For other places with the same name, see Fargo (disambiguation).

Fargo is a charming western city of just over 100,000 in the Red River Valley of North Dakota. As the biggest city for more than 200 miles (350 km) in any direction, it's a cultural hub for the region, and its lively, walkable downtown is full of old-fashioned architecture and friendly cafes.

Many people relate Fargo to the eponymous 1996 Coen Brothers movie starring Oscar-winner Frances McDormand and William H. Macy, though none of the movie was filmed in Fargo. Neighboring Moorhead, Minnesota is across the river from Fargo and the area is generally referred to as Fargo-Moorhead.

Understand

Fargo Theatre

Fargo is named after William G. Fargo, one of the founders of American Express and Wells Fargo.

Climate

Fargo has an extreme humid continental climate with cold, snowy winters, and warm to hot, humid summers. Average summer heat indices factoring in humidity are around 84 °F (29 °C) for daytime highs and around 62 °F (17 °C) for overnight lows. Some exceptionally hot, sweltering summer days can see heat indices climb upwards to around or even exceeding 95 °F (35 °C), and not go below 71 °F (22 °C) at night.

Fargo
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Tourist information

• The 1 Fargo-Moorhead Visitors Center features the original woodchipper from the notorious scene in the movie Fargo, as well as an exact replica. There's other memorabilia on display too, and a gift shop.

Get in

By plane

Fargo's tiny 1 Hector International Airport (FAR  ^IATA) is served by Allegiant, American, Delta, Frontier, and United with flights to Chicago, Denver, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, Orlando, Phoenix, and Dallas. The airport only has five gates but there are a few food options, mostly outside of security. North Dakota souvenirs are also sold outside security (including local jams in containers too big to take through TSA – it is unclear how that's supposed to work).

There are no buses to the airport, so if you're not renting a car or having a someone pick you up, your main ground transportation option is taxi/Uber/Lyft.

If you can't find a decent flight and want to get creative, the nearest major airport is Minneapolis–Saint Paul, about four hours from Fargo by car or five hours by bus.

By train

See also: Rail travel in the United States

• 2 Fargo railway station, 420 4th St N. The station is nearby downtown, with many restaurants and bars nearby. In the summertime, food trucks are found by the station. (updated May 2020)

Amtrak's Empire Builder serves this station daily on its route between Seattle/Portland and Chicago, including stops at Spokane, Glacier National Park, Saint Paul, and Milwaukee. The trains split into separate branches between Seattle and Spokane, and between Portland and Spokane, while operating as trains consisting of train cars from both branches between Spokane and Chicago. Unfortunately, arrival time is in the middle of night, about 2:30AM, and delays are quite common on this route too.

By bus

• 3 Jefferson Lines, ☏ +1 858-800-8898. Jefferson Lines provides bus service to Fargo from cities in North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, and Montana. They have three stops in the Fargo-Moorhead area: Fargo (NDSU) at 1201 University Drive N, Fargo (Jefferson Lines) at 1211 41st St N, and Moorhead (MSU - Comstock) at 615 14th Street S, Moorhead. Check all three as different buses serve different stops and the main Fargo (Jefferson Lines) stop is way out on the outskirts of town. (updated Jul 2024)

By car

Fargo is at the intersection of Interstate Highways 29 and 94. It's about 230 miles northwest of the Twin Cities on I-94, about a three-hour and twenty minute drive.

Get around

Fargo has maintained a charming and very walkable downtown area, which is also within tolerable walking distance of downtown Moorhead across the river.

Matbus bus transportation is available Monday–Saturday to most parts of the city and to Moorhead, but not to the airport. Parking around Fargo is plentiful, even on the main thoroughfares in downtown areas.

Uber and Lyft operate in the area.

See

Two interesting landmarks in the surrounding are the KVLY-TV mast and the KXJB-TV mast, which were the tallest towers on earth until the construction of the Burj Khalifa in Dubai.

