Williston (North Dakota)

Williston is a city on the Missouri River, near the northwestern corner of North Dakota, that is now experiencing explosive growth due to an oil boom. It is about 230 miles northwest of Bismarck - the state capital - by car. Williston is the county seat. The 2010 U.S. Census reported that the population was just short of 15,000, but the current population is now believed to be over 30,000.

Williston (North Dakota) Halal Travel Guide

Williston was founded as a Northern Pacific Railroad stop in 1887 and named for Daniel Willis James. It was chosen over the nearby town of Buford as the site of a turntable which led to its early growth. In 1951, oil was first discovered in the Williston Basin. Williston experienced rapid growth during its first oil boom in the 1980s. After the boom died down and the population shrank to about 13,000. Geologists recently discovered 4.3 billion barrels of recoverable oil in the Bakken Formation. The Three Forks Salish Formation also contains recoverable oil. With these recent discoveries, Williston experienced another oil boom and rapidly increased in size. While the rest of the nation remained in a recession, Williston boasted a strong economy, one of the lowest unemployment rates in the nation, plenty of jobs, and the highest wages in North Dakota. Following a sharp decline in oil prices in the second half of 2014 and the boom ended (at least for the time being).

Despite the recent growth, Williston still maintains a small town atmosphere. Most residents are friendly and will happily give visitors directions.

Williston news and weather.

Travel as a Muslim to Williston (North Dakota)

By car

US Highway 2 runs east-west, intersecting with Interstate 29 in Grand Forks and Interstate 15 in Shelby, Montana.

US Highway 85 runs north-south, intersecting with Interstate 94 west of Dickinson.

By Plane

• Sloulin Field International Airport IATA Code: ISN GPS: 48.178056, -103.642222 - Sloulin Field International Airport Sloulin Field Terminal U.S. customs service is available to handle private Flights from Canada.

• Delta Air Lines has nonstop service to Minneapolis/St. Paul.
• United Express has nonstop service to Denver.

Muslim Friendly Rail Holidays in Williston (North Dakota)

• Amtrak, 1 South Main St. Service on the Empire Builder, which travels between Chicago and Seattle/Portland (Oregon)|Portland daily.

Get Around

GPS 48.16|-103.63

• Basin Cab - 1804 2nd Street West ☎ +1 701-577-1957

What to See

• Fort Buford Historic Site - GPS: 47.9864, -104.001 ☎ +1 701 572-9034 Fort Buford A
• Knife River Indian Villages - GPS: 47.354167, -101.385833 - Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site KnifeRiverIndianVillagesNHS1
• Cut Bluff Overlook | GPS: A historic sight located about two miles (3 kilometers) east of Williston on the south side of Highway 1804. Commemorating Lewis and Clark's campsite near Cut Bluff on the south banks of the Missouri River.

• Writing Rock State Historic Site - GPS: 48.7808, -103.859 12 miles northeast of Grenora, ND ☎ +1 701-572-9034 | Opening Hours: Free, donations welcome Writing Rock State Historical Site The site of two granite boulders carved with petroglyphs of thunderbirds, mythical Native American creatures. Dates between 1000-1700 AD.

• Lewis and Clark State Park - 4904 119th Road Northwest Epping, ND 58843 GPS: 48.1156, -103.243 About 20 miles east of Williston on Hwy 1804 ☎ +1 701-859-3071 Lewis and Clark State Park (North Dakota) beautiful park situated between rugged bluffs on the shore of Lake Sakakawea.

• Plainsman Studio - 3 4th Street East, Suite 103, Williston, ND 58801 ☎ +1 701-572-1110 | Opening Hours: 12:30pm-5:30pm Tue-Fri; Saturday 10:00am-2:00pm A recent addition to downtown Williston, in the historic Plainsman Building
• Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center - GPS: 47.985, -103.989 One half-mile east of Fort Buford ☎ +1 701 572-9034 Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center

What to Do

• Cottonwood Lake | GPS: north of town - Fishing for pike and perch.

