2017 OFFICIAL VISITORS GUIDE FARGOMOORHEAD.ORG 2 Attractions Unexpected moments. Memorable 6 Arts & Theatre experiences. They’re ready and 8 Sports & Recreation waiting for you right here in Fargo- Moorhead-West Fargo. Our prairie 12 Winter Activities roots are reflected in our authentic 14 Dining & Nightlife Midwestern metro area. You can 16 Shopping feel it in the air, you can see it on the horizon. Genuine people. Guaranteed good times. All that’s missing is you. Come visit; we’re CONTENTS located just north of normal. 18 Libations 20 Area Maps 22 Hotels & Lodging 24 Insider Tips & Fun Facts 26 Calendar of Events 32 Travel Information 34 Coupons PHOTOGRAPHY CREDITS Kylie Herland COVER PHOTO CREDIT Dennis Krull • www.5foot20.com > Red River 1 ATTRACTIONS Bonanzaville, USA Celebrity Walk of Fame Children's Museum at Yunker Farm 1351 W Main Ave, West Fargo Fargo-Moorhead Visitors Center 1201 28th Ave N, Fargo 701.282.2822 • www.bonanzaville.org 2001 44th St S, Fargo 701.232.6102 • www.childrensmuseum-yunker.org Visit the history museum and pioneer 701.282.3653 • www.fargomoorhead.org Recognized as one of the top 25 children’s IT'S TIME TO village with 43 historic buildings Over 100 celebrity signatures, handprints museums nationwide. Over 50 hands-on dedicated to collecting, displaying and footprints in cement, from Richard interactive exhibits. Open all year – call for hours. and interpreting artifacts relevant to Simmons to Bill Gates. Located outside the history and cultural heritage of the Fargo-Moorhead Visitors Center. Cass County and the Red River Valley. Open 24 hours a day – best to visit in TRANSCEND spring, summer or fall. INSTINCT. Out-of-the-ordinary experiences await you at attractions and museums that celebrate our culture and honor our history. From a Viking ship, vintage aircraft, and a pioneer village to baseball greats, movie props, and modern art, you’ll find wow and wonder. Prepare to be pleasantly amazed. This place will knock your hooves off! > Red River Zoo 2 Attractions 3 Maury Wills Museum Newman Outdoor Field 1515 15th Ave N, Fargo Rourke Art Gallery and Museum 701.235.6161 • www.nlfan.com/fargo/maury 521 Main Ave, Moorhead A museum celebrating the career of former L.A. 218.236.8861 • www.therourke.org Dodger great Maury Wills. Please call for hours. Rotating exhibits of regional artists, gift shop, and permanent collection exhibits featuring Comstock House Moorhead Center Mall ancient and modern art. Open Friday through 506 8th St S, Moorhead 510 Center Ave, Moorhead Sunday 1pm to 5pm. Please visit website for 218.291.4211 • www.mnhs.org/comstock 218.233.6117 • www.moorheadcentermall.com more information or to rent the space. This home was built by Solomon G. Comstock Find something unique – the perfect blend of in 1882 and given to the Minnesota Historical shops, restaurants, boutiques and services. Scheels Society in 1965. Tours, events, and exhibits. 1551 45th St S, Fargo Open Memorial Day to Labor Day from 1pm MSUM Planetarium 701.298.2918 • www.scheels.com to 4pm on Saturday and Sunday; year-round 1104 7th Ave S, Moorhead Shop North Dakota's largest selection of sports, availability offered on a variable schedule and 218.477.2920 • www.mnstate.edu/planetarium fashion, footwear, and home décor. As one of by appointment. Please call or see website for The planetarium simulates the night sky and the world's largest all sports stores, Scheels hours and accessibility. can take visitors on a tour of the planets and features a 45-foot Ferris wheel, games, and a the universe. Please see website for show café providing fun for the whole family! Visit Fargo Air Museum times and admission. website for more information about our three 1609 19th Ave N, Fargo locations serving the Fargo-Moorhead area. 701.293.8043 • www.fargoairmuseum.org Plains Art Museum Home to aircraft of all eras; from the modern 704 1st Ave N, Fargo The Woodchipper in Fargo Global Hawk unmanned reconnaissance 701.551.6100 • www.plainsart.org Fargo-Moorhead Visitors Center drone to the "most accurate recreation of The largest art museum in North Dakota, 2001 44th St S, Fargo a Wright Brothers’ Flyer the Smithsonian located in a renovated historic warehouse 701.282.3653 • www.thewoodchipper.org Institute has ever seen." Please visit website in downtown Fargo, featuring national and See the original movie prop and its "stunt for hours and events. regional exhibitions of 20th and 21st century double" at the FM Visitors Center. That’s art. Find lovely and unique gift items at The right! The REAL woodchipper from the movie Historic Fargo Theatre Store, open Monday through Saturday. Please "Fargo" is on display. Open year-round 314 Broadway, Fargo call or see website for hours. during Visitors Center hours. 