• 1 Fargodome, 1800 N University Dr, ☏ +1 701 241-9100. Offers athletic events (most notably North Dakota State football games), broadway shows, music concerts. During some concerts 1/4 of the population fits inside the Fargodome.  
• 2 Roger Maris Museum, 3902 13th Ave (West Acres Mall (at I-29)). open year-round. Museum of the baseball player Roger Maris, who went to high school in Fargo and went on to play for the New York Yankees. Free. (updated Sep 2023)
• 3 Fargo Theatre, 314 Broadway, ☏ +1 701 239-8385. The Fargo Theater show mostly independent films, on actual film, not digital. Inside the theatre there is a statue of Marge Olmstead Gunderson, of the movie Fargo carved out of wood. Inside on the stage is a functional Wurlitzer pipe organ that is occasionally used to score silent films.  
• 4 North Dakota State University, 1401 Administration Ave, ☏ +1 701 231-8241. 7 AM - 11 PM M-F. A nice campus to walk around and see Midwest college life in all its glory. They also have tours. It's a decent size campus with lots to see like the Memorial garden and the creek. (updated Apr 2025)
  • North Dakota State Bison. The university's sports teams, competing in eight men's and eight women's sports, mostly in the Summit League. The most prominent program by far is the football team, a major power at the Division I FCS (second) level, including nine national championships in 11 seasons (2011–2015, 2017–2019, 2021) and the most recent title in 2024. With the Summit League not sponsoring football, NDSU plays that sport in the Missouri Valley Football Conference. Most Bison teams play on campus, including the football team (the Fargodome is owned by the city, but the underlying land is owned by the university and part of the campus). Football games frequently sell out, but tickets for other sports are easier to find. Tip to fit in with the locals: the "S" in "Bison" is locally pronounced with a "z" sound instead of the "s" sound found in most other American English dialects. 
  • 5 Germans from Russia Heritage Collection, 1201 Albrecht Blvd, ☏ +1 701 231-6596. M-F: 8AM-4PM. A collection of various photographs and artifacts from Germans from Russia who immigrated to the surrounding area. Hosts various exhibits from within the NDSU library building. (updated Apr 2025)
• 6 Plains Art Museum, 704 First Ave, ☏ +1 701 232-3821. Daily 11AM-5PM. Surprisingly interesting contemporary art museum. Free admission. (updated Sep 2023)
• 7 Fargo Air Museum, 1609 19th Ave N, ☏ +1 701-293-8043, communication@fargoairmuseum.org. Tu-Sa 10AM-5PM. Museum focused on aviation history and machinery. Closed on all major holidays such as Easter, July 4, Christmas Eve and Day, and New Year's Day. Some days may be booked for private events, so check the website. Adult $15; student, military, veteran, or senior $12; child (5-11) $10; children under 4 free. (updated Sep 2023)
• 8 Fargo-Moorhead Redhawks (Newman Outdoor Field, NDSU campus). Minor league baseball. While you are there, check out the Maury Wills Museum. 
• 9 Horse Racing, 5180 19th Ave N (North Dakota Horse Park), ☏ +1 701 277-8027. Season is from early August to mid-September.  
• 10 Red River Zoo, 4220 21st Ave SW, ☏ +1 701 277-9240. Open daily May to October, weekends only rest of year. Has red pandas.  

