Best hotels in Fargo
Courtyard by Marriot Fargo
2249 55th Street South, Fargo, ND 58104
The three-star Courtyard by Marriott Fargo hotel is conveniently located off I-94 and Veterans Blvd and ideally placed for many of the city’s attractions including Red River Zoo and Valley Fairgrounds. Guests can enjoy good-sized rooms with free Wifi, 55” TVs with streaming service, and sit down for a tasty, made-to-order breakfast or an evening meal in the hotels’ lobby Bistro.
Radisson Blu Fargo
201 5th Street North, Fargo, ND 58102
Located Downtown across from the Fargo Civic Center and only a few miles from Fargo airport, the four-star Radisson Blu Fargo is the ideal spot for both business and leisure trips. Work out in the fitness center and return after a busy day to enjoy a meal in the contemporary surroundings of the restaurant or lounge area.
The Hotel Donaldson
101 Broadway N, Fargo, ND 58102
Boasting 17 unique artist inspired rooms and artisan cuisine, you can experience luxury and style at the affectionately titled ‘The HoDo’, a welcome addition to the city that plays its part in the local art scene.
Where to eat in Fargo
Mezzaluna
Mez 309 Roberts Street North, Fargo, ND 58102
Some of the best fine dining in town, located just behind the historic Fargo Theater. With a chic and relaxed atmosphere Mezzaluna prides itself on its use of locally sourced ingredients to inspire mouth-watering twists on classic dishes from fettucine to seared scallops.
Maxwell’s Restaurant & Bar
1380 9th Street East, West Fargo, ND 58078
Artisan food is center stage on the menu at Maxwell’s with an inspired fusion of American and French cuisine, producing irresistible appetizers like their sesame seared ahi tuna and langostino cakes, within a modern and intimate environment. Perfect for those who love their classic dishes, but with a fresh twist.
Rosewild
215 Broadway North, Fargo, ND 58102
Rosewild draws from the Nordic traditions in Fargo, offering unpretentious, comforting and traditional farm-to-table cooking. Innovative seasonal menus allow diners to enjoy everything from coffee cured braised pork to a carbonara featuring smoked whitefish around the hearth’s cozy fire or sit al fresco on Broadway Square.
What to do in Fargo
Hjemkomst Center
202 First Avenue North, Moorhead MN 56560
In the loop of the Red River to the north-east of Fargo, you can find unique examples of Norwegian heritage on display at the Hjemkomst. Meaning ‘homecoming’, the museum can be found in neighboring Moorhead and boasts a full Viking collection. Events like their Midwest Viking Festival provide family entertainment and education in equal measure.
Fargo Air Museum
1609 19th Avenue North Fargo, ND 58102
Located near Hector Airport this is a place for both air fanatics and the merely curious alike. Incredible aviation history is on offer from the days of The Wright Brothers to the sleek modern aircraft of today. With most of the superbly preserved, and lovingly restored, planes still able to take to the air, this is definitely not to be missed.
Plains Art Museum
704 1st Ave North, Fargo, ND 58102
If modern art’s your thing, then the Plains Art Museum offers plenty including a huge focus on local Native American art. The largest art museum in North Dakota and housed in a renovated harvester’s warehouse, they also offer classes allowing you to get ‘hands on’ with painting and sculpture.