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Major city · United States

Aladdin

Treat Aladdin as a 2-hour stop on the Devils Tower drive, not a base: the store, the coal tipple and one café, then move on.

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Aladdin is a 15-person town on Highway 24 in northeast Wyoming, 26 miles (42 km) east of Devils Tower. It exists for travellers as a single short stop: an 1896 general store on the National Register, a historic coal tipple a mile away, and a café and motel six miles east. There is no town grid to wander and no second day of things to do. Come for the store and the tipple, eat at Cindy B's, and sleep in Sundance, Hulett or Gillette unless you specifically want the Bunkhouse or the motel.

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Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
see forecast
Currency
USD
Best months
May–Sep
avoid Dec–Feb (snow, ice, some closures)
Airports
GCC · RAP
Nights
0–1
Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
  • North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
  • North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
  • North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
  • United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
  • United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
  • United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
  • United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
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  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Aladdin, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • CoffeeCoffee at the general storeUS$2–4
  • Street or quick mealBed & breakfast roomUS$50–100
  • Budget bedBunkhouse Bed & Breakfast room, a night, per roomUS$50
  • Mid-range bedBunkhouse Bed & Breakfast room, a night, per roomUS$75
  • High-end bedBunkhouse Bed & Breakfast room, a night, per roomUS$100

A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$70 · Mid US$120 · High US$200

Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →

DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Aladdin General Store and MuseumCoal tipple interpretive walkDevils Tower gateway on Highway 24
Airports
GCC Gillette–Campbell County Airport (About 1 h 15 min by car; regional flights, check schedules and fares) · RAP Rapid City Regional Airport (About 2 h by car; larger airport with more connections, check)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    2°C (36°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    4°C (39°F)

  3. Mar

    not flagged

    9°C (48°F)

  4. Apr

    not flagged

    14°C (57°F)

  5. May

    Best

    19°C (66°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    25°C (77°F)

  7. Jul

    Best

    30°C (86°F)

  8. Aug

    Best

    29°C (84°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    23°C (73°F)

  10. Oct

    not flagged

    15°C (59°F)

  11. Nov

    not flagged

    7°C (45°F)

  12. Dec

    Avoid

    2°C (36°F)

Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (30°C (86°F)), coolest Jan (−11°C (12°F) low), wettest May (11 rain days), driest Jan (6). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Aladdin: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

2°C (36°F)

−11°C (12°F)

6 rd

Feb

4°C (39°F)

−9°C (16°F)

6 rd

Mar

9°C (48°F)

−5°C (23°F)

8 rd

Apr

14°C (57°F)

−1°C (30°F)

9 rd

May

19°C (66°F)

4°C (39°F)

11 rd

Jun

25°C (77°F)

9°C (48°F)

10 rd

Jul

30°C (86°F)

13°C (55°F)

8 rd

Aug

29°C (84°F)

12°C (54°F)

7 rd

Sep

23°C (73°F)

7°C (45°F)

7 rd

Oct

15°C (59°F)

1°C (34°F)

7 rd

Nov

7°C (45°F)

−6°C (21°F)

6 rd

Dec

2°C (36°F)

−11°C (12°F)

6 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

You need a car. Walking or biking works inside the town itself, but the store, the tipple, the café and the motel sit miles apart on Highway 24 with no sidewalk and no shuttle. Fill up in Sundance or Gillette before you come; there is no fuel stop in Aladdin.

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Devils Tower National Monument

go

Door to door: About 35 min

Drive west on Highway 24, about 42 km (26 miles)

The reason most people are on this road. Entry fee per vehicle; go early in summer.

Sundance

go

Door to door: About 30–40 min

Drive south on Highway 24 and I-90

Food, fuel and the nearest real choice of beds.

Gillettego

Door to door: About 1 h 15 min

Drive south on Highway 24 and I-90

Full services, airport and a wider hotel choice.

Hulett

go

Door to door: About 30 min

Drive west on Highway 24

Small town closest to Devils Tower; summer-only feel.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Aladdin town

The Bunkhouse Bed & Breakfast, about 5.6 km (3.5 miles) south of the store: 3 rooms, full breakfast, US$50–100 (2026 estimate).

Highway 24 east

Aladdin Motel and Cafe, 9 km (6 miles) east of the store: 14 rooms, pets OK, US$55–135 (2026 estimate).

Sundance

About 30 min south; the practical base for Devils Tower with more beds and food.

Hulett

About 30 min west, closest to Devils Tower; small, books out in summer.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
US$60–100 excl. bed
Mid
US$100–160 excl. bed
High
US$160+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Aladdin Motel room1 × 1 night × US$95US$95
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$120US$240
Devils Tower entry, per vehicle1 × US$25US$25
Fuel, 100 km of driving1 × US$12US$12
eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$15US$30
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeUS$40
Trip total≈ US$221 per person per day, bed includedUS$442

2026 estimate in US dollars; car and fuel excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Coffee at the general storeUS$2–4
Café meal at Cindy B'sUS$55–135 for the party
Ice cream or treatUS$3–6
Motel room, doubleUS$55–135
Bed & breakfast roomUS$50–100

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Very low crime; the real risks are driving: long empty stretches, deer and pronghorn on the road at dusk, winter ice and no cell signal. Carry water and keep a full tank.
  • Distances are real: the café and motel are 9 km (6 miles) east of the store, the Bunkhouse about 5.6 km (3.5 miles) south.
  • No fuel, no pharmacy, no hospital in town; the nearest services are in Sundance or Gillette.
  • Winter storms close Highway 24 and the store keeps shorter hours: call ahead before a winter detour.
  • Cell coverage is patchy on the highway; download offline maps before you leave.

Emergency numbers

Police, fire, ambulance
911
Poison control
1-800-222-1222

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Emergency

  • Police, fire, ambulance911
  • Poison control1-800-222-1222

Embassy

No consulates in Aladdin; your country's embassy or consulate is in Denver or another major city — check before you travel.

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Aladdin → Devils Tower by car: 42 km (26 miles), about 35 min
  • Aladdin → Sundance by car: about 30–40 min
  • Aladdin → Gillette by car: about 1 h 15 min

Say or show

  • Where is the general store? — Where is the general store?
  • Is the café open? — Is the café open?
  • How far to Devils Tower? — How far to Devils Tower?
  • Do you take card? — Do you take card?

Small-town hours change with the season and the owner's plans: call the store, café or motel before you drive out.

Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Aladdin. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: May–Sep · avoid Dec–Feb (snow, ice, some closures) · month by month →
  2. 2 airports and 4 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 4 day-trips, door to door
  6. 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Field-check the General Store's winter and summer hours and the coal tipple walk condition before publishing a stop time.
  2. Confirm the café and motel are open and under the same phone number, and whether the café still serves a full bar.
  3. Add a Devils Tower page with entry fee, timed entry rules if any, and a walk-time table for the Tower Trail.

Meanwhile

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