Arthur, North Dakota travel guide: things to do, food & where to stay

Overview

Arthur is a suburban town in the Red River Valley of North Dakota. It has a population of about 400 people. Coordinates are latitude 47.10 N, longitude 97.22 W.

1 things to do · 2 places to eat

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Best things about Arthur

Camping at Arthur Campground

City Park. Tent and RV sites with electrical hookups.

Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: May–Sep. Summer highs reach about 82°F; winter lows dip to about 1°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Jun and May. (climate data from nearby Fargo)

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
FAR Hector International Airport, Fargo — 23 mi away. Directions
GFK Grand Forks International Airport, Grand Forks — 58 mi away. Directions
MSP Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field, Minneapolis — 246 mi away (major hub). Directions

Full “Get in” guide ↓

Budget & where to stay

No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.

Food for you

Cuisine (tap to filter)

What to ask about, for your diet

Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder

Understand

When it was first incorporated in 1880, Arther was named Rosedale. Two years later it was renamed in honor of the 21st President of the United States, Chester A. Arthur.