Fargo-Moorhead Area Attractions
The Fargo-Moorhead community is an educational center with four major higher education institutions in the area. In addition, the area school systems are some of the best in the region. With a population of more than 170,000 and four hospitals and major clinics, the F-M area is a strong regional commercial and health care center. More dollars proportionately are spent on supporting the arts in the F-M than anywhere else in the nation. The cities offer the F-M symphony, theaters, dance companies and museums, plus a wide variety of events on the three campuses year-round. The Fargodome hosts major national concert tours and entertainment events of all types.
- FM RedHawks (baseball)
- Century 10/West Acres 14/Safari 7
- MSUM Straw Hat Series
- MSUM Theatre
- NDSU Little Country Theatre
- Concordia Theatre
- MSUM Performing Arts Series
- NDSU Performing Arts Series
- FM Area Opera
- Rourke Art Gallery
- Civic Center
- High Plains Reader
There are over 130 restaurants in the F-M area, including many regional or national franchises, as well as unique local establishments. Some of these include:
| Applebee's | Grizzly's | Olive Garden |
| Bennigan's | TGI Friday's | Paradiso |
| Culver's | Guadalajara | Red Bear |
| Bosnia House | Grandma's Saloon & Grill | Ruby Tuesdays |
| Granite City | IHOP | Speakeasy |
| Krispy Kreme | Green Mill | Old Chicago |
| Red Lobster | Lone Star Steakhouse | Space Aliens Grill & Bar |
| Famous Dave's Barbeque | Basie's on 42nd Street | Grazie's Italian Restaurant |