2018 OFFICIAL VISITORS GUIDE FARGOMOORHEAD.ORG CONTENTS Unexpected moments. Memorable experiences. They’re waiting for you 2 Attractions 14 Food & Entertainment 28 Insider Tips & Fun Facts right here in Fargo-Moorhead-West Fargo. Take in the sight of a colorful 6 Arts & Theatre 18 Shopping 30 Calendar of Events mural or mull over a local art exhibit. Soak in an intimate performance or 8 Sports & Recreation 20 Libations 36 Travel Information rock out at a big-venue show. With a vibrant variety of dining, shopping 12 Winter Activities 24 Area Maps 38 Coupons and events, good times are guaranteed. Come find us just north of normal. 26 Hotels & Lodging FARGOMOORHEAD.ORG TAKE A WALK ON THE VIBRANT SIDE. > Wheat by Paul Ide Roberts Street Alley, Downtown Fargo Photo Credits: David Hanson, Kylie Herland, Fargo Park District 1 ATTRACTIONS Bonanzaville, USA 1351 Main Ave W, West Fargo YOU'RE 701.282.2822 • www.bonanzaville.org With over 400,000 artifacts and 43 historic buildings, Bonanzaville is dedicated to collecting, displaying, and interpreting the history and cultural heritage of Cass County and the Red River Valley. Visit the Main Museum and Pioneer DARNED Village to experience that history yourself. Celebrity Walk of Fame Fargo-Moorhead Visitors Center 2001 44th St S, Fargo 701.282.3653 • www.fargomoorhead.org TOOTIN'! Over 100 celebrity signatures, handprints and footprints in cement, from Richard Simmons The infamous woodchipper from to Bill Gates. Located outside the Fargo- Moorhead Visitors Center. Open 24 hours a the 1996 movie Fargo, plus a full day – best to visit in spring, summer or fall. exhibit of memorabilia from the Children's Museum at Yunker Farm famous film, have been on display 1201 28th Ave N, Fargo 701.232.6102 • www.childrensmuseum-yunker.org at the Visitors Center since 2012. Recognized as one of the top 25 children’s museums nationwide. Over 50 hands-on The notorious prop has caught the interactive exhibits. Open all year – call for hours. attention of thousands of visitors. Comstock House 506 8th St S, Moorhead Make plans to stop by for a photo 218.291.4211 • www.mnhs.org/comstock op this year. For details, visit This home was built by Solomon G. Comstock in 1882 and given to the Minnesota Historical thewoodchipper.org. Society in 1965. Tours, events, and exhibits. Open Memorial Day to Labor Day from 1pm to 4pm on Saturday and Sunday; year-round availability offered on a variable schedule and by appointment. Please call or see website for hours and event details. Fargo Air Museum 1609 19th Ave N, Fargo 701.293.8043 • www.fargoairmuseum.org Home to aircraft of all eras; from the modern Global Hawk unmanned reconnaissance drone to the "most accurate recreation of a Wright Brothers’ Flyer the Smithsonian Institute has ever seen." Please visit website for hours and events. > The Woodchipper in Fargo Visitors Center 2 Attractions 3 Historical & Cultural Society of Clay Moorhead Center Mall Red River Zoo County at The Hjemkomst Center Historic Fargo Theatre 510 Center Ave, Moorhead 4255 23rd Ave S, Fargo The Woodchipper in Fargo 202 1st Ave N, Moorhead 218.233.6117 • www.moorheadcentermall.com 701.277.9240 • www.redriverzoo.org Fargo-Moorhead Visitors Center 314 Broadway N, Fargo 218.299.5511 • www.hcscconline.org Find something unique – the perfect blend of The 22-acre zoo is the leading conservation 2001 44th St S, Fargo 701.239.8385 • www.fargotheatre.org Home of the Hjemkomst Viking Ship; shops, restaurants, boutiques and services. center for some of the world’s rarest cold 701.282.3653 • www.thewoodchipper.org This iconic theater is a vintage cinema Hopperstad Stave Church; Clay County No sales tax on clothing and shoes! climate species. See 89 species of animals in See the original movie prop and its "stunt and event venue fully restored to its artifacts and archives; local cultural their natural habitats. Also home to an antique double" at the FM Visitors Center. That’s right! 1926 art deco glory. Visit website for festivals; and local, regional, and national MSUM Planetarium carousel. Open year-round – see website The REAL woodchipper from the movie "Fargo" movie times and event listings. traveling exhibits. Please call or see 1104 7th Ave S, Moorhead for current hours. is on display. Open year-round during Visitors website for hours and accessibility. 218.477.2920 • www.mnstate.edu/planetarium Center hours. The planetarium simulates the night sky and can Roger Maris Museum take visitors on a tour of the planets and the West Acres Shopping Center West Acres Mall universe. Please see website for show times 3902 13th Ave S, Fargo 3902 13th Ave S, Fargo and admission. 