Carrington, North Dakota is exactly that kind of place. Some of these structures date back to Carrington’s railroad boom days, when the Northern Pacific Railway brought prosperity and growth to this prairie community. The Calico Cafe, with its charming red awning, looks like it could have been plucked straight from a movie set about small-town America. Photo credit: Beautiful Badlands NDWinter in Carrington isn’t for the faint of heart – North Dakota winters never are – but the town embraces the season with typical prairie resilience. Use this map to plan your journey to this charming prairie town that feels like stepping into a simpler time without sacrificing modern comforts.