Local Area Attractions Near Buffalo KOA Journey

The quaint, historic town of Buffalo offers a variety of attractions for every guest, from national historic buildings, art and history museums, military forts and battles, original ranch homesteads and the beautiful scenic byway HWY 16 - the gateway to gorgeous mountain flowers in early summer, an abundance of wildlife all year long and hundreds of miles of hiking and ORV trails in the Bighorn Mountains. We are the perfect stop between Mt. Rushmore and Yellowstone.

The Historic Occidental Hotel and Saloon

The Historic Occidental Hotel and Saloon

140+ YEARS OF WESTERN HOSPITALITY AT ITS BEST! The “Ox” is one of the most famous landmark hotels in Buffalo, Wyoming. Travel back into the real Old West! This award-winning restoration of a famous Old West Wyoming Hotel offers authentic historic accommodations in Buffalo, Wyoming with all the modern comforts added. It includes an elegant 1908 Historic Saloon, fine dining in The Virginian Restaurant, a quaint breakfast spot called the Busy Bee and live music every Thursday night…. all at the foot of the beautiful Big Horn Mountains. Each of our hotel suites and rooms is individually decorated with antiques, many of which are original to the Occidental Hotel. Fully restored in 2007, these accommodations offer you an authentic experience of The Old West, combined with the finest in modern conveniences. All of our rooms and suites have private bathrooms. We also offer pet-friendly rooms. The entire Occidental Hotel is a smoke-free building.

10 North Main Street Buffalo

Buffalo, WY 82834

307-684-0451

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Fort Phil Kearney / Fetterman Battle Monument / Wagon Box Fight - Red Cloud's War

Fort Phil Kearney / Fetterman Battle Monument / Wagon Box Fight - Red Cloud's War

The Fort Phil Kearny introduces visitors to the context of the Indian Wars and Bozeman Trail  through a viewing of the Fort diorama that depicts, to scale, the complete fort as it would have looked in the fall of 1866. Visitors can then enter the original site, through a reconstructed stockade wall, and experience the expansive grounds of the largest stockaded fort in the west.  Corner posts and signs inform visitors where original buildings stood, and stockade sections demonstrate exactly how the wall protected soldiers, civilians and supplies from Native American warriors. Throughout the fort grounds, interpretation invites visitors to understand fort life, the colorful characters that resided therein, and appreciate the contrast of a busy fort operation in such an isolated location. Fees: $4.00 for residents and $8.00 for non-residents.Children under 18 free .Pets on leash are welcome on grounds but not inside buildings.

528 Wagon Box Road

Banner, WY 82832

307-684-7629

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Crazy Woman Canyon

Crazy Woman Canyon

Crazy Woman Canyon, is a gorgeous drive through the canyon and along the creek, there is plenty of opportunity to pull off onto a little turnout and stretch your legs, or pack a lunch and enjoy a picnic along side the creek. As you exit the canyon you will get to enjoy the drive down the mountain and back into town. In the summer the road is highly accessible for all vehicles.
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Buffalo Golf Course

Buffalo Golf Course

Buffalo, Wyoming is a beautiful small town nestled up against the eastern slope of the Big Horn Mountains.  Nestled in the middle of our picturesque community is one of the prettiest public golf courses that you will find anywhere.  Established in 1934, folks travel from near and far to play the greatest game in the world at our phenomenal course. Buffalo Golf Club is an 18-hole public facility with stunning mountain views and beautiful mature tree lines.  The golf course has earned a reputation as one of the top courses in the state and has been called "a hidden gem".  Buffalo Golf Club is a multi-award winning course, continuously earning a "4 Star" ranking from "Golf Digest" magazine and in 2009 was named the best municipal course in Wyoming. The course offers five sets of tees to accommodate golfers of all skill levels.  Players of all ages and abilities are welcome to play on a daily basis.  Memberships are available and are one of the most reasonable in the area.

500 West Hart Street

Buffalo, WY 82834

307-684-5266

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Historic Downtown Buffalo

Historic Downtown Buffalo

Buffalo's main street has more than a dozen historic buildings, including the Occidental Hotel, where Owen Wister's Virginian finally "got his man." The impressive [u]Jim Gatchell Museum[/u] has over 15,000 artifacts from the American Old West. Many other Wyoming historical sites are just a short drive from Buffalo, including Fort Phil Kearney,  Fetterman's Massacre Site, Wagon Box Fight and the infamous "Hole in the Wall"- the hideout of Butch Cassidy, the Sundance Kid and the rest of the "Wild Bunch." Buffalo, Wyoming is nestled in the foothills of the beautiful Big Horn Mountains and is conveniently located at the intersections of Interstates 25 and 90. Wyoming State Highway 16 - 'Cloud Peak Scenic Byway".

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