2015Official Visitors Guide
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2015 OFFICIAL VISITORS GUIDE THINGS TO DO | MAPS | HOTELS | EVENTS fargomoorhead.org TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 ATTRACTIONS 6 ARTS & THEATRE 8 SPORTS & RECREATION 10 WINTER ACTIVITIES 12 DINING & NIGHTLIFE 14 SHOPPING 16 LIBATIONS 18 HOTELS & LODGING 20 AREA MAPS 22 CALENDER OF EVENTS 27 TRAVEL INFORMATION 28 HIDDEN GEMS 30 COUPONS 31 INSTAGRAM MOMENTS VISITORS CENTER SPRING/SUMMER HOURS: Monday-Friday: 7:30am - 8pm Saturday: 9am - 6pm Sunday: 10am - 6pm FALL/WINTER HOURS: Monday-Friday: 8am - 5pm Saturday: 9am - 4pm Sunday: Closed CONTACT INFORMATION Fargo-Moorhead Convention & Visitors Bureau 2001 44th St S Fargo, ND 58103 800.235.7654 l 701.282.3653 Sales Fax: 701.282.4366 Services Fax: 701.282.7815 www.fargomoorhead.org [email protected] PHOTOGRAPHY CREDITS mjoy photography Kensie Wallner Photography Kylie Herland Photography A refreshing break from the ordinary isn’t far at all. It’s in Fargo. From one-of-a-kind cultural events, to a vivid array of dining, shopping, nightlife, sports and arts, every corner offers something new, fun and pointedly unique. Cut yourself off from the everyday, if just for a little while. We’re just north of wherever normal is. Fargo-Moorhead Convention & Visitors Bureau 1 800.235.7654 | 701.282.3653 FRAME IT ANY WAY YOU LIKE. Rourke Art Museum It’s one-of-a-kind. It’s a masterpiece. It’s uniquely Fargo. Whether you’re in the area for an extended stay or just up for the weekend, you’ve got a full palette of colorful options in Fargo, Moorhead and West Fargo. 2 Attractions ATTRACTIONS Bonanzaville, USA 1351 W Main Ave, West Fargo 701.282.2822 • www.bonanzaville.org This attraction features authentic structures and artifacts from the area’s prairie past and early 20th century. See website for hours. Maury Wills Museum Celebrity Walk of Fame Newman Outdoor Field 2001 44th St S, Fargo 1515 15th Ave N, Fargo • 701.235.6161 701.282.3653 • www.fargomoorhead.org www.nlfan.com/fargo/maury Over 100 celebrity signatures, handprints A museum celebrating the career of former and footprints in cement, from Richard L.A. Dodger great Maury Wills. Please call Simmons to Bill Gates. Located outside for hours. the Fargo-Moorhead Visitors Center. Open 24 hours a day—best to visit in MSUM Planetarium spring, summer or fall. 1104 7th Ave S, Moorhead 218.477.2920 Children’s Museum at Yunker Farm www.mnstate.edu/planetarium 1201 28th Ave N, Fargo • 701.232.6102 The planetarium simulates the night sky www.childrensmusueum-yunker.org and can take visitors on a tour of the Recognized as one of the top 25 children’s planets and the universe. Please see museums nationwide. Over 50 hands-on website for show times and admission. interactive exhibits. Open all year—call for hours. Northern Plains Botanic Garden 1201 28th Ave N, Fargo Comstock House 701.281.2568 • www.npbotanicgarden.com 506 8th St S, Moorhead Free and open to the public. Visit our 218.291.4211 • www.mnhs.org/comstock public gardens – Butterfly, Woodland, The Comstock House was built in 1882 Rain, Chrysanthemum, Trailer, Seeds and was given to the Minnesota Historical of Opportunity – spring, summer and Society in 1965. Memorial Day Weekend- fall. Enjoy the changing panorama of Labor Day: Thursday 5:30pm-8pm, blooming and foliage plants. See the Saturday-Sunday 1pm-4:00pm. butterflies flock to their garden to feed on nectar. Open spring, summer and fall Fargo Air Museum from dawn until dusk. FRAME IT 1609 19th Ave N, Fargo 701.293.8043 • www.fargoairmuseum.org Plains Art Museum The planes fly at this museum! WWII and 704 1st Ave N, Fargo many other vintage flying aircraft - L 39 Jet, 701.551.6100 • www.plainsart.org Huey Helicopter, P-51 Mustang, Corsair and The largest art museum in North Dakota, more. There are also children’s interactive located in a renovated historic warehouse ANY WAY airplanes, a flight simulator, and library. in downtown Fargo, featuring national Please visit website for hours. and regional exhibitions of 20th and 21st century art. Find lovely and unique gift Historical & Cultural Society of Clay items at The Store, open Mon-Sat. Enjoy County at The Hjemkomst Center Lunch Monday – Friday year-round at Blue 202 1st Ave N, Moorhead Goose Café, located inside the museum. YOU LIKE. 218.299.5511 • www.hcscconline.org Please call or see website or for hours. Home of the Hjemkomst Viking Ship, Hopperstad stave church, Clay County Red River Zoo artifacts and archives and local, regional, 4255 23rd Ave S, Fargo and national traveling exhibits. 