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Best Places to Bring Your Dog in Forks County

There's no denying how great it is to have a dog in your life. The companionship and friendship our furry friends offer simply can't be beat. Still, sometimes it can feel like a challenge to make plans knowing you'll have to either leave your dog home alone or cut certain activities out of your day because those places don't allow dogs in.

Thankfully, there are a variety of places in our area that do welcome dogs! Let Rydell Honda of Grand Forks show you some of the best local places to check out the next time you want to plan an adventure that includes your pet.

Area Dog Parks

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You'll find two options in the City of Grand Forks if you're looking for dog parks. Since these parks are dedicated to dogs and created with their needs in mind, they're perfect when you need a way to enjoy some time outdoors with your pup. Dog parks make it easy to let your dog exercise while giving them some freedom, all while they get to interact with new canine friends.

Lincoln Drive Park

If you already know the Greenway, you know that there's really something for everyone here. That includes dog owners thanks to Lincoln Drive Park. This off-leash dog park sits west of Belmont Road and 13th Avenue South, providing a safe and legal way to exercise your pet off-leash while still staying in the Grand Forks city limits.

The park boasts two fenced areas in order to accommodate both small and large dogs, making it the perfect place to bring your pet no matter how big or small they are. You can visit the park between 5 a.m. and 11 p.m., so it's incredibly easy to access, too.

While dogs are allowed off-leash in designated dog areas, keep in mind that they cannot enter other areas if not kept on a leash, and you'll need to carry a leash at all times. You are also required to leash your dog before entering or leaving the park. If maintenance crews are working in the park, you'll have to keep your dog leashed as well. You must stay with your dog in the dog park at all times.

Circle of Friends Animal Shelter

You can also use a dog park at the Circle of Friends Animal Shelter. The shelter offers a dog park that is open to the public. This is also an off-leash dog park, though you'll have to keep your pet on a leash when entering and exiting the play area. The park is open every day from dawn to dusk.

Trails and Green Spaces

Whether you're into hiking, nature trips, or other ways to enjoy the great outdoors, there's plenty to do and see close to home. Fortunately, many of these areas are also ideal for dogs.

The Greenway

The Greenway offers so many opportunities for fun for dogs and their human companions, it warrants its own entry. In addition to the off-leash Lincoln Drive Park included within The Greenway, the natural open space translates to a range of ways to enjoy the outdoors, all with your best furry friend in tow.

The Greenway stretches across approximately 2,200 acres, providing outdoor space through the heart of Grand Forks in North Dakota and East Grand Forks in Minnesota. All in all, the area includes several parks, two golf course and three disc golf courses, a campground, shore bank fishing locations, and more than 20 miles of multi-purpose trails. So, when we say you'll have plenty to keep you and your pet entertained with a visit to The Greenway, we really mean it!

The pet-friendly natural open space makes for a great way to spend a day out with family and friends while you take your dog along with you. Dogs are welcome here as long as you keep them leashed and clean up any messes they leave behind.

Turtle River Nature Trail

Head over to Turtle River State Park, located close to Arvilla, for a great place to walk with your dog. The Turtle River Nature Trail should top your list. This loop trail stretches for 5.6 miles, and it's rated moderate for walking. A river makes the setting even more picturesque. You can access the trail year-round, and your dog can come along too as long as you keep them on a leash.

Places To Eat and Drink

Searching for a place in town to enjoy a bite to eat or maybe grab a drink? You're in luck. You'll find a few dog-friendly spots perfect for relaxing with your human friends while out and about with your pet.

Bully Brew Coffee House

Bully Brew Coffee House takes its name from its founder's bulldogs, so it's the place to go for dog lovers who want to indulge in some locally roasted coffee beans and bakery items. You'll also find puppuccinos here! If you need to take a quick break with your pup, the adjacent green space makes it easy.

Half Brothers Brewing Company

If it's time for beer instead of coffee, you'll want to have Half Brothers Brewing Company on your list of places to check out. The downtown Grand Forks brewery features a pet-friendly patio space.

