Thief River Falls is known for its outdoor recreation, but there are several other passions to pursue - Where Two Rivers Meet.
We are the home of Arctic Cat, Digi-Key Electronics & the Ralph Engelstad Arena, and tours are available of all three facilities.
The Multi-Events Center is located just east of Northland College, and is the sports mecca of Thief River Falls. Our downtown has been revitalized with new streets, wider sidewalks and new lighting. There have also been several new retail stores added recently downtown and throughout our community!
Thief River Falls is home to seven comfortable lodging properties ranging from locally owned motels to boutique hotels, as well as over 20 dining options. Plan your trip at www.visittrf.com.
The Hunt is On – Where Two Rivers Meet.
With over 2 million acres of public hunting land to choose from, the Thief River Falls area offers hunters choices of waterfowl ranging from geese, ducks and sandhill cranes to sharptail grouse, woodcock and wild turkeys. Thief River Falls is truly an untapped bonanza for waterfowlers!
Thief River Falls is home to seven comfortable lodging properties ranging from locally owned motels to boutique hotels, as well as over 20 dining options. A good night’s rest and a hot breakfast will prepare you for an outstanding day of hunting in the Thief River Falls area. Plan your hunting trip today at www.visittrf.com.
One of our best attractions is the Great Outdoors! Pursue your favorite activity - kayaking, golfing, biking, fishing or go-karting. Pick your pastime and join us in Thief River Falls! More information on all of these recreational opportunities can be found at www.visittrf.com.
Thief River Falls is great place for cyclists of any ability level, from kids to advanced riders.
The Street Wizards Car & Cycle Show occurs annually the first weekend of August in Floyd B. Olson Park. A Trivia Kruze is held on Friday, along with Pre-Registration, and the show is held on Saturday. FREE for spectators!
RiverFest is a community celebration in Thief River Falls, Minnesota held annually the first weekend of August featuring talented musicians performing in Hartz Park.
This annual fair has a huge midway, carnival rides, food stands, 4-H exhibits, FREE bandshell entertainment, bingo, raffle, chainsaw sculpturing & much more! This year's dates are July 17-21, 2019.
You'll find excellent fishing year-round on the rivers. The Red Lake River, in the Thief River Falls area, offers excellent fishing. Whether you’re in waders, a float tube, canoe or just fishing from the bank, the opportunity for walleyes, northern pike, small mouth bass, crappies and a host of other species is great!
Thief River Falls is a safe city to bike around and there are several fun places to ride. The 7-mile scenic River Walk is a wonderful place to bike with your family, or the 3+ miles of multi-use trails going 3 different directions from the Greenwood St. roundabout are great options too. More experienced riders can share the road with motorists and ride in the same direction as traffic.
Spend a day, a week or a lifetime in Thief River Falls! From lively concerts and entertaining theater productions to prime goose hunting and pristine snowmobile trails, Thief River Falls offers year-round fun and entertainment. Go to www.visittrf.com or the Visit Thief River Falls Facebook page and plan your trip today.
