Why Everyone In North Dakota Should Visit This One Tiny Town

This town located, about 35 miles south of Jamestown has only has about 76 residents. It isn’t one of the more remembered small towns in North Dakota – if you blink when you drive past, you’ll miss it – but you HAVE to check it out at least once. Here are some highlights to visiting Jud, North Dakota, and why you should check it out yourself.

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Jud is known as the Village of Murals. The residents decided to paint murals all over the town to make their town beautiful and unique.

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They painted these murals over almost any blank wall to turn a boring flat surface into something awesome.

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And they do mean every surface. They really go all out. There are so many to see.

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There is also a historical site in Jud: Dagen's Grocery. It has been not only a store but also a hotel and a post office. Originally built in 1905, it makes one interesting piece of history.

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Other neat old buildings also reside in Jud, like this old public school house.

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You can stop by places like the Doghouse Bar and Grill in Jud for a bite to eat - and yes, they are mural-ified.

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Service Dogs for America is based in Jud, providing service dogs to our veterans and many others for anything from PTSD to physical disabilities. They hold charity events and you can also donate to them at their site ServiceDogsForAmerica.org.

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Don’t be fooled by its small size. Jud has many things to see and is totally worth the visit. Can you think of any other small towns in North Dakota that have something awesome about them that people should visit? Ever visited Jud yourself? Feel free to share in the comments!