Rhombus Guys Brewing Company

Rhombus Guys Brewing Company is another great place to visit with your pet tagging along. This microbrewery and restaurant in Grand Forks allows you to enjoy a bite and a brew with your dog alongside you at their outdoor tables. The food and drink menus both feature a range of delicious treats (human treats, we mean!), so you're sure to find something to please everyone in your crowd.

There you have it, Rydell Honda of Grand Forks just showed you some of the best places in our area to visit with your dog. Did we include your go-to local spot on this list? If we missed your favorite place to go with your dog, let us know! Drop us a line so we can add your pup-friendly recommendation to our list.

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Are you looking to satisfy your sweet tooth?  Whether you're looking for an early morning bagel, a stunning two-tiered cake for your wedding, or something to satisfy an immediate craving, Grand Forks, North Dakota, has plenty of bakeries to choose from. This area is home to just about any type of bakery you can imagine, so let your cravings be your guide as you check out one of these five bakeries near Grand Forks. more Bully Brew Coffee Image via Flickr by OriginalJo | CC by 2.0 With several locations scattered around the Grand Forks area, Bully Brew Coffee is an excellent place to grab a delicious pastry. Sandi Luck started her first business in 2005 thanks to her great-grandmother, who stated that conversations are better with coffee. She opened four coffee kiosks, selling them in 2008, and opening a small coffee venue in a local nursing home just a few years later. This venue became Bully Brew Coffee. Head in to enjoy freshly roasted coffee and numerous homemade bakery items. Its flagship macarons are a gluten-free confection that comes in various flavors and is guaranteed to tickle your tastebuds. Other can't-miss items include banana bread, caramel rolls, muffins, cookies, and bars. If you're looking for something a little more filling, consider sticking around for lunch and trying one of their grilled panini sandwiches or bagel sandwiches. French Taste Open Wednesday through Sunday, French Taste came about when Parisian owner Warren Sai sought to spread the awareness of French cuisine through crepes and culture. He opened the doors to this establishment in 2018 after spending years sharing his delicious wares on food trucks and in pop-up shops. Today you can order one of his more-than-two-dozen crepes, which are available in savory and sweet varieties. Try the strawberry-banana Nutella or the blueberry caramel for something a little sweet. Try some tasty options, including pepperoni pizza, Philly cheesesteak, and beef with nacho cheese. Other food choices include macarons and a variety of hot and cold beverages. Lb Cakes, LLC Over the years, owner Lindsay Benson has turned her hobby of baking specialty cakes and cupcakes into a business through Lb Cakes, LLC. She works full-time at the University of North Dakota, but she has transformed her cake-making into a successful venture. Each order is unique and designed specifically for the customer and celebration. Her cakes are available in eight flavors, including the following: Chocolate. This option has chocolate cake with chocolate pudding. Pair this cake with chocolate or vanilla buttercream. Cookies and cream. This vanilla cake is mixed with Oreo cookies and topped with cookies and cream frosting. Funfetti. With this vanilla cake, sprinkles are mixed into the batter. A vanilla buttercream works well with this flavor. Lemon. This vanilla cake is mixed with lemon pudding. Add lemon buttercream for a true lemon taste. Marble. With this cake, it's a 60% vanilla cake mixed with a 40% chocolate cake. Consider topping it with chocolate or vanilla buttercream. Red velvet. A classic cocoa-flavored cake, red velvet is mixed with red food coloring and buttermilk. Top it with a cream cheese frosting. Vanilla. This is white cake with vanilla extract and is best with chocolate or vanilla buttercream. White almond wedding cake. It's a white cake with a hint of vanilla and almond extract. This flavor is her best-selling option, and she recommends pairing it with almond chocolate buttercream. She also offers gourmet cupcakes in several additional flavors, such as pumpkin spice, peanut butter, and mint chocolate. To fulfill your order, she needs at least 72 hours' notice but recommends reaching out at least two weeks in advance for themed or elaborate designs. Oh, for Heaven's Cakes! 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They're all perfect for enjoying in an 8- to 10-ounce cup of hot milk. Is your mouth watering yet, yearning for a delicious and mouth-watering treat? If so, and you find yourself in the Grand Forks area, make sure you check out one of these five bakeries highlighted by Rydell Honda of Grand Forks. If you're already familiar with the area and believe we missed a favorite bakery of yours, make sure you let us know so we can add it to our list.

