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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Fargo

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Fargo, North Dakota

Updated September 4, 2023

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Fargo, North Dakota

Fargo Wood Chipper

"...I guess that was your accomplice in the wood chipper?"
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'Fargo Mario Wall'

In an alley behind a Fargo bar, you can roleplay as Mario while interacting with a popular street mural.
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This replica of an 8th century burial ship actually sailed to Norway before returning home to Minnesota.
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Pyrotechnics Guild International Convention

Annual convention held by the largest pyrotechnic community in the world.
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