New to SQL databases - trying to install on my PC to work locally and go through a course

I have installed SQL Server Express (SqlLocalDB.msi) and SQL Management Studio (SQLManaementStudio_64_ENU) but can't seem to get to a place where I can create a database. I have a .BAK file that is a database I want to restore/recover in order to check
and query against.

Are you able to open SSMS and connect to your instance of LocalDB?  By default, the connection string should be (LocalDb)\v11.0.  Once connected, you can then right-click on Databases, click on Restore Database and go through the wizard. 
In the wizard, click on Device, click the ..., and navigate to the .bak file you want to restore. 
Thanks,
Sam Lester (MSFT)
http://blogs.msdn.com/b/samlester
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