Alerus Center
Grand Forks, ND
1200 South 42nd Street 58201
VENUE GUIDE
Alerus Center
Plan more than your event at Alerus Center. Jump to our Your Opening Act or Your Encore lower on this same venue page.
Tickets & Events
Upcoming games, concerts, shows & live events
Before & After
Venue Details
STAY NEAR THE ACTION
Stay Near Alerus Center
Make the event easier by staying close to Alerus Center and the surrounding Grand Forks area. Compare nearby options for the night before, the night of, or after your event.
Canad Inns Destination Centre Grand Forks
0.1 mi from the venue • Google rating 4.0 (1,662 reviews)
Staybridge Suites Grand Forks, an IHG Hotel
0.2 mi from the venue • Google rating 4.4 (428 reviews)
My Place Hotel-Grand Forks, ND
0.2 mi from the venue • Google rating 4.0 (201 reviews)
Baymont by Wyndham Grand Forks
0.2 mi from the venue • Google rating 4.2 (861 reviews)
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VENUE & SURROUNDING AREA
About Alerus Center & the Area
Alerus Center is an event venue in Grand Forks, ND. Use this venue guide to plan where to stay, what to do before and after the event, and how the venue connects with the surrounding event destination.
BEFORE THE EVENT
Your Opening Act
Ideas near Alerus Center for late morning, lunch, the afternoon and the hours leading up to your event.
Restaurants
Tavern United Grand Forks
0.1 mi from the venue
Make this a food stop before the event.
Google Maps rating: 3.6 (434 reviews)
Playmaker's All American Lounge
0.1 mi from the venue
Make this a food stop before the event.
Google Maps rating: 3.9 (34 reviews)
Boss' Pizza & Chicken
0.2 mi from the venue
Make this a food stop before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (850 reviews)
Domino's Pizza
0.3 mi from the venue
Make this a food stop before the event.
Google Maps rating: 3.9 (73 reviews)
Taste of Philly
0.3 mi from the venue
A nearby option for a pre-event meal.
Google Maps rating: 3.8 (65 reviews)
Red Pepper
0.9 mi from the venue
A nearby option for a pre-event meal.
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (674 reviews)
Coffee & Cafes
Pan & Roots
0.9 mi from the venue
Coffee near Alerus Center for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (22 reviews)
North Dakota Museum of Art Cafe
1.0 mi from the venue
A nearby coffee stop for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.9 (12 reviews)
Wilkerson Express Convenience Store & Stomping Grounds Coffee
1.0 mi from the venue
Coffee and a quick break before the event.
Google Maps rating: 3.6 (33 reviews)
Caribou Coffee
1.2 mi from the venue
Coffee and a quick break before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (457 reviews)
Starbucks
1.2 mi from the venue
Coffee near Alerus Center for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (351 reviews)
Board Room Coffee & Taphouse - UND Campus
1.2 mi from the venue
Grab coffee before heading to the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.8 (18 reviews)
Museums
Grand Forks County Historical Society
3.1 mi from the venue
A nearby daytime option before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (99 reviews)
Heritage Village
4.2 mi from the venue
Spend part of the day exploring before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (41 reviews)
Attractions
Splashers of the South Seas
0.1 mi from the venue
A nearby option for the hours before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (486 reviews)
Prime Steel Park
0.4 mi from the venue
Another way to make more of your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.8 (25 reviews)
Sertoma Park
0.7 mi from the venue
Explore this attraction before heading to Alerus Center.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (520 reviews)
Hughes Fine Arts Center
0.9 mi from the venue
Add this nearby stop to your pre-event plans.
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (15 reviews)
Lions Park
1.0 mi from the venue
A nearby option for the hours before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (36 reviews)
Richard's West Park
1.1 mi from the venue
Another way to make more of your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.1 (32 reviews)
Shopping
Columbia Center
1.4 mi from the venue
Fit in some shopping before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.0 (144 reviews)
Columbia Mall
1.5 mi from the venue
Shop nearby before heading to the venue.
Google Maps rating: 3.7 (2,310 reviews)
Columbia Junction
1.9 mi from the venue
Fit in some shopping before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.0 (500 reviews)
Midtown District
2.0 mi from the venue
Browse nearby shops before heading to Alerus Center.
Google Maps rating: 3.9 (1,024 reviews)
AFTER THE EVENT
Your Encore
Evening and post-event options near Alerus Center. Hours can vary by day, so confirm current hours for your event date.
Restaurants
Tavern United Grand Forks
0.1 mi from the venue
A nearby option for a post-event meal.
Today: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Google Maps rating: 3.6 (434 reviews)
Playmaker's All American Lounge
0.1 mi from the venue
A nearby option for a post-event meal.
Today: Closed
Google Maps rating: 3.9 (34 reviews)
Boss' Pizza & Chicken
0.2 mi from the venue
Food near Alerus Center for after the show or game.
Today: 10:00 AM – 3:00 AM
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (850 reviews)
Domino's Pizza
0.3 mi from the venue
Keep the night going with a meal after the event.
Today: 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Google Maps rating: 3.9 (73 reviews)
Taste of Philly
0.3 mi from the venue
Keep the night going with a meal after the event.
Today: 10:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Google Maps rating: 3.8 (65 reviews)
Red Pepper
0.9 mi from the venue
Grab a bite after the event at Alerus Center.
Today: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (674 reviews)
Getting to Alerus Center
Parking
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Rideshare
Uber, Lyft and local taxi service are common transportation options for visitors to Alerus Center in Grand Forks, ND. Event-day pickup and drop-off restrictions may apply, so check your rideshare app for the current designated location and instructions.
Transit
Venue-specific public transit service to Alerus Center has not been verified. Major games and events may use special rail, bus, shuttle or traffic plans. Check the venue's official event guide and the local transit agency for current event-day service.
Valet
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Parking & Event-Day Details
PARKING PRICES
Rates Can Change by Event
Alerus Center hosts major game-day and event traffic. Official lots, prepaid passes, opening times, ADA parking and road restrictions can vary by team, opponent or event. Check the venue's official event guide and your ticket/parking instructions before arrival.
TAILGATING
Not Verified
Tailgating, grilling, alcohol and parking-lot gathering rules at Alerus Center have not been venue-verified. Policies can differ by team and event. Check the venue's official event-day rules before arrival.
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Upcoming Events & Tickets
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