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Voykit pocket guide · United States
Beulah
Spend a day in Beulah to see the power station, historic museum and lakeside recreation; stay overnight only if you need a rest before a longer West River road trip.
Beulah is a small town in western North Dakota built around a lignite‑fired power plant. Its main attractions are the Antelope Valley Power Station tours, the Mercer County Historical Museum, the Pfenning Wildlife Museum and lakeside recreation on Lake Sakakawea. All sights are within a short drive, so a single day covers the highlights; an overnight stay is useful for early‑morning tours or if you are continuing east on I‑94.
- Country
- United States
- Best months
- Jun–Aug (warm, lake activities)
- Avoid
- Dec–Feb (cold, limited hours)
- Stay
- 1 (optional) nights
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 $45–70 excl. bed · Mid $70–120 excl. bed · High $120+ 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 (café) | $2–4 |
| Burger meal | $6–10 |
| Beer (draft) | $4–6 |
| Gasoline (per gallon) | $3.30–3.70 |
| Parking (city) | $5–10 per day |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- 95D · Beulah Municipal Airport
- Public‑use field, 4 NM north of town
Typical fares
- Beulah ↔ Bismarck (coach)
- ≈ $30 one‑way, 2 h 30 min (check)
- Rental car (daily)
- ≈ $45–$70, compact
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
The town is compact; most attractions are reachable by car in 5–15 min. West River Transportation runs a limited bus service; a rental car is recommended for tours of the power station and nearby lakes.
See and do
Known for
- Antelope Valley Power Station tours
- Mercer County Historical Museum
- Pfenning Wildlife Museum
- Lake Sakakawea recreation
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Antelope Valley Power Station | Drive north on Hwy 49, 7 mi; tour by appointment | ≈30 min total |
| Mercer County Historical Museum | Walk or short drive to 102 Seventh St. NE; open Memorial Day‑Labor Day, Sundays 13:00‑16:00Walk or short drive to 102 Seventh St. NE; open Memorial Day‑Labor Day, Sundays 1:00 PM‑4:00 PM | ≈15 min |
| Pfenning Wildlife Museum | Drive to 6148 Third St. NW; open June‑Sept, Tue‑Sun 13:00‑17:00Drive to 6148 Third St. NW; open June‑Sept, Tue‑Sun 1:00 PM‑5:00 PM | ≈20 min |
| Lake Sakakawea (Beulah Bay Recreation Area) | Drive 18 mi north on Hwy 1806; boat launch and picnic sites | ≈45 min |
Sleep
- AmericInn Motel
- Close to Main St, basic rooms, good for a quick night
- Dakota Farms Inn
- Family‑run inn on Hwy 49, easy access to power‑station tours
- Beulah Bay Campground
- Lake‑front sites, suitable for RVs and tents
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Excuse meExcuse me |
| Thank you | Thank youThank you |
| How much is it? | How much is it?How much is it? |
| Do you speak English? | Do you speak English?Do you speak English? |
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
- Power‑station tours require appointment; check availability before arrival.
- Museum and wildlife museum are seasonal (open June–September); call ahead in shoulder months.
- Winter temperatures can drop below ‑20 °C; dress warmly if visiting Dec–Feb.
Beulah is low‑crime; main risks are winter road conditions and isolated wildlife on highways—drive cautiously after dark.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Beulah yet. Suggested stay: 1 (optional) nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Antelope Valley Power Station tours
- Mercer County Historical Museum
- Pfenning Wildlife Museum
- Lake Sakakawea recreation
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: Beulah, revision 5242465 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5242465
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US citizens have consular services in Bismarck; other nationals use the US Embassy in Washington, DC.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/beulah). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.