Fergus Falls, Minnesota travel guide: things to do, food & where to stay

Overview

Fergus Falls is in Northwestern Minnesota.

2 sights · 1 things to do · 2 places to stay

Updated from Wikivoyage on 1 October 2026 · Something wrong or missing? Improve it on Wikivoyage

Best things about Fergus Falls

Kaddatz Galleries

Non-profit art gallery.

Otter Tail County Historical Society

A Center for the Arts

Performing arts center housed in a former cinema.

Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: May–Sep. Summer highs reach about 82°F; winter lows dip to about 1°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Jun and May. (climate data from nearby Fargo)

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
FAR Hector International Airport, Fargo — 56 mi away. Directions
BRD Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, Brainerd — 93 mi away. Directions
MSP Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field, Minneapolis — 169 mi away (major hub). Directions

Jefferson Lines buses stop in Fergus Falls on their line between Minnesota and Fargo/Moorhead, with connections to many other cities in Minnesota and beyond.

Full “Get in” guide ↓

Budget & where to stay

No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.

Sample 1-day itinerary

Day 1

Morning Kaddatz Galleries, Otter Tail County Historical Society
Afternoon A Center for the Arts

Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.

Food for you

What to ask about, for your diet

Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder

Get in

Jefferson Lines buses stop in Fergus Falls on their line between Minnesota and Fargo/Moorhead, with connections to many other cities in Minnesota and beyond.