Do

• 1 Thunder Road Family Fun Park, 2902 Thunder Rd S, ☏ +1 701 282-5151. Go-kart racing, bumper cars, laser tag, batting cages, mini golf, and an arcade. Open May–September. Inside usually opens in April. Free entry. ,
• 2 Sky Zone Fargo. 
• Celebrity Walk of Fame, 2001 44th St. SW (Exit 348 Interstate 94), ☏ +1 701 282-3653. The walk where more than 100 celebrities have left their marks in cement. Stars from music, the arts, politics, and sports, like: Garth Brooks, Neil Diamond, KISS, Maury Wills, Debbie Reynolds, and Governor Jesse Ventura, have left their signatures, handprints and footprints. No fee. 
• Vietnam Week, 1609 19th Avenue North. Dedicated to Vietnam era. 
• Fargo Marathon (Essentia Health Fargo Marathon) (Fargo Civic Center). Usually in May. 
• 3 Bill's Gun Shop & Range, 1040 35th St N, ☏ +1 701-353-8748. M–Sa 10AM–8PM, Su 10AM–5PM. Indoor gun range with a huge variety of firearms available to rent for target shooting. The staff is friendly, helpful, and happy to teach beginners, so even if you've never touched a gun before, you'll be welcomed. High-quality eye and ear protection is essential and available for sale. Closed-toe, closed-heel shoes are required. Make sure to fill out the online waiver on their website, and be prepared to give them your ID to hold on to while you're on the range. (updated Aug 2024)
• 4 Pixeled Arcade and Beerhall, 1100 NP Ave N #101. M–Th 5–10PM, F 5PM–midnight, Sa 3PM–midnight, Su noon-6PM. Popular arcade and bar with a range of old-fashioned coin-operated video games. Minors are only allowed on Sundays and must be accompanied by someone 21+. They have token machines if you don't happen to have lots of quarters with you. (updated Aug 2024)
• 5 Suite Shots, 3400 James Wy S, ☏ +1 701 532-4653, info@suiteshots.com. M-Th 11AM-10PM, F 11AM-midnight, Sa 10AM-midnight, Su 10AM-10PM. A large golf driving range. Many lanes and indoor simulators. Clubs can be rented or you can bring your own. They have left handed and right handed clubs. Also serves food. (updated Feb 2025)
• 6 The Aquarium, 226 Broadway N (Upstairs of Dempsey's Public House), ☏ +1 701 235-5913. Concert venue usually hosting metal or punk shows. Caters to local bands, too. (updated Apr 2025)
• 7 Fargo Billiards and Gastropub, 3234 43rd St S, ☏ +1 701 282-4168. 11AM-2PM. Pool hall in southern Fargo, also serves bar food. There are 56 tables. Also has trivia nights. (updated Apr 2025)
• 8 Kingpinz Social, 3485 Jacks Way S, ☏ +1 701 532-2695. M-Sa: 11AM-11PM, Su: 10AM-10PM. Bowling alley, arcade, laser tag, and escape rooms. They also host events and have a restaurant. (updated Apr 2025)
• There are a few gold courses open to the public sprinkled around the city, if that's your thing.
• In many of the parks, there are many disc gold courses.
• There are five skate parks in Fargo, one of which is indoors.
• 9 Fargo Kids Play Museum, 5670 38th Ave S, ☏ +1 484 818-2240. M-Fr: 7AM-5:30PM, Sa-Su: 9AM-5:30PM. Children's museum and play area with stations. Also has childcare. (updated Apr 2025)

Buy

Fargo has many interesting boutique and specialty style shops downtown.

• 1 West Acres. Fargo shopping means the million square foot West Acres, featuring Sears, JC Penney and Macy's plus a hundred other stores. During and post construction West Acres was colloquially referred to by residents as "Wasted Acres" as it was built on farm land. 
• 2 Red River Market, 201 Broadway. Saturdays 10AM–2PM, mid-July until mid-October. Lively downtown farmers market with produce, meals, and family-oriented entertainment. (updated Aug 2024)
• 3 Stabo Scandanavian Imports, 406 Broadway N, ☏ +1 701 282-0421, staboimports@msn.com. M-Sa: 10AM-6PM, Su: 12-4PM. Souvenir shop specializing in Scandinavian imports, as the name would suggest. They've got clothing, dala horses, collectibles, books, and more stuff. Lots of stuff! (updated Apr 2025)
• 4 O'Day Caché, 317 Broadway N, ☏ +1 701 293-2088. M-Fr: 11AM-6PM, Sa: 10AM-5PM. A unique store selling imports from around the world, including jewelry, furniture, clothing accessories, and more. (updated Apr 2025)
• 5 Mint + Basil, ☏ +1 701 478-4141, hello@shopmintandbasil.com. M-F: 10AM-7PM, Sa: 10AM-6PM, Su: 11AM-5PM. A little boutique shop, locally owned. Hand-picked women's clothing, home and kitchen items, and more. (updated Apr 2025)
• 6 Primp, 218 Broadway N, ☏ +1 701 532-1230, fargo@primp-boutique.com. M-Sa: 10AM-6PM, Su: 11AM-5PM. Boutique shop which has loads of clothes. Carries all kinds of clothes and has frequent sales. (updated Apr 2025)
• 7 Proper, 313 Broadway N, ☏ +1 701 364-0133, hello@proper-shops.com. Su: 12-4PM, M-F: 11AM-6PM, Sa: 11AM-5PM. Boutique shop carrying loads of women's clothes, with sales. Free shipping over $50. New arrivals weekly! (updated Apr 2025)
• 8 The Nines, 219 Broadway (on the first floor of the RDO building), ☏ +1 701 850-7098. M-Sa: 10AM-6PM. Boutique shop with loads of clothing, accessories, and more. Gift cards, too! Also has a location in Detroit Lakes. (updated Apr 2025)
• 9 Revolver, 627 1st Ave N, revolver627@gmail.com. Tu-Th: 11AM-7PM, F:1-7PM, Sa: 11AM-6PM. Downtown Fargo's vintage clothing store. Frequently has sales and events, selling clothing, jewelry, accessories, and more. (updated Apr 2025)

