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Voykit pocket guide · United States
Ellendale
One day covers the main sights (Applefest in September, Coleman Museum, Trinity Bible College); add a night only for camping or motel stay.
Ellendale is a small town in North Dakota's Coteaus and Plains region. Its key attractions are the annual Applefest (late September), the Coleman Museum, and Trinity Bible College. With a car you can reach the town in about an hour from Jamestown, and most visitors can see the highlights in a single day; overnight accommodation is optional for a relaxed pace.
- Country
- United States
- Best months
- Sep–Oct
- 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–$45 excl. bed · Mid $45–$70 excl. bed · High $70+ 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 | $2–$4 |
| Fast‑food meal | $6–$9 |
| Petrol (per gallon) | $3.50–$4.00 |
| Motel night | $45–$65 |
| Campground site | $10–$20 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- 4E7 · Ellendale Municipal Airport
- General‑aviation field; no commercial service
Typical fares
- Ellendale ↔ Jamestown (car)
- about $15–$20 fuel, 1 h drive (check)
- Ellendale Municipal Airport → nearest commercial airport (Bismarck)
- no scheduled service; charter needed (check)
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 the only practical mode; the town is laid out on Main St and Railroad Ave. No public transit.
See and do
Known for
- Applefest
- Coleman Museum
- Trinity Bible College
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Jamestown, ND | Drive south on US‑281, about 63 mi, ~1 h | ~1 h |
Sleep
- Oxenrider Motel
- Basic rooms, central location
- Prairie Winds Motel
- Two‑storey, 53 North 5th St
- Westside Mobile Court & Campground
- Open May 1–Nov 1; 8 mi from Pheasant Lake
- Oster Park campground
- Tent and 4 RV sites with electric hook‑up, north end of town
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
- Limited dining and retail options; plan meals ahead.
- Museum hours are June‑September, Tue & Fri 1 – 5 pm; verify dates before travel.
Ellendale is a low‑crime small town; main risk is winter weather and limited services—carry cash and check road conditions.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Ellendale yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Applefest
- Coleman Museum
- Trinity Bible College
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: Ellendale, revision 3878031 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=3878031
Pocket card
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- Police/Fire/Ambulance911
US citizens: 911 for emergencies; nearest US consulate in Bismarck (check address).
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/ellendale). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.