Fargo, United States

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Alternative names: Founded: 1871 (153 years ago)Population: 118.5 thous. (2019)Area: 49.31 mi²Elevation: 902 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 46°52'38"N, 96°47'35"W
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Fargo Top Attractions

Fargo Attractions - What to See and Explore

Fargo offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: Fargodome, Scheels Arena, Newman Outdoor Field, Red River Zoo. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

  • fargodome
    Sport venue • Sport • Arenas and stadiums

    Fargodome

    The Fargodome is a prominent feature in the cityscape of Fargo, North Dakota, a multifaceted venue known for hosting a wide array of events. This indoor stadium, with its imposing structure, stands as a hub for sports, concerts, and conventions, drawing both locals...

  • scheels arena fargo
    Sport venue • Sport • Game and entertainment center

    Scheels Arena

    Scheels Arena is a multi-purpose venue located in Fargo, North Dakota. It is part of the Sanford Health Athletic Park which comprises the arena, the Family Wellness Center, and the Sanford POWER Athletic Center.

  • newman outdoor field fargo
    Sport venue • Sport • Arenas and stadiums

    Newman Outdoor Field

    Newman Outdoor Field is a baseball stadium in Fargo, North Dakota. It is located on the campus of North Dakota State University and is the home of the independent American Association's Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks and the North Dakota State Bison baseball team.

  • red river zoo fargo
    Natural history museum • Farm • Museum

    Red River Zoo

    The Red River Zoo is a zoo in Fargo, North Dakota. The zoo's first 8 acres opened in the spring of 1999. It gained accreditation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums in 2006.

  • fargo air museum
    Museum • Specialty museum • Science museum

    Fargo Air Museum

    The Fargo Air Museum is an aviation related museum in Fargo, North Dakota. It is located at Hector International Airport in the northern part of the city. The museum includes many historic aircraft of which 90% are in flying condition.

  • fargo civic center
    Sport venue • Sport • Convention center

    Fargo Civic Center

    Fargo Civic Center is an indoor arena located in Fargo, North Dakota. The 34,000 sq ft center can hold approximately 3,000 people during concerts and 1,500 people during basketball games. It also hosts trade shows, sporting events, entertainment events, meetings and community events.

  • holy spirit catholic church fargo
    Church

    Holy Spirit Catholic Church

    Holy Spirit Catholic Church is a Roman Catholic parish in Fargo, North Dakota. The pastor is Rev. Ross Laframboise, and Rev. Sean Mulligan is the parochial vicar.

  • roger maris museum fargo
    Museum • Specialty museum

    Roger Maris Museum

    The Roger Maris Museum is a 70-foot display case museum in West Acres Shopping Center in Fargo, North Dakota.

  • fargo theatre
    Concerts and shows • Cinema • Theater

    Fargo Theatre

    The Fargo Theatre is an art deco movie theater in downtown Fargo, North Dakota, United States. Construction on the building began in the fall of 1925 and the theatre opened on March 15, 1926.

  • plains art museum fargo
    Museum • Cafe • Art gallery

    Plains Art Museum

    The Plains Art Museum is a fine arts museum located in downtown Fargo, North Dakota, United States.

  • sts anne and joachim catholic church fargo
    Church

    Sts. Anne and Joachim Catholic Church

    Sts. Anne and Joachim is a Roman Catholic church located in Fargo, ND. Planning for the church began in 1995 and was completed in 2010. The rites of dedication were on February 11, 2010 by Samuel J. Aquila. The church was named after Saint Anne and Saint Joachim, the parents of Mary, mother of Jesus. Sts.

  • cathedral of st mary fargo
    Church • Romanesque architecture

    Cathedral of St. Mary

    The Cathedral of St. Mary is a Catholic cathedral located in Fargo, North Dakota, United States. It is a parish church and the seat of the Diocese of Fargo.

  • bonanzaville fargo
    Historical place • History museum • Museum

    Bonanzaville

    Bonanzaville, USA is a history museum complex in West Fargo, North Dakota. Bonanzaville, the museum of the Cass County Historical Society, is made up of forty buildings on 12 acres, many of them are historic and from the region. These buildings have been moved to the museum grounds and now form a village setting.

