Things to do & places to visit in Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States

Grand Forks city in North Dakota, United States. Timezone: America/Chicago, current date and time: Monday, May 06, 2024, 6:05.

Top things to do (21)

Top places to visit (30 attractions) view more »

5.0 Ralph Engelstad Arena (319 reviews)
- Best hockey rink in college hockey
Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Arenas & Stadiums

With an egotistic and enthusiastic fan base to go with it. Keep in mind alcohol is served at this facility and fans are very passionate. UND will always be the Fighting Sioux, no matter how much the PC police try and crack down on the name. See more..
5.0 Widman's Candy Shop (131 reviews)
- Happiness Found Here!
Speciality & Gift Shops

Such a wonderful and incredible place! Happiness is made here! How can you not be happy in a candy store? A chocolate shop? The employees are always very friendly. This is a perfect place for them. If this is your first time here, totally and undoubtedly, you MUST get a box of “CHIPPER!” I’ll say it now... “You’re Welcome!” I know you are going to want to thank me! Grand Forks is very fortunate to have Widman’s Candy Shop in Downtown Gramd Forks! See more..
5.0 Fire Hall Theatre (14 reviews)
- Best theatre in our area
Spent 1-2 hours Theaters

don't let the size fool you, its very big on fun. You feel like your part of the show. Acting is good. I like to take the family at least once a year. See more..
5.0 Grand Forks County Historical Society Myra Museum (14 reviews)
- History and beauty
History Museums

My husband and I arrived at the official closing of the museum, but we walked around the grounds for free. There are plenty of plaques that explain what you are looking at for each of the buildings. We tried to peer in some of the windows, without much luck. haha I'd like to go back when it was open. Note: It is free just to walk around, without the tour. One of the buildings is the oldest building in Grand Forks. It is a log building that once served as the Post Office. There are period homes, furnished from each particular time frame. Nicely kept grounds. Fantastic picture taking opportunities. Picnic area and gazebo in front of the buildings. See more..
5.0 Dreamers Lounge (13 reviews)
- Dreamers prices can’t be beat
Bars & Clubs

Wonderful relaxing atmosphere. The staff is friendly. Nice space. They have nightly specials and is a large lounge area located in the Ramada Inn. See more..
5.0 All Seasons Garden Center (11 reviews)
- All to Better Serve Their Customers
Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Speciality & Gift Shops

All Seasons Garden Center is the premier garden center for North Dakota and Western Minnesota attracting passionate customers from all over the state and country! All Seasons provides knowledgeable staff and outstanding customer service. All Seasons Garden Center has many things to offer including; floral arrangements for fresh and silk flowers, landscaping and nursery services, a well stocked garden store, an amazing gift shop, and huge selection of plants for your home and garden. Come to take a tour through our greenhouses and grounds, view our beautiful pond, let the kids play a game of checkers or have fun in our playground, feed the bunnies and chickens or just grab a cup of coffee, and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. We welcome you to All Seasons Garden Center! See more..
5.0 The Parrot's Cay (11 reviews)
- Great hidden gem
Monday: 4:30 PM - 1:00 AM Bars & Clubs

Unbelievable appetizers with great service. Very good value for the money. Suggest the bone-in wings and 7-layer dip. Will not be disappointed. See more..
5.0 Veterans Memorial Park (1 review)
- Amazing Memorial Park for our Veterans!
Parks

This Veterans Memorial Park is being built up to be a really big deal in Grand Forks. Hey! Our Veterans are a really big deal! I, for one, am very grateful for those that have bravely fought (and, sadly, many died) for the freedoms we have today. This park has been 10 years in the making. The official dedication date for this park was on Saturday, September 11th, 2021. The dedication may have already taken place, but there are still many parts to this park that are still being pulled together. It is looking pretty amazing now, but more is still to come. It is certainly a "work in progress," and we are very fortunate to have a place like this in Grand Forks dedicated to those that have defended this great nation. God bless the USA! See more..
5.0 St. Michael's Catholic Church (1 review)
- Beautiful Romanesque Cathedral Style Church
Monday: 6:45 AM - 8:00 PM Churches & Cathedrals

St. Michael's Catholic Church is a beautiful Romanesque cathedral style church in Grand Forks that is on the National Register of Historic Places. The two impressive 106' bell towers rise valiantly above all the homes in this older part of town greet you as you walk up the stairs to the main entrance doors. Red bricks make up the exterior walls of this building. The stained glass windows that surround St. Michael's are pretty incredible to behold when the sun is shining brightly through them. Without a doubt, stopping here to visit, pray, or attend the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, is well worth your time. JMJ+ See more..
4.5 University of North Dakota (96 reviews)
- NEW Memorial Union! Impressive!
Educational sites

