Overview
Carrington is a town in the Coteaus and Plains region of North Dakota. It had a population of about 2,000 people in 2019.
3 sights · 4 things to do · 11 places to eat · 3 bars & cafés · 3 places to stay
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Best things about Carrington
Camp Kimball
State Historic Site. This was the campsite of the Sibley Expedition on July 22–23, 1863.
Foster County Museum
Military uniforms, household items, old pictures of Carrington and surrounding communities, old farm equipment, firefighting equipment and one-room schoolhouse. Open Memorial Day to Labor Day: 2:00 to 5PM. All year by ap…
Putnam House
Three-story historic home listed on National Registry of Historic Places. Available for tours or private rental. Rural community cultural center. Open June through August on Sundays, 2PM-5PM or year-round by appointment.…
Hawks Nest Ridge
Hiking. Highest point in a short ridge of glacial moraine hills rises 800 feet above the surrounding prairie. The 100-acre nature park is one of state's official watchable wildlife areas.
Crossroads Golf Course
Carrington Youth Center
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.
- JMS Jamestown Regional Airport, Jamestown — 42 mi away. Directions
- DVL Devils Lake Regional Airport, Devils Lake — 47 mi away. Directions
Via US-281, approximately 40 miles north of I-94. It also can be reached on North Dakota Highway 200 and US-52. 66th AVE NE 2 miles south New Rockford on via ND Hwy 15.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 2-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Camp Kimball, Putnam House
- Lunch Chieftain Restaurant & Sports Bar
- Afternoon Crossroads Golf Course, Central City Lanes
- Dinner The Ice Cream Shop
- Evening Finch's Five Spot
Day 2
- Morning Foster County Museum, Hawks Nest Ridge
- Lunch Donna's Diner & Catering
- Afternoon Carrington Youth Center
- Dinner Highway Drive In
- Evening Harley's Place
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
Cuisine (tap to filter)
What to ask about, for your diet
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Get in
By car
Via US-281, approximately 40 miles north of I-94. It also can be reached on North Dakota Highway 200 and US-52. 66th AVE NE 2 miles south New Rockford on via ND Hwy 15.
- Carrington Municipal Airport Tel: +1 701 652-2206
See
See Camp Kimball
State Historic Site. This was the campsite of the Sibley Expedition on July 22–23, 1863.
See Foster County Museum
Military uniforms, household items, old pictures of Carrington and surrounding communities, old farm equipment, firefighting equipment and one-room schoolhouse. Open Memorial Day to Labor Day: 2:00 to 5PM. All year by appointment.
See Putnam House
Three-story historic home listed on National Registry of Historic Places. Available for tours or private rental. Rural community cultural center. Open June through August on Sundays, 2PM-5PM or year-round by appointment. Admission: Guided tours $3, walk-through tour $2.
Do
Do Crossroads Golf Course
Do Carrington Youth Center
Do Central City Lanes
Buy
Shop Pipestem Creek
Manufacturer of hand-made SunFlorals (exquisite natural floral wreaths) and SunFeeders (edible birdfeeders and birdhouses). Summer tours include extensive gardens, drying and production facilities and gift shop. There are three renovated granaries and a train depot. There is a gift shop in a restored 10-sided granary. Open year-round, Monday to Friday, 8AM-4PM, and they have extended hours in the summer and fall. Open evenings and weekends by appointment. Guided tours welcome by reservation.
Shop ALCO
Shop Carrington Drug
Shop Designer Fabrics Quilt Shop
Shop Carrington Health Center Gift Shop
Shop Rose Garden Floral & Greenhouse
Shop Carrington Floral
Shop Seaburg Drug
Eat
Eat The Garden Gate
Popular gift and coffee shop featuring exquisite, locally-handmade, as well as imported, silk and dried floral arrangements, candles/frangrances, body & bath items, plaques, jewelry, fashionable pillows/throws, and more... Serving coffee, desserts, and lunches until 4PM
Eat A Catered Event & Bakery
Lunch menu, full service bakery, cakes, catering and event planning. Conference room available.
Drink
Sleep
Stay Carrington Inn & Suites
Stay Chieftain Conference Center & Hotel
Stay Blue Swan Bed & Breakfast Hotel
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