Tours Around Fargo, ND

Fargo, North Dakota, has a rich history of pioneers, settlers, and farmers. Today, it’s home to 125,804 people, who cherish their town and the surrounding area. Not only does the city offer locals and visitors the history of the Northern Plains, but it’s also home to artists, musicians, and creatives. 

Learn more about Fargo by taking a tour of many of the attractions and businesses it has to offer.

A Look Around Downtown Fargo

That many historical buildings are concentrated in downtown Fargo is hardly a secret. What you need to explore this area fully is to take a walking tour with a guide who can give you the background of each building. During the A Look Around Downtown Fargo tour, you’ll see buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places and those in the Downtown Fargo Historic District. Some of the structures you’ll learn about include Fargo City Hall, the old Ford Assembly Plant, Bismark Tavern, and the Plains Art Museum.

Walk With the Dead: Fargo’s Riverside Cemetery

Created by a team at North Dakota State University, Walk With the Dead: Fargo’s Riverside Cemetery is a great way to learn about the city’s past influential citizens, characters, and politicians. You’ll start the tour with a bit of the history of the Riverside Cemetery , which is Fargo’s oldest and largest graveyard. Then, as you stroll through the cemetery, your guide will tell you about iconic people like Dr. Ada Jane Healy-Andrews , who was North Dakota’s first practicing female physician.

Your guide will likely tell you about William Lemke, a late affiliate of North Dakota’s Nonpartisan League and the creator of the Frazier-Lemke Farm Bankruptcy Act of 1934, which helped struggling farmers. See where Samuel F. Crabbe (who designed Fargo’s first paved streets) is buried, and pay respects to Elmer Hartlet Thompson, North Dakota’s first boy to be returned home and buried from fighting during World War I.

Ghost Tour at Bonanzaville Museum

Submit yourself to a spooky experience when you take a ghost tour at Bonanzaville Museum. The tour is set in the pioneer village of Bonanzaville and takes place in the museum, where you’ll hear about stories from the past that will set your nerves on edge. As you go through the tour, you may hear unexplained sounds, see glimpses of shadows, or hallucinate someone standing next to you. That said, due to the tour’s eerie and scary undertones, it’s not suitable for young children.

You can find Bonanzaville and the museum at 1351 Main Ave. in West Fargo.

Fargo Food Tours

Bring your appetite and wear sturdy shoes when you book a reservation with Fargo Food Tours. Not only will you get to taste food from some of Fargo’s favorite eateries, but you’ll also get interesting tidbits about Fargo’s history and ever-changing culture. You’ll also get plenty of exercise on this three-hour guided tour.

The tour starts at 11 a.m. in front of the historic Fargo Theatre, and your first stop is at Sandy’s Donuts, where you’ll sample special donuts. The next stop is at the Boiler Room, where you can try their famous Scotch eggs. Savor grilled cheese sandwiches at Teddy’s Eatery & Parlor, formerly known as Rosey’s Bistro & Bar. As you walk off some of the samples you’ve had so far, you’ll learn about several of the town’s past characters and how they added depth to Fargo’s history.

Everyone loves ice cream, and the next stop on this food tour is The Silver Lining Creamery — Fargo. Then, you and your fellow walkers will sit down at a long communal table to enjoy traditional German beers and food at Wurst Bier Hall. You’ll finish up the food tour by stopping at one of Fargo’s favorite pizza joints, Rhombus Guys. The tour ends at 2 p.m, and you’ll probably be ready for a nap by then.

Northern Art Walking Tour

See the colorful and unique art that graces the streets of Fargo when you take the self-guided Northern Art Walking Tour. You’ll explore 23 pieces of art as you stroll along the 1-mile loop, which takes about 30 minutes to complete. Pass by interactive murals, see sculptural bike racks, and, on special occasions, meet the artist behind the inspiration. You can print out a map of the Northern Art Walking Tour, which has information about each piece of art.

Southern Art Tour

The Southern Art Tour, which begins at Fargo City Hall, takes you on a 40- to 60-minute, 2-mile loop. Here, you’ll find the striking art panels that adorn three sides of the building. As you continue the tour, check out a life-size metal bison, colorful railroad cars, and murals painted on items such as electrical boxes.

You can print a map of the Southern Art Tour. Or for a geocaching adventure, download the interactive map to help you find and select art pieces. You’ll pass by the Plains Art Museum on this tour, which you can explore if you have time. After a busy day seeing art throughout Fargo and at the Plains Arts Museum, refuel at any of these restaurants that serve international cuisine.

North Dakota State University Walking Tour

Fargo is home to North Dakota State University, which promises guests endless fun and education — not the comprehensive and expensive kind, though. As you take the North Dakota State University Walking Tour, you’ll learn about the history of the university and some of the historical buildings that dot the campus. You’ll also learn about some of North Dakota State University’s most influential people and visit several of the key halls, as well as Dacotah Field and the Bison Sports Arena.

So, there you have it! Our team at Rydell Chevrolet Buick GMC has created a list of cool tours to take around Fargo. Which one was your favorite? Did you get spooked on the ghost tour? If there’s a tour that we missed and you would like to recommend, we would love to know so we can add it to our list.

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