Moorhead
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Moorhead is a city in Minnesota of about 35,000 which is closely associated with its partner city, Fargo, North Dakota. Moorhead is a vibrant college town with two exceptional universities - Concordia College (private) and Minnesota State University (public) - in addition to a regional vocational school, Minnesota State Community and Technical College. Moorhead is sometimes referred to as the "twin city" of the larger Fargo, which is its neighbor across the Red River in North Dakota. Together Moorhead and Fargo are the hub of the Fargo-Moorhead Metropolitan Area, with suburbs Dilworth, West Fargo, Horace, and Harwood. Within this metropolitan area one finds college and professional sports, hundreds of restaurants, extensive and varied shopping opportunities, a surprising concentration of youth-oriented nightlife, several auto racing venues, and a great range of lodging choices.Get in
By car
- Moorhead is at Minnesota's western border on Interstate Highway 94. US Highway 10 has its western terminus in Moorhead, and US Highway 75 passes through the city in a north/south orientation.
By train
- The Fargo/Moorhead area has rail service via Amtrak (the Empire Builder), with the passenger terminal at 420 4th Street North in Fargo.
By plane
- Two airports serve Fargo/Moorhead:
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Hector International Airport (FAR), a regional commercial airport, is in northern Fargo,
phone: +1 701 241-8168
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Moorhead Municipal Airport, several miles east of Moorhead on Interstate 94,
phone: +1 218 287-1400
By bus
- Bus service is provided by Greyhound Bus Lines, 402 Northern Pacific Ave N, +1 701 293-1222.
See and do
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Minnesota State University Moorhead
address: 1104 Seventh Ave SA public university with a variety of well-developed academic programs and a proud tradition in NCAA Division II athletics -
phone: +1 218 299-4000address: 901 Eighth Street S,A prestigious school with high standards and a tradition of success and prosperity
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phone: +1 218 299-5511A conference center combined with a museum, this facility includes conference rooms, a replica Viking ship that actually sailed across the Atlantic, a Scandinavian Stave Church, and cultural and historical exhibits.
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phone: +1 218 291-4211address: 560 Eighth Street SGuided tours, antique furniture and tapestries enlighten visitors to Moorhead's first mansion, the home of Solomon Comstock.
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Drag Racing at Interstate Dragways
phone: +1 218 236-9461Heads up, brackets, and open track time is scheduled throughout the summer. The track has RV parking and a playground for children. - In addition, there's a variety of fun activities and interesting landmarks across the river in Fargo. These include many restaurants, shopping, professional minor-league baseball, museums, and more.
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phone: +1 218 236-8861address: 521 Main Ave
Buy
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Moorhead Center Mall
address: 510 Center AveIn downtown Moorhead features 25 stores and establishments, anchored by the 106,500 square foot Herberger's Department Store. Unusually, this mall also includes commercial office space and Moorhead's City Hall.
Eat
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phone: +1 218 233-9641address: 1620 1st Ave NMore than a cheap burger joint, this small chain is a local institution.
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Cafe Perk
address: 403 8th Street S -
Casey's Carry-Out Pizza
address: 707 37th Ave S -
China Buffet
phone: +1 218 233-6868address: 3246 Highway 10 E -
China Garden
address: 1126 2nd Ave S -
phone: +1 218 236-0292address: 2920 Highway 10 EStandard "greasy spoon" menu with an exceptional burger, fries and malt.
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Grand Junction Grilled Subs
address: 435 Main Ave -
Jiminez Tortilla Factory
address: 2615 12th Ave S -
Knitty Gritty Cafe
address: 924 Main AvenueThis tiny cafe is easy to miss, but hard to forget. Theme: knitting. -
Mulligan's Restaurant & Piano Lounge
address: 600 30th Ave S -
Sarello's
address: 28 4th Street NA fantastic restaurant with a first-class menu, although the ambience nowhere near matches the quality of food, wine, and service. -
phone: +1 218 287-8142address: 625 30th Ave S
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phone: +1 218 233-1326address: 1001 30th Ave SModerately upscale Italian and American food in a 1920s speakeasy atmosphere
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Thai Orchid Restaurant
address: 900 1st Ave N -
The Broken Axe
address: 700 1st Ave N -
phone: +1 218 233-1329address: 940 Holiday DrFamily restaurant, a favorite of the "after church" crowd.
Pizza
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Duane's House of Pizza
phone: +1 218 236-0550address: 2223 Highway 10 EMany locals will tell you that Duane's has the best pizza around. -
Pizza Patrol
phone: +1 218 241-9000address: 104 4th Street S -
Renelli's Pizza
address: 501 Main Ave -
Gio's Pizzeria
address: 600 30th Avenue S
Drink
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phone: +1 218 287-1957address: 808 30th Ave S
Sleep
Hotels and motels
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phone: +1 218 233-7501address: 810 Belsly Blvd
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phone: +1 218 284-1000address: 1080 28th Ave South
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Travelodge and Suites, Fargo/Moorhead
phone: +1 218 233-5333address: 3027 South Frontage Rd -
Guest House Motel
phone: +1 218 233-2471address: 2107 SE Main Ave -
Mable's Bed and You Cook
phone: +1 218 233-5625address: 702 4th Street South -
phone: +1 218 233-8880address: 3621 S. 8th Street
RV parks
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phone: +1 218 233-0671address: 4396 28th Avenue South
Connect
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phone: +1 218 233-7594address: 118 5th St SFree Wi-Fi and public computers.