Washburn, North Dakota is a city in McLean County located along the Missouri River. It is just North of Bismarck, ND. Families are turning away from the distractions of a city and are being drawn to the hospitality of our rural community, along with becoming awe-inspired by the beauty of the landscape. The peaceful environment, innovative school system, safe culture, and great career opportunities are further captivating families and they are finding themselves making Washburn, ND their home. People looking for careers, adventure, kayaking, hiking and more can find it all in Washburn, ND. Washburn is home to the North Dakota Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center which focuses on the Expedition's winter with the Mandans and houses a full-scale replication of Fort Mandan and one of the expedition's canoes. Come see what WashburnLife is all about. Located on the banks of the Missouri River, Washburn North Dakota is where families can relish in nature's abundance by accessing the river for a canoe or kayak adventure, fishing the vast fresh waters, discovering the locally grown agriculture, or hunting the thousands of acres of prairie. Also, thanks the abundance of local historic sites, Washburn is truely a great place to learn about the American Frontier. Also within a short senic drive, a challenging 18-hole golf course can be found along with two North Dakota State Parks. These have camping and cabin accomodations. And if city culture, fine dining and a post-secondary education is what you are looking for, Washburn's proximity to Bismark, the state's capital city, allows for these offerings. You can life in Washburn, Where History was Made and your Future Begins, and enjoy urban amenities in Bismarck.