Heart of
the Wild West!
Although vast herds of buffalo once roamed Wyoming, the town of Buffalo was not named after them.
Experience the "Wild West"
Attractions near historic Buffalo
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Buffalo's historic main street. Main street was built on what was once a trail that curved down a slight hill, forded Clear Creek, then angled up a grade to the other side. The first freight wagons with their teams of oxen, horses and buggies made this trail where the first buildings of Buffalo were erected. The town was not named after the buffalo that roamed the area, but after the town of Buffalo, New York. The bridge in the heart of Buffalo, which bisects Main Street, was written up in Ripley's "Believe-it-or-Not" as the only bridge in the world where a U-turn was legal. Today you can visit many quaint antique stores and souvenir shops that line the street and stop for a "quick one" at the Occidental Hotel in a bar restored to its 1860 appearance. You can almost hear the ghosts talking, drinking, and playing cards. |
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| Rodeo fun! Come and watch real cowboys compete for silver belt buckles and cash trying to outlast that bucking bronco, or lasso and bring down a stampeding calf. Laugh at the rodeo clowns' crazy antics. Every Wednesday night (except July 4) at the Buffalo Fairgrounds starting at 8:00 PM sharp. Take a FREE SHUTTLE BUS from the KOA to the Fairgrounds at 7:15 PM and return at 10:00 PM. Adults: $6.00, children $4.00. Don't miss this real western event. You'll want to tell your friends about it ! |
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| Lake DeSmet. Located seven miles north of Buffalo off I-90, the lake was named after Father Pierre Jean DeSmet. The lake was discovered in 1851 and today boasts excellent fishing and boating. It is the site of the annual Buffalo Lion's Club Fishing Derby on Memorial Day weekend. |
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 | The Buffalo Golf Course. With its view of the Big Horn Mountains, this golf course is one of the finest found in Wyoming. Enjoy a challenging 18 hole, par 72 play, combined with spectacular mountain vistas plus mature cottonwood trees providing both shade and scenic beauty. A complete facility is available with pro-shop, driving range, snack bar and lounge, cart rentals, and daily fees. Greens fees are still under $20 and rentals are available. |
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 | The Jim Gatchell Western Museum Situated in downtown Buffalo this museum has one of the best collections in the American West, and certainly in Wyoming. Visiting this museum is like taking a time machine ride into the colorful past that is filled with historic Indian battles and the famous Johnson County Cattle War. The museum serves as the hub for history in the Powder River area and houses more than 15,000 historically significant artifacts from the region. Here you will find items from the Custer/Little Big Horn Battlefield, the Fetterman Fight, the Johnson County Cattle War and personal equipment from famous lawmen and outlaws. Visit the museum's website |