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 artefacts 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 Roger Maris Museum.

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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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Roosevelt

Roosevelt might not have many top sights, but Scheels Arena and Newman Outdoor Field are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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Jefferson-Carl Ben

While there might not be top attractions in Jefferson-Carl Ben, you can explore the larger area and discover places like West Acres Mall and Plains Art Museum.

Jefferson-Carl Ben
Fargo Inn and Suites

Fargo Inn and Suites

2 out of 5
1025 38th St SW, Fargo, ND
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Fargo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,401 reviews)
"Clean room, friendly staff, fun bar"

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

Fargo Inn and Suites
C'mon Inn Fargo

C'mon Inn Fargo

3 out of 5
4338 20th Avenue, Fargo, ND
The price is AU$205 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$205
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Fargo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,291 reviews)
"Good breakfast, nice pool area and clean property."

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

C'mon Inn Fargo
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 AU$119 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
AU$119
3 Nov - 4 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Fargo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,085 reviews)
"Clothes closet door broken, no drinking cups in bathroom and toilet paper so thin your fingers went through it!"

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

Days Inn by Wyndham Fargo/West Acres
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.
Dakota Suite in Downtown Fargo Historic Building   Pet Friendly

Dakota Suite in Downtown Fargo Historic Building Pet Friendly

Fargo
Stay at this apartment in Fargo. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Fargodome and West Acres Mall are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (52 reviews)
"Location, location, location. In a really good spot in a historic building."

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025

Dakota Suite in Downtown Fargo Historic Building Pet Friendly
Cozy 1-Bedroom Close to NDSU and Downtown (APT 2)

Cozy 1-Bedroom Close to NDSU and Downtown (APT 2)

Fargo
Stay at this apartment in Fargo. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Fargodome and West Acres Mall are located ...
7.2/10 Good! (11 reviews)
"Amazing"

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

Cozy 1-Bedroom Close to NDSU and Downtown (APT 2)
Charming 4 bedroom, 2 bath home near dowtown Fargo.

Charming 4 bedroom, 2 bath home near dowtown Fargo.

Fargo
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Fargo. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
10/10 Exceptional! (55 reviews)
"We have stayed here twice now, and both times were excellent! Richard is a great host, with a great property. Great amenities and location in Fargo. Definitely recommend!"

Reviewed on 2 Sept 2025

Charming 4 bedroom, 2 bath home near dowtown 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.

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