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Seasonal & Holidays

Where To Skate, Ski And Sled In And Around Fargo

Feeling inspired by the Winter Games? Here are a few ways to get out, stay active and make the most of the season!

Ready for some winter adventure? From indoor skating to easy day trips for skiing, sledding and tubing, here’s where to find winter fun around Fargo.
Ready for some winter adventure? From indoor skating to easy day trips for skiing, sledding and tubing, here’s where to find winter fun around Fargo. (Shutterstock)

Feeling inspired by the excitement of the Winter Games? You don’t have to travel far to get in on the seasonal spirit. Around Fargo, you’ll find places where families can lace up skates, enjoy indoor winter fun, or plan easy day trips to nearby skiing, tubing or sledding spots. Whether you’re looking to stay close to home or head out for a weekend adventure, these ideas can help you make the most of the season. Just be sure to double-check hours, weather conditions and reservation details before heading out.


⛸️ Ice Skating & Indoor Winter Fun

Cornerstone Bank Arena

Address: 4404 23rd Ave S, Fargo, ND 58103

Phone: (701) 499-6060

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Details: Cornerstone Bank Arena is a multi-rink indoor ice facility offering public skating sessions, learn-to-skate programs, figure skating, and youth and adult hockey. It’s located in south Fargo and is one of the most reliable year-round ice skating options in the city.


West Fargo Sports Arena

Address: 520 32nd Ave W, West Fargo, ND 58078

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Phone: (701) 356-7690

Details: West Fargo Sports Arena hosts indoor public skating, hockey leagues, and skating lessons throughout the winter season. It’s about a 10 minute drive from downtown Fargo and provides another dependable indoor skating option in the metro area.


🎿 Skiing, Snowboarding & Tubing — Day Trips

Detroit Mountain Recreation Area

Address: 29409 170th St, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501

Phone: (218) 844-7669

Details: Detroit Mountain offers downhill skiing, snowboarding, and a tubing hill with groomed runs and snowmaking. It’s about a 1 hour drive from Fargo and is one of the closest true winter sports destinations for a snowy day trip.


Andes Tower Hills

Address: 4505 Andes Rd SW, Kensington, MN 56343

Phone: (320) 965-2455

Details: Andes Tower Hills features skiing, snowboarding, and snow tubing with terrain for a range of skill levels. It’s roughly a 1 hour 45 minute drive from Fargo and makes a solid winter day trip for more hill variety.


☃️ Outdoor Play & Sledding Spots

When fresh snow blankets Fargo, neighborhood parks and open hills quickly fill with sleds and bundled-up winter fun. Checking local park updates before heading out can help ensure conditions are safe and accessible.

Fargo spots to consider:

  • Lindenwood Park has open grassy areas and gentle riverbank slopes that locals use for sledding and snow play when snowfall is deep enough to stick. Its scenic location along the Red River makes it a favorite in-town winter destination. (Source: Fargo Parks)

Further outdoors:

  • Buffalo River State Park — This park east of Fargo features rolling prairie terrain and open natural areas that can work well for sledding and winter exploring when snow accumulates, and it is about a 40 minute drive from the city.

Bundle up, stay safe and have fun wherever winter takes you!

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