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Get ready to Plan Your Vacation
From their origins as frontier towns with soldiers, sheepherders, cattle barons, renegades, and rustlers, Buffalo and Kaycee, Wyoming, have become welcoming Western towns that deeply touch those who visit. Use our itineraries, resources and guides to plan your perfect trip to Johnson County, Wyoming.
Getting Here
Make your way to Buffalo and Kaycee for an unforgettable Wyoming adventure.
The most popular airports to fly to Buffalo and Kaycee, Wyoming, are the Billings-Logan International Airport and the Rapid City Regional Airport, where many visitors start their journey at Mount Rushmore, stopping in Johnson County, Wyoming, on their way to Tensleep, Wyoming. A full suite of car rental companies is located at both, with the most variety of airlines to choose from.
The closest airport is the Sheridan County Airport, offering affordable, efficient, reliable and safe air service to and from Denver International Airport on United Airlines. Both Avis and Budget rental cars are available in the terminal for convenience. Check early for availability on rental cars. Another option is the Casper-Natrona County International Airport, which offers some rental cars onsite.
Buffalo is one of the most accessible cities in Wyoming with Interstate 90, Interstate 25 and U.S. Highway 16 running through the county. I-90 and I-25 meet just north of downtown Buffalo; while Kaycee is located along I-25 just 45 minutes from Buffalo and 45 minutes north of Casper.
Highway 16 is the most picturesque and safest route from the east to Yellowstone National Park. The highway is designated as the Cloud Peak Scenic Byway from Buffalo through the majestic Bighorn National Forest and Tensleep Canyon.
Travelers Tip: For those venturing through Johnson County to Yellowstone, spend the night in Buffalo to enjoy the scenic drive at the start of the next day.
Events and Stories
Roam like a local
Events
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Art & Music Festival
›: Art & Music FestivalSATURDAY, JULY 27 | Music, chalk art, paint out and other activities at Crazy Woman Square, downtown Buffalo.
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Wagon Box Anniversary
›: Wagon Box AnniversaryFRIDAY, AUGUST 2 | This educational program marks the anniversary of the Wagon Box Fight.
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Johnson County Fair & Rodeo
›: Johnson County Fair & RodeoSATURDAY, AUGUST 3 | Bull riding and other events fill the schedule at the Johnson County Fairgrounds.
Stories
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Top Things To Do With Kids in Buffalo, WY
›: Top Things To Do With Kids in Buffalo, WYBuffalo and Kaycee, Wyoming offer many attractions for people of all ages, making Johnson County a great family-friendly destination. There are museums and forts to explore for those interested in…
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Dog Tales in Buffalo
›: Dog Tales in BuffaloDogs of all ages and sizes can enjoy the trails that are conveniently located near the historic downtown in Buffalo Wyoming.
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Longmire Days in Buffalo, Wyoming
›: Longmire Days in Buffalo, WyomingLongmire Days, the annual celebration in Buffalo, Wyoming, honoring Craig Johnson’s fictional city of Durant in Absaroka County and his Longmire Mystery Series, was inspired by real places and landmarks…