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Voykit pocket guide · United States
Plentywood
One day is enough for Plentywood: drive in, walk the central strip, bowl or fish, then head back.
Plentywood is a small Sheridan County seat on MT‑5/MT‑16. With a car you can reach it in a few hours from Williston (ND) or Regina (SK), explore the downtown shops, bowl, watch a movie, fish at the dam, and visit nearby lakes. All main sights fit in a single day; an extra night is only for a relaxed stay at the Sherwood Inn.
- Country
- United States
- Best months
- Jun–Sep (warm, road‑friendly)
- Avoid
- Nov–Mar (snow, 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 $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 at local café | $2–$4 |
| Burger at Spot Bar | $8–$12 |
| Bowling lane (per game) | $5–$8 |
| Fuel (per litre) | $3.30 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- ISN · Williston State Airport (ND)
- Car rentals available; about 80 km (50 mi) eastCar rentals available; about 50 mi (80 km) east
- YQR · Regina International Airport (SK, Canada)
- Car rentals; about 150 km (93 mi) northCar rentals; about 93 mi (150 km) north
Typical fares
- Williston (ISN) → Plentywood (car rental)
- ≈ $70 day rate, 80 km (50 mi) drive (check)≈ $70 day rate, 50 mi (80 km) drive (check)
- Regina (YQR) → Plentywood (car rental)
- ≈ $85 day rate, 150 km (93 mi) drive (check)≈ $85 day rate, 93 mi (150 km) drive (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
A car is essential; the town centre is walkable, but attractions outside require driving. Bikes are possible on quiet roads.
See and do
Known for
- Outlaw Trail history
- Communist-era stories
- Oil‑boom heritage
- Bowling alley
- Fishing at the dam
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Brush Lake | Drive east on MT‑5, about 48 km (30 mi)Drive east on MT‑5, about 30 mi (48 km) | ≈45 min round trip |
| Medicine Lake Wildlife Refuge | Drive south on MT‑5, about 35 km (22 mi)Drive south on MT‑5, about 22 mi (35 km) | ≈1 h total |
Sleep
- Sherwood Inn
- Historic inn on West 1st Ave; rooms 1–2 beds, walkable to downtown
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Excusez‑moiexcusez‑moi |
| Thank you | Mercimerci |
| How much is it? | Combien ça coûte ?combien ça coûte |
| Where is the restroom? | Où sont les toilettes ?où sont les toilettes |
| Can I pay by card? | Puis‑je payer par carte ?puis‑je payer par carte |
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
- Fuel stations are sparse; fill up before heading out.
- Cell service can be spotty in rural stretches.
- Winter snow may close MT‑5/MT‑16; check road conditions.
Plentywood is safe; main risks are rural road conditions and limited night services. Carry cash for small shops.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Plentywood yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Outlaw Trail history
- Communist-era stories
- Oil‑boom heritage
- Bowling alley
- Fishing at the dam
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata – Plentywood: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q123456
- Wikivoyage: Plentywood, revision 5327076 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5327076
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Plentywood
À cette adresse, s’il vous plaît
To this address, please
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
- Police / Fire / Ambulance911
US consulates are in Billings and Fargo; nearest Canadian consulate in Regina.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/plentywood). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.