Fargo Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Photo provided by Fargo-Moorhead CVB
Photo provided by Fargo-Moorhead CVB
Photo provided by Fargo-Moorhead CVB
Photo provided by Fargo-Moorhead CVB

This friendly Midwest city has the feel of a fashionable, urban metropolis with art galleries, museums and a historic downtown.

Fargo has a lively wine and art culture, eclectic shops, cafés and restaurants, and an abundance of Midwest history. The colonial settlement at Fargo began where the Northern Pacific Railroad intersected with the Red River. As an early frontier town, Fargo had fertile farming land, making it a popular settlement. In 1876 the population was 600. By 1892 it had grown to a city of over 8,000 people. 

Begin your stay with a stroll through historical Fargo, and then tour the city’s unique museums. Admire the restored colonial architecture in the storefronts of the downtown. See a film at the art deco Fargo Theatre and amble through the heritage buildings at North Dakota State University. Step back in time at Bonanzaville, a recreated 19th-century pioneer village. Here, you can view more than 43 historical buildings and 400,000 artifacts about the history of the Red River Valley. The village includes an air museum, tractor museum, antique farm equipment, a model railroad, a full-size train and a car museum. Learn about the history of aviation at the Fargo Air Museum. If you are a New York Yankees fan, head to the Roger Maris Museum and trace the career of the famous New York Yankees baseball player, who was originally from Fargo. 

For lovers of culture, Fargo has a lively music and entertainment scene. Enjoy a pub band, a poetry reading at a café, local art exhibitions or contemporary Native American art at the Plains Arts Museum.

Fargo has plenty of attractions available for families. Walk along the Fargo Walk of Fame, see the animals at the Red River Zoo, explore the Planetarium at the Children's Museum, or head to the Newman Outdoor Field to see the Fargo-Moorhead Redhawks play baseball. 

Renowned for warmly welcoming visitors, Fargo allows you to explore America’s pioneer history surrounded by all the comforts of a modern metropolis.

Where to stay in Fargo

Fargo showing a sporting event as well as a large group of people

Downtown Fargo

Downtown Fargo is known for its popular shops, and you can see some sights area like Plains Art Museum and Fargo Civic Center.

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West Acres

While visiting West Acres, you might make a stop by sights like West Acres Mall and Roger Maris Museum.

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Westgate

Though Westgate may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like West Acres Mall and Red River Zoo.

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Bluemont Lakes

While there might not be top attractions in Bluemont Lakes, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Red River Zoo and West Acres Mall.

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Anderson Park

While visiting Anderson Park, you might make a stop by sights like Red River Zoo and Thunder Road Amusement Park.

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Prairiewood

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Prairiewood and surrounding area, you can visit West Acres Mall and Red River Zoo.

Prairiewood
Fargo Inn and Suites

Fargo Inn and Suites

2 out of 5
1025 38th St SW, Fargo, ND
The price is ₹7,506 per night from 23 Jul to 24 Jul
₹7,506
₹8,313 total
23 Jul - 24 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Fargo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,326 reviews)
"Good location and friendly staff."

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

Fargo Inn and Suites
Days Inn by Wyndham Fargo/West Acres

Days Inn by Wyndham Fargo/West Acres

2.5 out of 5
3431 14th Ave S., Fargo, ND
The price is ₹6,369 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
₹6,369
₹7,054 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Fargo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,013 reviews)
"It was great! Staff was helpful, facilities were clean! We will be back!"

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2025

Days Inn by Wyndham Fargo/West Acres
Ramada by Wyndham Fargo

Ramada by Wyndham Fargo

3 out of 5
3333 13th Ave S, Fargo, ND
The price is ₹6,529 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
₹6,529
₹7,230 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Fargo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in their ...
6.2/10 (1,575 reviews)
"The only negative thing that I have to say is the slides in the water park needs to be looked at it very shaky. The carpets in the halls need to be upgraded."

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025

Ramada by Wyndham Fargo
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
5 Mi to Dtwn: Pet-friendly 'wheatland Twin' Home!

5 Mi to Dtwn: Pet-friendly 'wheatland Twin' Home!

3 out of 5
Fargo, ND
Stay at this 3-star cottage in Fargo. Enjoy free parking, in-room fireplaces and air conditioning. Popular attractions West Acres Mall and Fargodome are located ...
"Everything was great thank you"

Reviewed on 22 Dec 2024

5 Mi to Dtwn: Pet-friendly 'wheatland Twin' Home!
Updated Home < 1 Mi to Downtown Fargo!

Updated Home < 1 Mi to Downtown Fargo!

3 out of 5
Fargo
Stay at this 3-star cottage in Fargo. Enjoy free parking and air conditioning. Popular attractions Fargodome and West Acres Mall are located nearby.
"Very clean was nice to stay i recommend for any family to stay"

Reviewed on 16 Apr 2024

Updated Home < 1 Mi to Downtown Fargo!
Spacious Fargo Family Home w/ Fenced Backyard!

Spacious Fargo Family Home w/ Fenced Backyard!

3 out of 5
5092 Marion St S, Fargo, ND
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly cottage in Fargo. Enjoy free parking, in-room fireplaces and air conditioning. Popular attractions West Acres Mall and Osgood ...
Spacious Fargo Family Home w/ Fenced Backyard!
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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