Enjoy Buffalo County in Any Season

Enjoy some of the most spectacular scenery in the Midwest in Buffalo County. Untouched by glaciers, Buffalo County features unspoiled natural beauty with  beautiful landscapes, rolling hills and steep limestone bluffs. Bordered by three rivers, the Trempealeau, the Chippewa and the Mississippi, Buffalo County is filled with historic charm, recreational opportunities, and natural and scenic attractions.

Outdoor Sporting Opportunities

Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy nature and sports all year 'round in Buffalo County. Water activities are plentiful on the rivers and lakes, including boating, canoeing,  water skiing, and swimming. You can rent a houseboat and paddleboat or fish for northern pike, bluegills, crappies, walleye, bass, trout and catfish. Hunters will find whitetail deer, fox, turkeys, ducks and geese; and trappers will find large muskrat, mink and beaver populations. The numerous trails throughout the county provide great hiking, ATVing, biking, horseback riding,  and walking, as well as providing breathtaking sights and sounds of nature. In the fall enjoy the bright autumn foliage and  watch the migration of thousands of birds, including tundra swans and Canadian geese. In the winter ice fishing, cross country skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling, and watching the bald eagles feeding in the open water are popular recreational activities.  Buffalo Country also offers several golf courses, camping areas, and sporting competitions

Scenic Attractions

Discover the beauty of  Buffalo County when you travel the county's roads. Unique to Buffalo County are "dugouts'," which were originally Indian pony trails, then stage coach routes, and today are steep, narrow, roller-coast paths. Be adventurous and you will see century old churches, eagles, llamas and buffaloes, as well as the unspoiled beautiful countryside. Travel along the Buffalo River on State Hwy. 37 between Alma and Mondovi and enjoy some of the area's most spectacular scenery in all seasons. Another beautiful drive is the Great River Road which travels along the Mighty Mississippi, beneath towering bluffs, through picturesque and historic riverside cities and villages, over islands, scenic overlooks and observation platforms. Stop to eat, visit  or tour one of the many historic riverside establishments. In Fountain City, visit the only floating barroom on the Mississippi, and in Alma, water-taxi to the Great Alma Fishing Float, the largest floating pier on the Mississippi. 

Some of the county's popular attractions include:

• Historic Alma on the Mississippi

• Fountain City "Native  American" Museum

• Prairie Moon  Sculpture Garden and Museum

• Merrick State Park

• Tiffany Bottoms Wildlife Area

• Goose Lake Memorial Park

• Buena Vista Park

• Rieck's Lake Park

• Buffalo River State Trail

• Rock in the House

• Lock and Dam No. 4 & 5A

• Scenic Views -- State Hwy. 37 & Great  River Road

Dining, Lodging and Shopping

Whether you're visiting  a charming historic riverside city or town, or meandering through the picturesque countryside, you'll discover great shopping, dining,  lodging  and hospitality in Buffalo County.  You'll find treasure-laden antique shops, art galleries and unique gift boutiques offering one-of-a- kind items, including the works of internationally recognized artists. You won't go hungry in Buffalo Country with fresh seafood and beef and locally made cheese. Delicious home cooked meals are served in waterfront restaurants, supper clubs and cafes. Travelers can choose from a variety of accommodations including campsites, an historic 19th century hotel, a luxurious Victorian bed and breakfast inn, cottages and houseboats.

In Buffalo County, you'll find outdoor adventure, breathtaking scenery and lots to do!

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