Buffalo, North Dakota travel guide: things to do, food & where to stay

Overview

Buffalo is a small town in the Red River Valley of North Dakota between Fargo and Valley City. It has a population of about 209 people.

2 sights · 1 places to eat · 1 places to stay

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Best things about Buffalo

Buffalo Creek State Historic Site

Marker designates area crossed by Gen. Henry H. Sibley and his military expedition on August 16, 1863. His expedition included 3,300 soldiers and 200 wagons in a column five miles long.

Old Stone Church Heritage Center

Built in 1885 as Calvary Episcopal Chapel, the Old Stone Church is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It hosts a variety of local and traveling museum exhibits, a library, and a museum store.

Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: May–Sep. Summer highs reach about 82°F; winter lows dip to about 1°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Jun and May. (climate data from nearby Fargo)

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
FAR Hector International Airport, Fargo — 35 mi away. Directions
JMS Jamestown Regional Airport, Jamestown — 53 mi away. Directions
MSP Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field, Minneapolis — 251 mi away (major hub). Directions

Exit 314 off I-94, and north 2 miles on state highway 38.

Full “Get in” guide ↓

Budget & where to stay

No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.

Sample 1-day itinerary

Day 1

Morning Buffalo Creek State Historic Site
Lunch Old 10 Saloon
Afternoon Old Stone Church Heritage Center

Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.

Food for you

What to ask about, for your diet

Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder

Understand

The first settlement at Buffalo was made in 1878. A post office called Buffalo has been in operation since 1883. The city took its name from Buffalo (New York).Buffalo celebrated its 125th anniversary in 2005.

Get in

By car

Exit 314 off I-94, and north 2 miles on state highway 38.

See

See Buffalo Creek State Historic Site

Marker designates area crossed by Gen. Henry H. Sibley and his military expedition on August 16, 1863. His expedition included 3,300 soldiers and 200 wagons in a column five miles long.

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