

This pretty city is surrounded by lakes, the two most famous being Buffalo Lake and Lake Pulaski. Whether you’re in Minnesota on a family holiday, business trip or even backpacking there is plenty to see and do. You can enjoy recreational water-based activities, discover the glorious nature on one of the many hikes or bike trails or simply sit in a cafe and watch the world pass you by. We’ve scoured high and low to find, what we think, are the most fun activities and the best things to do in Buffalo, Minnesota. So, let’s take a closer look and plan your holiday to Buffalo, Minnesota today.
1. Go ice skating at Buffalo Civic Center
Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account
Posted by Buffalo Civic Center on Monday, November 5, 2012
Buffalo Civic Center offers a bunch of great activities for the whole family depending on the season. During winter, the center’s indoor ice sheets and outdoor rink are open to the public. You can play hockey, go ice skating, and practice figure skating with your whole family during this time. You can also rent these spaces for birthday parties.
Outside of winter, the venue’s multi-purpose event area is open for rentals where you can do fundraisers, banquets, weddings, birthdays, and many others.
Buffalo Civic Center
Address: 1306 County Rd 134 NE, Buffalo, MN 55313, United States
Website: Buffalo Civic Center
Opening hours: 8am - 10pm (daily)
2. Bowl at Huikko's Bowling Center
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Posted by Huikko's Bowling and Entertainment Center on Monday, July 27, 2020
As the name suggests, Huikko’s Bowling Center offers you and your family a fun time at the bowling alleys but with a bit of a twist. Other than the regular bowling alleys, the venue also offers bumper bowling lanes so that the little kids don’t have to be sad that they keep getting gutter balls.
There’s also a cosmic bowling lane that turns the lights down and compliments all your bowls with a mix of great music and magnificent lighting effects.
Huikko's Bowling Center
Address: 1207 MN-25, Buffalo, MN 55313, United States
Website: Huikko’s Bowling Center
Opening hours: Mon - Thu: 11am - 10pm; Fri - Sun: 11am - 11pm
3. Enjoy the beautiful sights of Sturgess Park from a paddleboat