701.282.2222 • www.rogermarismuseum.com 701.282.2222 • www.westacres.com Exhibits, memorabilia and video of our www.westacresblog.com Plains Art Museum hometown hero and Yankees superstar. The region’s premier shopping destination 704 1st Ave N, Fargo Open during mall hours. featuring a unique mix of national and local 701.551.6100 • www.plainsart.org retailers, restaurants, experiences and events. The largest art museum in North Dakota, Rourke Art Gallery and Museum located in a renovated historic warehouse 521 Main Ave, Moorhead in downtown Fargo, featuring national 218.236.8861 • www.therourke.org and regional exhibitions of 20th and 21st Rotating exhibits of regional artists, gift shop, century art. Find lovely and unique gift and permanent collection exhibits featuring items at The Store, open Tuesday through ancient and modern art. Open Friday through Saturday. Free general admission. Please Sunday 1pm to 5pm. Please visit website for TO GOOD call or see website for hours. more information or to rent the space. Scheels 1551 45th St S, Fargo 701.298.2918 • www.scheels.com TIMES. Shop North Dakota's largest selection of sports, fashion and footwear, all under one roof! As one of the world's largest all sports stores, Scheels features a 45-foot Ferris wheel, a cafe and an arcade providing fun for the whole family! They are also home to the TREK Store of Fargo at SCHEELS; featuring a full line of Trek bikes, a Precision Fit Studio for custom building and more, this shop is the only one like it in the F-M region. Visit website for more information about our three locations serving the Fargo-Moorhead area. > Hjemkomst Viking Ship > Bonanzaville, USA > Red River Zoo 4 Attractions 5 Revland Gallery North Dakota State University Arts FM Gay Men's Chorus 6 Broadway N, Fargo Challey School of Music and Theatre NDSU 1104 2nd Ave S, Suite 319, Fargo 701.478.0262 12th Ave N at Bolley Dr, Fargo 701.566.0289 • www.fmgmc.org 701.231.7969 • www.ndsu.edu/performingarts FIND ART Rourke Art Gallery and Museum Gate City Bank Theatre at the 521 Main Ave, Moorhead NDSU Memorial Union Gallery FARGODOME 218.236.8861 • www.therourke.org 1401 Administration Ave, Fargo 1800 N University Drive, Fargo 701.231.8239 • www.ndsu.edu/mu/gallery 701.241.9100 • www.fargodome.com Spirit Room 111 Broadway N, Fargo PERFORMING ARTS Gooseberry Park Players IN THE 701.237.0230 • www.spiritroom.net 801 13th St S, Moorhead & THEATRE 218.477.2271 • www.gooseberryparkplayers.org Underbrush Gallery Bare Stage Theatre Great Plains Harmony 1450 25th St S, Fargo • 701.235.2228 The Stage at Island Park www.underbrushgalleryfargo.com 333 4th St S, Fargo Locations Vary UNEXPECTED. 701.235.6778 • www.thebarestagetheatre.com 701.552.0410 • www.greatplainsharmony.org COLLEGE THEATRE, Harwood Prairie Playhouse Artist Bio ART GALLERIES MUSIC, & ARTS Fargo Moorhead Community Theatre In Fargo, you’ll find creativity The Stage at Island Park Dawson Hall Bonanzaville Steve Knutson Concordia College Arts 333 4th St S, Fargo 1351 Main Ave, West Fargo no matter where you look. ecce gallery Concordia Theatre 701.235.6778 • www.fmct.org 701.298.6807 • www.prairieplayhouse.org The Meadowlark on 7th St. 64 4th St N, Fargo 901 8th St S, Moorhead The Prairie Rose on Roberts St. Take a walk through town 701.361.7067 • www.eccegallery.com LineBenders And now, the Train Car 218.299.3314 • www.cord.edu/theatre Fargo-Moorhead Ballet and see how many colorful Locations Vary Locations Vary on Main Ave. Gallery 4, LTD Cyrus M. Running Gallery 701.234.9440 • www.fmballet.org 701.306.6268 • www.linebenders.com 114 Broadway N, Fargo public murals you can spot. 901 8th St S, Moorhead You might not know 701.237.6867 • www.gallery4fargo.com Music Theatre Fargo-Moorhead Steve, but if you’ve been Visit our art galleries to see 218.299.3310 • www.cord.edu/theatre Fargo-Moorhead Choral Artists Locations Vary The Stage at Island Park downtown, surely you have Historical & Cultural Society of 333 4th St S, Fargo seen his artwork. He’s a unique local and historical Minnesota State University www.fmchoralartists.org Clay County at The Hjemkomst Center Moorhead Arts 701.235.6778 • www.musictheatrefm.com pretty unique guy, and the 202 1st Ave N, Moorhead displays. And if performing Musical Theatre, Theatre, and Dance Fargo-Moorhead Opera essence of North of Normal 218.299.5511 • www.hcscconline.org The Straw Hat Players runs through his veins. 1104 7th Ave S, Moorhead Locations Vary arts are what you’re looking 218.477.2271 • www.mnstate.edu/theatre 701.239.4558 • www.fmopera.org 1104 7th Ave S, Moorhead Ever since he was young, Make Room 218.477.2271 • www.mnstate.edu/theatre Steve has had a heart for for, experience a whole cast 17 8th St S, Fargo Roland Dille Center for the Arts Fargo-Moorhead Symphony Orchestra the prairie, the plains, and 701.203.2256 • www.makeroomfargo.com The Master Chorale of Fargo-Moorhead the bison.