Cass district, North Dakota, United States

Places to visit near Fargo

Fargo is a city in Cass district, North Dakota, United States, home to about 118,523 people. Within 50 km by road there are 114 places to visit — 42 churches, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 19 forts & heritage and 21 parks. The must-see places are Plains Art Museum (1 km), Rourke Art Museum (2 km) and Comstock House (2 km).

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Fargo at a glance

Location
Cass district, North Dakota, United States
Population
about 118,523
Coordinates
46.8772° N, 96.7898° W
Places within 50 km
114 (6 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Fargo

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Fargo: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Fargo

59 churches within 100 km of Fargo. The closest is First Presbyterian Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Fargo

35 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Fargo. The closest is Moorhead Lagoon Dam (5 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Fargo

32 forts & heritage within 100 km of Fargo. The closest is Downtown Fargo District (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Fargo

21 parks within 100 km of Fargo. The closest is Ole Tangen Triangle Park (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Fargo

16 museums within 100 km of Fargo. The closest is Plains Art Museum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Fargo

9 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Fargo. The closest is Viking Ship (1 km); the best-known is Comstock House (2 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Fargo

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 21 km on the road.

  1. Start in Fargo
  2. 1 km Plains Art Museum · museum, Cass
  3. 6 km Roger Maris Museum · museum, Cass
  4. 2 km Red River Zoo · nature spot, Cass
  5. 9 km Comstock House · nature spot, Cass
  6. 1 km Rourke Art Museum · museum, Cass
  7. 2 km Back to Fargo

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How to reach Fargo

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    Within 15 km of Fargo

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Fargo by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches4259First Presbyterian Church (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs235Moorhead Lagoon Dam (5 km)
    Forts & heritage1932Downtown Fargo District (1 km)
    Parks2121Ole Tangen Triangle Park (1 km)
    Museums1016Plains Art Museum (1 km)
    Other attractions1112Sodbuster (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens69Viking Ship (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints15Boulder Pile (5 km)
    Waterfalls11The Mini-Waterfall (22 km)
    Temples11Temple Beth El (2 km)
    Beaches & coast01Blue Water Bay (73 km)

    Fargo: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Fargo?

    Plains Art Museum (museum, about 1 km), Rourke Art Museum (museum, about 2 km), Comstock House (nature spot, about 2 km), Roger Maris Museum (museum, about 6 km), Red River Zoo (nature spot, about 7 km), Downtown Fargo District (heritage site, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Fargo?

    114 places on Spotwander: 42 churches, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 19 forts & heritage, 21 parks, 10 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Fargo?

    First Presbyterian Church, about 1 km by road; Door Christian Church (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Fargo?

    Moorhead Lagoon Dam, about 5 km by road; Silver Lake AMA (45 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Fargo?

    Downtown Fargo District, about 1 km by road; Rollo the Viking Statue (0 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Fargo?

    Start in Fargo, visit Plains Art Museum, then Roger Maris Museum, then Red River Zoo, then Comstock House, then Rourke Art Museum, and drive back — about 21 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Fargo?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Fargo

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Fargo’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.