7 Best Wyoming Towns For Retirees

"If retirement's on your mind and Wyoming's on the radar, you're probably starved for room, views, and calm. That's what you'll find here—big skies, dry air, no state income tax, and tiny towns that actually welcome you. From hot springs in Thermopolis to the Old West feel of Cody and fishing streams in Sheridan, these towns offer serene living without sacrificing character. Whatever you're craving—mountains, museums, or just a friendly café to call your own—Wyoming's got it.

Buffalo

Buffalo is literally where the Big Horn Mountains begin, and it's the kind of town where you can feel the pace slow down as soon as you drive in. The Historic Occidental Hotel is a treasure—it's half museum, half saloon, and they still have live bluegrass on Thursday nights. The Clear Creek Trail System runs through town and is bordered with a well-maintained walking path along its edge, great for your morning stroll. The Jim Gatchell Memorial Museum is tiny but well done, with an impressive collection of pieces and artifacts from the frontier and Native American history. Buffalo is big enough to have an actual grocery store and small hospital, but it is still laid back. And events like Longmire Days bring people together to socialize and celebrate without even a hint of a touristy vibe."