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Ralph Englestad Arena

1 Ralph Engelstad Arena Drive, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND
Ranked #1 of 10 attractions in Grand Forks
5.0 of 5 stars 31 Reviews
Type: Arenas/ Stadiums/ Fields
Activities: Group tours/walking tour
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Manitoba,Canada
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
56 helpful votes 56 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

This is one of the nicest hockey rinks I have ever seen. Great seats and a lot of parking. More

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Grand Forks, North Dakota
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

This stadium is par with professional stadiums and arenas... RE outdid himself and UND alum are grateful. I've also been to a few concerts in the Betty..... More

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Bellevue, Nebraska
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2012

If you haven't experienced Fighting Sioux hockey in this arena, then you don't know hockey. This place is better and nicer than most pro arenas. More

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Grand Forks, North Dakota
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2012

The Ralph is like nothing I have ever seen with the marble, brass and leather embossed seats. Their sound system is fabulous. The food is great--I highly recommend the bucket of nachos with your choice of beef, pork or chicken--it is a full meal to share with one or two other people. The caramel popcorn with chocolate drizzle is amazing... More

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West Fargo, ND
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2012

Ralph Englestad built a beautifully appointed and decorated hockey arena. It is also used for concerts and other events, but it was primarily designed for hockey. You can purchase many different things at their concession stands, but their prices are quite high and the parking fees are outrageous. I don't know if the parking lots are part of the facility... More

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Denver, Colorado
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

Excellent facility, well organized. The food and drink selection was a bit more broad than most facilities. Seating arrangement was well thought out. I think they actually put some thought into not selling the seats were attendees view would be obstructed. Very fqair ticket prices. More

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Dallas, TX
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 March 2012

Simply the nicest arena ever built. As the NY Times described it, it IS "The Palace on the Prairie" ! More

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Bemidji, Minnesota
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 March 2012

Absolutely beautiful facility! Had a great time! Keep the Fighting Sioux name More

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Fargo, North Dakota, United States
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 March 2012

The arena is a masterpiece of architecture! The events are great! Enjoyed Sioux-Gopher Hockey this year! More

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Fargo, North Dakota
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2012

If you have not been there, you need to add this to your bucket list. There is not a bad seat in this arena and you cannot beat Fighting Sioiux Hockey! More

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