


Rugby is a city in the Lakes and Gardens region of North Dakota, with a population of about 2900 people. It is located about halfway between Minot and Devils Lake.
Get in[edit]
By car[edit]
US Highway 2 runs along the south side of town. West about 60 miles is Minot. East about the same distance is Devils Lake. US 2 crosses Interstate 29 in Grand Forks.
North Dakota Highway 3 runs North to Dunseith and the International Peace Garden. Brandon, on Trans-Canada 1, is about 2 and a half hours from Rugby.
By train[edit]
Rugby is on Amtrak's Empire Builder line. Eastbound trains arrive daily about 7AM. Westbound trains arrive about 11PM.
Get around[edit]
If you come into town by train, you'll have to walk or hitch around town. There isn't any public transport, taxi service, or car rental. Not that this can be a bad thing if, say, you had a rail pass and wanted to spend a day in small-town North Dakota.
However, the more timid may want to take the train to Minot, rent a car, and circle back.
See[edit]
The Geographical Center of North America cairn, at the intersection of US 2 and ND 3. The actual center of the continent is some 6 miles west of nearby Balta, but you really have to be a stickler to get there.
Do[edit]
- Spirit Lake Casino.
Buy[edit]
Rugby has a number of small shops, mostly located downtown, which is around the train station, and about 2 miles north of Highway 2.
- Borth's Department store, 116 2ND ST SE, ☏ +1 701 776-5007.
- Hardware Hank, 200 2ND ST SW, ☏ +1 701 776-6111.
- Leevers Foods, 215 2ND AVE SE, ☏ +1 701 776-5889.
- Pamida, 225 HWY 2 East, ☏ +1 701 776-5828.
- RUGBY Photo Processing, 217 Main Ave S, ☏ +1 701 776-6983.
- Carol Ann's Teapot & Antiques, 107 Highway 2 Southwest, ☏ +1 701 776-6183.
Eat[edit]
- Bob's Pizza Inn, Highway 2 East, ☏ +1 701 776-5657.
- Coffee Cottage, 106 Highway 2 East, ☏ +1 701 776-7650.
- Dairy Queen, 101 Highway 2 East, ☏ +1 701 776-6233.
- Hub of America, 215 Hwy 2 SW, ☏ +1 701 776-5806.
- Subway, 219 Hwy 2 SW, ☏ +1 701 776-6966.
Drink[edit]
- Balta Bar & Grill, 202 Main Ave, Balta, ☏ +1 701 542-3322.
- Eagles Order #3834, 2809 Highway 2 West, ☏ +1 701 776-5122.
- Jester's Lounge, 215 S. Main Ave, ☏ +1 701 776-7755.
Sleep[edit]
- Econo Lodge, Highway 2 East, ☏ +1 701 776-5776.
- The Hub Motel, Highway 2 East, ☏ +1 701 776-5806.
- Oakwood Inn & Campground, Corner of Highway 2 and Highway 3, ☏ +1 701 776-5272.
Go next[edit]
Routes through Rugby |
Spokane ← Minot ← | W ![]() |
→ Devils Lake → Fargo |
Minot ← Towner ← | W ![]() |
→ Churchs Ferry → Grand Forks |
Dunseith ← Jct ![]() ![]() |
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→ Balta → Steele |