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History & Baseball in Fargo This sample itinerary is best during the spring and summer months, but can be customized for any time of year.
day one 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Thirty-five miles south of Fargo is Fort Abercrombie. Known historically as “the Gateway to the Dakotas,” this fort once guarded vital transportation routes and served as an important supply point for military campaigns traveling into the Dakota Territory in the 1860s. Learn about the fort’s role in the U.S.-Dakota War of 1862 and see the mountain howitzer, uniforms, and equipment. 12 – 4:00 pm Blue skies prevail year round at the Fargo Air Museum, a premier flying museum in the upper Midwest. View exhibits dedicated to the brave men and women who have served and are serving in the Armed Forces, such as: History of the ND Flying Aces, ND Air National Guard, cloud modification, and agricultural aviation. View military displays featuring WWII, Korea, Vietnam, and Iraq and Afghanistan wars. 4 – 7:00 pm Take a ride on “Ruby,” the Scheels Ferris Wheel, in the Upper Midwest's largest sporting goods store. From Ruby, you will have the perfect vantage point to view all of the 88 specialty shops at Scheels. This huge shopping facility also offers an old-time shooting gallery, two 5-sport simulators, and a golf simulator.
Work up an appetite and grab a bite to eat at one of the area’s many group-friendly restaurants.
day two 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Your day begins at Cass County Historical Society’s Bonanzaville. View 43 historic buildings and over 400,000 artifacts. Located in West Fargo, Bonanzaville is the area's premier tourist attraction. Come see Fargo’s First House, Donbrinz Schoolhouse, St. John’s Church, the Embden Train Depot, the Houston House, the automobile museum, the tractor museum, the airplane museum, or one of many other collections! There is always something new to see at Bonanzaville. 1 – 4:00 pm Shop at familiar retailers, unique boutiques, and other stores at the West Acres Mall, which also features distinctive dining and events. Located within the shopping center is the Roger Maris Museum. Dedicated to former New York Yankee and Fargo native Roger Maris—who hit a record 61 homeruns during the 1961 season—the glass-enclosed museum enables visitors to re-live Maris’s legendary life. View a replica of his 1961 locker, explore displays and artifacts from his youth and Major League playing days, or watch historic footage in the video room while sitting
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