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Voykit pocket guide · United States
New Town
Visit New Town only for fishing, hunting or casino; otherwise skip – a day trip from Williston suffices.
New Town is a small, oil‑boom town on Lake Sakakawea. It offers casino gaming, fishing, hunting and Native‑American cultural sites. With no public transport, a car is essential. Most visitors spend a half‑day to a full day; longer stays are only for dedicated outdoor activities.
- Country
- United States
- Best months
- Jun–Aug (warm, good fishing)
- Avoid
- Dec–Feb (cold, limited services)
- Stay
- 0–1 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 $50–$80 excl. bed · Mid $80–$130 excl. bed · High $130+ 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 | $8–$12 |
| Gas (per litre) | $3.30 |
| Casino slot play (per hour) | $5–$10 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- XWA · Williston Basin Airport
- ≈30 km (19 mi) east of New Town, about 30 min drive≈19 mi (30 km) east of New Town, about 30 min drive
Typical fares
- Car rental (compact, 1 day)
- ≈ $70, includes unlimited miles
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
No public transport; rent a car, truck or side‑by‑side. Rideshare apps are unreliable.
See and do
Known for
- Four Bears Casino
- Lake Sakakawea fishing
- Hunting on tribal lands
- Three Affiliated Tribes Museum
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Williston, ND | Drive east on ND‑23, about 30 km (19 mi)Drive east on ND‑23, about 19 mi (30 km) | ≈30 min |
Sleep
- Teddy's Residential Suites
- 3‑star hotel on the town edge, bar and restaurant on‑site.
- Van Hook Territorial Inn
- Modest motel near the river, popular with anglers.
- Little Missouri Inn & Suites
- Hotel on Eagle Dr, larger lobby, easy access to casino.
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? |
| Where is the restroom? | 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
- Roads can be icy in winter; check conditions before driving.
- Cell service may be spotty on the lake and remote hunting areas.
- Casino entry may require ID; bring a driver’s licence.
Generally safe with typical rural US precautions; watch wildlife and road conditions.
One and two days
No timed day plan for New Town yet. Suggested stay: 0–1 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Four Bears Casino
- Lake Sakakawea fishing
- Hunting on tribal lands
- Three Affiliated Tribes Museum
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: New Town, revision 5141901 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5141901
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
New Town
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- Police / Fire / Ambulance911
US consulate in Bismarck (check address); other countries use the embassy in Washington, DC.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/new-town). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.