Grand Forks, ND, Weekend with Kids
Grand Forks is a well-known shopping destination for Canadians who like the variety of stores and the value of their dollar. But if you're heading to Grand Forks with your kids and looking for fun, what will you find to do? Splash a little, slide a little, play a little, and eat a little and your weekend will be gone before you know it.
With a large indoor waterpark, arcade, and pizza shop, this place will be a hit with kids and adults alike. It's also connected to the Alerus Center, with easy access to concerts and sporting events.
This indoor waterpark is part of the CanadInns hotel that is attached to the Alerus Center. The waterpark has a great variety of slides for the daring and the more timid, and a pizza parlor and arcade are adjacent. Grandparents who don't want to jump in the water can stay dry while watching the fun through large windows.
They're one of those things you thought you'd never love.
Quirky and fun, my kids beg to go to Space Aliens. From the themed kids' menus to the arcade to keep kids busy until their food comes, it's ok to be an alien here.
Even those who aren't shopping for sporting gear will want to step inside to visit the aquarium or see the wild animal dioramas. Cabela's is located just steps from the city's Greenway, so bring your bike or take a walk along the river after you're done shopping.
A true gem, this hometown candy shop is famous for its "chippers," which are chocolate-dipped potato chips. They're one of those things you thought you'd never love.
| From the themed kids' menus to the arcade to keep kids busy until their food comes, it's ok to be an alien here. |
Created after a devastating flood in the city, the Greenway is a recreational area that runs along the Red River. Those looking for an easy bike ride will love Grand Forks, where you can bike for miles with nary a hill. Go sledding along the dike in Lincoln Drive Park, or enjoy one of the other parks along the route.
Just a short drive from Grand Forks, Turtle River is a great escape. Camping, hiking, and cross-country skiing are featured, but kids will also enjoy wading in the creek or sledding down the hill. Kids can borrow fishing gear at the park office to try their hand at catching some rainbow trout.
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