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

Overview

Drayton is a town in the Red River Valley of North Dakota. It has a population of about 906 people. Elevation is 801 feet.

1 sights · 1 things to do · 2 places to eat · 1 places to stay

Updated from Wikivoyage on 1 October 2026 · Something wrong or missing? Improve it on Wikivoyage

Best things about Drayton

Drayton United Methodist Church

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this church features stunning stained glass windows. Built in 1906.

Fishing

For catfish. Drayton calls itself the Catfish Capital of the World.

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 — 42 mi away. Directions
TVF Thief River Falls Regional Airport, Thief River Falls — 57 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 Drayton United Methodist Church
Lunch Andy's Drive-In
Afternoon Fishing
Dinner Cindy's Place

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

Food for you

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