General Information: Conveniently located across the street from the West Acres Shopping Center with its 100 stores, we are within walking distance of 20 restaurants and lounges, twelve movie theaters and many other major attractions. You'll find easy access from both Interstate 29 and interstate 94.
Bonanzaville: West Fargo Fair Grounds - West Fargo, ND 58078 - 701-282-2822 - From Memorial Day through September, 7 days a week 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. May and October, Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. - Adults $6.00, Students $3.00, Children under 6 free. - Named after the bonanza farms that dotted the Red River Valley in the late 19th century, Bonanzaville is an historic village of over 40 buildings and 400,000 artifacts. Included are log homes, sod house, train depot, church, print shop and museums of airplanes, cars and trains.
Red River Zoo: 4220 21st Avenue South - Fargo, ND 58104 - 701-277-9240 - May 1st through September 1st, 7 days a week 10:00 am to 8:00 pm. - September 2nd through October 15th, Monday through Friday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. - Adults $4.00, 60+ & Children age 2-12 $2.00, Under 2 free. - Situated on eight acres, this unique facility features animals native to the earth's Northland. Experience hands-on contact with a variety of domestic animals from many lands. You can explore the North American marsh exhibit or the Great Plains exhibit, which demonstrates how communities of plant and animals are dependent on one another for survival.
Heritage Hjemkomst Interpretive Center: 202 First Avenue N - Mohead, MN 56561 - 218-233-5604 - Monday through Saturday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm - Thursday, 9:00 am to 9:00 pm - Sunday, Noon to 5:00 pm - Adults $3.50, Seniors & Post Secondary Student $3.00, Ages 5-17 $1.50, 4 & Under Free - The Hjemkomst Center houses a full-scale Viking ship replica and chronicles its incredible voyage in a 30-minute award -winning video. Over 7,000 square feet in its Heritage Hall hosts three different travelling exhibits each year. There is also a replica of a Norwegian Stave Church.
Plains Art Museum: 704 First Avenue N - Fargo, ND 58102 - 701-232-3821 - Monday, Friday, Saturday, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm - Tuesday & Thursday, 10:00 am to 8:00 pm - Sundays, Noon to 6:00 pm - Adults $3.00, Students & Seniors $2.50, Ages 5-12 $2.00, Under 5 Free. free admission to all every 2nd & 4th Tuesday each month. - This Fine Arts Center museum is dedicated to the cultivation of human inspiration through art. With over 9,000 square feet of exhibition space, it is the largest fine arts museum found between Minneapolis and Seattle. It is housed in a brilliantly renovated turn-of-the-century warehouse located in downtown Fargo, where it melds the culture and ambiance of the region with the mood and refinement of an international gallery. (plainsart.org)
Children's Museum at Yunker Farm: 1201 28th Avenue N - Fargo, ND 58102 - 701-232-6102 - Sunday, 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm - Monday - Wednesday & Saturday, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm - Closed Mondays during the school year - Individuals $3.00, Under 1 year free, Every Thursday $1.00 for all ages. - This is truly a children's museum for children...all exhibits can be touched and enjoyed! children of all ages can explore medical and dental offices, help build a house, examine a live beehive, dance in front of the anti-gravity mirror, participate in the puppet show, experiment with gigantic bubbles, to name a few. Outdoor activities are scheduled as the weather permits.
Fargodome: 1800 North University Drive - Fargo, ND 58102 - 701-241-9100 - Hours vary by event - Cost varies by event - With 466,000 square feet and concert seating for 26,000, this coliseum has hosted some of the world's most famous entertainers and leading sports events. From Neil Diamond to Garth Brooks to the Beatles - entertainment abounds. Call for the current schedule of upcoming events.
Events: July 4-MSU 4th of July Celebration - July 5-7- World of Outlaws - July 19-21-Red River Street Fair - July 20-28-USA Wrestling - Aug 3-5-We Fest - Aug 10-11-Taste of the Valley - Aug 18-19 Pioneer Days at Bonanzavile - Aug 18-19-Blues Festival - Aug 23-24-Barnesville Potato Days - Aug 25-26-Christmas Bazaar - Labor Day Weekend - Sept 11-13-Big Iron - Sept 15-Chili Cook Off - Sept 20-23-Indian Summer Quilt Show - Oct 6-7-Party in the Pumpkin Patch - Oct 12-13-The Big one Craft Show - Nov 11-Dakota Bowl - Nov 23-Dec 24-Santa Village - Nov 28-29-North Dakota AG Show - Nov 30-Dec 1- Fargo's Finest Craft Show
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