Results Realty, Inc. Kris Carlson, Broker

Fargo, ND

Fargo History

Fargo’s founding dates back to 1871, when the first settlers staked out homestead claims at the point where the Northern Pacific Railroad would cross the Red River. Railroads played a major role in the development of Fargo. The city was named for William G. Fargo, a director of the Northern Pacific Railroad, and co-founder of Wells Fargo Express Company.

Fargo was a rough and rowdy frontier town in the beginning, with its fair share of bordellos and saloons. In 1876, Fargo’s population was only 600. But Fargo grew rapidly as more and more settlers arrived, drawn by the promise of cheap, fertile farmland in the Red River Valley. By 1892, Fargo had grown to a city of more than 8,000 inhabitants; the tents and shanties of earlier days had been replaced by mainly wood-frame buildings.

Fargo Parks and Recreation

Fargo is committed to providing safe open spaces to enjoy and fun recreational opportunities for everyone in the community. Fargo is dedicated to maintaining a beautiful parks and recreation system for everyone in the family to enjoy!

Recreational Trails
The Fargo Park District's goal for our trail system is to provide safe and enjoyable trails for bicycle riders, walkers, runners and in-line skaters. There are over 90 miles of scenic paths in the Fargo park system.

Disc Golf
Try the sport that is sweeping the nation, disc golf. The Fargo course at Oak Grove is 18 holes and free to play. The course at Iwen Park is 9 holes and free to play.

Dog Parks
The Dog Park offers fenced in areas for large and small dogs to exercise and socialize. There is seating for dog owners, water fountains for the pets and a dog shelter. The Dog Park is open daily from dawn to dusk year round, weather and turf conditions permitting.

Fargo Events

Fargo is dedicated to providing fun and exciting events for all residents and visitors alike to enjoy! Come take part in Fargo’s exciting Downtown Street Fair or the Island Park Craft Show. Don’t forget to bring your camera to capture the great memories you’ll be making here in Fargo!

Fargo’s Downtown Street Fair
Blocks of outdoor booths of hand-made arts and crafts, awesome food and great entertainment.

Island Park Craft Show
Come enjoy booths of hand-made crafts, food and entertainment held at Island Park.

Third Thursday
Third Thursday is a free event that features a live outdoor concert, children's activities, food and fun at the American Legion in downtown Fargo.

Fargo Attractions

Fargo is home to many attractions that are perfect for everyone in the family. Come visit the Red River Zoo or the Roger Maris Museum. A visit to Fargo wouldn’t be complete without a stop by some of these great attractions!

Red River Zoo
Come visit a state-of-the-art zoo with 60 animal species on more than 16 acres of natural habitat. Children will enjoy the animal petting areas and a ride on the restored 1928 Diederich Family Carousel.

Roger Maris Museum
The museum traces the career of legendary Fargo athlete Roger Maris. As a New York Yankee, Maris gained fame when he hit 61 home runs during the 1961 season, breaking the longstanding record of the great Babe Ruth. At the exhibit you'll see actual film of Roger's last 12 homers of 1961, along with his uniforms, baseball equipment and other memorabilia. Handicap Access, Refreshments, On-Site Motorcoach Parking, On-Site Automobile Parking, Restrooms, Member of Red River Area Attractions.

Fargo Air Museum
The skies are always blue inside the Fargo Air Museum. The museum is home to the only flying F2G-1D Super Corsair in the world, one of four flying Japanese Zero's in the world, the DC - 3 "Duggy -The Smile in the Sky" airplane, P - 51 Mustangs, Corsair, TBM Avenger, Stearman and other vintage flying airplanes! There are interactive children's exhibits, operations theater, Century of Aviation Wall, restoration area, rotating exhbits and an extensive gift shop offer a pleasant surpirse for families, group tours and visitors to the region. There is always something new flying into the Fargo Air Museum.