Outdoors
Beautiful scenery. Hiking and biking trails. Our kids can spend hours exploring and playing in the river.
Turtle River State Park
3084 Park Ave NEBeautiful scenery. Hiking and biking trails. Our kids can spend hours exploring and playing in the river.
Wellness
Lotus Yoga
402 Demers AvenueDrop-in hot and non-heated yoga
Choice Health and Fitness
4401 S 11th StFor when the weather drives you indoors. Fitness classes and pool.
Food Scene
Helix Wine & Bites
4491 South Washington StreetClassy and delicious
Bully Brew Coffee Co
2100 South Columbia RoadLocal coffee shop with several locations
Great pizza and microbrews! Eat out on the rooftop patio in the summer for a great view of downtown. Rhombus Guys Brewing Company is right around the corner too.
9 locals recommend
Rhombus Guys
312 Kittson AveGreat pizza and microbrews! Eat out on the rooftop patio in the summer for a great view of downtown. Rhombus Guys Brewing Company is right around the corner too.
A favorite restaurant of ours with locally sourced ingredients. I recommend the salt and vinegar wings, pickle dip, and poke bowl.
Ely's Ivy
22 South 3rd StreetA favorite restaurant of ours with locally sourced ingredients. I recommend the salt and vinegar wings, pickle dip, and poke bowl.
Sky's Restaurant
322 Demers AveAn upscale restaurant downtown with a cool vibe.
Harry's Steakhouse-Grand Forks
421 Demers AvenueA classic steakhouse downtown.
Fresh mexican street food. You can't go wrong with the tacos molcajete and a cadillac margarita.
Vinyl Taco
1970 S Columbia RdFresh mexican street food. You can't go wrong with the tacos molcajete and a cadillac margarita.
Charras Grand Forks
3915 32nd Avenue SouthFresh made guac! Right off of 32nd.
Sakura Japanese Steakhouse
3250 32nd Ave SSushi and hibachi grill. Right off of 32nd.
On UND campus. Check out the art exhibit and eat lunch at the cafe.
7 locals recommend
North Dakota Museum of Art
261 Centennial DrOn UND campus. Check out the art exhibit and eat lunch at the cafe.
Bernie's
Fresh, delicious option in what was originally Whitey's in East Grand Forks.
Blue Moose Bar & Grill
A local favorite. Kids eat free on Sundays.
Urban Stampede
324 Kittson AveA local coffee shop with character. Try a botanical drink (my new fave!).
Widman's Candy Shop
106 S 3rd StA local chocolatier and candy shop. Try the famous "chippers"!
Kids
A great place for kids to burn off some energy. There's also axe throwing for the adults. Go Karts coming soon!
Northern Air Family Fun Center
1600 32nd Ave SA great place for kids to burn off some energy. There's also axe throwing for the adults. Go Karts coming soon!
Neighborhoods
Shops and restaurants. The town square hosts the Farmers Market and live music events in the summer/fall and an outdoor skating rink in the winter.
Downtown Grand Forks Historic District
3 North 4th StreetShops and restaurants. The town square hosts the Farmers Market and live music events in the summer/fall and an outdoor skating rink in the winter.
Sightseeing
Ralph Engelstad Arena
One Ralph Engelstad Arena DrHosts the UND Fighting Hawks hockey and concerts.
Alerus Center
1200 South 42nd StreetHosts the UND Fighting Hawks football and concerts.
Breweries
Half Brothers Brewing Company
17 N 3rd StA local brewery featuring live music. Kid-friendly.
Rhombus Guys Brewing Company
116 S 3rd StWeekend brunch featuring bottomless mimosas.