The Econo Lodge hotel in Grand Forks is located east of Interstate 29, just five miles from the Grand Forks International Airport. This hotel is close to many area attractions and points of interest, including the Alerus Center, home to the UND Fighting Sioux football team as well as The Ralph Engelstad Arena, Home of The Fighting Sioux. Grand Forks Air Force Base, shows at the Chester Fritz Auditorium and the University of North Dakota are all nearby. Nestled in the scenic Red River Valley, Grand Forks offers many indoor and outdoor activities. Arts and entertainment facilities, museums, galleries and theaters are abundant. Family-friendly parks provide hiking and biking trails, sports fields, tennis courts and ice skating arenas. A variety of restaurants and cocktail lounges can be found around town. Guests of this hotel are entitled to many full-service amenities, including free continental breakfast, free wireless high-speed Internet access and free local calls. This is a pet-friendly hotel. Business travelers will appreciate additional conveniences like access to fax services, as well as the hotel's location adjacent to many local business and office complexes. All guest rooms at this hotel include microwaves, refrigerators, hair dryers, irons and ironing boards. Suites include 32-inch flat-screen televisions. Coin-operated laundry services are available and the hotel also provides ample parking for buses, trucks and cars.