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Major city · United States

Blanchard

Skip as a destination: the KVLY-TV Tower is a 20-min detour from I-29, not a reason to stop overnight. Drive through or skip.

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Blanchard is a tiny agricultural township in the Red River Valley with a population of 26. Its only notable feature is the KVLY-TV Tower, the tallest man-made structure in the world from 1963 to 1974 and again from 1991 to 2008, now surpassed by the Burj Khalifa. The tower is visible from the highway but there is no visitor centre, no food, no lodging. Most travellers will pass by on I-29 without stopping.

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More
3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
see forecast
Currency
USD
Best months
May–Sep
avoid Dec–Feb (snow, cold)
Airports
FAR · GFK
Nights
0

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This is a basic guide for Blanchard: no airport-to-bed path, walking clusters or day plans yet. Fares and schedules here are unverified. What this page does cover
Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
  • North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
  • North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
  • North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
  • United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
  • United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
  • United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
  • United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.

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  • Walking areas with bag rules
  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Blanchard911 ▾
  • Police, fire, ambulance911

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Blanchard, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

KVLY-TV Tower (former world's tallest structure)
Airports
FAR Hector International Airport (Fargo) (About 45 min south on I-29) · GFK Grand Forks International Airport (About 30 min north on I-29)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    −7°C (19°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    −4°C (25°F)

  3. Mar

    not flagged

    3°C (37°F)

  4. Apr

    not flagged

    13°C (55°F)

  5. May

    Best

    21°C (70°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    26°C (79°F)

  7. Jul

    Best

    29°C (84°F)

  8. Aug

    Best

    28°C (82°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    22°C (72°F)

  10. Oct

    not flagged

    14°C (57°F)

  11. Nov

    not flagged

    3°C (37°F)

  12. Dec

    Avoid

    −4°C (25°F)

Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (29°C (84°F)), coolest Jan (−17°C (1°F) low), wettest Jun (11 rain days), driest Feb (5). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Blanchard: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

−7°C (19°F)

−17°C (1°F)

6 rd

Feb

−4°C (25°F)

−15°C (5°F)

5 rd

Mar

3°C (37°F)

−8°C (18°F)

7 rd

Apr

13°C (55°F)

0°C (32°F)

7 rd

May

21°C (70°F)

7°C (45°F)

9 rd

Jun

26°C (79°F)

13°C (55°F)

11 rd

Jul

29°C (84°F)

16°C (61°F)

9 rd

Aug

28°C (82°F)

14°C (57°F)

8 rd

Sep

22°C (72°F)

9°C (48°F)

8 rd

Oct

14°C (57°F)

2°C (36°F)

7 rd

Nov

3°C (37°F)

−7°C (19°F)

6 rd

Dec

−4°C (25°F)

−14°C (7°F)

6 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

Car only. No public transport. I-29 exit 100, then 8 miles west on Highway 200A.

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time
Fargogo

Door to door: 45 min

I-29 south, about 45 min

Largest city in the region; restaurants, museums, shopping.

Grand Forksgo

Door to door: 30 min

I-29 north, about 30 min

University town with dining and a downtown.

Hillsboro, North Dakotago

Door to door: 15 min

Highway 200A west, about 15 min

Closest town with basic services.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Fargo

45 min south; full hotel and motel options.

Grand Forks

30 min north; hotels near the university.

Hillsboro

15 min west on Highway 200A; basic motel.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
$0 (pass-through)
Mid
$0 (pass-through)
High
$0 (pass-through)

Watch out

Safety

Very safe; rural road caution at night and in winter.
  • No services in Blanchard: fill up fuel and bring water/snacks.
  • The KVLY-TV Tower is on private land; view from the road only.
  • Winter driving on Highway 200A can be icy.

Emergency numbers

Police, fire, ambulance
911

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Emergency

  • Police, fire, ambulance911

Embassy

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Fargo to Blanchard (I-29 + Highway 200A): about 45 min, 40 miles
  • Grand Forks to Blanchard (I-29 + Highway 200A): about 30 min, 25 miles

No public transport; car required.

Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Blanchard. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: May–Sep · avoid Dec–Feb (snow, cold) · month by month →
  2. 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 3 day-trips, door to door
  6. 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
  2. Walking clusters with bag rules
  3. Day plans checked against opening hours
  4. Field-verified times and fares

Meanwhile

Back to United States

Sources

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