Grand Forks, North Dakota

:Grand Forks redirects here. See also: Grand Forks (disambiguation)

Sites of interest

Arenas and auditoriums

• Alerus Center - (1200 South 42nd Street) Recently opened events center that is the largest arena between Minneapolis and Seattle. Plays host to a variety of events including major concerts, UND football games, and trade shows.
• Ralph Engelstad Arena - (UND Campus - "University Village") A $100 million hockey arena that opened in 2001 and now houses the UND Fighting Sioux hockey team. Considered to be one of the finest arenas in the world.
• Chester Fritz Auditorium - (UND Campus - University Avenue and Yale Street) An accoustically superb fine arts center that features Broadway musicals, concerts, and UND events.

Museums

• North Dakota Museum of Art - (UND Campus) Three galleries that house exhibitions of regional, national, and international art. Located in a historic building.
• Myra Museum and Campbell House - (2405 Belmont Road) A historical complex containing the 1879 Campbell House, a one-room schoolhouse, the original Grand Forks log cabin post office, a carriage house, and a pavilion as well as the Myra Museum of local history.

Theaters

• Empire Arts Center - (415 Demers Avenue) A restored 1919 theater that hosts performances, movies, and other events. Includes a small gallery.
• Burtness Theater - (UND Campus - Centennial Drive) Theater that features several productions by UND students each year.
• Fire Hall Theater - (412 2nd Avenue North) A small theater featuring local productions.

Misc. attractions

• The Greenway - A 2,200 acre (9 km²) park encompassing the riverbanks of the Red and Red Lake rivers.
• Grand Cities Town Square - (Intersection of Demers Avenue and South 3rd Street) Houses a weekly farmer's market during the summer months and other events throughout the year.