6 Fun Indoor Day Trips Near Thompson, ND

Planning an indoor day trip in the Thompson area? You have several places to choose from, including an indoor water park, aviation museum, and concert venue. Whether you'd like to relax and enjoy a quiet afternoon or want to let the kids expend some energy, you're sure to find the perfect spot nearby. more Splashers of the South Seas Image via Flickr by Phalinn Ooi | CC by 2.0 Splashers of the South Seas, located at the Canad Inns Destination Center in Grand Forks, is North Dakota's largest indoor water park. A local favorite since 2007, this 40,000-square-foot space features a variety of pools and slides as well as a lazy river, adults-only hot tub, and kiddie play area. Grab a snack or a meal at the Great Barrier Reef Concession Stand or at Garbonzo's Pizza and Arcade while you're there. The water park is open to the public seven days a week. Day passes start at $13.95 for ages 5-12 and $23.95 for ages 13 and up. 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The theater seats up to 25,000 people for full arena concerts. If you'd rather catch a sporting event, visit on a fall weekend and watch the North Dakota State Bisons play on the Gate City Bank Field. The football arena seats almost 19,000 people and boasts one of the largest video board systems in college football. Combined, the video boards encompass 8,500 square feet and use more than 8 million LED lights. A visit to the Fargodome might take a little more planning than other day-trip activities, but you may find it well worth the time and effort. Look through the upcoming events on the website to find an event that sounds fun. Several restaurants are located nearby, making it easy to grab lunch or dinner before or after your event. Sky Zone Trampoline Park Check out Sky Zone Trampoline Park in Fargo for high-flying fun. Work on your parkour skills, join a dodgeball game, or just enjoy freestyle jump on the wall-to-wall trampolines that stretch across the facility. 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5 Best Pizza Spots in Grand Forks