Eat

Budget

• 1 Grand Junction, 3051 25th St S, ☏ +1 701 364 9421. Daily 11AM-8PM. East Coast Style Subs serves hot subs grilled fresh right in front of you. A local favorite. Try the Chicken Cordon Bleu sandwich, very delicious. (updated Jul 2024)
• 2 Boppa's Bagels, 3051 25th St S, ☏ +1 701 241-7800. M-F 8AM-3PM, Sa Su 8AM-2PM. Boppa's Bagels makes wonderful bagels, of note are their speciality bagels, that are also available at some coffee shops around the city. (updated Jul 2024)
• 3 Brewhalla, 1702 1st Ave N. 10AM–8PM daily. Indoor market with several food stalls. Also has an attached hotel. (updated Aug 2024)
• 4 Los Vaqueros Taqueria, 3001 13th Ave S, ☏ +1 701 232-0645. 11AM-9PM. Mexican restaurant offering authentic dishes and drinks. Friendly staff and nice decor inside. Free. (updated Sep 2024)
• 5 Labby's Grill and Bar, 1100 19th Ave N, ☏ +1 701 478-5227. M-Sa 11AM-2AM. Grill and bar featuring sandwiches, hamburgers, and more. Good atmosphere. (updated Feb 2025)
• 6 Kroll's Diner, 1033 45th St S, ☏ +1 701 492-2319. 6AM-11PM. German and American 1950s diner. Also has locations in other North Dakota cities. (updated Feb 2025)
• 7 The Bison Turf (The Turf), ☏ +1 701 235-9118, bisonturf@outlook.com. M-F 11AM-2AM, Sa 9AM-2AM, Su 9AM-midnight. Bar and grill right by the NDSU campus. Popular with students. Features a pool table, darts, a second floor bar, and a rooftop lounge. (updated Feb 2025)
• 8 Herd and Horns, 1414 12th Ave N (inside of Bison Block, directly south of the NDSU campus), ☏ +1 701 551-7000. Th-Tu 11AM-2AM, W 11AM-2AM. Restaurant and bar popular with students at NDSU. Has hamburgers, sandwiches, salads, etc. Free. (updated Feb 2025)
• 9 Pho Thien Kim & Boba, 1414 12th Ave N (Inside of Bison Block), ☏ +1 701 540-4998. M-W 11AM-8PM, Th-Sa 11AM-9PM, Su 11AM-5PM. Vietnamese restaurant south of the NDSU campus. Serves pho, bubble tea, sub sandwiches, as well as rice with grilled meats. Free. (updated Feb 2025)

Mid-range

• 10 Passage to India, 855 45th St S a3, ☏ +1 701 281-0277. Tu-F 11:30AM-8PM. An excellent Indian buffet place. A flavourful and delightful selection from soup to dessert is available. (updated Jul 2024)
• 11 Himalayan Yak, 1109 38th St S, ☏ +1 701 251-4939. Offers excellent Greek and Italian food. 
• 12 Würst Bier Hall, 630 1st Ave N, ☏ +1 701 478-2437. German-style restaurant and bar. Extensive list of local and exotic sausages (including two that are vegetarian and vegan), soft pretzels, and a variety of other German dishes. The drink menu has lots of beers and a few cocktails. Also has a location in West Fargo. Under $30 for sausage, beer, and a side. (updated Aug 2024)
• 13 Frank's Lounge, 2640 52nd Ave S, ☏ +1 701 356-9356. 11AM-2AM. Home of the Pink Pussycat, this "lounge" has a good atmosphere that resembles a sports bar. Serves food and alcohol and kids sometimes permitted. Also sells merchandise. (updated Apr 2025)
• 14 701 Eateries (Prairie Kitchen & Camp Lonetree), 701 N University Dr, ☏ +1 701 532-0734, 701info@brewrestaurants.com. M-Th: 3-10PM, F: 11AM-11PM, Su: 9AM-9PM. Contains two restaurants in the same building: Prairie Kitchen is the main interior restaurant area, and Camp Lonetree is a bar and grill, upstairs. They also operate a rooftop patio year round. This is all housed in the old Acme Dairy building. They serve modern American food. (updated Apr 2025)

