Towner district, North Dakota, United States

Places to visit near Cando

Cando is a town in Towner district, North Dakota, United States, home to about 1,122 people. Within 50 km by road there are 62 places to visit — 22 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 19 churches, 14 wildlife, forests & gardens and 4 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Lake Ibsen (36 km), Devils Lake (68 km) and Fort Totten State Historic Site (74 km).

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Cando, North Dakota
Cando, Towner district, North Dakota, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Cando at a glance

Location
Towner district, North Dakota, United States
Population
about 1,122
Coordinates
48.4867° N, 99.2099° W
Places within 50 km
62 (1 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Cando

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Cando

74 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Cando. The closest is Big Coulee Dam (25 km); the best-known is Lake Ibsen (36 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Cando

59 churches within 100 km of Cando. The closest is Cando Assembly of God (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Cando

38 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Cando. The closest is Johnson National Wildlife Refuge (7 km); the best-known is Lake Alice National Wildlife Refuge (21 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Cando

14 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Cando. The closest is Big Coulee (5 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Cando

10 museums within 100 km of Cando. The closest is Towner County Historical Museum (22 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Cando

10 beaches & coast within 100 km of Cando. The closest is Six Mile Bay (56 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Cando

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 150 km on the road.

  1. Start in Cando
  2. 21 km Lake Alice National Wildlife Refuge · nature spot, Ramsey
  3. 29 km Lake Ibsen · lake, Benson
  4. 25 km Hurricane Lake Church · church, Pierce
  5. 7 km Hurricane Lake National Wildlife Refuge · nature spot, Pierce
  6. 41 km Snyder Lake Dam · dam, Towner
  7. 27 km Back to Cando

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Cando by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2274Big Coulee Dam (25 km)
    Churches1959Cando Assembly of God (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1438Johnson National Wildlife Refuge (7 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints414Big Coulee (5 km)
    Museums210Towner County Historical Museum (22 km)
    Beaches & coast010Six Mile Bay (56 km)
    Forts & heritage07Monument 741 (71 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves13Refuge Island (49 km)
    Parks03Knox Slough State Game Management Area (52 km)
    Other attractions02Town Mural (64 km)
    Temples01Devils Lake Masonic Temple (64 km)

    Cando: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Cando?

    Lake Ibsen (lake, about 36 km), Lake Alice National Wildlife Refuge (nature spot, about 21 km), Cando Assembly of God (church, about 1 km), United Methodist Church (church, about 1 km), Cando Lutheran Church (church, about 1 km), Snyder Lake Dam (dam, about 27 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Cando?

    62 places on Spotwander: 22 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 19 churches, 14 wildlife, forests & gardens, 4 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 museums.

    Which is the nearest lake to Cando?

    Big Coulee Dam, about 25 km by road; Chain Lake (25 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Cando?

    Cando Assembly of God, about 1 km by road; United Methodist Church (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Cando?

    Johnson National Wildlife Refuge, about 7 km by road; Twin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Cando?

    Start in Cando, visit Lake Alice National Wildlife Refuge, then Lake Ibsen, then Hurricane Lake Church, then Hurricane Lake National Wildlife Refuge, then Snyder Lake Dam, and drive back — about 150 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Cando?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Cando

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Cando’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Cando on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.