Location: Grand Forks
Top Things to do in Grand Forks
Top 8 Free Things to do in Grand Forks, North Dakota (ND)
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. 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.
2. All Seasons Garden Center
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
All Seasons Garden Center is the premier garden center for North Dakota and Western Minnesota attracting passionate customers from all over the state and country! All Seasons provides knowledgeable staff and outstanding customer service. All Seasons Garden Center has many things to offer including; floral arrangements for fresh and silk flowers, landscaping and nursery services, a well stocked garden store, an amazing gift shop, and huge selection of plants for your home and garden. Come to take a tour through our greenhouses and grounds, view our beautiful pond, let the kids play a game of checkers or have fun in our playground, feed the bunnies and chickens or just grab a cup of coffee, and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. We welcome you to All Seasons Garden Center!
3. Memorial Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 16 reviews
Park established in rememberance of the flood of April 18, 1997.
Reviewed By ShanOC - Grand Forks, United States
This Memorial Park is a result of the flood of 1997. After the flood of ‘97, plans were drawn up and executed to build dikes and flood walls to protect Grand Forks from future flooding of the Red River. This meant removing roads and buildings which left a lot of riverside property wide open. “Let’s make it a park!” ...and so they did. This park in Downtown Grand Forks is also home to the Grand Forks/East Grand Forks Flood Memorial to show the height of the ‘97 flood, and other flood heights as well. Memorial Park is connected to an incredible walking/running/biking trail that we call the Greater Grand Forks Greenway. There are miles and miles of paved trails along both sides of the river which are connected by bridges and walkways. These trails give you awesome views of the river and the nature that calls this place home. Whether you are up for a nice walk, or a looking for a place to ride your bike without fear of vehicle traffic, or maybe you are looking for a place to relax and enjoy a cup of coffee, the Greater Grand Forks Memorial Park and the Greenway is always a good choice.
4. Flood Memorial Monument
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 81 reviews
Monument honors the rescue workers of the April 18, 1997 flood.
Reviewed By wendyhC9237AY - Queen Creek, United States
We were in town for business and wanted to take a walk around the area after enjoying coffee time at Urban Stampede, so we just started walking. We knew about the devastating floods in the past and this was to place to come and visualize. We walk along the beautiful river walk and stopped at the Flood Memorial Monument. WOW. Water that high? YES. Quick and easy walk, worth your time to go see and have a point of reference to talk with the locals.
5. University of North Dakota
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 95 reviews
Reviewed By RaeA798 - Henderson, United States
During our recent road trip we spent time in Grand Forks North Dakota, not by choice! Our car broke down just after we arrived and we ended up getting another Ford Expedition from Lithia Ford (they attempted to fix the other car, but to no avail). While there, they loaned us another car and we got to visit UND! What a beautiful campus, and since we are hockey fans, the Englestad hockey arena is amazing! Sickies Garge still the best cheese burger my husband says,although you have to cross the bridge to Minnesota to get it!
6. JL Beers Grand Forks
7. Japanese Gardens
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 56 reviews
Reviewed By ShanOC - Grand Forks, United States
My time at the Japanese Garden in Sertoma Park today was incredible! The autumn colors and the fresh snow from our Oct. 11-12th snow storm was most certainly breathtakingly beautiful! It was certainly one of the best experiences I have ever had at this wonderful park! Grand Forks is very fortunate to have a special place like this in our fair city. Oct 12th 2019
8. Grand Forks Town Square
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