Splurge

• 15 Mezzaluna & The Drawing Room, 309 Roberts St N (Inside of Hamilton Lofts), ☏ +1 701 364-9479. Tu-Sa 5-10PM. Fine dining in downtown Fargo in a very unassuming location. (updated Feb 2025)
• 16 Porter Creek Hardwood Grill (Attached to Clubhouse Hotel), ☏ +1 701 369-3669. Su-Th 11AM-10PM, F Sa 11AM-11PM. Modern American restaurant with on display grilling. Features a large menu with many options for grilled food, salads, and more. (updated Feb 2025)

Drink

Maybe it's the combination of bitterly cold winters and Scandinavian cultural heritage: Fargo has an incredible number of coffee shops per capita, especially in the downtown area. A few of the bars such as The Bison Turf, Herd & Horns, and Chub's Pub will have "mug night" once a week which makes them very crowded with students that night!

While you're in the area, see if you can try the local soft drink Flannel Fizz, sold in several unique flavors at the Red River Market and some local restaurants.

• 1 Babb's Coffee House, 604 Main Ave, ☏ +1 701 271 0222. M-F 7AM-6PM, Sa 8AM-6PM, Su 9AM-6PM. A fantastic independent coffee shop located across the street from the Fargo Theater downtown. Also serves breakfast and lunch with vegan options. Credit cards are accepted for a $0.25 surcharge. (updated Jul 2024)
• 2 Bismarck Tavern, 522 Broadway N, ☏ +1 701 235 6607. 9AM-2AM. The PBR is always cold, all the whiskey drinks are doubles, and pull tabs litter the dirty floor. This downtown Fargo watering hole is Fargo's best dive bar. Black jack tables, off-sale liquor, pool, and pinball are available. Also the oldest bar in Fargo. (updated Apr 2025)
• 3 Dempsey's Public House, 226 Broadway N, ☏ +1 701 235 5913. 4PM-2AM. Traditional Irish pub. Free popcorn, karaoke, and a side room with various amenities. Upstairs of Dempsey's is The Aquarium, a live music venue featuring bands of every musical style, but usually punk or other hardcore. (updated Apr 2025)
• 4 Blarney Irish Pub, 101 Broadway N (Inside the Hotel Donaldson), ☏ +1 701 478 8888. M-F 11AM-1AM, Sa 10AM-2AM, Su 10AM-1AM. Irish pub featuring pub food as well as beers and ales on tap. (updated Apr 2025)
• 5 Rooters Bar, 107 Broadway N (Down Broadway on the left-hand side of the block before 1st Ave.), ☏ +1 701 235 4082. M-Sa 4PM-2AM. Bar made up of two different buildings with the center wall removed, and bars on each side. It has darts, pool, and a blackjack table. Mostly serves drinks and the only food is microwaved pizza. There are specialty drinks like their root beer and green lantern. No entry fee. (updated Apr 2025)
• 6 Fort Noks Bar of Gold, 52 Broadway N, ☏ +1 701 478 9191. M-F 4PM-2AM, Sa Su noon-2AM. Sports type bar with daily specials varying. Lots of tables as well as a blackjack table. Has daily specials. In the warmer months, the empty lot next door hosts picnic tables where people crowd and drink. No fee. (updated Apr 2025)
• 7 Empire Liquors, 424 Broadway N, ☏ +1 701 235 4705. 8AM-11PM. Despite its name, the Empire is also a dive bar. The door on the left is the liquor store and the door on the right is the bar. (updated Jul 2024)
• 8 Cowboy Jacks, 506 Broadway N, ☏ +1 701 532 1802. 11AM-2AM. Bar with two floors, including a rooftop lounge. Usually has a live DJ and has a long bar with lots of tables. Free. (updated Apr 2025)
• 9 Sports Bar, 619 Northern Pacific Ave, ☏ +1 701 293 2085. M-Sa 3PM-2AM, Su noon-2AM. This bar is a narrow and well lit bar on the south side of downtown. Happy hour M-F 4:30-6:30PM with a dice roll dictating your options. (updated Jul 2024)
• 10 Chub's Pub, 421 N. University Dr (On the corner of University and 5th. Has a big marquee sign), ☏ +1 701 235-8425, chubspub@yahoo.com. M-Sa 8AM-2AM, Su 10AM-2AM. Dive bar with nightly specials. Has a pool table, darts, slots, breathalyzer, and more. Quiet atmosphere and popular with students depending on the night. Also sells off-sale alcohol. Free entry. ID checked. (updated Apr 2025)
• 11 The Old Broadway, 22 Broadway N, ☏ +1 701 237-6161. Restaurant and bar. Art deco interior with $2 drinks before 10 PM. People tend to leave after then. Attracts lots of students. The restaurant closes at 3 PM and the bar opens at 7 PM. (updated Apr 2025)
• 12 Rick's Bar, 2721 Main Ave, ☏ +1 701 232-8356. M-Sa: 8AM-2AM, Su: 10AM-2AM. Bar on main avenue, also has a lounge and off-sale. Featuring live music and serves food, including a daily lunch special. (updated Apr 2025)
• 13 Speck's Bar, 2611 Main Ave, ☏ +1 701 232-0202. M-Sa: 8AM-2AM, Su: 11AM-2AM. Rough-around-the-edges dive bar. Pool tables and cold drinks, this place has seen a lot. (updated Apr 2025)
• 14 Duffy's Tavern, 16 12th St S, ☏ +1 701 235-0445. 8AM-2PM. Little bar with a cast of regulars. Relaxing atmosphere, and has a happy hour on weekdays. Does not serve food. (updated Apr 2025)
• 15 Wild Terra, 6 12th St N, ☏ +1 701 405-3184. Tu-Th 4-10PM, F 4PM-midnight, Sa noon-midnight, Su noon-8PM. A cider and wine bar! Relaxed and family friendly atmosphere, and it has a happy hour on weekdays. (updated Apr 2025)

