Jim Gatchell Memorial Museum

City / town · Wyoming

Buffalo

Jim Gatchell Memorial Museum

Best timeMay–Sep
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Nearest airportSHR · 32 mi
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Overview

Buffalo is in Northeast Wyoming, United States of America.

1 sights · 3 places to stay

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Jim Gatchell Memorial Museum

Jim Gatchell Memorial Museum

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Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: May–Sep. Summer highs reach about 86°F; winter lows dip to about 16°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: May and Jun. (climate data from nearby Gillette)

Jan: 0.6 in rain0.6"Jan: high 36°F, low 16°F36°16°JanFeb: 0.8 in rain0.8"Feb: high 38°F, low 17°F38°17°FebMar: 1.1 in rain1.1"Mar: high 49°F, low 25°F49°25°MarApr: 2.1 in rain2.1"Apr: high 56°F, low 32°F56°32°AprMay: 3.3 in rain3.3"May: high 66°F, low 41°F66°41°MayJun: 2.5 in rain2.5"Jun: high 77°F, low 50°F77°50°JunJul: 1.7 in rain1.7"Jul: high 86°F, low 57°F86°57°JulAug: 1.4 in rain1.4"Aug: high 85°F, low 56°F85°56°AugSep: 1.3 in rain1.3"Sep: high 75°F, low 46°F75°46°SepOct: 1.6 in rain1.6"Oct: high 59°F, low 34°F59°34°OctNov: 0.6 in rain0.6"Nov: high 46°F, low 24°F46°24°NovDec: 0.6 in rain0.6"Dec: high 36°F, low 16°F36°16°Dec

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

  • From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
  • SHR Sheridan County Airport, Sheridan — 32 mi away. Directions
  • GCC Northeast Wyoming Regional Airport, Gillette — 57 mi away. Directions

Express Arrow and Jefferson Lines buses serve Buffalo, and can be booked as part of a Greyhound ticket.

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    Get in

    Express Arrow and Jefferson Lines buses serve Buffalo, and can be booked as part of a Greyhound ticket.

    See

    Jim Gatchell Memorial Museum

    See Jim Gatchell Memorial Museum

    ⚠ Last checked Apr 2018 — confirm before you go
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    Buy

    Shop Margo's Pottery and Fine Crafts

    Functional crafts, mostly made in America, the pottery of owner Margo Brown, pottery by many others from across America, jewelry, blown glass, furniture, and whimsical metal work.

    📍 1 North Maingo to the creek in the center of downtown, it is on the northeast side of the creek across from the Occidental Hotel☎ +1 307-684-9406⚠ Last checked Oct 2015 — confirm before you go
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    Sleep

    Stay Buffalo Inn

    📍 100 Flatiron Dr☎ +1 307-684-7000⚠ Last checked Mar 2016 — confirm before you go
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    Stay The Historic Occidental Hotel

    A restored hotel founded in the late 19th century offering authentic Old West ambience. Seven suites with modern conveniences. Fine dining in the attached Virginian Restaurant.

    📍 10 N Main St☎ +1 307-684-0451⚠ Last checked Mar 2016 — confirm before you go
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    Stay Quality Inn

    📍 75 N Bypass Rd☎ +1 307-684-2256⚠ Last checked Mar 2016 — confirm before you go
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