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Things to see in Grand Forks, North Dakota (United States): 6 places and when to go
Grand Forks, North Dakota is a town in United States with around 59,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 6 places in and around it, mainly Food and drink (3), History (2), Architecture (2). The best known are Ost Valle Bridge, North Dakota Museum of Art and Sorlie Memorial Bridge. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 48 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 12. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 47.9253, -97.0325
- Population
- About 59,000
- Places
- 6 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Food and drink (3) · History (2) · Architecture (2) · Museums and art (1)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- ORD Chicago, 977 km as the crow flies
What to see in Grand Forks, North Dakota
The places in and around Grand Forks, North Dakota, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Ost Valle BridgeBridge in United States of America16 km
- North Dakota Museum of ArtMuseum in Grand Forks, North Dakota3.2 km
- Sorlie Memorial BridgeBridge in United States of America351 m
- Grape Mill Vineyard & WineryWinery5.3 km
- Half Brothers Brewing CompanyBrewery79 m
- Rhombus Guys Brewing CompanyBrewery323 m
When to go to Grand Forks, North Dakota
The best time to visit Grand Forks, North Dakota is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible8:36
- FebPossible9:59
- MarBest time11:35
- AprBest time13:25
- MayBest time14:57
- JunBest time15:48
- JulBest time15:27
- AugBest time14:06
- SepBest time12:20
- OctBest time10:34
- NovPossible8:59
- DecPossible8:12
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 48 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 12. In March, 6 of the 6 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Grand Forks, North Dakota
The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD, Chicago), 977 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Fargo, North Dakota12 places118 km
- Bemidji, Minnesota5 places169 km
- Brainerd, Minnesota6 places276 km
- Bismarck, North Dakota8 places309 km
- Hibbing6 places313 km
- St. Cloud, Minnesota6 places342 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Grand Forks, North Dakota?
The best known: Ost Valle Bridge, North Dakota Museum of Art, Sorlie Memorial Bridge. In all, 6 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Grand Forks, North Dakota?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 48 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 12.
How do you get to Grand Forks, North Dakota?
The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 977 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Grand Forks, North Dakota as the destination and these 6 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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