The area of Sturgess Park on Buffalo Lake is the perfect place to hire water equipment. Head to the Parkshore Pavilion to rent a boat, kayak, canoe, paddleboard, or even pontoons. Recreational water activities are not open all year so be sure to check details online to avoid disappointment.
Sturges Park
Address: 205 Lake Blvd S, Buffalo, MN 55313, USA
Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 3pm - 8pm; Sat - Sun: 10am - 8pm
4. Hit a hole-in-one at West Pulsaki Park Golf
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With a fairly flat and tight fairway, this park is a great option for a family game of golf, or to welcome new players. There is only a noticeable elevation change on two of the holes. The only excuse that you may have for missing the hole is the wind, which can sometimes be a bit challenging on some of the holes. The course was actually first opened in 2001 and it has already become a firm favorite for many locals and tourists alike.
West Pulsaki Park Golf
Address: 1900 Hwy 25 N, Buffalo
Website: West Pulsaki Park Golf
5. Sample some of the best tasting wine in the region
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Buffalo Rock Winery is a local family-owned winery and is an absolute must visit if you are in the area and you enjoy wine. Plan a trip during the summer months and you can enjoy the outdoor bar. Among the other local wineries in the area, the Buffalo Rock Winery has been singled out many times for their delicious tasting wines. The wine tasting sessions are very good value and you’ll be able to try a number of wines on offer.
Buffalo Rock Winery
Address: 4527 23rd Street SE, Buffalo, MN 55313
Website: Buffalo Rock Winery
Price: 7.28 USD
6. Inspire your children at the interactive Rotary Music Trail
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This fun walk is a great family activity and includes a gentle stroll around Buffalo while playing with a number of percussion instruments. There are six different ‘stops’ along the route and at each one, you’ll find a different instrument. The first point, at the entrance to the walk, has an imbarimba, then a yantzee, pagoda bells, contra-bass pipes, Saturn chimes and finally turn drums. Aside from having fun with the instruments, many locals use the walk as their daily exercise and some people regularly visit for a bit of music therapy.
Rotary Music Trail
Address: Hwy. 25 and 2nd Ave. S , Buffalo, MN, 55313
Website: Rotary Music Trail
7. For water, beach and fun times head to Sturges Park swimming beach
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Want to feel like your at the beach without having to travel a long distance then head to the beach at Sturgess Park. In total this park has 4.4 hectares (11 acres) of fun. Relaxing on the beach next to the lake is the perfect way to spend a sunny afternoon in Buffalo. If you have teenagers they’ll enjoy the nearby skate park and small children can play at the playground.
Sturges Park
Address: 401 Lake Blvd S, Buffalo, MN 55313, USA
8. Find the freshest ingredients and listen to live music
Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account
Posted by Buffalo Farmers Market on Friday, May 25, 2018
Regardless of the season, there is always a fantastic time to be had at the Buffalo Farmers Market. You can get the freshest local food so be sure to stop by to grab your ingredients. This market is very popular with the locals so we’d recommend getting there early to make sure you grab the tastiest foods on display. This market has been happening since 2003 and now sometimes even includes live music events.
Buffalo Farmers Market
Address: 100 1st Ave NE, Buffalo, MN 55313, USA
Website: Buffalo Farmers Market
Opening hours: 8am - 12pm (daily)
9. Try downtown Splash Pad for more fun and frolic with the kids
Every child loves spending time at a splash pad. This fun area shoots jets of water high into the air. Your children will happily spend an afternoon trying to avoid, or aiming for, the water jets. On a hot summer day, it’s a great place to take a group of friend. You simply need to step onto the silver disc on the center blue drain and the jets will spring into action. In fact, this whole park received an award in 2015 for its unique design.
Downtown Commons - Splash Pad
Address: Downtown, Buffalo, MN, 55313
Website: Downtown Commons - Splash Pad
Opening hours: 10am - 7pm (daily)
10. Satisfy your foodie soul at Minnesota State Fair

We adore the Minnesota State Fair, which has not only a cheap entrance price but also lasts for three days. Usually taking place between August and September, be sure to check the website for accurate dates each year. There is everything you could imagine, from big stage shows to fairground rides, exhibitions, and delicious food stalls. It’s a fantastic day out for all of the family.
Minnesota State Fair
Address: Minnesota State Fair, 1265 Snelling Avenue North, St. Paul, MN 55108-3003
Website: Minnesota State Fair
Price: 12 USD
11. Can you survive the escape rooms at Puzzles?
Editor’s Note: Establishment is permanently closed.
With a number of escape rooms that are intended to not be scary, this is great fun for all the family. If people are under 18 you’ll need to sign a parent waiver. There are four different rooms to try to escape from. So, if its a rainy day head to the Puzzles for some indoor family fun. Will you make it out on time?
Puzzles Escape Rooms
Address: 15 1st Ave S #103, Buffalo, MN 55313
Website: Puzzles Escape Rooms
Price: 22 USD
12. Spend some time at the famous Evelyn Wine Bar
Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account
Looking for a nice bar to enjoy on a Friday night? We’d recommend Evely’s Wine Bar. Family owned and in a quiet neighborhood in the historic downtown Buffalo. There is a wide range of delicious wines on offer alongside cheese plates, tasty pizzas and small plates. Not sure which glass of wine you want, you should order a flight and try a few different options. It’s a great way to find your favorite.
Evelyn Wine Bar
Address: 18 Central Ave, Buffalo, MN 55313, USA
Website: Evelyn Wine Bar
Opening hours: Tue - Thu: 3pm - 9.30pm; Fri - Sat: 10.30am - 10pm
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With this list of the best things to do in Buffalo, Minnesota we’re sure that you’ll have an amazing time. There is plenty to keep you and your family happy! We’d love to see your photos so remember to tag us in your Instagram stories.
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