Grand Forks
in Grand Forks County of North Dakota, United States

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
47.925 and -97.033 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 47° 55' 30" and W -97° 1' 58"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - USD
Spoken languages:
English, Spanish, French
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 12:15 AM (Friday)
Timezone: America/Chicago
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:28 am and 8:25 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-37.797 and 77.565 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Martin-de-Vivies
References
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Current travel safety evaluation for United States in Northern America

Safety Score: 2,7 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United States.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United States. Last Update: 2024-04-18 08:12:24

Touring Grand Forks

Grand Forks in Grand Forks County (North Dakota) with it's 57,011 residents is a town located in United States about 1,176 mi (or 1,893 km) north-west of Washington DC, the country's capital place.

Time in Grand Forks is now 12:15 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named America / Chicago with an UTC offset of -5 hours. We know of 8 airports nearby Grand Forks, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in United States is Grand Forks International Airport in a distance of 7 mi (or 11 km), West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

Also, if you like the game of golf, there are several options within driving distance. Need some hints on where to stay? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Being here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Warren, Crookston, Hillsboro, Grafton and Red Lake Falls. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 3°C / 38 °F

Morning Temperature -1°C / 29 °F
Evening Temperature 3°C / 37 °F
Night Temperature -0°C / 31 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 51%
Air Pressure 1017 hPa
Wind Speed Fresh Breeze with 15 km/h (9 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 77% of sky
General Conditions Light snow

Friday, 19th of April 2024

6°C (43 °F)
5°C (42 °F)
Scattered clouds, moderate breeze.

Saturday, 20th of April 2024

12°C (54 °F)
9°C (48 °F)
Sky is clear, moderate breeze, clear sky.

Sunday, 21st of April 2024

11°C (51 °F)
7°C (44 °F)
Overcast clouds, moderate breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Red Roof Inn TownHouse - Grand Forks

Address
0,2 mi
710 1ST AVENUE
58203 Grand Forks
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Staybridge Suites GRAND FORKS

Address
2,9 mi
1175 42nd Street S
58201 Grand Forks
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hilton Garden Inn Grand Forks-UND

Address
2,7 mi
4301 James Ray Drive
58203 Grand Forks
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Quality Inn Columbia Mall

Address
3,1 mi
3251 30th Ave., South
58201 Grand Forks
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Expressway Suites of Grand Forks

Address
2,6 mi
4040 11th Avenue South
58201 Grand Forks
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Fairfield Inn & Suites East Grand Forks

Address
3,1 mi
514 Gateway Drive NE
56721 East Grand Forks
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Fairfield Inn Grand Forks

Address
3,1 mi
3051 S 34th Street
58201 Grand Forks
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Econo Lodge Grand Forks

Address
2,7 mi
900 N. 43rd St.
58203 Grand Forks
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


ND My Place Hotel - Grand Forks

Address
2,8 mi
1315 S. 42nd St.
58201 Grand Forks
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


BUDGET INN EXPRESS GRAND FORKS

Address
2,1 mi
3400 GATEWAY DRIVE
58201 Grand Forks
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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Hotels Grand Forks ND-Townhouse

Published: July 26, 2013
Length: 16:20 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Red Roof Inn TownHouse - Grand Forks

http://www.guesthouseintl.com/hotels/grandforks Hotels Grand Forks: GuestHouse TownHouse Hotel Grand Forks is located in the downtown area near business, dining and entertainment districts...


1/4/2015 Grand Forks, ND Life Threatening Extreme Cold And Wind

Published: January 04, 2015
Length: 12:08 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: StormChasingVideo

Video Package Highlighting the Dangerous and Life Threatening Cold Weather Conditions in the Wind Chill Warning Area near Grand Forks North Dakota. Video footage includes extreme cold weather ...


Grand Forks Apartments - Dakota Commercial

Published: February 05, 2015
Length: 37:34 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Dakota Commercial

Dakota Commercial's property management division has thorough knowledge in office/industrial/retail/multi-family property management. We try to understand and develop management plans to...


