Fargo North Dakota

Footbridge crossing over the Red River

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Historic train display at Bonanzaville

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Looking up at the historic art deco theater downtown

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Admiring artwork at the Rourke Art Museum in Moorhead

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View of Northen Pacific Avenue downtown

Chris L. Smith

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Enjoying a meal in the hip atmosphere at Vinyl Taco

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Old railway water tower in front of the Fargo-Moorhead complex

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The Hopperstad Stave Church at the Hjemkomst Center

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Spring

6 - 19 ºC

Summer

12 - 26 ºC

Fall

-6 - 4 ºC

Winter

-14 - -4 ºC

January

-18 - -8 ºC

February

-16 - -6 ºC

March

-8 - 2 ºC

April

-1 - 12 ºC

May

7 - 20 ºC

June

13 - 26 ºC

July

15 - 28 ºC

August

13 - 27 ºC

September

9 - 22 ºC

October

2 - 13 ºC

November

-7 - 3 ºC

December

-14 - -4 ºC

Major Airports:

Hector/Fargo (FAR)

Grand Forks (GFK)
States:

North Dakota

A small, lively city made famous by the ‘Fargo’ film

Fargo, North Dakota’s largest city, may have only 118,000 residents, but its dynamism surpasses the small size. The range of cultural, historical and entertainment opportunities ensures visitors always have something to discover. Children, sports fanatics, foodies and outdoor enthusiasts can all find an attraction or activity to suit, whether it’s at the peak of the cold winter or the height of the glorious summer.

A Nod to Nordic Heritage

Explore Fargo’s deep Scandinavian roots at The Hjemkomst Center, which features exhibits about the culture and heritage of the community. Marvel at attractions like the Hjemkomst Viking Ship, a replica of a real Norwegian structure. If you visit in June, attend the Midwest Viking Festival and Scandinavian Hjemkomst Festival in next-door Moorhead, where musicians, craftsmen and chefs bring the Viking age to life.

Intriguing Attractions

Fargoans are proud of their impressive range of museums, which include the Fargo Air Museum, Bonanzaville pioneer village, Plains Art Museum, Roger Maris Museum (in honor of the legendary New York Yankees baseball player) and the Children’s Museum at Yunker Farm. Stop at the Walk of Fame at the Fargo-Moorhead Visitors Center to see handprints of more than 100 celebrities who have visited Fargo, including Garth Brooks, Chubby Checker, Alabama, Aerosmith and Toby Keith. Other top attractions include the Red River Zoo and the Fargodome, which features a variety of exciting sporting events. Outdoor enthusiasts can kayak or fish on the Red River or explore more than 300 kilometers of bike paths.

Movie Madness

Don’t forget to fashion an itinerary that pays homage to the movie “Fargo.” The most popular prop from the film is the infamous wood chipper, which can be seen at the Fargo-Moorhead Visitors Center along with other memorabilia. See the Woodchip Marge statue at the Fargo Theatre and watch the movie there, or go to one of the establishments offering food- and drink-related movie tie-ins. Try the Woodchipper IPA at Rhombus Guys Pizza, Woodchipper Rhubarb Wine at Maple River Valley Winery or the chocolate-covered potato chips called “chippers” at Carol Widman’s.