Overview
Towner is a town in the Lakes and Gardens area of North Dakota. It has a population of about 574 people. Elevation is 1,476 feet above sea level.
1 places to eat
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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.
- MOT Minot International Airport, Minot — 41 mi away. Directions
- DVL Devils Lake Regional Airport, Devils Lake — 71 mi away. Directions
Budget & where to stay
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Food for you
What to ask about, for your diet
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Understand
Towner describes itself as the "Cattle Capital of North Dakota". The area was first settled in 1884. It was named for a civil war confederate soldier from the area, Oscar Towner.
Get in
By car
- From Devils Lake, take US-2 west for about 76 miles.
- From Minot, take US-2 east for 43 miles.
By plane
Eat
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