  • fargo moorhead toll bridge
    Bridge

    Fargo-Moorhead Toll Bridge

    The Fargo-Moorhead Toll Bridge is a former toll bridge on the Red River of the North between Fargo, North Dakota and Moorhead, Minnesota. It connects Moorhead's 15th Avenue N with Fargo's 12th Avenue N.

  • the childrens museum at yunker farm fargo
    46°54'48"N • 96°47'47"W

    The Children's Museum at Yunker Farm

    Museum • Children's museum

  • north dakota state university fargo
    Universities and schools

    North Dakota State University

    North Dakota State University of Agriculture and Applied Sciences, more commonly known as North Dakota State University, is a public land-grant research university in Fargo, North Dakota.

  • tochi products fargo
    46°52'43"N • 96°47'47"W

    Tochi Products

    Shopping

  • cass county court house fargo
    46°52'19"N • 96°47'42"W

    Cass County Court House

    Cass County Court House, Jail, and Sheriff's House is a property in Fargo, North Dakota that was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.

  • rdo building fargo
    46°52'43"N • 96°47'14"W

    RDO Building

    The RDO Building located in downtown Fargo, ND is the tallest building in Fargo ND and the second tallest building in North Dakota. The building was formally named Block 9 Tower until the R.D. Offutt corporation purchased the naming rights of the building. The building is owned and operated by the Kilbourne Group.

Things to See and Do in Fargo by Category

Sights, interesting and unusual places and attractions valued by most tourists. See the list of places to visit in Fargo.

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Fargo – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Fargo, it's worth seeing attractions such as: Hjemkomst Center (Moorhead), Bluestem Amphitheater (Moorhead), Rourke Art Museum (Moorhead).

  • hjemkomst center moorhead0.7 miE
    Museum, History museum

    Hjemkomst Center, Moorhead

    The Heritage Hjemkomst Interpretive Center, commonly known as the Hjemkomst Center, is a museum in Moorhead, Minnesota. Hjemkomst Center first opened in 1985 and serves as a home to Hjemkomst Viking Ship, Hopperstad Stave Church replica, quarterly museum exhibits, and county archives.

  • bluestem amphitheater moorhead4.1 miS
    Theater

    Bluestem Amphitheater, Moorhead

    Bluestem Center for the Arts is a 3,000 - seat outdoor theater in Moorhead, Minnesota that showcases performing arts and concerts. The amphitheater offers both regular seating as well as lawn seating. Since its opening, it has earned a national reputation as a premier contemporary amphitheater.

  • rourke art museum moorhead1.1 miE
    Museum, Art gallery, Art museum

    Rourke Art Museum, Moorhead

    The Rourke Art Museum is a fine arts museum in Moorhead, Minnesota, United States, founded by James O'Rourke. The art museum can be found at 521 Main Avenue in a historic Federal Courthouse and Post Office, erected in 1915.

  • fort abercrombie30 milesS
    History museum, Military museum, Museum

    Fort Abercrombie, Abercrombie

    Fort Abercrombie, in North Dakota, was an American fort established by authority of an act of Congress, March 3, 1857. The act allocated twenty-five square miles of land on the Red River of the North in Dakota Territory to be used for a military outpost, but the exact location was left to the discretion of Lieutenant Colonel John J.

  • comstock house moorhead1.3 miSE
    Museum, Historical place, History museum

    Comstock House, Moorhead

    The Comstock House is a historic house museum in Moorhead, Minnesota, United States. It was built for Solomon Comstock and his family from 1882 to 1883 in a mix of Queen Anne and Eastlake style.

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Best Time To Visit Fargo

Learn when is the best time to travel to Fargo weather-wise and what to expect in each season.

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June and July are the busiest months in this location. Many people also choose to visit in May and August.

Average temperatures in °F

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The highest air temperature is in June, July and August. While the coldest is in January.

Monthly rainfall in inches

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The lowest rainfall is recorded in February and December. Most of it rains in June.

Length of day in hours

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We can expect the longest days in June, while the shortest in December.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the top attractions to visit in Fargo?

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What is the best time to visit Fargo?

June and July are the busiest months in this location. Many people also choose to visit in May and August. The highest air temperature is in June, July and August. While the coldest is in January.

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