We took some time this summer to check out the newly built Memorial Union on UND’s campus. Wowzers! A lot of open spaces, unlike the previous building. The manager of the Memorial Union even stopped us, greeted us, and showed us a few things. Thank you! It must have been super easy to see that it was our first time here since we were walking around slowly and taking photos. This place is pretty impressive for sure! All alumni and guests need to stop by the NEW Memorial Union when they are in the area. You’ll be glad you did! See more..
4.5 Flood Memorial Monument (81 reviews)
- Outdoor recreation in the heart of the city!
Monuments & Statues

Monument honors the rescue workers of the April 18, 1997 flood. See more..
4.5 River Cities Speedway (47 reviews)
- world of outlaws
Spent More than 3 hours Auto Racing Tracks

We took two years off from coming here...loved every second of being back. My daughter enjoyed the whole night. See more..
4.5 North Dakota Museum of Art (39 reviews)
- Well worth searching for
Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 AM Spent 1-2 hours Art Museums

North Dakota Museum of Art houses temporary exhibitions of regional, national, and international art. See more..
4.5 Memorial Park (16 reviews)
- Overnight in Grand Forks
Parks

Park established in rememberance of the flood of April 18, 1997. See more..
4.5 The Hub Pub (11 reviews)
- Teamwork! Well Played!
Bars & Clubs

Hub Pub Happy Hour! Heck yeah! The staff was very attentive. We had four different employees that looked after our table. The attentiveness to pre-bussing was spot on! Impressive! Seriously, this is a lost “art” in customer service, and your staff was great at it. You had a team working here! Beyond that, the beers were served cold. Our food orders came out quickly. I appreciated the presentation of both orders, and both were delicious as well. Keep up the awesome job! Thank you very much! See more..
4.5 Bonzer's Sandwich Pub (11 reviews)
- Long Island Teas and Sandwiches!
Monday: 11:00 AM - 2:00 AM Bars & Clubs

Saturday afternoon. Wife craved the New York Pastrami and Swiss sandwich. So, what does a guy do? You take your wife to Bonzer’s! And while you’re there, you get to order the BEST Long Island Teas anywhere! Win-Win!!! Two Long Island Teas, the New York Pastrami & Swiss (this sandwich is PACKED!), and the Pub Club sandwich... a winning combination! There’s always a good reason to go to Bonzer’s! See more..
4.5 Center for Aerospace Sciences, University of North Dakota (10 reviews)
- Not a tourist attraction - this is department in the university
Educational sites

I am not entirely sure why this comes up as something to visit for tourism. If you are a prospective student, interested in commercial aviation, or UAS, then by all means, schedule a tour with the admissions department. Otherwise, if you are just passing through Grand Forks, this is not something meant for you to just drop into and visit. See more..
4.5 Plain & Fancy Antique Mall (6 reviews)
- Hidden Treasures Everywhere!
Spent 1-2 hours Antique Shops

Every time I walk through the doors of this antique store, it’s like taking a little trip back in time. I saw so many things that brought up distant memories from my childhood. All these memories were good memories. The part that really gets me... objects of my childhood are now considered antiques?? Haha! Oh boy! Stop on in! Take your time walking around the store. There are hidden treasures everywhere. You just might miss something extraordinary if you blow through here. Hopefully you’ll find a memory that puts a smile on your face. See more..
4.5 The Greenway (2 reviews)
- Amazing Recreation Trail
Spent 2-3 hours Parks

The Greenway is a 2200 acre recreation area that includes biking and walking trails, playgrounds, picnic and fishing, disc golf and regular golf courses, dog park, and more, all along the scenic Red River and Red Lake Rivers. I was able to walk to Lincoln Drive Park and enjoyed the beautiful scenery and watching my grandson on the playground. The whole Greenway is probably about 20 miles. It crosses into Minnesota. This park was built after the terrible flooding of 1997. What a gem. See more..
4.5 First Presbyterian Church (2 reviews)
- Unexpected, But Very Nice Tour
Monday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Churches & Cathedrals

I stopped in today to see the inside of this church firsthand. The cornerstone on the left as you walk in says that they placed the stone there in 1999. I was greeted by a very friendly woman named Amber as soon as I walked through the main double doors. She kindly toured me around the church and classrooms and answered all of my questions. The wood used on the ceiling and supports in the main part of the church quickly caught my eye. The large silver pipes to the organ are on the left and right side of the large cross that is the main center point at the front of the church. I was not able to hear them today, but I bet it sounds great. I was told that they have two services on Sunday. The first service at 9am is a contemporary service, and the second service at 11am is a traditional service. Stop in a check this place out! I was also told that they serve Caribou coffee here. See more..
4.0 Northern Air Family Fun Center (13 reviews)
- Very Impressive! So Much To Offer!
Game & Entertainment Centers

