Buffalo Wyoming is a place nestled near the Yellowstone Mountains. The city is located on the famous Bozeman Trail and is chock full of old West history. The area around Buffalo offers a wide range of recreational opportunities ranging from hiking and fishing to snowmobiling and camping. Buffalo is located at the junction of interstates 25 & 90.
Carousel Park, located in Buffalo, Wyoming, is a pleasant spot for a picnic or a family outing. The park contains, as indicated by its name, a Carousel called the Cowboy Carousel, along with a Ferris wheel, and a miniature golf course.
Full of antiques and items from bygone days of the Wild West, the Jim Gatchell Museum is a treasure trove of memorabilia. The museum features special exhibits on the history of the area and museum staff are happy to answer any questions you may have. On site is a restored chuck wagon, complete with cloth covering.
Address: Jim Gatchell Museum, 100 Fort Street, Buffalo, WY 82834-1801, United States
Phone: 1 (307) 684-9331, Fax: 1 (307) 684-0354
Hours:
May 7 to May 31: 9am-4pm; Closed: Sun, Sat
June 1 to September 6: 9am-6pm; Sun:12pm-6pm; Closed: Sun, Sat
September 7 to September 17: 9am-5pm; Closed: Sun, Sat, Sun, Sat
September 18 to October 1: 9am-4pm; Closed: Sun, Sat, Sun, Sat, Sun, Sat
Always closed on: American Independance Day (July 4)
Disability Access: Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
Fans of the heroes of the Wild West, including Butch Cassidy, The Sundance Kid, Calamity Jane, and Buffalo Bill Cody will want to stop in at the Occidental Hotel. All these " larger than life" heroes stayed at the Occidental Hotel at one time. The hotel has been restored to its former glory and now offers accommodations to modern day explorers of the Wild West.
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