Sleep

Great variety of hotels and motels ranging from budget to luxury. Major national chains like Motel 6, Comfort Inn, Best Western, Howard Johnson's, Ramada, Radisson, Courtyard by Marriott, and Travelodge all have Fargo locations. Fargo has three primary hotel areas, being by the Fargodome, downtown, and in the West Acres neighborhood. Most, if not all, of the hotels are in these three areas.

In addition, you may rent rooms from $300 per month or less. There are signs everywhere and some interesting residential hotels scattered about.

Budget

• 1 Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Fargo 19th Ave/Airport Dome, ☏ +1 701 404-9564. 
• 2 C'Mon Inn, 4338 20th Ave SW, ☏ +1 701 277-9944, toll-free: +1-800-334-1570. Check-in: 4PM, check-out: noon. Lodge style hotel next to the 94 freeway. Nearby the mall. 
• 3 Lindenwood Park Campground, 1955 Roger Maris Dr, ☏ +1 701 232-3987. Campground right by the Red River. Might be hard to be immersed in the outdoors considering it's in the city and next to the freeway, but more power to you. Pet friendly. 

Mid-range

• 4 AmericInn Lodge and Suites, 1423 35th St S SW, ☏ +1 701 237-1634. Pretty standard chain hotel. Right next to I-29 and West Acres. 
• 5 Best Western Plus Kelly Inn & Suites, 1767 44th St S, ☏ +1 701 282-2143. Best Western hotel in a sort of awkward location. About what you'd expect from a 3-star hotel. Has a pool and jacuzzi. $96-125. 
• 6 Candlewood Suites Fargo-N. Dakota State Univ, 1831 NDSU Research Park Dr N, ☏ +1 701 235-8200, toll-free: +1-888-226-3539. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: noon. Close to the airport and within walking distance of the Fargodome. Good choice if you're a tailgater. 
• 7 Country Inn & Suites, 3316 13th Ave S, ☏ +1 701 234-0565. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: noon. Right by Scheel's. 
• 8 Fairfield Inn by Marriott, 3902 9th Ave S, ☏ +1 701 281-0494, toll-free: +1-800-228-2800. Right by the interstate and a few minutes north of the mall. 
• 9 Holiday Inn Express, 1040 40th St S, ☏ +1 701 282-2000. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. Right by the interstate, fire station, and the mystery building across the street. 
• 10 Holiday Inn, 3803 13th Ave S, ☏ +1 701 282-2700, toll-free: +1-877-282-2700. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. Across the street from the mall and the bank that turns blue in December. 
• 11 MainStay Suites, 1901 44th St SW, ☏ +1 701 502-4041. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: noon. It's by the mall, interstate, visitor's center, and a park. 
• 12 Fargo Inn & Suites, 1025 38th St S, ☏ +1 701 282-6300. Next to the trampoline park. 
• 13 Red Roof Inn Fargo - I-94/Medical Center, 1921 44th St SW, ☏ +1 701 281-8240, toll-free: +1-800-905-7533. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. It's next to the visitor's center and a big office building. Cable TV included. 
• 14 Wingate Inn, 4429 19th Ave SW, ☏ +1 701 281-9133, toll-free: +1-800-228-1000. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: noon. It's next to Space Aliens. Also a park is within walking distance too. 
• 15 Fargo Courtyard, 2249 55th St S, ☏ +1 701 364-5500. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: noon. (updated Mar 2025)

