Mark Peihl, Clay County Historical Society conservator, has put together a really great walking/biking/canoeing tour of the Red River through Fargo-Moorhead, complete with fascinating historical info. Much of it is anecdotal and not common knowledge, so it's a fun read, even if you don't follow the river. Here's a link to the printable PDF.
If you're more interested in architectural history, the City of Fargo has published a walking tour of downtown Fargo. This one is best done by actually walking the streets. However, you can get the best view from the opposite side of the street as much of the architectural points outlined in the guide are on the second floor or higher. Considerably drier than the CCHS tour, but invaluable for architecture buffs. Also includes some anecdotal info, but not nearly enough in my opinion.
Print copies are available free at both branches of the Fargo Public Library, otherwise you can download the PDF for free on their website. Apparently, there was supposed to be an audio version, either on CD or somewhere on the website, but I can't seem to find it. If you know about it, let me know and I'll update this post with more info!
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I've seen the Downtown one, but the river walk one looks very interesting -- I'll have to try it sometime!
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