Welcome to the Forks!

Whether it's power shopping at the big box retailers or browsing through several unique boutiques. Dining at a legendary steakhouse or nouveau Molly Yeh cafe. Enjoying a local music festival Downtown or national concert tour at Alerus Center. Strolling through an awesome art gallery or on a scenic Greenway trail. Oaring up to kayak the Red or sticking around to experience University of North Dakota Hockey 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. We invite you to come see firsthand why two Forks equals twice the fun!

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Arts & Culture

With a vibrant local music scene, a flourishing performing arts community, and an abundance of talented artists, Greater Grand Forks is a hub for cultural experiences and GRAND happenings every day.

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Enjoy 7 days of happier hours in Forks

Each day of the week, our local establishments set aside hours to help make everyone happy. While it’s nearly impossible to list them all here, below is a sampling of Forks’ most fabulous food and adult beverage $pecials.

7 restaurants dishing up FORKSful of international flavor

When it comes to dining out, our two Forks offer lots more options than just hearty Midwestern meat and potato dishes. Although, we really do make a mean hotdish around these parts! There are actually several locally owned eateries serving up some of the best global fare to be found anywhere. Here is a half dozen plus one of my favorites.

10 popular spots serving up FORKSful of flavor

Visit Greater Grand Forks was interested in learning more about what our Facebook Friends' FORKS Favs are when it comes to dining out. What better way to find out than doing an unscientific poll offering a chance to win a $50 gift card to the local eatery of their choice?! Listed below, in no particular order, were the Top 10 vote getters.

Score FORKSful of fun at the Ralph & Betty

Everyone knows about all the exciting happenings that take place at the legendary Ralph Engelstad Arena (REA). However, the Betty Engelstad Sioux Center (BESC) right next door has also got it goin’ on!

6 picks for FORKSful of winter fun

Just because cooler weather is upon us, doesn’t mean you need to hibernate. Greater Grand Forks has lots of options for keeping folks of any age moving and grooving. Here are suggestions to help replace the winter blues with some cool to-dos!

11 spots to find FORKSful of flavor & a shuttle to the Ralph for hockey night

A Greater Grand Forks Getaway: Travel Tips to Explore Hidden Gems

Chocolate covered potato chips, ice hockey, art and history, discover Darley Newman’s expert tips for diving into the local culture, food, and the arts scene in Greater Grand Forks.

7 spots to unwind and find FORKSful of Zen

Life is moving at a crazy rate; so, we all need to find some time to relax and unwind. While there are numerous FORKSful of fun, fast-paced things to do between our two grand towns, it’s important to take a breath and tap into your inner Zen every now and then. Below are my top seven spots to workout and/or work on myself.

12 grand new spots to explore more in Forks

Think you’ve experienced all our two towns have to offer? Well, we’ve got some grand news to report! Below are a dozen businesses that have recently opened and/or updated. We invite everyone to come join us for a cool little getaway packed with Forksful of flavor, finds and fun!

7 FORKS local coffee hot spots

Move over Seattle and Portland, our two FORKS have lots of GRAND brews from which to choose! Scattered about town, there are a variety of java joints (some locally owned, some national chains) ready to pour you up a cup of deliciousness.

Five places to discover Forksful of cool culture

Whether it be national concert tours, Broadway style shows or grand works of art, our two Forks offer a variety of ways to get cultured!

Only 24 hours in Grand Forks? Do it Downtown!

From mouthwatering meals to sumptuous stays, plus soul-satisfying retail therapy and even a little art mixed in for good measure, Grand Forks always delivers. But what if you only have 24 short hours to explore this river city? That’s not a problem. Do it downtown! One of our favorite Canadians (and we have plenty) shows us how it’s done.

Five Brunches Offering Forksful of Flavor

Looking to find a brunch packed with bunches of flavor? Pick up your forks at one of the following Forks hotspots to dine and unwind on the weekend.
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