Couple Time

Stop for a mid-morning treat at Tea & Crepe Café

This modern Downtown dessert café specializes in bubble tea, crepes and Thai stir-fried ice cream.

Pick up a bike at one of the 13 Greater Grand Forks rental spots and ride on the Greenway near the Red River

The Greenway consists of 2,200 acres lining the Red River and the Red Lake River as they low through Grand Forks and East Grand Forks. This picturesque urban space offers countless recreational, cultural, historical and natural resource opportunities. You can hike, walk, run, rollerblade, bike, bird, canoe, kayak, fish or golf, all in the heart of our two cities. The Greenway includes an all-season trail system, nature preserves, picnic sites and camping areas.

Drop by Bd Mixed Metals for a uniquely grand gift to bring home

Bd Mixed Metals, formerly Badman Design, is located on South 3rd Street in historic Downtown Grand Forks. It is comprised of a 5,000 square foot expansive showroom, design studio, welding shop and production space. This is where master metalsmith David Badman and his Bd crew create, display and sell their artwork. Examples include jewelry and the ever-changing inventory of home designs including mirrors, wine racks, tables, benches, boxes, lamps, railings, wall hangings, small sculpture, outdoor sculpture and their popular limited-edition holiday ornaments.

Lunch at the eclectic North Dakota Museum of Art Café

Dine amongst great works of art while dining on delicious culinary creations including freshly made sandwiches, salads and unique daily specials. Chefs here use only the freshest, locally sourced ingredients available.

Peruse the current exhibits at North Dakota Museum of Art and make a stop in the gift shop

The museum is nationally recognized for its ground-breaking human rights exhibitions, involvement with international artists, the commissioning of landmark works of art anchored in the Northern Plains and the strength of its exhibition program. Three galleries house exhibitions of regional, national and international art. On permanent display is late New York City artist and collector Barton Benes' apartment that includes his collection of African art and oddities from around the world. Other museum features are concerts, guest lectures and kids' activities, plus a gift shop and weekday cafe.

Relax with a massage at Avant Salon & Spa

Come and relax, de-stress and let Avant's professionals work out the knots; so, you can rewind in grand style. This premier Spa offers Full Body Massage, Aveda Tulasara Facials, Body Treatments, Full Body Waxing, Eyebrow Services and more.

Hop over for dinner at a local hotspot: The Toasted Frog

The Toasted Frog is a 21+ trendy yet inviting restaurant and lounge that boasts extensive martini and wine lists to accompany fabulous gourmet food. The area's hottest chefs offer up cool culinary creations like their famous fried cheesy pickles, wild mushroom lavosh, chicken pesto wood-fired pizza, Mahi-Mahi tacos, chimichurri pork tenderloin, gorgonzola butter topped filet mignon and a game-changing elk burger. When it's time for dessert, there's always room for s'mores...with an espresso martini chaser.