Buffalo, Wyoming
Didn't bother with the museum -- we are starting to drift a bit behind schedule so headed out around 10AM. Stopped for lunch in Billings -- it was like the Zombie Apocalypse had hit. I know it was Sunday but the majority of businesses were closed and nobody was outside walking around. There is a large University and Medical Center complex and we did see a few people there but downtown was a ghost town. Finally found the local hippy co-op and had a deli sandwich there.
Sheridan was a bust so we drove another 40 miles to Buffalo, drove through the main street and fell in love.
Sheridan has a population of about 70K but there was really no pride in people's homes -- a lot of ratty houses, no really cool places to eat and the downtown core was looking a bit dilapidated.
Buffalo has a population of around 4K and it is hopping. Lots of businesses were open and we had dinner at the
Occidental Hotel. Staying at the local no-tell motel. Pet friendly so everybody is happy.
Buffalo is a gorgeous little town. Turns out there is a
smith in Buffalo -- will be giving him a call tomorrow and see if he is still there (maybe he is going to the conference too) -- nice work from the looks of his website.
We also stopped by the
Little Bighorn battleground and spent 45 minutes walking around and looking at the exhibits. Didn't spend too much time as the
Cody museum is a lot better and we will be hitting that on our way back.
Heading on our way to Rapid City -- don't know if we will get there tomorrow, may spend the night in
Sturgis but we are definitely getting there. Over 1,500 miles so far.
Day four!
Posted by DaveH at July 15, 2012 6:53 PM