Wyoming has the lowest population density in the contiguous United States, no state income tax, and wide public land access. Towns like Lander and Torrington have nearby golf courses and outdoor trail systems. Cody and Jackson sit near entrances to Yellowstone National Park. The nine communities below cover a range of retirement options, from medical access to outdoor recreation.
Buffalo
Buffalo sits along US Highway 16, a scenic route that runs between Yellowstone National Park and the Mount Rushmore area. The climate is mostly dry, with cold winters and warm summers.
The Jim Gatchell Memorial Museum holds more than 15,000 artifacts and is a recognized regional Western museum. Downtown Buffalo includes several preserved historic buildings, the most prominent being the Historic Occidental Hotel & Saloon, a landmark hotel that has hosted figures including Buffalo Bill Cody, Butch Cassidy, Calamity Jane, Teddy Roosevelt, and Herbert Hoover.