Alford
in Carlton County of Minnesota, United States

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
46.632 and -92.384 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 46° 37' 54" and W -92° 23' 0"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - USD
Spoken languages:
English, Spanish, French
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 06:26 AM (Friday)
Timezone: America/Chicago
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:39 am and 8:32 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-37.797 and 77.565 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Martin-de-Vivies
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for United States in Northern America

Safety Score: 2,7 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United States.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United States. Last Update: 2024-05-10 08:04:54

Touring Alford

Alford in Carlton County (Minnesota) is a town located in United States about 942 mi (or 1,515 km) north-west of Washington DC, the country's capital place.

Time in Alford is now 06:26 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named America / Chicago with an UTC offset of -5 hours. We know of 8 airports nearby Alford, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is Duluth International Airport in a distance of 17 mi (or 27 km), North-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

Also, if you like the game of golf, there are several options within driving distance. We collected 1 points of interest near this location. Need some hints on where to stay? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Being here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Carlton, Superior, Duluth, Two Harbors and Siren. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 15°C / 59 °F

Morning Temperature 4°C / 39 °F
Evening Temperature 13°C / 55 °F
Night Temperature 7°C / 44 °F
Chance of rainfall 4%
Air Humidity 60%
Air Pressure 1009 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 8 km/h (5 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 74% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Friday, 10th of May 2024

17°C (63 °F)
10°C (50 °F)
Scattered clouds, light breeze.

Saturday, 11th of May 2024

24°C (75 °F)
14°C (58 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, few clouds.

Sunday, 12th of May 2024

16°C (61 °F)
10°C (49 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

SUPER 8 CLOQUET

Address
6,7 mi
121 BIG LAKE RD HWY 33 AND BIG LAKE RD.
55720 Cloquet
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


AmericInn Cloquet

Address
6,8 mi
111 Big Lake Road
55720 CLOQUET
United States

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

2014 02 Northshore Snowmobiling

Published: February 22, 2014
Length: 17:05 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Mark Pautsch

Jim Burge and I went from Balsam Lake to Silver Bay. It was a 230 mile trip. These pictures are from about a 3 hour segment of the trip from Carlton, MN to south of Silver Bay, MN. Most...


Thompson Dam moving fast DJI Phantom 2 & GoPro Aerials

Published: June 24, 2014
Length: 50:20 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: YouthVideoQuest

Thompson Dam on the St Louis River near Carlton MN filmed with the DJI Phantom 2 & GoPro. This is a short version check out the expanded slow version offer any comments here. Watch the ...


St Louis River in Thomson MN

Published: May 26, 2012
Length: 20:35 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Joe Mattinen

View from the Hwy 210 bridge over the St. Louis River near Jay Cooke State Park after heavy rains the previous few days. Video taken May 26 2012 about 7:30 am. Carlton County.


Riding 210 through Jay Cooke

Published: May 20, 2012
Length: 54:10 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Nelso90

This gem of a road is just off I-35 in Carlton, MN. Very fun, lots to see so you don't want to go too fast, (I was obeying the speed limits, or are those guidelines?). I always take this...


C.H. Robinson MS150 2012 Leg2 & Leg3

Published: June 15, 2012
Length: 51:34 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Ðouglas Burman

MS150 2012 Minnesota : Time Lapse of Legs 2 & 3 (Carlton to Mahtowa to Moose Lake) team notthepbe Camera: GOPRO HERO2.


500 Year Flood Debris / St Louis River

Published: July 06, 2013
Length: 26:38 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: Dennello p

Debris left after the 500 year flood from one year ago. This is in Jay Cooke State Park in Carlton, Minnesota, Saint Louis River.


Rushing Rapids Parkway - US Scenic Byway

Published: August 31, 2008
Length: 13:18 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: ShingleCreek

My favorite roads - Volume 1: A nine mile drive on Rushing Rapids Parkway U.S. Scenic Byway from Carlton, Minnesota to Fond du Lac (Duluth) on MN-210 through Jay Cooke State Park.


Waterfalls at Jay Cooke State Park

Published: January 05, 2014
Length: 26:34 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: Nathan Steffenson

Waterfalls in the spring at Jay Cooke State Park St. Louis River April 21 2007. which was years before the major flooding that happened there. Video by Nathan Steffenson captured as part...


Loop Attempt: St. Louis River MN

Published: August 04, 2007
Length: 15:31 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Burgess Norrgard

1st wave, 1st hole on the St. Louis river at 2700 cfs...very playful!


J Cooke State Park Drive HD Mino Stereo

Published: October 06, 2009
Length: 38:03 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Robert Rydeen

A new stereo video using two ganged Mino cameras. This is a drive through J Cooke State Park in northern Minnesota. It's sped up about 4 times (I don't drive this fast).


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Carlton, Minnesota

Carlton is a city in Carlton County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 862 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Carlton County. Minnesota State Highways 45 and 210; and County Roads 1 and 3 are four of the main routes in the community. The city of Carlton is located five miles south of the city of Cloquet; and 21 miles southwest of the city of Duluth.

Located at 46.6639, -92.425 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Populated places in Carlton County, Minnesota, Cities in Minnesota, County seats in Minnesota

Thomson, Minnesota

Thomson is a city in Carlton County, Minnesota, USA, along the St. Louis River. The population was 159 at the 2010 census. Thomson is adjacent to Jay Cooke State Park and is located on the Willard Munger State Trail. Minnesota Highway 210 and Dalles Avenue are two of the main routes in the community. Thomson is located seven miles southeast of the city of Cloquet; and 18 miles southwest of the city of Duluth.

Located at 46.6636, -92.3981 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Carlton County, Minnesota, Cities in Minnesota

Wrenshall, Minnesota

Wrenshall is a city in Carlton County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 399 at the 2010 census.

Located at 46.6169, -92.3825 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Carlton County, Minnesota, Cities in Minnesota

Wrenshall Township, Carlton County, Minnesota

Wrenshall Township is a township in Carlton County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 326 at the 2000 census.

Located at 46.6319, -92.3835 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Townships in Carlton County, Minnesota

Carlton High School

Carlton High School is a public high school located in Carlton, Minnesota. The school operates under the Carlton Public School District, housing grades 6 through 12. It serves a population of approximately 350 students. The school competes athletically in region 7A of the Minnesota State High School League; its colors are blue and white, and its mascot is the Bulldog. Carlton High School has had achieved success in both athletic and academic competitions.

Located at 46.6653, -92.4228 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Public high schools in Minnesota, Schools in Carlton County, Minnesota, Public middle schools in Minnesota