Grand Forks

Travel Guide
Grand Forks
Visit this bustling North Dakota city on the famous Red River that’s known for its fishing, hunting, golfing and butterfly garden.

Lose yourself in this North Dakotan treasure to see the art, adventure and hunting opportunities of deep North America. Grand Forks is a city on the Red River, 145 miles (233 kilometres) south of Winnipeg, Manitoba. Come for the golf courses, cycling trails and fishing by the river, and for the friendly and relaxed charm of the locals.

Downtown Grand Forks is laid out in a grid pattern that makes navigating on foot or by car easy. Start the day with breakfast at one of the many cafés and bakeries in the centre of town. Shop for clothes and trinkets at the Grand Forks Marketplace. 

See some of the region’s finest art at Browning Arts or the Campbell Library. Don’t miss the Empire Arts Centre, which hosts music and theatre and displays original artworks from greats such as Andy Warhol. Families with children should visit the Northern Air Family Fun Centre, a park with more than 90 trampolines.

Visit the Butterfly Garden and Native Prairie Grassland to the southeast of Downtown. A 25,000-square-foot (2,323-square-metre) garden attracts many different butterfly species, while the 30 acres (12 hectares) of prairie is home to wild flowers and birds. Go hiking, bird watching and picnicking.

Play a game of tennis or try sport shooting at the Abbott Sports Complex or have a hit in one of the city’s many golf courses. Go canoeing down the Red River or rent a bicycle and ride the 10-mile (16-kilometre) North Star trail. This track will take you on a scenic loop through flatlands and past the streams of the Turtle River State Park. In the cold northern winter, this trail transforms into a popular cross-country skiing circuit.

North Dakotans are known for their love of hunting. Book a quail or elk hunting tour through the wilds around Grand Forks. At sunset, sit on the banks of the Red River with a drink and a fishing rod and enjoy the picturesque country that chatacterises North Dakota.

Baymont by Wyndham Grand Forks
Baymont by Wyndham Grand Forks
2.5 out of 5
951 South 42nd Street, Grand Forks, ND
The price is RM323 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
RM323
per night
31 Mar - 1 Apr
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Grand Forks. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,013 reviews)
"Finally a hotel that has a pool with a good temperature!!!"

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2024

Baymont by Wyndham Grand Forks
Canad Inns Destination Center Grand Forks
Canad Inns Destination Center Grand Forks
3.5 out of 5
1000 South 42nd St, Grand Forks, ND
The price is RM526 per night from 15 Apr to 16 Apr
RM526
per night
15 Apr - 16 Apr
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly hotel in Grand Forks. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast. Our guests praise the clean rooms and the family amenities ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,018 reviews)
"Overall the property and stay was good. There is an issue with the ac/heating unit in room 705 when the wind is bad outside it howls all night long. Overall good stay though!"

Reviewed on 26 Mar 2024

Canad Inns Destination Center Grand Forks
AmeriVu Inn and Suites Grand Forks
AmeriVu Inn and Suites Grand Forks
2.5 out of 5
3051 S 34th St, Grand Forks, ND
The price is RM344 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
RM344
per night
31 Mar - 1 Apr
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Grand Forks. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"the only thing thst's lacking is the continental breakfast, no protein options"

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2024

AmeriVu Inn and Suites Grand Forks
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"urbana the Charming Well-lit two Bedrooms Apartment"
"urbana the Charming Well-lit two Bedrooms Apartment"
3 out of 5
Grand Forks
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Grand Forks. Enjoy free parking, airport transportation, and onsite car rentals. Popular attractions Empire Arts Center and ...
"urbana the Charming Well-lit two Bedrooms Apartment"
The Bungalow at Grand Forks
The Bungalow at Grand Forks
3.5 out of 5
Grand Forks
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Grand Forks. Enjoy airport transportation, a garden, and barbecue grills. Popular attractions Empire Arts Center and River ...
The Bungalow at Grand Forks
"city Pads - Riverside Park"
"city Pads - Riverside Park"
3 out of 5
Grand Forks
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Grand Forks. Enjoy onsite parking, airport transportation, and a garden. Popular attractions North Dakota Mill and Elevator ...
"city Pads - Riverside Park"
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