The Jim Gatchell Museum, named after the first drugstore owner in Johnson County, is AAM®-Accredited, and a Blue Star museum, right here in Buffalo! Enjoy an hour or two viewing the exhibits, or just stop into their gift shop!
Spend a couple hours and take a ride through our beautiful, Crazy Woman Canyon! One of our most beautiful features in Johnson County. Cars, trucks & SUVs only, this drive is very suitable for most family vehicles.
Looking for a fun evening? The Occidental, coined locally as "The Ox", has music almost every night! Buffalo's most prominent downtown hotel was founded in 1880 & has lots of history! They also have a museum, open for tours.
Buffalo has a great shopping area! Our main street offers lots of shops for gifts, clothing, local art, and sporting goods!
Walk around and get local produce, yummy foods, pies & cakes, local meats, art, and more!
Saturdays in the Square was created by a local non-profit org, dedicated to making Saturdays fun downtown! There are free concerts all summer long in our downtown Crazy Woman Square, making Buffalo one of the most vibrant small-town communities in the Spring, Summer and Early Fall seasons! https://www.facebook.com/saturdaysinthesquare/
Have a picnic or do some kayaking at Tie Hack Reservoir! Tie Hack is a great place to cool off and let the kids play too! Tie Hack is also great for fishing, hiking and more. Paid & Maintained camping spots are available, and restrooms are easily-accessible, and available.
Our local wool mill processes everything from the grower, to the product! Tour the wool mill, and learn how they work, from local ranchers, to their distribution and final products! While you're at Mountain Meadow Wool Mill, be sure to check out their gift shop!
Explore the history of the battlegrounds between the Natives and the Settlers of Wyoming!
Ten Sleep, Wyoming is about an hour from Buffalo, through the beautiful Bighorn Mountains! The name comes from the "number of sleeps" it would take between Buffalo & Ten Sleep. You'll enjoy driving through Ten Sleep Canyon, which attracts rock climbers & enthusiasts, from around the world!
George Washington park features the largest free outdoor pool in the US! Also featured are covered areas for picnicking, picnic tables & grills, walking trails and playgrounds for the kids!
The Bighorn Mountains have so many attractions, including many quick stopping points by vehicle, where you might see antelope, deer, and the occasional moose if you look closely! Great camping, picnicking, rock climbing, and more - truly a photographer's dream! https://www.fs.usda.gov/bighorn
Our local golf course is revered statewide, labeled "Wyoming's Best Municipal Golf Course", and also contested as the best, or 2nd best course in Wyoming!
The Brinton Museum features a large property honoring the Native American heritage in the surrounding areas. The Brinton also features a wide variety of western artists, including Charlie Russell and others. Enjoy lunch at the on-site bistro.
