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September 2015 56 www.sportseventsmagazine.com Outdoor enthusiasts will feel right at home in North Dakota, a state with the ideal landscape for anything outside. Fishing, biking, golf and soccer—any outdoor sport held here comes with a beautiful backdrop. The Midwestern state also boasts plenty of state-of-the-art indoor facilities as well as numerous attrac- tions for pre- or post-event fun. "As one of the nation's hidden gems, North Dakota is flled with interesting places to visit, eat and stay," said Kim Schmidt, public and media relations manager for the North Dakota Department of Commerce-Tourism Division. "Our larger cities such as Fargo, Grand Forks and Bismarck provide a vibrant downtown culture while Theodore Roosevelt National Park and the Badlands are the perfect playground for out- door enthusiasts." n Search for CVBs, sports commissions & sports facilities at www.sportseventsmagazine.com North Dakota's Sports Events Scene… S I T E S E L E C T I O N G U I D E : N O R T H D A K O T A t Curling in Bismarck North Dakota Bismarck Bismarck, the state capital, offers more than 80 miles of recreational and on-road trails for walking, running, biking and hiking. In addition, the city offers numer- ous other facilities like golf courses, pools, ice rinks, felds and aquatic complexes. Hotel rooms: 3,500 Major facilities: Bismarck State College (BSC) Aquatic & Wellness Center houses an Olympic-size pool. NISHU Bowmen Indoor Archery Range offers two indoor and three outdoor ranges. Cottonwood Soccer Complex consists of 12 felds. Convention center: Bismarck Event Center boasts 95,000 square feet of unob- structed foor space. The facility hosts sports like curling, rodeos and basketball. Contact: Bismarck-Mandan CVB, www.bismarckmandancvb.com. See Ad On Page 57 Devils Lake Devils Lake is located in the northeast portion of the state. The city offers world-class fshing opportunities. Hotels: Approximately 13 properties Major facilities: Bill Jerome Arena houses an ice rink. Burdick Arena seats approximately 1,800 and hosts hockey. Lake Region State College accommo- dates volleyball, basketball, baseball and softball. Contact: Devils Lake Tourism & CVB, www.devilslakend.com. Fargo Fargo, in the eastern part of the state, is one of the larger cities in North Dakota. Hotel rooms: 5,500+ Major facilities: Fargodome is a multi- sport venue that can host football, soccer and wrestling. Newman Outdoor Field is a 4,500-seat baseball park. Scheels Arena Fun Fly Zone The Fargo Air Museum is home to a variety of aircraft, including a P-51 Mustang, the new L-39 Jet, the DC-3 "Duggy-The Smile in the Sky" airplane, Corsair, TBM Avenger, PT-19 Fairchild and more. Kids can even climb aboard a Huey helicopter. Other noteworthy options include the Frasca simula- tor and an airplane resto- ration area. n www.fargoairmuseum.org Bismarck-Mandan CVB