701.277.9240 • www.redriverzoo.org Please call or see website for hours. The 22-acre zoo is the leading conservation center for some of the world’s rarest cold Historic Fargo Theatre climate species. See 89 species of animals 314 Broadway, Fargo in their natural habitats. Also home to an 701.235.4152 • www.fargotheatre.org antique carousel. Open year-round – see ESPN College GameDay The Fargo Theatre is the area’s vintage website for current hours. movie palace fully restored to its 1926 Art Deco glory. Call for movie times. Fargo-Moorhead Convention & Visitors Bureau 3 800.235.7654 | 701.282.3653 ATTRACTIONS Roger Maris Museum West Acres Shopping Center 3902 13th Ave S, Fargo 701.282.2222 • www.rogermarismuseum.com Exhibits, memorabilia and video of our hometown hero and Yankee superstar. Open during mall hours—Monday-Saturday 7am-9pm, Sunday 10am-6pm. Rourke Art Museum 521 Main Ave, Moorhead 218.236.8861 • www.therourke.org Temporary exhibits by regional artists and permanent collection exhibits featuring American, Pre-Columbian, Asian, African and Native American art housed in a historic building. Please visit website for hours. SCHEELS 1551 45th St S, Fargo 701.298.2918 • www.scheels.com One of the world’s largest all sports stores, it features a 45-foot Ferris wheel, games, deli and more. Shop North Dakota’s largest selection of sports, fashion and footwear – 85 specialty shops under one roof! Monday-Saturday 9am-9pm Sunday Noon-6pm Thunder Road Family Fun Park 2902 Thunder Rd, Fargo 701.282.5151 • www.thunderroadfargo.com UNUSUALLY Outdoor fun-park with mini golf, go-karts, batting cages, arcade and laser tag. See website or call for current hours. “The Woodchipper” In Fargo 2001 44th St S, Fargo 701.282.3653 • www.thewoodchipper.org LIVELY See the original movie prop and its “stunt double” at the FM Visitors Center. That’s right! The REAL wood chipper from the movie ‘FARGO’ is on display. Open year-round during Visitor Center hours. 4 Attractions UNUSUALLY Rourke Art Museum LIVELY Fargo-Moorhead Convention & Visitors Bureau 5 800.235.7654 | 701.282.3653 FIND ALL KINDS OF CHARACTERS. Minnesota State University Moorhead Theatre Arts Minnesota State University Moorhead Theatre Arts Plains Art Museum 1104 7th Ave S, Moorhead 704 1st Ave N, Fargo 218.477.2126 • www.mnstate.edu/theatre 701.232.3821 • www.plainsart.org ART GALLERIES A 56,000 square foot facility accredited North Dakota State University by the American Association of Museums. Performing Arts Boerth’s Gallery 1301 12th Ave N, Fargo • 701.231.7969 212 Broadway N, Fargo Rourke Art Museum www.ndsu.edu/performingarts 701.235.8923 • www.boerthsgallery.com 521 Main Ave, Moorhead In existence since 1902. One of the 218.236.8861 • www.therourke.org region’s premiere art galleries which also PERFORMING ARTS Permanent and temporary exhibitions & THEATRE serves as unique event space. from local, regional and national artists. ecce gallery Act Up Theatre Underbrush Gallery Location Varies 216 Broadway N, Fargo 1450 25th St S, Fargo • 701.235.2228 701.298.3223 • www.eccegallery.com www.actuptheatre.org www.underbrushgallery.net Empowering artist and audiences A focal point for exhibition of local and Find original artwork, paintings, regional artists, ecce gallery serves as a through productions of contemporary, sculptures, and ceramics by local and issue-based musical theatre. springboard for emerging talent and a regional artists. respected destination for established artists. Bare Stage Theatre Uptown Gallery Gallery 4, LTD The Stage at Island Park 74 Broadway, Fargo • 701.793.720 333 4th St S, Fargo • 701.235.6778 114 Broadway, Fargo www.theuptownartgallery.com 701.237.6867 • www.gallery4fargo.com www.thebarestagetheatre.com Features exceptional fine and functional The newest theatre company in the A cooperative gallery owned and art by artists from the community and operated by local artists. Fargo-Moorhead area. No props, the Upper Midwest. no set, just good acting. Historical & Cultural Society of Clay County at the Hjemkomst Center COLLEGE THEATRE, Fargo-Moorhead Ballet 202 1st Ave N, Moorhead MUSIC & ARTS 524 7th St North, Fargo 218.299.5511 • www.hcscconline.org 701.234.9440 • www.fmballet.org A gallery that collaborates with local art Concordia College Theatre A regional professional dance company organizations and traveling exhibits to 901 8th St S, Moorhead recognized for its original choreography showcase local and national artists. 218.299.3314 • www.cord.edu and multiple performances throughout the year. 6 Arts & Theatre From big theatrical productions to small-stage performances. From live music to dance, sports, fashion and more. Around here, there’s a performance to remember on every corner. Fargo-Moorhead Chamber Chorale Location Varies • 701.238.0970 www.fmchamberchorale.org Gate City Bank Theatre An auditioned choir who performs high 1800 N University Drive, Fargo quality choral repertoire. 701.241.9100 • www.fargodome.com Music Theatre Fargo-Moorhead A unique setting for touring The Stage at Island Park Fargo-Moorhead Community Theatre Broadway shows and other theatrical 333 4th St S, Fargo • 701.235.6778 performances. The Stage at Island Park www.musictheatrefm.com 333 4th St S, Fargo Gooseberry Park Players Staging a mix of classics, audience 701.235.6778 • www.fmct.org favorites, as well as contemporary shows 901 8th St S, Moorhead • 218.299.3314 Providing theatrical and educational and local premiers.