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| Buffalo,
Wyoming, at the foot of the magnificent Big Horn Mountains and Bighorn National
Forest, has many attractions for its visitors. The area is very rich in
history and beauty. Listed below are some of the features that this beautiful area
has to offer. |
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Downtown Buffalo, Wyoming
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Buffalo, Wyoming
hosts the Jim Gatchell Museum of the West, the
historic Occidental Hotel and many other historic buildings. There is also a fine
downtown shopping district and fine restaurants. The Clear Creek Trail System runs
from east of Buffalo approximately 11 miles into the Bighorn Mountains. The Bighorn
Mountains and Bighorn National Forest are just a 10 minute drive from downtown Buffalo. |
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The Big Horn Mountains
and Bighorn National Forest are very popular for sports including
downhill skiing, cross-country skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling and 4-wheeling.
Summer activities include camping, fishing, hiking & backpacking, trail riding,
wildlife viewing and photography, and sightseeing. |
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Abundant Wildlife
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Wildlife
is abundant in the area around Buffalo, Wyoming and the Bighorns. Pronghorn
Antelope, Mule Deer, Whitetail Deer, Moose, Elk, Black Bear, Mountain Lions, Coyotes, and
many other species inhabit the area.
There are many local events held during the year
including rodeos, festivals and local history celebrations. |
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There are many historic
sites available in the area including Fort Phil Kearny, Wagon Box Fight, and the
Fetterman Massacre.
About 45 miles south of Buffalo is the Town of Kaycee. West of Kaycee is the famous Hole-in-the-Wall
region, where the outlaws Butch Cassidy, the Sundance Kid and others holed up, The
area is characterized by rolling plains and the magnificent red rock wall. |
Jim Gatchell Museum
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Johnson County YMCA
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Buffalo is the smallest city in the U.S. with a YMCA. It has a full
gymnasium, weightlifting/workout room, racquetball courts, indoor swimming pool and
whirlpool, outdoor tennis courts and all types of exercise and fitness classes. |
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| Buffalo also
has the state's largest outdoor FREE swimming pool, which is open during
the summer months. There is also a "Snack Shack" available at the pool.
The Buffalo City Park is located in this area with a wading pool, kids playground
equipment, horsehoe pits and other amenities. |
Buffalo FREE Outdoor Swimming Pool
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Buffalo Golf Course
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The Buffalo
Golf Course offers 18 challenging holes and a full service restaurant and pro
shop. It is a premier course, having been rated as 4 star by Golf Magazine and Golf
Digest. |
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