• Hunting.
• Birding.
• Gaming, Williston State College Foundation Gaming located at DK's Lounge, The River's Edge, The New 4-Mile Bar, Travel Host Lounge, Super 8 Lounge, Whispers and The Sports Den.

• Skunk Hollow Shooting Range | GPS: drive 5 miles south of Williston on Hwy 85, turn left onto gravel road and follow signs - Well-known by the local residents, Skunk Hollow not only offers a rarely crowded shooting range, but also excellent hiking, hunting, and fishing opportunities. 2 miles from Cut Bluff and the site of a campsite used by Lewis and Clark.

• Grand Theatre | 211 Main Street ☎ +1 701-572-2232 Catch the latest movie.

• Little Muddy Canoe Trail | GPS: east of Williston & North of 1804| tollfree=+1-800-615-9041 Thompson site and White Bridge are the access points. The trail is six miles long and travel duration is 1.5-2 hours.

• Million Dollar Lanes Bowling | 1804 2nd Ave. West ☎ +1 701-572-3344 -
• Spring Lake Park - North on Highway 85 ☎ +1 701-577-5141 Enjoy swinming, fishing, playground equipment, walking trails, and fireworks on the 4th of July
• Thunder Valley Go-Cart Track | GPS: west of town on Highway 2 ☎ +1 701-770-0222 -
• Williston Skate Park - Corner of 2nd Ave. & 11th Street GPS: located in Harmon Park ☎ +1 701-577-5141 Skateboarding, rollerblading, and biking
• Williston Municipal Golf Course | GPS: west of Williston on 26th Street ☎ +1 701-774-1321 9 hole course featuring a clubhouse, training range, and trap range.

• Eagle Ridge Golf Course | GPS: north of Williston on Highway 2 ☎ +1 701-572-6500 Featured in the top 100 golf courses of America, this 18 hole course boasts a clubhouse, training range and Italian restaurant
• 78th Annual Band Day - Main Street GPS: - May 8th, 2010. Parade starts at 10AM with bands from all over. Concerts and vendors are set-up in Harmon Park for an afternoon of music enjoyment and family fun.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Williston (North Dakota)

Downtown Williston offers many shopping opportunities.

• Hedderich's | 122 Main Street ☎ +1 701-572-1412 Offers antiques, locomotive sets, Native American artifacts, and a large selection of used books
• Books on Broadway | 12 1/2 West Broadway GPS: +1-800-815-2665 Full Line Bookstore, Gift Items, Greeting Cards, Mail Service, Special Orders, Specializing In Regional History & Unique Children's Books & Toys, Coffee Bar
• Second Page Books | 501 Main Street Suite #3 ☎ +1 701-770-0968 | Opening Hours: Tues-Sat 10AM Monday - 5PM Almost-New Books: Classics, Fiction and Non-fiction, Large Print, Children's, Audiobooks on Tape & CD, Textbooks and Home School Materials. Where Every Good Book Deserves A Second Look!
• Hansen's Unlimited Ceramics & Gifts | 113 1st Ave. E. ☎ +1 701-774-3966 Paint your own pottery to display or use!!
• Castle Gift Shop | 313 Main Street ☎ +1 701-572-6722 Fenton Art Glass, Crystal, & gifts
• Cedar Chest | 201 Main Street ☎ +1 701-572-5977 Gifts and items for country-style decor
• Collector's Corner | 109 Main Street ☎ +1 701-577-5252 Oak Furniture, Parlor Stoves, General Antiques, Collectibles, Furniture Stripping & Refinishing
• Judy's Cupboard | 224 Main Street ☎ +1 701-572-0616 Kitchen items, Dakota made prducts and gift registry available
• Larry Lynne Antiques | 10 West Broadway ☎ +1 701-572-3586 | Opening Hours: Monday-Saturday 11AM Monday - 5PM or by appointment Quality antiques at affordable prices. A general line of furniture, glassware, pictures, etc.

