About this city
Also known as: Gateway to the West
Fargo, the most populous city in North Dakota and the county seat of Cass County, is a booming, cutting-edge metropolitan area located directly along the western banks of the Red River of the North. Established in 1871 as a tent-town at the crossing of the Northern Pacific Railway, it is named after Wells Fargo co-founder William G. Fargo and quickly earned the title 'Gateway to the West.' Today, Fargo has undergone a phenomenal transformation into a highly progressive technical and cultural powerhouse, widely known for its vibrant, revitalized downtown packed with independent boutiques, craft breweries, and tech startups. Anchored by North Dakota State University, Fargo showcases a youthful, high-energy atmosphere seamlessly interwoven with distinct midwestern hospitality and modern industrial design.
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Suggested stay: 1–3 days
See the original movie prop woodchip splitter at the Fargo-Moorhead Visitors Center, wander the historic Art Deco theaters and boutiques of Downtown Fargo, explore vintage aircraft at the Fargo Air Museum, and view regional masterworks at the Plains Art Museum.
