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

Overview

Carson is a town in Western North Dakota. It has a population of about 319 people and an area of 4 square miles. Altitude is 2,305 feet.

3 sights · 1 places to eat · 1 bars & cafés · 4 places to stay

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Best things about Carson

Cannonball Stage Station

State Historic Site. Marks location of a stagecoach station on the Bismarck-to-Deadwood Trail, used from 1877-1880.

Grant County Veteran's Memorial

Legion Commander George Zeller.

Almont Heritage Park Museum

Northern Pacific Railroad depot, blacksmith shop, rock jail, fully furnished country school and house, antique pianos and machinery. Open Memorial Day-Labor Day, by appointment.

Plan your trip

Getting there

From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
BIS Bismarck Municipal Airport, Bismarck — 46 mi away. Directions
DIK Dickinson Theodore Roosevelt Regional Airport, Dickinson — 64 mi away. Directions

From exit 110 on I-94, take state highway 49 south for 32 miles then head east on state highway 21 for 14 miles.

Full “Get in” guide ↓

Budget & where to stay

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

Sample 1-day itinerary

Day 1

Morning Cannonball Stage Station, Grant County Veteran's Memorial
Lunch Tumbleweed Café
Afternoon Almont Heritage Park Museum
Evening County Seat Lounge

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

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

In the wide open areas of western ND, population density is very low, and Carson is no exception. Though it is the county seat. This area is more normally visited by hunters and fishers rather than sightseers.

Get in

By car

From exit 110 on I-94, take state highway 49 south for 32 miles then head east on state highway 21 for 14 miles.

By plane

Elgin Municipal Airport is 14 miles to the west of Carson near the junction of highways 49 and 21.

See

See Cannonball Stage Station

State Historic Site. Marks location of a stagecoach station on the Bismarck-to-Deadwood Trail, used from 1877-1880.

15 miles southeast of Carson☎ +1 701 328-2666

Maps

See Grant County Veteran's Memorial

Legion Commander George Zeller.

☎ +1 701-622-3004

Maps Website

See Almont Heritage Park Museum

Northern Pacific Railroad depot, blacksmith shop, rock jail, fully furnished country school and house, antique pianos and machinery. Open Memorial Day-Labor Day, by appointment.

📍 Main Street, Almont24 mi N on 54th Ave SW☎ +1 701 843-7032

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