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

Overview

Cavalier is a town in the Red River Valley of North Dakota, on the Tongue River. It has a population of approximately 1,537 people.

2 sights · 3 things to do · 3 places to eat · 2 bars & cafés · 1 places to stay

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Best things about Cavalier

Pembina County Historical Museum

Exhibits, restored buildings, pioneer machinery and a library tell the history of Pembina County agriculture. Open from Memorial day to October 1, daily 1PM-5PM

Pioneer Heritage Museum

You can see the state's pioneer heritage. Open year-round, but hors vary. From mid-May to Labor Day, the Museum is open every Monday through Thursday from 9AM-8AM, and on Friday through Sunday from 9AM-6PM. The admission…

Icelandic State Park

This park offers boating and fishing for northern pike and others. There are also groomed trails for cross-country skiing and snowmobiling. Admission fee is $5 daily.

Cavalier Country Club

Golf.

Wildwood Trail

Wildwood Trail is a National Recreation Trail that winds through the preserve and provides an enjoyable educational tour. Located within Icelandic State Park, this wooded area along the Tongue River is a sanctuary for pl…

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.
GFK Grand Forks International Airport, Grand Forks — 62 mi away. Directions
DVL Devils Lake Regional Airport, Devils Lake — 75 mi away. Directions

From exit 203 on I-29, take US highway 81 west for 10 miles, then continue west on state highway 5 for 9 more miles. Cavalier is at the junction of state highways 5 and 18.

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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 Pembina County Historical Museum, Pioneer Heritage Museum, Icelandic State Park
Lunch Cedar Inn Steak House
Afternoon Cavalier Country Club, Wildwood Trail
Dinner Chuckwagon Cafe
Evening Sammy's Bar

Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.

Food for you

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What to ask about, for your diet

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Get in

By car

From exit 203 on I-29, take US highway 81 west for 10 miles, then continue west on state highway 5 for 9 more miles. Cavalier is at the junction of state highways 5 and 18.

By plane

Go Cavalier Municipal Airport (2C8)

For private aircraft. Runway 16/34 is 3,300 feet long.

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See

See Pembina County Historical Museum

Exhibits, restored buildings, pioneer machinery and a library tell the history of Pembina County agriculture. Open from Memorial day to October 1, daily 1PM-5PM

Next to Icelandic State Park☎ +1 701 265-4941

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See Pioneer Heritage Museum

In Icelandic State Park☎ +1 701 265-4561

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Do

Do Icelandic State Park

This park offers boating and fishing for northern pike and others. There are also groomed trails for cross-country skiing and snowmobiling. Admission fee is $5 daily.

5 miles west of Cavalier on Highway 5, on the north shore of Lake Renwick☎ +1 701 265-4561

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