LOCAL ATTRACTIONS

Local Attractions

Ideal Location Among Hotels in Fargo, ND

When it comes to visiting Fargo, the first thing everyone talks about is, of course, the cold. And why not? It’s no secret that for part of the year the local temperatures are among the coldest in the country. But look past the icicles and you’ll find a surprisingly cosmopolitan and sophisticated metropolis with something for everyone. Once you start exploring the wonderful variety of attractions and activities, you’ll see that the Fargo community is actually one of the warmest in the nation. (But if you happen to be visiting in the winter, it still might be a good idea to remember to bring your gloves!)

Conveniently located off of I-94 and I-29, next to West Acres Mall. The Expressway Suites is the perfect choice for experiencing the city’s most popular attractions and fun things to do. With a friendly staff available to help you with sightseeing recommendations and arrangements, we can show you the city like few hotels can. For your convenience, we’ve compiled a list of some of the area’s most popular attractions below:
Attractions near our Fargo, North Dakota hotel's location include:
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ATTRACTIONS:
BONANZAVILLE (6.4 miles)
Relive North Dakota’s wild frontier days at this fascinating Pioneer Prairie Village and Museum. Exhibits include an authentic prairie church, a general store, a drug store, a fire station, a jail, and a schoolhouse.
Come see why the Children's Museum at Yunker farm has been recognized as one of the top twenty-five children's museums in the country by Child magazine. With fascinating interactive exhibits and games, the museum engages, educates and encourages children to learn about science, history, geography and more. Kids here have so much fun, they don’t even know they’re learning.
FARGO AIR MUSEUM (6.1 miles)
The Fargo Air Museum offers a kaleidoscope of tours for all age groups that incorporate aviation and military history, general principles of flight, regional aviation history, and more!
HJEMKOMST CENTER (5.5 miles)
Located in nearby Moorhead, Minnesota, the Hjemkomst Center is an interpretation museum that is home to the Hjemkomst Viking Ship - a full-scale replica of the Gokstad Viking ship discovered in Norway in 1881. Additional exhibits include the Hopperstad Stave Church replica, quarterly museum exhibits, and county archives.
Located in West Fargo, ND, the Red River Valley Fair Association has been bringing family entertainment to the citizens of the Red River Valley since 1904. From the annual Red River Valley Fair - held each July - to auto shows, rodeos, craft shows, concerts and more, this is where you’ll find North Dakota’s best entertainment.
RED RIVER ZOO (1.2 miles)
Pay a visit to over three hundred exotic and native animals. The zoo is also home to plants from around the world.
THUNDER ROAD FARGO (2.1 miles)
Mini-golf, go-carts, batting cages, laser tag, bumper cars and an arcade. Need we say more? Thunder Road is where the action never stops!
SPORTS:
FARGO DOME (6.1 miles)
The FARGODOME is located approximately five minutes north of the downtown business district, one-half mile from Hector International Airport and minutes from I-94 and I-29 intersections.
FARGO FORCE HOCKEY (2.6 miles)
Catch Fargo’s AAA hockey team on their home ice at Scheels Arena
CProfessional baseball team based in Fargo, North Dakota
SCHEELS ARENA (2.6 miles)
Scheels Arena is a new 5,000 seat hockey arena located in southwest Fargo, North Dakota. Scheels Arena is home to the USHL hockey team the Fargo Force, Fargo high school hockey and many other special events.
Whether your handicap is 3 or 30, Fargo has a golf course that’s perfect for you!

18 Hole Courses: Edgewook, Rose Creek and El Zagal

9 Hole Courses: Osgood and Prairiewood
SHOPPING:
DOWNTOWN FARGO (5.2 miles)
Recognized by Forbes Magazine as one of the nation’s top ten most transformed neighborhoods, Downtown Fargo has become a shopping Mecca. From antiques, art and fine jewelry to rare books, furniture and designer clothes boutique, Downtown has it all!
WEST ACRES MALL (0.4 miles)
As one of the premier shopping destinations in the upper Midwest, West Acres Mall is home to more than 120 stores and restaurants
SCHEELS ALL SPORTS (0.7 miles)
ARTS & THEATRE:
FARGO THEATRE (5.1 miles)
The Fargo Theatre, nestled in the heart of downtown Fargo, features 364 days of cutting edge entertainment – including some of the biggest names in music and comedy - in a historic atmosphere.
Nestled along the Red River of the North in Moorhead, MN, Bluestem Amphitheater features an outdoor stage with seating for 3,000. The venue makes up just one element of Bluestem Center for the Arts, a first-class arts facility that also offers a unique indoor educational center, which serves as a performance venue available for rent.
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