Epic History & Wide-Open Spaces

In Buffalo and Kaycee, Wyoming, the Wild West meets the great outdoors in spectacular fashion. This region holds onto its cowboy history with saloons, horseback riding tours and thrilling rodeos. Just outside town, the dramatic Bighorn Mountains teem with hiking, fly-fishing and rock-climbing adventures.

Rich history

Ranches, museums and a historic saloon harken back to the towns’ most lawless era.

Amazing surroundings

See the views that inspired long-ago cowboys in the Bighorn Mountains and Tensleep Canyon.

Hang with the locals

Mingle with friendly Wyomingites at lively concerts and authentic rodeos.

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Open-Air Adventures

  • Try your hand at the cowboy lifestyle with an overnight stay on a working farm.

  • Cast your line in Bighorn Mountain streams to reel in trout and walleye. Hire a local guide or make it a solo adventure.

  • Extensive trail networks and plentiful equipment rentals make it easy to see Buffalo and Kaycee on two wheels.

Culture & History

  • Dive deep into local history with curated exhibits, community events and cemetery tours.

  • Stay the night or just stop in for a drink at downtown Buffalo’s most famous watering hole.

  • Head to Kaycee to tour this museum, which includes preserved buildings from the town’s early days.

Experiences

Driving through Crazy Woman Canyon near Buffalo, Wyoming; Credit: Chad Coppess

Crazy Woman Canyon

Towering limestone walls invite you to camp, fish or just take a scenic drive through its sights.

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The statue “Good Ride Cowboy” by D. Michael Thomas in Buffalo, Wyoming

Arts Experiences

Take a tour of Wyoming’s creative side with public art pieces and community galleries.

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Meadowlark Lodge near Ten Sleep, Wyoming

Winter Adventures

Go skiing at Meadowlark Lodge and traverse kilometers of snowy trails via snowshoe, snowmobile or fat tire bike.

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Lake DeSmet near Buffalo, Wyoming

Lake DeSmet Recreation Area

Pack your binoculars: This boating and fishing hot spot is also a birdwatching paradise.

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A snowy day in Downtown Buffalo, Wyoming

Downtown Buffalo

Grab a drink at the Historic Occidental Saloon, catch live music in Crazy Woman Square and soak up Wild West vibes.

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Riding horses near Buffalo, Wyoming

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