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

Overview

Crosby is a town in Western North Dakota with a population of just over a thousand. Crosby's elevation is 1,964 feet. Like much of this part of the Dakotas, it's not exactly a scenic wonderland or a thrill a minute.

2 sights · 2 bars & cafés · 3 places to stay

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Best things about Crosby

Divide County Museum

25 pioneer buildings including a bank, printing press, general store and dwelling shacks. Open Memorial Day until Labor Day.

Divide County Fair

Held around the 3rd week of June

Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: May–Sep. Summer highs reach about 84°F; winter lows dip to about 4°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Jun and May. (climate data from nearby Minot)

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.
XWA Williston Basin International Airport, Williston — 50 mi away. Directions
SDY Sidney - Richland Regional Airport, Sidney — 93 mi away. Directions

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 Divide County Museum
Afternoon Divide County Fair
Evening Joey's

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

Get in

By car: about 125 miles northwest of Minot. On US highway 52, travel northwest for about 88 miles, then west on state highway 5 for another 36 miles.
By air: Crosby Municipal Airport, runway 12/30 is 3,800 feet long.