Blue Gables Motel, Hotel in den Vereinigten Staaten
The Blue Gables Motel is a hotel in Buffalo, Wyoming, built in 1939 and consisting of 17 log cabins, a two-bedroom house for rent, and a tent camping area. The buildings display simple rustic craftsmanship with woodwork throughout, and their original design conveys an authentic sense of the early automobile travel era.
The motel was founded in 1939 to serve the growing number of automobiles exploring the West. In 2011 it was added to the National Register of Historic Places, recognizing its role in early road travel history and as a survivor of motor court development across Wyoming.
The name refers to the blue gables of the original buildings, which once served as a landmark for passing travelers. Today visitors use the motel to connect with the region's frontier heritage and experience how early automobile travelers once stopped and rested along western routes.
The motel offers varied lodging from simple log cabins to more private house rentals, plus a tent camping area for those who prefer sleeping outdoors. Its Main Street location is central for travelers planning to explore the Bighorn Mountains and surrounding outdoor areas nearby.
The motel has retained its original appearance since its 1939 construction with minimal changes, giving visitors a genuine sense of that era. Many guests note the quiet and unspoiled character of the place, which stands apart from modern chain hotels.
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