Fargo. Not really a place that comes to mind when you think of a tourist town, but wow what a place to live and thrive in as a local. With a calendar full of events (year-round) and countless ways to get involved, life as a local in Fargo can only be described as something out of a Hallmark movie at times. The baristas know your name, you wave to friendly faces on the street, parades roll through town at all times of the year and there is regularly a line down the block for the local Dairy Queen.

A while back, we shared some of our favorite ways to explore Fargo like a tourist, but today, we wanted to share with you how to live like a local. So friends, get ready to immerse yourself in the culture that makes this such a sweet place to call home.

Head to the Red River Market

Whether you’re looking for some fresh veggies, hot coffee, hand-picked flowers, delicious baked goods or just to meet some new friends….this is the place to find out what local living is all about.

Shake some hands at One Million Cups

One of our favorite ways to get involved is to head to the Stage at Island Park once a week and hear from some of the region’s best and brightest as they offer an in depth look at a business they’ve started or an idea they’re dreaming of. With ample amount 20 Below Coffee and inspiration to go around, this might just be our favorite way to start the day.

Take a lunchbreak stroll down Broadway

Some days, it’s hard to walk down Broadway without seeing a handful of familiar faces doing the same lunchbreak stroll. We love the chance to see a friendly face as we stretch our legs mid-day and it doesn’t hurt that Broadway offers all sorts of delicious treats and snacks in just a few short blocks.

Grab your afternoon pick me up at the coffee shop that knows you by name

We admit, our 3pm routine used to be hopping in the car to jet to Starbucks for an afternoon treat, but lately we’ve traded that in for a quick stop at one of our many local coffee shops to grab an iced coffee while catching up with the barista….who more than likely remembers us by name. Now that is way better than Starbucks.

Pick some produce at the public garden

Yep, you read that right. Need some fresh tomatoes for tonight’s salad? If you can find ‘em, you can pick ‘em! The little corner by the fire station on Roberts has a garden maintaned by various groups around town and the produce? Completely yours for the taking. Enjoy!

Grab a post-work treat at the Moorhead Dairy Queen

Sure, we love a good happy hour, but we’ve gotta admit we just get such a better buzz from a big ‘ol blizzard from our friends over at Dairy Queen. This one of a kind DQ has roots that go waaaay back plus some of the cheeriest workers we’ve ever met. So on Fridays...you know where to find us.

Rep your city with a tee that says it all

Of course we couldn’t help but mention this one….with over 30 unique designs to choose from, we’ve got something for everyone. But we must admit that our personal favorite has to be the Fargo Stereotypes tee, talk about a good laugh!!

Well, that’s it for now. These are just a few of the ways we like to “live like a local” here in Fargo! Now get out there and enjoy this beautiful place we call home!