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Major city · United States

Williston

Spend 1–2 days in Williston: enough for downtown sights, a museum, and a short nature outing; add a day if you want a park or historic site farther out.

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Williston is a small oil‑boom town on the Missouri River with a compact downtown, a few museums, and easy access to historic sites and outdoor recreation. Most attractions fit in a half‑day, so a single night covers the basics; a second day adds a park or historic site.

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Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
see forecast
Currency
USD
Best months
Jun–Sep (warm, dry, road‑friendly)
avoid Nov–Mar (cold, snow can limit outdoor travel)
Airport
ISN
Nights
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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.

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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 Williston, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • CoffeeCoffee (café)$2–$4
  • Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))$15–$20
  • Museum or sight ticketMuseum entry$5–$10
  • Budget bedBudget motel, a night, per personUS$50
  • Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel, a night, per roomUS$150
  • High-end bedMid‑range hotel, a night, per roomUS$200

A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$70 · Mid US$120 · High US$180

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.

Oil‑boom historyFort Buford Historic SiteCut Bluff OverlookLocal dining and bars
Airports
ISN Sloulin Field International Airport (Delta to Minneapolis, United Express to Denver)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    −5°C (23°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    −2°C (28°F)

  3. Mar

    Avoid

    5°C (41°F)

  4. Apr

    not flagged

    13°C (55°F)

  5. May

    not flagged

    20°C (68°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    26°C (79°F)

  7. Jul

    Best

    30°C (86°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

    Avoid

    5°C (41°F)

  12. Dec

    Avoid

    −3°C (27°F)

Best: Jun–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Mar. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (30°C (86°F)), coolest Jan (−15°C (5°F) low), wettest Nov (9 rain days), driest Jun (4). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Williston: 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

−5°C (23°F)

−15°C (5°F)

8 rd

Feb

−2°C (28°F)

−13°C (9°F)

7 rd

Mar

5°C (41°F)

−7°C (19°F)

7 rd

Apr

13°C (55°F)

0°C (32°F)

6 rd

May

20°C (68°F)

5°C (41°F)

5 rd

Jun

26°C (79°F)

11°C (52°F)

4 rd

Jul

30°C (86°F)

15°C (59°F)

5 rd

Aug

28°C (82°F)

14°C (57°F)

6 rd

Sep

22°C (72°F)

9°C (48°F)

7 rd

Oct

14°C (57°F)

2°C (36°F)

8 rd

Nov

5°C (41°F)

−7°C (19°F)

9 rd

Dec

−3°C (27°F)

−13°C (9°F)

9 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

Most sights are within walking distance of downtown; rent a car for sites outside town (Cut Bluff, Fort Buford, Lewis & Clark State Park).

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Fort Buford Historic Site

go

Door to door: ≈30 min round trip

Drive east on Hwy 1804, about 20 km (12 mi)

Free entry, open summer weekdays

Cut Bluff Overlook

go

Door to door: ≈15 min round trip

Drive east on Hwy 1804, 3 km (2 mi) from town

Scenic view of Lewis & Clark campsite

Lewis and Clark State Park

caution

Door to door: ≈45 min round trip

Drive east on Hwy 1804, 32 km (20 mi)

Check seasonal opening; limited 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.

El Rancho Hotel

Downtown, close to Main St attractions

Super 8 Lodge

Near airport, easy parking

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
$70–$100 excl. bed
Mid
$100–$150 excl. bed
High
$150+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Mid‑range hotel1 × 1 night × US$150US$150
Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × US$120US$120
Car rental (compact, 2 days)1 × US$120 · checkUS$120
eSIM data (5 days)1 × US$30 · checkUS$30
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeUS$42
Trip total≈ US$462 per person per day, bed includedUS$462

2026 estimate in USD; flights and car rental not included.

Prices of common things

Coffee (café)$2–$4
Burger meal$8–$12
Petrol (per litre)$0.95
Taxi (5 km)$15–$20
Parking (day)$5–$8
Museum entry$5–$10

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Williston has low violent‑crime rates; main risk is winter road conditions and occasional drunk‑driving incidents.
  • Winter storms can close highways; check road conditions before driving north or east.
  • Some historic sites have limited summer hours; verify opening times.

Emergency numbers

Police/Fire/Ambulance
911
Williston Police Dept.
+1 701-577-1212

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Emergency

  • Police/Fire/Ambulance911
  • Williston Police Dept.+1 701-577-1212

Embassy

US consulate is in Bismarck; nearest foreign consulates are in Fargo.

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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • ISN → Williston (taxi): ≈ $30–$40, 15 min (check)
  • Car rental (compact, 1 day): $40–$60 (check)

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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 Williston. 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: Jun–Sep (warm, dry, road‑friendly) · avoid Nov–Mar (cold, snow can limit outdoor travel) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 2 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. 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Add a rental car for day trips beyond town.
  2. Consider a second night if visiting Lewis & Clark State Park or Fort Union.

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