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Voykit pocket guide · United States
Anamoose
One day is enough for Anamoose: see the derby, birding drive and a quick bite, then head back.
Anamoose is a tiny town in North Dakota’s Lakes and Gardens region. With a population under 300, its attractions are few and spread out, so a single day covers the main events – the annual demolition derby (if in early August), the birding drive, and a meal at Clara's Cafe – before returning to Minot or Bismarck.
- Country
- United States
- Best months
- Jun–Aug (derby, strawberry picking, birding)
- Avoid
- Dec–Feb (cold, limited services)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- USD
- Money
- Currency is the US dollar (USD, $). Cards and phone payments work almost everywhere; carry a little cash for tips and small vendors.
- Daily spend
- Budget $30–$50 excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.
- Emergency
- Police / Fire / Ambulance 911
- Plugs
- Types A, B · 120 V · 60 Hz · Chargers are dual-voltage; hair dryers and straighteners from 230 V countries need a converter.
- Tipping
- Sit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.; Bar: US$1–2 per drink or 20% of the tab.; Taxi / ride-hailing: 15–20%, in the app.; Hotel housekeeping: US$3–5 a night.; Porter / valet: US$2–5 per bag or car.; Tour guide: US$10–20 per person for a day tour.; Counter service / tablet prompts: Optional; 0–15%.
- Water
- Tap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.
- Toilets
- Free public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations. Rest areas on highways are free.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee at Clara's Cafe | $2–$3 |
| Derby admission | $5 |
| Gas (per litre) | $3.50 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- MOT · Minot International Airport
- About 45 mi north, ~1 h drive via US‑52
Typical fares
- Drive Minot ↔ Anamoose (52)
- about 70 mi, ~1 h 15 min, fuel $10–$15 (check gas price)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Car is essential; the town sits at the junction of highways 52 and 14. Most sites are within a 10‑minute drive.
See and do
Known for
- Annual demolition derby
- Birding on the Central Dakota Birding Drive
- Steel Lake glacial depression
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Minot | Drive north on US‑52, about 45 mi, ~1 h | ≈1 h |
| Bismarck | Drive south on US‑52 then east on US‑83, about 150 mi, ~2 h 30 min | ≈2 h 30 min |
| Devils Lake | Drive east on ND‑1, about 70 mi, ~1 h 20 min | ≈1 h 20 min |
| Garrison, ND | Drive west on US‑52, about 55 mi, ~1 h | ≈1 h |
Sleep
- Sage Hill Bed and Breakfast
- Historic 1929 schoolhouse, rooms in town
- Anamoose Campground
- Tent sites and 3 RV hookups in City Park
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Excuse me / Sorry |
| Thank you | Thank you |
| How much is it? | How much is it? |
| Where is the restroom? | Where is the restroom? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake and 'hi, how are you?' — reply 'good, thanks'; avoid: Treating the question as a real health enquiry
- Restaurants: Tip 18–22% and wait for the check; avoid: Leaving without tipping
- Personal space: Keep an arm's length in queues; avoid: Standing close to strangers
- Politics and religion: Listen more than you speak; avoid: Opening with hot-button topics
- Smoking: Smoke only in marked areas; avoid: Smoking near doors or in parks where banned
Scams and watch-outs
- Derby dates vary; check the local schedule before planning.
Anamoose is a low‑traffic rural town; standard US safety applies.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Anamoose yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Annual demolition derby
- Birding on the Central Dakota Birding Drive
- Steel Lake glacial depression
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Anamoose, revision 5258538 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5258538
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Voykit · checked 2026-09
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