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

Overview

Hankinson is a small, rural town in the Red River Valley of North Dakota. It has a population of about 1,058 people.

3 sights · 1 things to do · 1 places to eat · 4 places to stay

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Best things about Hankinson

Harkinson Railroad Museum

Harkinson City Park

Tennis courts, ice skating with warming house, softball, outdoor stage, playground, basketball courts, horseshoe pits, picnic shelters, RV hookups, grills.

Lake Elsie Park

Picnic area, swimming, sandy beach, boat dock and trailer parking, fishing and boating.

Dakota Magic Casino

Open year-round.

Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: May–Sep. Summer highs reach about 82°F; winter lows dip to about 1°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Jun and May. (climate data from nearby Fargo)

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.
FAR Hector International Airport, Fargo — 59 mi away. Directions
ATY Watertown Regional Airport, Watertown — 81 mi away. Directions
MSP Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field, Minneapolis — 196 mi away (major hub). 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 Harkinson Railroad Museum, Harkinson City Park
Lunch LakeView Supper Club
Afternoon Lake Elsie Park, Dakota Magic Casino

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

Understand

Livestock and farming community: corn, soybeans, sunflowers, wheat, oats, barley, and potatoes.

Get in

By car: exit 8 from I-29. About 60 miles south of Fargo.

See

See Harkinson Railroad Museum

Maps

See Harkinson City Park

Tennis courts, ice skating with warming house, softball, outdoor stage, playground, basketball courts, horseshoe pits, picnic shelters, RV hookups, grills.

Maps