Grand Forks Tourist Attractions
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Grand Forks located at the edge of the North Dakota and Minnesota border is a fun city with plenty to see and do. The city has an active arts community with the Greater Grand Forks Symphony Orchestra, the Empire Arts Center featuring performing arts and galleries, the North Dakota Ballet Company, the Browning Arts featuring fine arts galleries, and the Dakota Collection where visitors can see artwork by local artists.Grand Forks also hosts a number of events each summer so be sure the check out what's going on during your stay.
Empire Arts Center
Grand Forks' Empire Arts Center is the hot spot for arts and culture in this Prairie city. The wonderfully restored 1919 former movie theater boasts a stage and seating for 416 patrons. The Empire Arts Center has an active calendar of music, stage, and gallery events, be sure to check in with them to see what is going on when you are planning on visiting. For fans of early 20th century architecture, a visit just to see this wonderful building may be in order regardless of the event playing.
Dakota Science Center
Looking for a fun learning experience while in Grand Forks? Well the Dakota Science Center is just the place to go. Here visitors of all ages will have a great time learning about science and how it affects our daily lives. The Dakota Science Center also has an active educational program coupled with an ever-changing event calendar. Be sure to check in with the box office to see what's happening when you are planning to visit.
Myra Museum and Campbell House
The Myra Museum and Campbell House in Grand Forks was constructed in 1976 in the Gothic Revival style. The museum is chock full of interesting displays related to Grand Forks from the very early times around the Ice Age to the settlement period in the 19th Century. The Myra Museum and Campbell House has an active event calendar. One of the main events is the Craft Guild Holiday Sale that takes place in November.
North Dakota Museum of Art
The North Dakota Museum of Art in Grand Forks is the cultural centerpiece of this pleasant prairie city. The museum boasts of a permanent collection focused on contemporary art created from 1970 onwards. The North Dakota Museum of Art hosts a variety of national and international traveling exhibitions, be sure to check the website to see what's on when you are planning your visit.
