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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Shopping Experience a shopper's paradise in Grand Forks, where incredible deals await at familiar retailers and charming… Learn More
Family Fun Are you searching for exciting ways for the whole family to have a blast together? Greater… Learn More
Outdoor Adventure In Greater Grand Forks, every day is an opportunity to immerse yourself in the beauty of… Learn More
Spas & Wellness Unwind and rejuvenate in Greater Grand Forks at our array of GRAND day spas, workout facilities… Learn More

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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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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!

10 GRAND spots to find Forksful of flavor & a shuttle to the Ralph

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.

FORKSful of spooktacular Halloween fun

This Halloween, raise your spirits in FORKS! With events ranging from corn mazes and pumpkin patches to trick or treating out of storefronts and car trunks, our two towns have an abundance of ghoulishly GRAND to-dos.

Discover FORKSful of uniquely GRAND fun this fall

Chillier temps are almost here but never fear. You’re sure to fall in love with all the awesome autumn to-dos in Greater Grand Forks! Here is just a sampling of cool ways to embrace the shorter days.

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.

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!
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