Splurge

• 16 Hotel Donaldson, 101 Broadway, ☏ +1 701 478-1000, info@hoteldonaldson.com. Check-in: 4PM, check-out: noon. A beautiful experience. The Donaldson has only 17 rooms, each featuring original works by a Plains artist. It was immaculately renovated in 2003. Room decor is modern. Amenities include flat screen cable TV, rooftop spa and high speed internet access. Outstanding personal service includes complimentary gourmet breakfast bar in the morning and wine and cheese bar in the early evening. (updated Apr 2025)
• 17 Radisson Blu Fargo, 201 5th St N, ☏ +1 701 232-7363, toll-free: +1-800-333-3333. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: noon. Very nice hotel in downtown Fargo. If you're familiar with the Radisson chain, you know what to expect. Really good breakfast. (updated Apr 2025)
• 18 Delta Hotels Fargo, 1635 42nd St SW, ☏ +1 701 277-9000. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: noon. Across the street from the mall. It's in a good neighborhood. (updated Apr 2025)
• 19 Jasper Hotel, 215 Broadway N, ☏ +1 701 532-2150, info@jasperfargo.com. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. A modern hotel in the RDO building. This hotel hosts events, such as weddings and corporate retreats, in a modern setting. It's right by the Broadway Square. (updated Apr 2025)

Stay safe

Fargo is a safe city, with little violent crime, however, use common sense especially when it comes to personal property, just as you would anywhere else. The only area in which a person would need to be on the look-out is downtown on the weekends, especially during the school year. With the many colleges and bars it makes for a rowdy atmosphere.

Uncommonly, crimes such as carjackings and assault happen around the NDSU campus, but these events are few and far between. Be wary of your surroundings like anywhere else.

The region is known for bitterly cold winters. Be sure to have appropriate attire, and know the forecast ahead of time for the day. If you need to drive, learn how to drive in snowy and icy road conditions, and follow weather warnings. It will save you a lot of headaches. Cover extremities such as fingers, ears, and your head with warm clothing, as the wind chill can be far colder than what a thermometer reads.

Connect

There is free wireless internet access in the food court at the West Acres Shopping Center.

Most coffee shops and even a few bars also offer free wireless internet access.

• High Plains Reader The source for what is happening in the city, an alternative newspaper that from the start was doomed to fail due to the small population of the city, but has since lasted over 10 years and remains as strong as ever. Free.
• KNDS 96.3, Radio for Everyone. NDSU's own radio station, that thanks to the extreme flatness of Fargo can broadcast about the whole metro area on a low power FM dial. (updated Sep 2024)

Go next

• West Fargo and Moorhead are right next to Fargo, and Moorhead in particular has some interesting museums.

Routes through Fargo

Minot ← Grand Forks ←	W  E	→ Detroit Lakes → St. Paul
Grand Forks ← Argusville ←	N  S	→ Jct W E → Hankinson → Sioux Falls
Bismarck/Minot ← West Fargo ←	W  E	→ Moorhead → Minneapolis
END ← West Fargo ←	W  E	→ Moorhead → St. Paul