West Fargo, North Dakota travel guide: things to do, food & where to stay

Overview

West Fargo is a suburb in the Fargo/Moorhead metropolitan area. The city features a multitude of shopping and dining opportunities, as well as a number of lodging options. West Fargo's population exploded from fewer than 15,000 to more than 20,000 between 1990 and 2000, and continues to increase rapidly as Fargo and Moorhead to drive the growth of the entire metropolitan area.

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

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Best things about West Fargo

Bonanzaville, USA Museum and Village

36 buildings providing an insight into the earliest settlers, how they lived, what they possessed and the challenges they faced.

Fix It Forward Speedway

This half-mile banked dirt track styles itself "The Fastest Track in the Upper Midwest." It's popular for its amenities and for the quality and competitiveness of its racing. In addition to locals racing modifieds and st…

Fargo Escape Room

West Fargo's premier escape room. There's quite a few different rooms with booking online.

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 — 5 mi away. Directions
GFK Grand Forks International Airport, Grand Forks — 76 mi away. Directions
MSP Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field, Minneapolis — 224 mi away (major hub). Directions

West Fargo is located primarily on the north side of Interstate 94, immediately to the west of Fargo (hence its name). It can be reached by taking the 45th Street or Main Avenue exits from I-94, or by following Main Avenue or 13th Avenue west from Fargo.

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 Bonanzaville, USA Museum and Village, Fix It Forward Speedway
Lunch Thai Orchid Restaurant
Afternoon Fargo Escape Room
Dinner Maxwells Restaurant & Bar

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

Food for you

Cuisine (tap to filter)

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

Map

Every listing with a location. Tap a pin for its Google Maps link.

Understand

Local information

West Fargo city government website

Get in

By car

By plane

Fargo's Hector International Airport (FAR) is served by Northwest, United, and Delta with multiple daily flights to Minneapolis, Denver, Chicago, Las Vegas, and Salt Lake City.

See

See Bonanzaville, USA Museum and Village

36 buildings providing an insight into the earliest settlers, how they lived, what they possessed and the challenges they faced.

📍 1351 Main Avenue W💲 Main museum, rotating gallery and village: adult $12, senior/collerge $10, student (6-16) $6, child (5 and under) or military with ID free☎ +1 701 282-2822Checked Dec 2022

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