Day through Labor Day, the vessel serves as a distinctive setting for private charters, weddings, reunions, proms, and corporate events. The boat accommodates up to 105 guests across both decks, with the lower deck configured for seated dining at up to 64 passengers. A cash bar is available for both private charters and public cruises. The main deck is handicap accessible, and the vessel is smoke-free throughout. Every cruise is overseen by a U.S. Coast Guard-trained master of vessel.

• Spaces for 150-400 Guests
• 2 Hotels
• 2 Ballrooms

The Ramada by Wyndham Bismarck is a full-service hotel and conference center in Bismarck, North Dakota, offering more than 14,000 square feet of flexible event space for gatherings of all kinds. The property hosts corporate conventions, board meetings, wedding receptions, family reunions, and milestone celebrations, backed by an experienced in-house events team. The Heritage Ballroom is the hotel's signature reception space, accommodating up to 400 guests on a 41-by-22-foot permanent hardwood dance floor. The Assembly Hall offers a more intimate setting for up to 150 guests, with its own permanent 18-by-15-foot dance floor. Both rooms include complimentary linens and table skirting, and the hotel adds a discounted guest room block and complimentary suite for wedding couples. In-house catering covers a broad range of menu styles and bar service, with the team coordinating details from china and linens to centerpieces. Off-site catering is available for events within Bismarck city limits.

• Spaces for 220 Guests

The Post is a historic event venue set just south of Mandan, North Dakota. The property occupies a picturesque setting surrounded by a handful of uniquely historic buildings, offering a distinctive backdrop and rich photographic opportunities for weddings, special events, and private celebrations. Following an extensive remodel completed in late summer 2022, The Post brings a fully refreshed space to one of the region's most characterful locations. The venue gives clients the flexibility to shape every detail of their event — from the decor and floral arrangements to the menu and entertainment — making it a versatile choice for couples and hosts who want a celebration that is entirely their own.

• Spaces for 500 Guests

Baymont by Wyndham Mandan Bismarck Area is a full-service hotel and conference venue conveniently located off I-94 in Mandan, North Dakota. The property offers nine meeting and banquet rooms spanning more than 14,000 square feet of event space, accommodating up to 600 guests indoors for weddings, corporate conferences, banquets, and social celebrations. The in-house catering team handles events from casual gatherings to large-scale functions, with the capacity to serve well over 1,000 guests on- and off-site. All meeting rooms include complimentary wireless internet. Additional on-site amenities include an indoor water park, pet-friendly accommodations, and complimentary continental breakfast, making the property a practical choice for multi-day events and group stays.

• Spaces for 70-450 Guests
• 1 Barn
• 2 Historic Spaces
• 2 Total Spaces

Black Leg Ranch is a sixth-generation working ranch homesteaded in 1882, set on rich grasslands 25 miles southeast of Bismarck, North Dakota. The Doan family has operated here continuously across six generations, building a destination where century-old western traditions and a full-service event venue coexist on the same land. The Copper Jewell Barn anchors events at the ranch — a 13,000-square-foot venue opened in 2014 and listed by U.S. News Travel Guide as one of the country's top wedding destinations. Named for second-generation rancher Jewell Doan Sr., the barn preserves the character of the original homestead through custom wagon wheel and barbwire chandeliers, 130-year-old ranch wood, and Soo Line railroad lumber, while offering state-of-the-art surround sound, full climate control, and an in-house micro-brewery. The Grand Lodge — a restored turn-of-the-century Sears and Roebuck mail-order home — handles more intimate gatherings of up to 70 guests. Black Leg Ranch hosts weddings, corporate retreats, and private events, with overnight lodging for up to 30 guests and optional western team-building activities including branding, roping, and ATV exploring.