Until tonight, I had no idea how much Northern Air had to offer! IMPRESSIVE! Huge trampoline area! Trampoline areas for dodge ball! Air Hockey! Trampoline for basketball hoops and dunking! Virtual Reality opportunities! I killed zombies! Trampolines into foam pits! Laser Tag! Axe throwing! Party area! I know I am missing a lot! Trust me... it would be well worth your time to spend time here. Besides, the staff that worked with us was fantastic! Oh! They even give you special socks to use while you are there! So much fun at Northern Air tonight! See more..
4.0 Ryan Park (7 reviews)
- Ducks, Fish, Cattails, Gophers
Spent 2-3 hours Parks

Ryan Lake Park was looking good as it was previously mowed for the 4th of July. Ducks and their ducklings were enjoying the water as a family was feeding them from one of the docks/piers. Fish were jumping. Yes, they are in there. Cattails have taken over a lot of this little pond’s shoreline since my last visit . Gophers have been very busy digging holes everywhere around the lake. Gopher mounds and holes are easily seen everywhere. Be careful walking around on the grass. You wouldn’t want to twist your ankle stepping in a gopher hole. Checking out Ryan Lake Park is certainly worth a visit. See more..
3.5 Splasher's of the South Seas (120 reviews)
- Expensive but fun
Monday: Water Parks

Its a great place for families from babies to grandparents. There are private cabanas you can rent and plenty of deck chairs to relax in. There are lifeguards, which is rare for a hotel pool. The hot tub is enormous. Some things to note: the pool towels are very rough, even for the usual low-grade pool towels in hotels everywhere. You can't bring in your own food or drinks. If you are a guest of the hotel, you must pay separately to access the water park, and you can only use your passes the day you arrive (no last minute morning swim before check-out). Just some things to consider when planning your stay :) See more..
3.5 Japanese Gardens (59 reviews)
- Beautiful Autumn Colors
Gardens

The bright color of the autumn leaves was pretty awesome on my walk through the Japanese Garden this afternoon. I still see the traditional Japanese lanterns gifted to Grand Forks by our sister city, Awano, Japan, as a wonderful token of friendship. However, the rest of the landscape is looking pretty sad. The water/coulee was full of bright green algae. The grass that was once so lush in this area has been trampled underfoot and has left many bare spots in the grass where people have walked. This place needs a revival! Some sprucing up! Some TLC! Some care and maintenance. This place used to look pretty amazing during any time of the year, but today, not so much. See more..
3.5 Alerus Center (55 reviews)
- Nice location
Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM Spent 2-3 hours Sports Complexes • Convention Centers

Alerus Center is the region's largest venue of its type. The facility boasts a 100,000 square feet of arena space that is used for football, vendor shows, conventions, and ticket entertainment shows. There's also 60,000 square feet of conference center space that hosts weddings, banquets, meetings, and conventions. The venue hosts over 400 events a year. See more..
3.5 Grand Forks Town Square (13 reviews)
- Saturday’s Farmers Market! Yeah!
Spent 1-2 hours Farmers Markets

BUSY! BOOMING! There were A LOT of people here for the Farmers Market this first Saturday morning of August. So many things to choose from. Excited vendors and farmers were selling their wares and works to the public in Downtown Grand Forks in the Town Square. Be prepared to wait, or plan on getting here early so that you don’t have to wait on line for your desired purchase. Patience would be helpful as well. People do not move fast here, and that is OK! Besides the vendors, it is always great to have the local food trucks and trailers here as well! Heck yeah! The Farmers Market is certainly an event you don’t want to miss! Relax! Enjoy! Partake! See more..
3.0 Columbia Mall (4 reviews)
- Only a Memory of a Bustling Past
Spent 1-2 hours Shopping Malls

What once was the heart of Grand Forks, a bustling place where people shopped, ate, played, met up... is now only a memory, a shell of its glory days. It’s very sad to see all of the empty store locations. It seems like the two main businesses that keep people returning to Columbia Mall today are #1 Scheels, and #2 JCPenny. Kudos to all of the businesses that remain in Columbia Mall. It can’t be easy. Remember when it was so easy to shop for everything you need under one roof? It’s not that way today. I miss so many of the awesome businesses that they use to have located here. Cheers to the days of old! See more..
B'nai Israel Synagogue (0 review)
Religious Sites

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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (0 review)
Monday: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals

Sunday worship services will be held at 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints believes that through Jesus Christ all humankind may enjoy eternal life with their families in God’s kingdom (see John 3:16). We also believe that we lived with God as spirits before we were born (see Romans 8:16) and that according to His plan of happiness we came to earth to receive physical bodies in order to learn and grow. We also believe that, through the work done in temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, family relationships can last forever. In order to receive these blessings, we must seek to know and follow God’s will, as revealed by holy scriptures and living prophets, and live righteously. See more..
Third Street Gallery (0 review)
Art Galleries
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