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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 5 Best Small College Towns
-USA Today
Top 10 Best College Towns to Live In
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SmartAsset
Top 10 of the
Most Secure U.S. Cities (with fewer than 150,000 residents)
-Farmers Insurance
Top 20
College Towns (under 250,000 residents)
-American Institute for Economic Research's College Destinations Index
Top 25 Most Exciting Small Cities
in America
-Business Insider and Movoto Real Estate
Top 50 Best College Towns in America
-Best College Reviews
Top 100 of America's Best Small Cities
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CNNMoney
Top 100 of the "Smartest Cities" in America
-Lumosity
America's Best Hockey Town
-SmartAsset
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:
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 Collections 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