701.235.4152 • www.fargotheatre.org This iconic theater is a vintage cinema and Red River Zoo West Acres Mall event venue fully restored to its 1926 Art 4255 23rd Ave S, Fargo 3902 13th Ave S, Fargo Deco glory. Visit website for movie times and 701.277.9240 • www.redriverzoo.org 701.282.2222 • www.westacres.com event listings. The 22-acre zoo is the leading conservation The region’s largest shopping center with center for some of the world’s rarest cold four department stores, 120+ specialty Historical & Cultural Society of Clay climate species. See 89 species of animals stores and a spectacular food court. County at The Hjemkomst Center in their natural habitats. Also home to an 202 1st Ave N, Moorhead antique carousel. Open year-round – see 218.299.5511 • www.hcscconline.org website for current hours. Home of the Hjemkomst Viking Ship; Hopperstad Stave Church; Clay County Roger Maris Museum artifacts and archives; local cultural festivals; West Acres Shopping Center and local, regional, and national traveling 3902 13th Ave S, Fargo exhibits. Please call or see website for hours 701.282.2222 • www.rogermarismuseum.com and accessibility. Exhibits, memorabilia and video of our hometown hero and Yankees superstar. Open during mall hours. E XPAND YOUR HORIZONS. > Scandinavian & Midwest Viking Festival > Fargo Air Museum > Stave Church at the Hjemkomst Center 4 Attractions 5 COLLEGE THEATRE, MUSIC & ARTS ART GALLERIES Historical & Cultural Society of Clay Plains Art Museum Concordia College Theatre Fargo-Moorhead Choral Artists Harwood Prairie Playhouse ecce gallery County at The Hjemkomst Center 704 1st Ave N, Fargo 901 8th St S, Moorhead Locations Vary Dawson Hall Bonanzaville 216 Broadway N, Fargo 202 1st Ave N, Moorhead 701.551.6100 • www.plainsart.org 218.299.3314 • www.cord.edu www.fmchoralartists.org 1351 Main Ave, West Fargo 701.298.3223 • www.eccegallery.com 218.299.5511 • www.hcscconline.org A 56,000 square foot facility accredited by the An auditioned choir that performs choral 701.298.6807 • www.prairieplayhouse.org A focal point for exhibition of local and regional A gallery that collaborates with local arts American Alliance of Museums. Minnesota State University Moorhead music of all artistic styles and musical periods. Offering quality entertainment through artists, ecce gallery serves as a springboard for organizations and traveling exhibits to Theatre Arts comedic performances. emerging talent and a respected destination showcase local and national artists. Rourke Art Gallery and Museum 1104 7th Ave S, Moorhead Fargo-Moorhead Opera for established artists. 521 Main Ave, Moorhead 218.477.2271 • www.mnstate.edu/theatre Locations Vary LineBenders Make Room 218.236.8861 • www.therourke.org 701.239.4558 • www.fmopera.org Locations Vary Gallery 4, LTD 806 Main Ave, Fargo Permanent and temporary exhibitions from North Dakota State University Live, local, professional opera in the FM 701.306.6268 • www.linebenders.com 114 N Broadway, Fargo 701.203.2256 • www.makeroomfargo.com local, regional and national artists. Performing Arts community, offering 3 fully-staged operas at The truly unique LineBenders Improv 701.237.6867 • www.gallery4fargo.com A gallery, classroom, and event space with 12th Ave N at Bolley Dr, Fargo affordable prices – fun for the whole family. Comedy Troupe – an act that is hard to A cooperative gallery owned and operated a distinctly secretive, underground vibe. Underbrush Gallery 701.231.7969 • www.ndsu.edu/performingarts top and sure to please. by local artists. Rotating regional art exhibits line the gallery 1450 25th St S, Fargo Fargo-Moorhead Symphony Orchestra walls, while frequent creative classes and 701.235.2228 • www.underbrushgalleryfargo.com PERFORMING ARTS Locations Vary Music Theatre Fargo-Moorhead workshops for adults and kids take place. Original artwork, paintings, sculptures, glass & THEATRE 701.478.3676 • www.fmsymphony.org The Stage at Island Park and pottery by local and regional artists as well A professional orchestra based in Fargo- 333 4th St S, Fargo as nationally known artists. Custom framing is Act Up Theatre Moorhead with a full season of high-quality 701.235.6778 • www.musictheatrefm.com performances. Staging a mix of classics, audience favorites as also available. Locations Vary well as contemporary shows and local premiers. www.actuptheatre.org FM Gay Men's Chorus Empowering artists and audiences through Locations Vary The Master Chorale of Fargo-Moorhead productions of contemporary, issue-based 701.566.0289 • www.fmgmc.org Locations Vary musical theatre. Using music to change the general public's 701.205.0390 • www.fmmasterchorale.org Bare Stage Theatre attitudes toward the LGBT community, Committed to bringing the very finest in choral providing high quality choral performances, music through their intimate Christmas dinner The Stage at Island Park and making the world a better place. concert and annual spring concert. 333 4th St S, Fargo 701.235.6778 • www.thebarestagetheatre.com Gate City Bank Theatre Theatre B Providing quality theater entertainment to the 1800 N University Drive, Fargo Locations Vary Fargo-Moorhead community.