Location: Grand Forks
Top Things to do in Grand Forks
10 Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Grand Forks That You Shouldn't Miss
Grand Forks is the third-largest city in the State of North Dakota (after Fargo and Bismarck) and is the county seat of Grand Forks County. According to the 2010 census, the city's population was 52,838, while the total of the city and surrounding metropolitan area was 98,461. Grand Forks, along with its twin city of East Grand Forks, Minnesota, forms the center of the Grand Forks, ND-MN Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is often called Greater Grand Forks or The Grand Cities.
Restaurants in Grand Forks
1. Ralph Engelstad Arena
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 318 reviews
Reviewed By matthewmX8701PV - Kearney, United States
The atmosphere, the food, the fans, the band, all of it. If you ever get a chance to take in a University of North Dakota hockey game in this facility, it is fantastic! I have been to a few NHL arenas, but none that have the feel of the Ralph!
2. Widman's Candy Shop
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 130 reviews
Reviewed By KB-Coloradoan - Castle Rock, United States
This treasure of a candy shop is worth a stop every time you are in Grand Forks. The cheerful interior, the selection and the free sample draw me in. I bought 4 boxes of chippers for gifts. The chocolate covered potato chips are their signature item but lots of other fun items, choc covered olives, pickles, pretzels and other “normal” candy.
3. The Parrot's Cay
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By mbuick - Winnipeg, Canada
Unbelievable appetizers with great service. Very good value for the money. Suggest the bone-in wings and 7-layer dip. Will not be disappointed.
4. Dreamers Lounge
5. Fire Hall Theatre
6. North Dakota Museum of Art
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 39 reviews
North Dakota Museum of Art houses temporary exhibitions of regional, national, and international art.
7. Bonzer's Sandwich Pub
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9 reviews
8. Alerus Center
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 53 reviews
Alerus Center is the region's largest venue of its type. The facility boasts a 100,000 square feet of arena space that is used for football, vendor shows, conventions, and ticket entertainment shows. There's also 60,000 square feet of conference center space that hosts weddings, banquets, meetings, and conventions. The venue hosts over 400 events a year.
Reviewed By Navigate20017
I attended the Kiss/David Lee Roth concert at the Alerus Center on February 22, 2020. This was the 1st time attending an event there (we are from Winnipeg) and I was very impressed with the venue. The entry and security entrance was very well organized and very fast. We had floor seats which were clearly marked. The sound was excellent as well as the light show and the confetti which fell from the ceiling not once but 3 times as well as the large Kiss balloons was very awesome! We will definitely be back to the Alerus Centre for other concerts!
9. JL Beers Grand Forks
10. The Hub Pub
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 9 reviews
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