Buffalo Attractions
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
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.
Jim Gatchell Memorial Museum
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.
All values are in United States Dollars
Jim Gatchell Museum
100 Fort Street
Buffalo, WY 82834-1801
United States
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
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | Closed | Closed |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
June 1 to September 6
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
September 7 to September 17
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | Closed | Closed |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
September 18 to October 1
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | Closed | Closed |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Always closed on:
American Independance Day (July 4)
| Family | $ 12.00 |
| Adult | $ 5.00 |
| Child 17 & under | $ 3.00 |
| Child 6 & under | FREE |
Disabled
Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
Occidental Hotel
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.
