If you want to get a perfect little glimpse into rural small-town life in North Dakota, then you need not look any further than this particular town. It’s got it all: the grain elevators, the local family-owned grocery store, and a close-knit community. Stop by here for an afternoon or even a whole day to enjoy the quiet, peaceful ND country life, and you surely won’t regret it.

Head on out to this small town in eastern North Dakota among the farms of the Red River Valley.
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Not far from Grand Forks is a town of 777 people called Hatton. It was founded in 1882 and was named after the then-Postmaster General Frank Hatton.
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Hatton has everything you could imagine a picturesque North Dakota small town to have. There are grain elevators and a water tower, for instance, for that picture-perfect small-town atmosphere.
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Old nostalgic buildings are abundant, some still in operation, others quietly retired that just add to the ambiance.
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Hatton is mostly family-owned and run businesses, from the groceries to a granite company.
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The town has quite the history and was even the birthplace of a notable explorer and pilot.
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Carl Ben Eielson was the first pilot to ever fly over the Arctic from North America, over the North Pole, and ending in Europe. This beautiful home below is a museum about him:
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While in Hatton, you can also stop by the local bar & grill for a bite to eat. The Blue Line Bar & Grill has great eats and a lot of pride for the nearby UND's college sports teams.
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They cook up a variety of menu options that are delicious every time.
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Though small, Hatton is certainly a lovely little place to visit that will get you out of the city and into the quiet rural life that is full of charm.
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Have you ever visited Hatton before? It’s one of many great small towns in North Dakota. Click here to find even more in North Dakota you can visit if you need to escape from an urban environment or simply enjoy discovering peaceful places like this.

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