Flights from Campbell County Airport, Gillette

For a trip to Gillette, Wyoming, you ll most likely fly to Gillette Campbell County Airport (GCC). Gillette is an up-and-coming area, with the push for cleaner energy bringing plenty of new activity to this coal-producing city. While you re visiting, you can get an old-fashioned Wild West experience at the local museums and ranches.

Attractions

Gillette is perfect for travelers looking to experience the Wild West. Powder River Basin Coal Mine Tours provide fascinating insight into the history of the area's coal industry, and coal trains still pass through the area several times a day. Durham Buffalo Ranch offers tours of one of the world's oldest working buffalo ranches. You can visit the Rockpile Museum for a roadside attraction experience and see the only sheep wagon left in the United States. In addition, Gillette has the closest airport to Devils Tower, a magnificent natural landmark that was the country's first national monument.

Hints and tips

The vast majority of the local eateries in Gillette are along Highways 16 and 59, and most of the hotels are in the same vicinity, sandwiched between Interstate 90 and Highway 16 or on Highway 59 near Dalbey Memorial Park. Gillette's CAM-PLEX Multi-Event Facilities host a variety of events, including rodeos, the county fair, boat shows and the Winter Western Festival.