• Silver Dollar Antiques | 10 1st Ave East ☎ +1 701-774-8951 | Opening Hours: Tuesday & Wednesday, Friday & Saturday 11AM Monday - 5PM Glass, Depression Glass, Pottery, "Special Things" BUY & SELL

Halal Restaurants in Williston (North Dakota)

• Airport International Inn - Highway 2 & 85 North ☎ +1 701 774-0241 -
• Burgers Queen & Pizzas - 2516 2nd Ave West ☎ +1 701 572-1840 -
• China Sunday - 1804 2nd Ave West ☎ +1 701 572-3388 -
• Courthouse Cafe - 205 E Broadway ☎ +1 701 572-1754 -
• Dakota Family Farms - 1906 2nd Ave West ☎ +1 701 572-4480 -
• Economart Lunch Counter - 300 West 11th Street ☎ +1 701 572-2927 -
• Ginger's Cafe - 216 Main Street ☎ +1 701 774-9792 -
• Gramma Sharon's Cafe - 150 16th St. West ☎ +1 701 572-1412 -
• Hedderich's Soda Shop - 122 Main Street ☎ +1 701 774-0152 -
• The Lunch Box - 20 West Broadway ☎ +1 701 572-8559 -
• Pierce's Homesteak Dining Co. - 18 2nd Street West ☎ +1 701 572-0030 -
• Castle Cafe - 313 Main Street ☎ +1 701 572-6721 -
• Trapper's Kettle - 3901 2nd Ave West ☎ +1 701 774-2831 -
• Wednesday Be Pizzas - 819 West 11th Street ☎ +1 701 572-9323

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• Avalanche Grill - 1002 2nd Street West ☎ +1 701 774-2062

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• Chuck's Lounge - 218 Main Street ☎ +1 701 572-2679

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• Million Dollar Lanes/Sports Den - 1804 2nd Ave West ☎ +1 701 572-3344 Bowling.

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• P. Nuttz - 3712 4th Ave West GPS: Williston Events Center ☎ +1 701 572-7688

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• Travel Host Lounge - 2nd Ave. West ☎ +1 701 774-0041

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

The oil boom in Williston resulted in a severe housing shortage, but the situation has changed with the boom going bust. Many developments built to house workers during the boom now stand empty, and other developments were canceled. Booking a hotel room in Williston on short notice was difficult or imfeasible during the boom, with oil companies contracting with area hotels to house workers, but should now be considerably easier.

Note: Most motels are either clustered downtown or near the airport at the northern limit of town.

• Best Value Inn - 213 35th Street West ☎ +1 701 572-4242
• Country Garden Bed & Breakfast - 805 1st Ave West ☎ +1 701 774-9643
• El Rancho Motor Hotel | 1623 2nd. Avenue West ☎ +1 701 572-6321
• Marquis Plaza and Suites - 1525 9th Ave Northwest ☎ +1 701 774-3250
• Super 8 Lodge - 2324 2nd. Ave West ☎ +1 701 572-8371
• The Vegas - 2420 2nd Ave West ☎ +1 701 572-2574
• Travel Host Motel - 3801 2nd Ave. West ☎ +1 701 774-0041

Stay Safe

North Dakota has one of the lowest crime rates in North America, and Williston has one of the lowest of North Dakota. Most residents do not lock their doors, and in wintertime many people leave their cars running in parking lots as they run their errands.

Violent crime and rape are rare, and usually occur due to the influence of drinks. However, women should use common sense when walking alone near bars at night. Most residents and police officers will pull over and offer rides to people walking at night or in the winter. The biggest threat are drunk drivers. If needed and the police can be visited at 701-577-1212.

Explore more Halal friendly Destinations from Williston (North Dakota)

• Theodore Roosevelt National Park - The park includes badlands, open prairie, hard wood draws. It is home to bison, prairie dogs and many other wildlife species.

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