Explore Fargo
Discover the variety of activities and cultural attractions you can enjoy in Fargo, North Dakota. Explore off-campus living and lodging options as well as travel tips.
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There are plenty of things to do in Fargo, North Dakota
Explore the area
- Gallery 4 and Downtown Fargo-Moorhead Visitors Center Browse an assortment of walking maps and travel guides at this cooperative local art gallery located downtown.
- Celebrity Walk of Fame Stroll through a series of blocks with hand imprints that commemorate celebrities who have found themselves in town.
- The Woodchipper in Fargo Bring a friend for a photo op with the original prop from the Coen brothers' 1996 classic, “Fargo”.
- Roger Maris Museum View artifacts and displays celebrating the longtime MLB single-season home run record holder and hometown hero.
- Bonanzaville Tour this museum that honors “North Dakota's Prairie Past” with historic exhibits and holiday-related events.
- Brewhalla Explore this complex – created by Drekker Brewing – that includes a market of locally owned food vendors, a hotel, and an event center.
- Fargo Theatre Enjoy independent and foreign films, as well as concerts and live events at this restored historic theater.
- Fargo Air Museum This kid- and pet-friendly museum offers a collection of historic aviation exhibits.
- Hjemkomst Center This museum in Moorhead, Minnesota includes a Viking ship and the Hopperstad Stave Church
- Red River Zoo See species from around the world and the Children's Zoo Farm.
Planning to move to Fargo?
Fargo, North Dakota, is the county seat of Cass County along the Red River of the North, which forms the state border with Minnesota. Across the river is Fargo's twin city, Moorhead, Minnesota. The Fargo-Moorhead metropolitan area comprises all of Cass County and Clay County, Minnesota, and also includes West Fargo and Dilworth, Minnesota.
The state-of-the-art simulation center in the University of Jamestown Center for Graduate and Professional Studies is located within the Urban Plains neighborhood, with convenient apartment options as well as a variety of restaurants and recreational destinations within easy driving or transit distance.
Travel Options
- Hector International Airport (FAR): Located just 10 minutes from downtown Fargo, this international airport offers 12 direct flights through five major airlines.
- MATBUS: MATBUS operates Monday through Saturday, providing affordable, wheelchair-accessible public transportation to the North Dakota communities of Fargo and West Fargo, and the communities of Moorhead and Dilworth in Minnesota.
- Amtrak: Located 15 minutes from our Fargo simulation center, trains roll into Amtrak's Fargo terminal and can take you east, through Chicago, or all the way to the Pacific Northwest.
- Jefferson Lines: Find affordable, convenient daily bus service to 14 states across America's Heartland.
- Uber and Lyft: Full ride-share services are available around the clock, along with local taxis and rental car options.
Living Off-Campus
We have rounded up a few places to start your search for accommodations in Fargo. For more options, we recommend expanding your search to nearby West Fargo, North Dakota, and Moorhead and Dilworth, Minnesota.
- Amber Valley Apartments 4854 Amber Valley Parkway S. 701-356-9999
- Urban View Apartments 4877 28th Ave. S. 888-559-7116
- The Fountains 2777 47th St. S. 701-936-6176
- Central Park Apartments 5101 Amber Valley Parkway S. 701-293-7368
- Amber Fields Apartment Homes 4884 21st Ave. S. 701-356-5253
- Amber Crossing Apartment Homes 5170 Amber Valley Parkway S. 701-356-9999
- Amber Pointe Apartment Homes 2560 55th St. S. 701-356-9999
- Latitude 46 Apartments 2915 Bluestem Drive, West Fargo 888-301-4148
- Uptown & Main 2633 55th. St. S. Suite 118 701-478-4314
- Brandt Place Apartments 3548 47th St. S. 701-356-5253
- Calico Apartments 4422 30th Ave. S. 701-293-7368
- The Preserve Townhomes 3170 7th St. E., West Fargo 701-831-9611
- West Ridge Apartments 5207 33rd Ave. S. 701-318-0520
- The Metropolitan 4400 Calico Drive S. 701-356-7368
- West Willowwood Apartments 4161 18th Ave. S. #123 701-356-1700
- Maple Creek Apartments 4379 33rd Ave. S. 701-318-0520
- 29 West 2836 41st St. S. 844-593-3978
- Cimarron Apartments 1001 44th St. S. 844-665-3311
Find many other available apartments at the following websites:
Questions to Ask When Renting:
- How long is the lease, and is the length of the lease flexible?
- What utilities are covered in the lease – electricity, gas, water, cable, internet?
- Is there a laundry facility in the building? If so, is it free for residents?
Hotels & Lodging
The Fargo-Moorhead Visitors Center has a list of recommended hotels, campgrounds, extended-stay motels, and other lodging options.
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