Grand Forks, ND at a Glance
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and more, will help you plan a successful visit to Grand Forks, North
Dakota , U.S.A.
Grand Forks is the birthplace of Cream of Wheat and the home of the University
of North Dakota, the state's oldest institution of higher education and a significant
source of cultural activity. The university attracts a host of local and national
touring art exhibits housed at the North Dakota Museum of Art and offers college
theater productions at Burtness Theatre. A must-see, the restored 1919 Empire
Arts Center hosts a variety of theater productions, performing arts events,
films and lectures throughout the year. Recreation in Grand Forks is made easy
at several recreational centers and parks, including the Greenway, a massive
park that follows the Red River through the city and offers a wildflower garden,
an extensive path system and ski trails. The Grand Forks Park District operates
over 15 skating rinks, and the city boasts several golf courses, including the
Arnold Palmer-designed King's Walk Golf Course.
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