West Fargo, ND Road Trips
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Trip Routes
2
Longest Drive
333.2 mi
New Town, ND
Quickest Drive
4h 53m
Minot, ND
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West Fargo, ND by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
39,325
Median Income
$96,877
Median Home Value
$302,200
Median Age
32.7
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
West Fargo, ND at a Glance
Founded
1926
Elevation
896 ft
Area
6 mi²
Notable People from West Fargo, ND
A sampling of people born in West Fargo, ND.
Matt Strahm
1991
American professional baseball pitcher
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Traveler Guide to West Fargo, ND
West Fargo is a suburb in the Fargo/Moorhead metropolitan area. The city features a multitude of shopping and dining opportunities, as well as a number of lodging options. West Fargo's population exploded from fewer than 15,000 to more than 20,000 between 1990 and 2000, and continues to increase rapidly as Fargo and Moorhead to drive the growth of the entire metropolitan area.
1 Bonanzaville, USA Museum and Village, 1351 Main Avenue W, ☏ +1 701 282-2822. 36 buildings providing an insight into the earliest settlers, how they lived, what they possessed and the challenges they faced. Main museum, rotating gallery and village: adult $12, senior/collerge $10, student (6-16) $6, child (5 and under) or military with ID free. (updated Dec 2022)
Red River Valley Speedway, Red River Valley Fairgrounds, toll-free: +1-800-456-6408, [email protected]. This half-mile banked dirt track styles itself "The Fastest Track in the Upper Midwest." It's popular for its amenities and for the quality and competitiveness of its racing. In addition to locals racing modifieds and street stockers, the speedway is also visited annually by the World of Outlaws. 1 Fargo Escape Room, 2220 Main Ave E, ☏ +1 701 532-1138, [email protected]. M noon-8:30PM, Tu-Th noon-9PM, F 12:30-10PM, Sa 11AM-10PM, Su 11AM-7PM. West Fargo's premier escape room. There's quite a few different rooms with booking online. (updated Apr 2025)
Thai Orchid Restaurant, 110 Main Ave E, ☏ +1 701 532-3211. 1 Maxwells Restaurant & Bar, 1380 9th St E, ☏ +1 701 277 9463. M-Sa 4-10PM. Unprepossessing exterior, but fine dining inside. (updated Jul 2024)
Cass County Campsite, ☏ +1 701 282-2200. Hi-10 Motel, ☏ +1 701 282-6600, toll-free: +1-800-932-0834. Main Avenue/West Fargo Days Inn, ☏ +1 701 281-0000, toll-free: +1-800-329-7466. Sunset Motel, ☏ +1 701 282-3266. West Fargo Super 8, ☏ +1 701 282-7121, toll-free: +1-800-800-8000.
West Fargo is located primarily on the north side of Interstate 94, immediately to the west of Fargo (hence its name). It can be reached by taking the 45th Street or Main Avenue exits from I-94, or by following Main Avenue or 13th Avenue west from Fargo. Fargo's Hector International Airport (FAR IATA) is served by Northwest, United, and Delta with multiple daily flights to Minneapolis, Denver, Chicago, Las Vegas, and Salt Lake City.
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