Hotels in Buffalo, WY

Resting equidistant between Yellowstone Park and Mount Rushmore lies Buffalo, a city at the base of the majestic Bighorn Mountains in Wyoming. The city is a mountain-town metropolis replete with friendly locals, outdoor recreation, museums to tour, and a bustling downtown district to discover. Stay at top Buffalo hotels in town to discover the magic that draws many tourists and intrigued travelers to this stunning city each year, including snow-free hiking and backpacking, lowland water sports, cultural festivals, and awesome road tripping during the warmer months of July to September. As a town built on energy production, agriculture, tourism, and recreation, you’ll see the mark of Buffalo’s varied demographic and unique culture pouring from every spot you stop. Have a blast in this gorgeous Wyoming town, and check out these top things to do while exploring Buffalo.

Adventure awaits in all directions when you plan a trip to the best Buffalo hotels in town. Just outside the city, the Bighorn Mountains offer a wealth of attractions, including wildlife spotting stop points, where you might be lucky enough to spot antelope, deer, and the occasional moose from your vehicle, if you look closely! Photographers visiting the area can take advantage of Buffalo’s wealth of photo opportunities, while the outdoor enthusiast can enjoy the town’s great camping, picnicking, rock climbing, and extensive, well-maintained trail system with over 20 miles of interconnected trails. Spend an afternoon strolling along the creek, or rent a bike for a nice, long ride while here. Plan a day trip to Lake Desmet to explore this large, gorgeous lake that boasts everything from boating to kayaking, and canoeing to fishing, just 10 to 15 minutes from Buffalo.

Itching for some history? Make your way to the Brinton Museum near hotels in Buffalo. Here, you’ll find a large property honoring the Native American heritage in the surrounding areas, plus a wide variety of western artists, including Charlie Russell and others whose work explores the history of the battlegrounds between the Natives and the Settlers of Wyoming from the fascinating Fort Phil Kearney. The Fort Phil Kearny Interpretive Center and Gift Shop offers the complex background and lead-up of the Indian Wars and Bozeman Trail and can guide you through a viewing of a diorama that depicts the complete fort as it would have looked in the fall of 1866!

Exploring downtown Buffalo on a weekend? You can’t miss the buzzing Saturdays in the Square, a free community event that offers concerts, food, and friendly locals all summer long in downtown’s Crazy Woman Square. Catch Buffalo at its most vibrant in the spring, summer, and early fall seasons! And if downtown during the weekend head over to the local Buffalo Farmers’ Market to stroll around and snag some yummy locally-made food, including pies, cakes, and other baked treats or pick up some produce, local meats, and much more!

Have a boast-worthy stay in Buffalo, and don’t forget to check out our other hotels nearby in Rawlins, Sheridan, and Evanston.