Under $100: Fargo, N.D.

Perhaps best known for the titular film and television series, Fargo is a typically mid-western town in North Dakota. The state’s most populous city boasts a growing cultural scene, adding to its diverse landscape.

Start your day on a sweet note at Sandy’s Donuts & Coffee Shop. With two locations in Fargo, the donut and coffee shop offers dozens of different flavors from the classic glazed through more unique flavors including red velvet and Butterfinger crumble. Breakfast costs about $5. Fans of the film Fargo, be sure to stop at the Fargo-Moorehead Visitors Center to visit The Woodchipper. Take your picture with the iconic prop from the movie.

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Visit Bonanzaville. The 12-acre historical park features 43 historic buildings containing 400,000 artifacts, relevant to the history of the local Red River Valley. Adult admission costs $12. Have lunch at Lucky’s 13 Pub. The family-friendly restaurant is famous for its dozens of varieties of burgers and sandwiches. Spend about $15 on lunch.

Catch a movie at the Fargo Theatre. Built in 1926 as a cinema and vaudeville theatre, the building retains its original Art Deco style. Playing new, independent, foreign and classic films, prices range from $5–9. Grab dinner at Würst Bier Hall. The German-style beer hall features a rotating tap of more than 30 beers. Try one of the unique sausage flavors including elk or wild pheasant. German favorites like pretzels, bratwurst and spaetzle round out the menu. Dinner costs $15–20.

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