Overview
Cando is a town in the Lakes and Gardens area of North Dakota. It has a population of about 1,100 people. (2020) It is 37 miles northwest of Devils Lake.
1 sights · 2 places to eat · 2 bars & cafés · 3 places to stay
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Best things about Cando
Pioneer Museum
Exhibits newspapers, artifacts and area settlements displays. The one-room school near the historic courthouse is part of the museum. By appointment. Admission: free will donations.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Sep. Summer highs reach about 82°F; winter lows dip to about -6°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Jun and Jul. (climate data from nearby New Rockford)
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.
- DVL Devils Lake Regional Airport, Devils Lake — 29 mi away. Directions
- MOT Minot International Airport, Minot — 96 mi away. Directions
From US Highway 2, about 16 miles north on US 281 to the intersection of state highway 17.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
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Understand
How did Cando get its name? In 1884, J.W. Connelly is said to have objected to creating a new town to be the seat of Towner County. County Commissioner Capt. Prosper Parker is quoted as responding, "Gentlemen, we have been appointed to this committee to decide this location, and in virtue of our authority, we select this location and name the town 'Cando' to show you that we Can-Do it."
Get in
By car
From US Highway 2, about 16 miles north on US 281 to the intersection of state highway 17.
See
See Pioneer Museum
Exhibits newspapers, artifacts and area settlements displays. The one-room school near the historic courthouse is part of the museum. By appointment. Admission: free will donations.
Do
- Duck Hunting: Cando is in the Heart of the Central Flyway.
Eat
Drink
Sleep
Stay Lodge Considine
Farmhouse, 3 bedrooms, private bath and kitchen, located in great birding area. Seven miles to Bisbee Dam and fishing. Kennel available.
Stay Sportsman's Motel
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