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Edmore
Skip unless you have a specific reason to visit a tiny, quiet prairie town. A 30-minute stop to see Wheatland Manor is enough.
Edmore is a small town in the Lakes and Gardens region of North Dakota, with a population around 180. Its main draw is the historic Wheatland Manor, open seasonally. Most travellers will pass through on the way to Devils Lake or other regional destinations.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- Jun–Aug
- avoid Nov–Mar (cold, many facilities closed)
- Airport
- GFK
- Nights
- 0
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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.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- 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 Edmore911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Edmore, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyVery safe.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportGFK Grand Forks International Airport (About 1.5 h drive; car rental available.).
- Getting aroundEdmore is walkable; a car is needed to reach it and explore the region.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee (Main Street Cafe)$2–4
- Street or quick mealLunch (Main Street Cafe)$8–12
- Budget bedCamping (tent or RV), a night, per personUS$15
- Mid-range bedMotel room (in Devils Lake or Lakota), a night, per roomUS$90
- High-end bedMotel room (in Devils Lake or Lakota), a night, per roomUS$130
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$30 · Mid US$60 · High US$100
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
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.
- Airports
- GFK Grand Forks International Airport (About 1.5 h drive; car rental available.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
−10°C (14°F)14°F (−10°C)
Feb
Avoid
−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C)
Mar
Avoid
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
Apr
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
May
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Jun
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jul
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Aug
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Sep
not flagged
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Oct
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Nov
Avoid
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
Dec
Avoid
−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C)
Best: Jun–Aug. Avoid: Nov–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)), coolest Jan (−20°C (−4°F)−4°F (−20°C) low), wettest Jun (11 rain days), driest Feb (4). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Edmore: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
−10°C (14°F)14°F (−10°C)
−20°C (−4°F)−4°F (−20°C)
5 rd
Feb
−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C)
−18°C (0°F)0°F (−18°C)
4 rd
Mar
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
−10°C (14°F)14°F (−10°C)
6 rd
Apr
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
7 rd
May
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
9 rd
Jun
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
11 rd
Jul
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
9 rd
Aug
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
8 rd
Sep
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
7 rd
Oct
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
6 rd
Nov
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
−9°C (16°F)16°F (−9°C)
5 rd
Dec
−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C)
−17°C (1°F)1°F (−17°C)
5 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
Edmore is walkable; a car is needed to reach it and explore the region.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 1 h
Drive south on ND-17, then west on US-2; about 45 min
Largest nearby town; lake activities, dining, and lodging.
Door to door: About 1.5 h
Drive west on ND-17, then US-2; about 1.5 h
Scandinavian Heritage Park, Roosevelt Park Zoo, and the Dakota Territory Air Museum.
Door to door: About 35 min
Drive south on ND-17; about 30 min
Geographic center of North America; small-town charm.
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.
Edmore Campground
Tent and RV sites in the city park; basic facilities.
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
- Budget
- $30–50
- Mid
- $50–100
- High
- $100+
Trip budget
| Camping (tent or RV)2 × 1 night × US$20 | US$40 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$60 | US$120 |
| Car rental per day (economy)2 × US$40 · check | US$80 |
| Gas for 100 miles2 × US$15 · check | US$30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$27 |
| Trip total≈ US$149 per person per day, bed included | US$297 |
Edmore Campground; check availability.
2026 estimate in USD; car rental and fuel excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee (Main Street Cafe) | $2–4 |
| Lunch (Main Street Cafe) | $8–12 |
| Camping fee (Edmore Campground) | $15–30 per night |
| Gas (per gallon)check | $3–4 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Wheatland Manor is open only Memorial Day to Labor Day; check hours before visiting.
- No gas stations or ATMs in town — fill up and get cash in Lakota or Devils Lake.
- Cell service can be spotty; download offline maps.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Grand Forks → Edmore (car, one way): About 1.5 h, ~60 miles
- Edmore → Devils Lake (car): About 45 min, ~45 miles
Say or show
- Hello — Hello
- Thank you — Thank you
- How much? — How much?
- Where is the restroom? — Where is the restroom?
English is universal; no language barrier.
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 Edmore. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Jun–Aug · avoid Nov–Mar (cold, many facilities closed) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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