3-17-15 Grand Forks, ND Aurora *Matthew Eckhoff*

Published: March 21, 2015
Length: 18:05 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Live Storms Media

A geomagnetic storm produced some amazing aurora color displays around the world. These scenes were captured in Grand Forks, ND by Matthew Eckhoff.


ALS Ice Bucket Challenge: AE2S Grand Forks Office

Published: August 28, 2014
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: AE2S

The AE2S Grand Forks office has accepted the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge! Listen to who they've challenged next!


Joshua Anderson for Grand Forks Public School Board

Published: June 04, 2014
Length: 39:41 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Josh Anderson

Josh Anderson for Grand Forks School Board | Hear directly from Josh Anderson as he tells you about himself, his family and why he would like the opportunity to serve on the Grand Forks School ...


BNSF in Grand Forks ND

Published: June 13, 2011
Length: 42:35 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: mafarnz

Shot hand held with my iPod without a tripod, as I didn't expect to be railfanning here. This video is shot at the S 3Rd St crossing in Grand Forks North Dakota. It is interesting for two...


Xenia Storm Blizzard in Grand Forks North Dakota

Published: March 31, 2014
Length: 22:48 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Steve L

Filmed just a couple minutes ago from my dorm room window at the University of North Dakota. In the background you can hear my fish tank and the wind whipping against the windows. UND cancels...


Lamborghini Diablo 6.0 in Grand Forks, North Dakota!

Published: September 03, 2010
Length: 57:27 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: pfunkpangle

A sweet 6.0 Diablo pulling away from Bonzer's Bar in GF! Supercars like this don't usually end up in this boring hellhole of a town. Sorry if the sound sucks.


CanCan at the Chester Fritz - Grand Forks, ND

Published: May 16, 2012
Length: 38:39 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: mjlukasz

CacCan performed by the Paisley Dance Co. of Grand Forks, ND.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Greater Grand Forks

"Greater Grand Forks" (officially the Grand Forks, ND-MN Metropolitan Statistical Area) is the name used by some people to designate the twin cities of Grand Forks, North Dakota and East Grand Forks, Minnesota as well as the surrounding area. The two cities lie directly across from each other on both sides of the Red River of the North. Two counties make up the metropolitan area – Grand Forks County in North Dakota and Polk County in Minnesota.

Located at 47.9269, -97.0283 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Greater Grand Forks, Populated places in Grand Forks County, North Dakota, Populated places in Polk County, Minnesota

Greater Grand Forks Greenway

The Greater Grand Forks Greenway is a huge greenway bordering the Red River and Red Lake River in the twin cities of Grand Forks, North Dakota and East Grand Forks, Minnesota. At 2,200 acres (9 km²), the Greenway is more than twice the size of New York City's Central Park. One of the most prominent features of the Greenway is the extensive, 20-mile system of bike paths which are used by bikers, walkers, joggers, and rollerbladers.

Located at 47.9261, -97.0281 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Greater Grand Forks, Geography of North Dakota, Urban public parks, National Recreation Trails of the United States, Hiking trails in North Dakota, Greenways, Disc golf courses, Protected areas of Grand Forks County, North Dakota, Protected areas of Polk County, Minnesota, Regional parks in Minnesota

Central High School (Grand Forks, North Dakota)

Grand Forks Central High School is a public senior high school in the Grand Forks Public Schools district. It is located near the University of North Dakota. GFC is regionally renowned in ice hockey and cross country.

Located at 47.925, -97.0339 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Public high schools in North Dakota, Greater Grand Forks, North Dakota High School Activities Association (Class A), North Dakota High School Activities Association (Class AAA Football), Works Progress Administration in North Dakota, Schools in Grand Forks County, North Dakota

Sacred Heart High School (East Grand Forks, Minnesota)

Sacred Heart High School is a private, Roman Catholic high school in East Grand Forks, Minnesota. It is located in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Crookston. Sacred Heart was established in 1911 and is the only Catholic high school in northwest Minnesota and also serves northeast North Dakota.

