Greater Grand Forks

Living Grand

Located on the Red River, Greater Grand Forks is a vibrant college town of more than 65,000. You'll find it's a safe and friendly community that's as passionate about UND as the students are.

The City of Grand Forks has been recognized as one of the:

• Top 100 of America's best small cities - CNNMoney
• Top 10 of the most secure U.S. cities with fewer than 150,000 residents - Farmers Insurance
  
• One of the top 20 college towns under 250,000 residents - American Institute for Economic Research's College Destinations Index
• Top 100 of the best communities for young people - America's Promise
• Top 100 of the "smartest cities" in America - Lumosity
• Top 25 most exciting small cities in American - Business Insider and Movoto Real Estate

Oh, and did we mention that North Dakota was recently ranked as the "happiest state" in the nation? North Dakota tops all 50 states in the 2013 Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index.

The Greenway

With more than 2,200 acres of open space along the Red River, the Greenway of Greater Grand Forks is home to:

• 2 golf courses
• 3 frisbee golf courses
• 20 miles of multi-purpose trails for walking, snowmobiling, or cross-country skiing

At the Greenway, you can fish, camp, canoe or just enjoy the peace and quiet.

Entertainment & Arts Facilities

The Greater Grand Forks area offers movie theaters, bowling alleys, a farmers market, and plenty of opportunities for:

• Shopping         
• Recreation
• Dining and nightlife

Plus, you'll always find something going on with the area's entertainment and arts facilities, including the:

• Alerus Center — Home to UND football games, concerts, expos and the CanadInn's giant indoor waterpark
• Burtness Theatre — Home to UND's theatre productions
• Chester Fritz Auditorium — Offers national-caliber entertainment, including concerts, comedians, plays and other cultural events
• Empire Arts Center — Hosts the UND Art Collection and a variety of cultural and entertainment events
• Fire Hall Theatre — Home to the Greater Grand Forks community theatre productions
• North Dakota Museum of Art — Nationally acclaimed contemporary art museum that hosts world-class exhibits, music concerts and educational programs
• Ralph & Betty Engelstad Arenas — The $110+ million-dollar arena for UND's hockey, basketball and volleyball games