Wyoming Official Travelers Journal 2008 - (Page 30) Gillette Classic Wyoming: Located in the center of the Newcastle Black Hills Oasis: After miles and miles of driving through open plains, visitors to Newcastle are greeted with the dark green forest of the Black Hills that encroach to the Northeast. Stop for a bite to eat in one of the town’s old-fashioned diners, or head to the hills to stretch your legs and play. Don’t Miss: The Black Hills National Forest (www. fs.fed.us/r2/blackhills) offers ample opportunities for fishing, hunting, camping, hiking and mountain biking. region, Gillette is a great launching pad for exploring the Northeast on day trips. In town, take a coal mine tour or visit the Rockpile Museum featuring antique rifles and spurs, Native American artifacts and vintage farming and ranching items. Don’t Miss: The Cam-Plex Center (www.cam-plex. com) has a packed calendar of rodeo-related events, not to mention concerts from big-name country acts. Sheridan “#1 Western Town” — True West Magazine, 2005: This outpost of cosmopolitanism in the middle of a rugged and secluded valley is the perfect mix of Old West style and modern ambiance. Beautiful homes line the streets, ranging in architectural style from Victorian to Flemish revival. Four golf courses are close to the city, and in wildflower season — June and July — flowers bloom in profusion in nearby Cloud Peak Wilderness. Don’t Miss: The Sheridan Inn (www.sheridaninn.com) is a National Historic Landmark where Buffalo Bill and Will Rogers stayed while in Sheridan. Buffalo Frontier Charm to Spare: Immerse yourself in the Old West in Buffalo, located 35 miles south of Sheridan. Buffalo’s Main Street is a menagerie of historic buildings and frontier charm. Stop by for a milkshake from an old-time soda fountain and then head for the hills — the Big Horn Mountains are literally Buffalo’s big backyard. Don’t Miss: In July, the Big Horn Mountain Festival (www.bighornmountainfestival.com) brings a host of down-home bluegrass performers to Buffalo. 30 Wyoming Official Travelers Journal
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