The 7 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in Grand Forks, North Dakota (ND)

September 12, 2021 Jacquiline Delozier

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. Ralph Engelstad Arena

1 Ralph Engelstad Arena Dr University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND 58203-2205 +1 701-777-4167 http://www.theralph.com/
Excellent
87%
Good
10%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 318 reviews

Ralph Engelstad Arena

Reviewed By matthewmX8701PV - Kearney, United States

The atmosphere, the food, the fans, the band, all of it. If you ever get a chance to take in a University of North Dakota hockey game in this facility, it is fantastic! I have been to a few NHL arenas, but none that have the feel of the Ralph!

2. Widman's Candy Shop

106 S 3rd St, Grand Forks, ND 58201-4730 +1 701-775-3480 http://carolwidmanscandy.com
Excellent
88%
Good
9%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 130 reviews

Widman's Candy Shop

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.

3. North Dakota Museum of Art

University of North Dakota, Grand Forks 261 Centennial Drive, Grand Forks, ND 58202-7305 +1 701-777-4195 [email protected] http://www.ndmoa.com
Excellent
56%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
3%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 39 reviews

North Dakota Museum of Art

North Dakota Museum of Art houses temporary exhibitions of regional, national, and international art.

4. Flood Memorial Monument

Memorial Park, N. 3rd St. and DeMers, Grand Forks, ND
Excellent
48%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
17%
Poor
0%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 81 reviews

Flood Memorial Monument

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

Grand Forks, ND +1 701-777-3000 http://und.edu/
Excellent
75%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 95 reviews

University of North Dakota

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. River Cities Speedway

2300 Gateway Dr, Grand Forks, ND 58203-1409 +1 701-780-0999 http://www.rivercitiesspeedway.com/home.html
Excellent
80%
Good
13%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 46 reviews

River Cities Speedway

Reviewed By ShanOC - Grand Forks, United States

The Roar and Rumble of the Races is something that you need to experience! The racers and their crews put a ton of heart and talent into what they do! It can only appreciated if you take time to check out the races at the River Cities Speedway and see what they do firsthand. Don't forget to bring earplugs with you. These races can be very LOUD! Oh... and bring a friend and an extra set of earplugs for them. They will be glad you did!

7. Japanese Gardens

3300 11th Avenue South, Grand Forks, ND http://www.gfparks.org/japanesegardens.htm
Excellent
25%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
32%
Poor
9%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 56 reviews

Japanese Gardens

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

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