Enjoy local music festivals Downtown or national concert tours at the Alerus Center. Stroll through awesome art galleries or along the scenic Greenway trail. Oar up to kayak the Red River or sticking around to experience a University of North Dakota Hockey game at the Ralph. Greater Grand Forks is a vibrant, thriving, community surrounded by rich beautiful farm country. It's a place that feels warm even in the winter...where you'll find plenty to see and do, in addition to meeting some of the coolest people around.

Grand Forks & East Grand Forks

Grand Forks, ND is a vibrant, picturesque city situated on the banks of the Red River of the North. It is the third largest city in North Dakota and the proud home of the University of North Dakota.

You will find plenty of attractions in Grand Forks, from the arts and culture of the North Dakota Museum of Art and the Empire Arts Center to the local history of the Myra Museum of History & Art and the Grand Forks Historic Preservation Commission.

Nature lovers will appreciate the Greenway, a 35-mile path along the Red River, and the Sertoma Park and Turtle River State Park, both of which offer plenty of outdoor activities. Summer boasts outdoor activities like biking, camping and birding. In the winter, there’s cross-country skiing, sledding and, of course, University of North Dakota hockey games.

Grand Forks is also home to some excellent restaurants and shopping venues. With its vibrant downtown area, ample attractions, and excellent food, Grand Forks is an ideal spot to enjoy year-round.