Located at 47.9275, -97.0231 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Roman Catholic secondary schools in Minnesota, Schools in Polk County, Minnesota, Greater Grand Forks, Educational institutions established in 1911, Private middle schools in Minnesota

Empire Arts Center

The Empire Arts Center is a movie theatre in downtown Grand Forks, North Dakota United States. It was built in 1919. It was renovated in 1998 due to damage from the 1997 Red River flood and now is a center for the arts in the Greater Grand Forks metropolitan area.

Located at 47.9239, -97.0319 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Greater Grand Forks, Theatres in North Dakota, Buildings and structures in Grand Forks County, North Dakota, Visitor attractions in Grand Forks County, North Dakota

Phoenix Elementary School

Phoenix Elementary School is a public school Grand Forks, North Dakota and is a part of the Grand Forks Public Schools system. The school has been recognized by the Blue Ribbon Schools Program.

Located at 47.9181, -97.0297 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Public elementary schools in North Dakota, Greater Grand Forks, Blue Ribbon schools in North Dakota, Schools in Grand Forks County, North Dakota

City Center Mall

City Center Mall was a shopping mall located in downtown Grand Forks, North Dakota that was constructed by closing off a block of Third Street. Construction was done in 1978 by building a roof over the former street and walls, closing off the block. Fountains were built where the street was located. Despite the mall's attempt to attract shoppers to the downtown area, it did not improve business. This trend continued until the mall was destroyed in the flood of 1997.

Located at 47.9244, -97.03 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Greater Grand Forks, Shopping malls in North Dakota, Buildings and structures in Grand Forks County, North Dakota, Demolished shopping malls in the United States, Shopping malls established in 1978

National Register of Historic Places listings in Grand Forks County, North Dakota

This is a list of the National Register of Historic Places listings in Grand Forks County, North Dakota. This is intended to be a complete list of the properties and districts on the National Register of Historic Places in Grand Forks County, North Dakota, United States. The locations of National Register properties and districts for which the latitude and longitude coordinates are included below, may be seen in a Bing or Google map.

Located at 47.9161, -97.0328 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
National Register of Historic Places in North Dakota by county, Grand Forks County, North Dakota, Greater Grand Forks, Buildings and structures in Grand Forks County, North Dakota

East Grand Forks Senior High School

East Grand Forks Senior High School is a public high school in East Grand Forks, Minnesota. Dave Thompson, radio host and member of the Minnesota Senate, graduated from East Grand Forks Senior High School in 1980. {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:47.9397222|-97.0230556|region:US-MN_type:edu_source:gnis|||||| |primary |name= }}

Located at 47.9397, -97.0231 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Public high schools in Minnesota, Schools in Polk County, Minnesota, Greater Grand Forks

BPOE Lodge: Golden Block

The BPOE Lodge: Golden Block, also referred to as Golden Square, was a building in Grand Forks, North Dakota that was listed on the National Register of Historic Places, but was removed from the National Register in 2004. Also known as Golden Block, it was built c. 1910. It was designed by Joseph Bell DeRemer. It included Early Commercial, Vernacular, and other architecture. Along with Wright Block, the Telephone Co.

Located at 47.9253, -97.0325 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Former National Register of Historic Places, Buildings and structures in Grand Forks County, North Dakota, Early Commercial architecture in North Dakota, Vernacular architecture in North Dakota, Buildings and structures completed in 1910, Joseph Bell DeRemer buildings

capture of the webcam East Grand Forks: United States: Sorlie Bridge

East Grand Forks: United States: Sorlie Bridge, East Grand Forks (source)

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
غراند فوركس, Grand Forks, گرند فرک، داکوتای شمالی, גרנד פורקס, Grann Fòks, GFK, グランドフォークス, 그랜드포크스, Grandforksa, Гранд-Форкс, Гранд Фокс, گرینڈفورکس, 大福克斯