If you’re an avid thrifter, you probably already have a routine. You have favorite stores that you visit on certain days, and they never steer you wrong as far as offering unique treasures at great prices. But if you’re willing to branch out of your normal routine, you might find that some of the best thrift stores are in small-town Minnesota. In particular, the town of Buffalo. Here, you’ll find vintage and antique goodies that will be hard to pass up. Take a look:
Buffalo, Minnesota, is a small town about 40 miles northwest of the Twin Cities.
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There are plenty of activities both indoor and outdoor that make Buffalo a great place to visit. It is home to several lakes as well as a charming downtown. Given all these activities, Buffalo has a bright future.
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But Buffalo has plenty of links to the past, too. It plays host to several great thrift stores. One, Wise Penny Thrift Shoppe, is a must visit for thrift lovers everywhere.
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This nonprofit thrift store has been around for 30 years, and it still offers amazing deals. You’ll find anything from housewares to kids’ clothing - and everything in between.
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If you’re lucky, the next shop will be open by the time you roll into town. Second Hand Rose is an occasional store is only open four days a month. So make sure you plan your trip around their schedule!
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Inside, you’ll find an amazing array of gently used and upcycled housewares and furniture. If you’re looking for something unique for your home, this offbeat thrift shop is your ticket.
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Next up is Now & Again, a charming little store that you don’t want to pass up.
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You’ll find a good variety of furniture at great prices. There are many vendors selling at Now & Again, so you need to stop in often. You never know what you’ll find!
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Aside from regular thrift stores, Buffalo is known for its antiques! Their most famous antique store by far is Buffalo Nickel.
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You almost need an entire day to appreciate this enormous antique barn. There is an amazing antique item - or 20 - no matter where you look!
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If you love thrifting, you definitely want to check out Buffalo, Minnesota. Across its many thrift and antique stores, there are endless treasures to be found. Have you ever gone shopping there?
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