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Voykit pocket guide · United States
Dubois
Spend a half‑day in Dubois for museums, art guild and a quick bite; stay overnight only if you want a ranch experience.
Dubois is a small Old West town in the Wind River valley, about an hour east of Yellowstone and Grand Teton. Its attractions are clustered in the centre, so a half‑day covers the museum, the Bighorn Sheep Center and the arts guild, with lunch at a local café. Overnight stays are limited to ranches or motels if you prefer a rural night.
- Country
- United States
- Best months
- Jun–Aug (warm, good for fishing and riding)
- Avoid
- Dec–Feb (cold, snow on roads)
- Stay
- 0–1 nights
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 $80–$120 excl. bed · Mid $120–$180 excl. bed · High $180–$250 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 a café | $2–$4 |
| Burgers at Lone Buffalo Steakhouse | $10–$15 |
| Taco at Tacos Esteban | $5–$8 |
| Beer at Rustic Pine Tavern | $4–$6 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- JAC · Jackson Hole Airport
- About 70 km (45 mi) north via US‑26; shuttle or rental car neededAbout 45 mi (70 km) north via US‑26; shuttle or rental car needed
Typical fares
- Car rental (compact, 3 days)
- ≈ $150 total (check)
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
Car is essential; US‑26/287 runs through town and connects to the Wyoming Centennial Scenic Byway. Walking covers the museum, arts guild and eateries.
See and do
Known for
- Dubois Museum
- National Bighorn Sheep Interpretive Center
- Wind River Valley Arts Guild
- fly fishing and horseback riding
- historic dude ranches
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Yellowstone National Park | US‑287 north, about 1 h 15 min drive | ≈2 h round‑trip |
Sleep
- 3 Spear Ranch
- Boutique ranch & resort, 1,200 acres
- Absaroka Ranch
- Ranch‑style lodging
- Black Bear Inn
- Inn in town centre
- Chinook Winds Motel
- Basic motel on 1st St
- Stagecoach Motor Inn
- Historic motor inn on Rams Horn St
- Trail’s End Motel
- Motel near US‑26
- Twin Pines Lodge and Cabin
- Cabins & lodge
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Excuse meExcuse me |
| Thank you | Thank youThank you |
| How much is it? | How much is it?How much is it? |
| Where is the restroom? | 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
- Roads can be snowy in winter; check conditions before driving.
- Limited dining hours; some places close early in off‑season.
Dubois is low‑crime; main risks are winter road conditions and limited cell coverage in remote areas.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Dubois yet. Suggested stay: 0–1 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Dubois Museum
- National Bighorn Sheep Interpretive Center
- Wind River Valley Arts Guild
- fly fishing and horseback riding
- historic dude ranches
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Dubois (Wyoming), revision 5221731 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5221731
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Dubois
To this address, please
To this address, please
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
- Police, fire, ambulance911
US consulate in Cheyenne (check address).
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/dubois-wyoming). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.