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Voykit pocket guide · United States
Buford, Wyoming
Buford
Visit Buford for a quick photo stop (2–3 h); then drive to Laramie or Cheyenne for food, sleep and other services.
Buford is the smallest U.S. town (population 1). Its main draw is the trading post and nearby roadside curios. A few hours suffice; plan an overnight in Laramie or Cheyenne.
- Country
- United States
- Local name
- Buford
- Best months
- Jun–Aug (warm, park open)
- Avoid
- Dec–Feb (road closures, snow)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- USD
- Money
- Currency is the US dollar (USD, $). Cards and phone payments work almost everywhere; carry a little cash for tips and small vendors.
- Daily spend
- Budget $50–$80 excl. bed · Mid $80–$130 excl. bed · High $130+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.
- Emergency
- Police / Fire / Ambulance 911
- Plugs
- Types A, B · 120 V · 60 Hz · Chargers are dual-voltage; hair dryers and straighteners from 230 V countries need a converter.
- Tipping
- Sit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.; Bar: US$1–2 per drink or 20% of the tab.; Taxi / ride-hailing: 15–20%, in the app.; Hotel housekeeping: US$3–5 a night.; Porter / valet: US$2–5 per bag or car.; Tour guide: US$10–20 per person for a day tour.; Counter service / tablet prompts: Optional; 0–15%.
- Water
- Tap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.
- Toilets
- Free public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations. Rest areas on highways are free.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee at Buford Trading Post | $2–$5 |
| Bison burger in Cheyenne | $8–$12 |
| Fuel (per gallon) | $3.5 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- CYS · Cheyenne Regional Airport
- About 30 mi east; rent a car for the drive.
Typical fares
- I‑80 Exit 335 to Buford
- about 30 min drive, 30 mi from Cheyenne (check road conditions in winter)
- Car rental (compact, 1 day)
- ≈ $40–$55 (check local agencies)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Walking covers the town centre. A car is needed for Tree in the Rock, Ames Monument and Curt Gowdy State Park.
See and do
Known for
- Smallest U.S. town
- Buford Trading Post
- Tree in the Rock
- Ames Monument State Historic Site
- Curt Gowdy State Park
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Tree in the Rock | Drive west 2.3 mi on County Road 700; 5 min from town | ≈15 min round trip |
| Ames Monument State Historic Site | Drive 3 mi north on WY-210; 10 min | ≈30 min round trip |
| Curt Gowdy State Park | Drive 15 mi east on WY-210 to park entrance | ≈45 min round trip |
| Vedauwoo Campground | Drive 12 mi west via Exit 329, then County Roads 700/720 | ≈1 h round trip |
Sleep
- Laramie
- College town 12 mi west; check lodging availability.
- Cheyenne
- State capital 30 mi east; check lodging availability.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Excuse me / Sorry |
| Thank you | Thank you |
| How much is it? | How much is it? |
| Where is the restroom? | Where is the restroom? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake and 'hi, how are you?' — reply 'good, thanks'; avoid: Treating the question as a real health enquiry
- Restaurants: Tip 18–22% and wait for the check; avoid: Leaving without tipping
- Personal space: Keep an arm's length in queues; avoid: Standing close to strangers
- Politics and religion: Listen more than you speak; avoid: Opening with hot-button topics
- Smoking: Smoke only in marked areas; avoid: Smoking near doors or in parks where banned
Scams and watch-outs
- Winter road closures on I‑80 can trap the town; check conditions before travel.
- Altitude ~8,000 ft; stay hydrated and watch for altitude sickness.
Low crime; main risks are winter road closures on I‑80 and altitude sickness at ~8,000 ft.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Buford, Wyoming yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Smallest U.S. town
- Buford Trading Post
- Tree in the Rock
- Ames Monument State Historic Site
- Curt Gowdy State Park
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata – Buford: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q123456
- Wikivoyage: Buford (Wyoming), revision 5340308 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5340308
Pocket card
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