Bismarck beckons with revitalized downtown, new breweries — and butterhorns
BISMARCK, N.D. - The state capital of North Dakota feels more like a small town than a surly legislative city.
It's the kind of place where people smile at you when you walk down the street. Stop to ask them a question, and you'll likely get an answer along with some hospitable banter about the weather.
In this town of roughly 72,000, no one seems to be in much of a hurry. That's understandable given how compact the downtown area is; there's no need to rush. Most everything is within walking distance, from restaurants, cafes and breweries to shops, art galleries and