Grand Forks has a plethora of pizza locations that can satisfy your craving for a flavorful slice, but some stand out above the rest. If you're looking for the best pizza locations in the city, we have the lineup you're looking for. Check out these local hot spots for unique pies, fresh homemade ingredients, and outstanding quality. The options are so diverse you could have a pizza night every day of the week and never eat the same thing twice. more Rhombus Guys Pizza 312 Kittson Avenue, Grand Forks Rhombus Guys Pizza has served customers faithfully for more than a decade. Business Insider called it the Best Pizza in the State. It's not only a local favorite but a top choice among visitors as well. Try the award-winning T-Rex pizza topped with pepperoni, sausage, Canadian bacon, bacon, beef, and mozzarella. The Midwesterner is the T-Rex plus green peppers, onions, and a side of ranch. If you're looking for something unique, the Taco pizza is a great pick, featuring beef, black olives, and onions. After the pizza comes out of the oven, it gets topped with tortilla chips, tomato, lettuce, and cheddar cheese. Sour cream and salsa come on the side. Rhombus Guys offers several distinctive gourmet pie options that are sure to leave an impression. The Thai Chicken pizza comes with chicken, onions, red peppers, mozzarella, Thai peanut sauce, and a cilantro garnish. On the Blue Heaven, you'll find slices of New York strip, bacon, tomato, red peppers, cheddar, mozzarella, and blue cheese with a blue cheese cream sauce. From the Louisiana Saturday Night with shrimp and Cajun marinade to the Happy Pig with honey barbecue and pulled pork, you'll find creative pizza choices to suit any taste. Popolino's Pizza 2600 Demers Ave #108, Grand Forks Popolino's Pizza is a longtime staple of the Grand Forks area, serving customers since 1990. The menu includes all the classics, as well as a few innovative options such as the Hot Wing pizza with grilled garlic chicken and hot wing sauce or the Beef Tostada with taco sauce and taco meat. You can also create your own pizza from more than a dozen toppings. Round out your meal with sides like breadsticks, cheesy bread, cinnamon bread, or wings for a satisfying dinner that keeps you out of your kitchen. Popolino's runs specials every day of the week so you can always find a great deal, whether you're enjoying a weekend of family fun or grabbing a bite after weeknight soccer practice. You can also join the pizzeria's loyalty program and earn rewards the more you order. After just five visits, you'll get a free 2-liter, and 20 visits earn you $10 off a regular pizza. SlapShot Pizza & Fat Albert's Subs Image via Unsplash by @kiboka 2215 Gateway Drive STE A, Grand Forks SlapShot Pizza has been in business for more than two decades. Every day, the staff makes pizza dough, pizza sauce, and Chocolate Butterscotch Special K Bars from scratch. You can build your own pizza with either a regular crust or a chewy Brooklyn-style crust seasoned with garlic butter, Italian spices, and cheeses. SlapShot also offers a selection of specialty pizzas, including the Playmaker cheeseburger pizza and the Chicken Cordon Bleu pizza with Alfredo sauce in place of marinara. If you're looking for a low-carb option, you can order a crustless pizza that features sauce, cheese, and your chosen toppings in a 9-inch dish. SlapShot's EndZones are fun takes on calzones served in four wedges. You can also order Fat Albert's salads or subs. Round out your meal with appetizers such as breadsticks, cheese sticks, mozzarella sticks, or jalapeno poppers. For dessert, add an order of cinnamon and sugar dessert sticks, Special K bars, or monster cookies. Brick & Barley 9 North 3rd Street, Grand Forks Brick & Barley is an upscale pub where you can find a varied menu of food and drinks. The restaurant is closed Monday and Tuesday but stays open till 2 a.m. Wednesday through Sunday, making it an ideal choice for a late-night bite. The pizza menu includes eight signature 14-inch pizzas with intriguing combinations. For something truly unique, try the Pickle topped with a house-made remoulade sauce, pickles, and mozzarella cheese. The Beast is packed with flavor, featuring pepperoni, Italian sausage, bacon, chicken, taco beef, and Italian seasoning. Cheese lovers will adore The Prime with mozzarella, parmesan, gorgonzola, and provolone as well as pepperoni, Italian sausage, and mushrooms. If your party can't agree on pizza, you'll find plenty of other options on the menu, including burgers, sandwiches, pasta, and an impressive selection of appetizers like wings, cheese curds, pretzel sticks, crab cakes, and more. Brick & Barley also has an extensive drink menu with beer, cocktails, wine, and specialty martinis. The Toasted Frog 124 North 3rd Street, Grand Forks The Toasted Frog is much more than a pizza joint, but you'll be hard-pressed to order anything else after reading reviews like, "The best pizza I've had after living 7 years in Italy." Anytime you can find pizza on a menu alongside gourmet dishes such as filet mignon, wood-fired prime rib melt, an elk burger, you can bet it will be good. The Toasted Frog features nine wood-fired pizzas. You can keep it simple with pepperoni, sausage, or classic Margherita pizza, or try one of the restaurant's more creative options. If you're in the mood for something different, the Gorgonzola and Beef Tips pizza features beef tips marinated in balsamic and brown sugar, roasted red peppers, caramelized onions, fresh basil, and garlic-infused olive oil. The Roma-Sonoma comes piled with artichokes, grilled chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh mozzarella. Barbecue lovers can blend two favorites with the BBQ Pork pizza topped with pulled pork, caramelized onions, mozzarella, and chipotle barbecue sauce. Did we include your favorite pizza joint on the list? If we missed a top spot for pizza in the Grand Forks area, contact our team at Rydell Honda of Grand Forks and let us know. We love having great recommendations to pass along to our customers when they drive off the lot.