Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave in Golden, CO

Located in the beautiful hills of Golden, Co, the Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave is a must see for both locals and those simply passing through the area. You don't have to be a fan of the Wild West or gunfights to appreciate Buffalo Bill's life.In the museum portion of the Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave, there is a whole lot to learn and see. Everything from a massive amount of weaponry to actual video footage of him scouting, and everything in between. He was an accomplished showman and folks came from all over the world both to participate in and watch his Wild West. Wild Bill Hickok and he were good friends, and Hickok was often a part of the shows. Buffalo Bill was also an expert in scouting and hunting for buffalo.The museum contains a rich history of William F. Cody's (Buffalo Bill's full name) life along with hundreds of actual artifacts. Sitting Bull's headdress is on display, outfits Wild Bill wore during his shows are there, even his desk and chair are there.To get to the grave portion of Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave, it's a small hike up hill into the gorgeous hills of Golden. There are a few really nice lookout areas where spectators can get a breathtaking view of Denver, CO, where Buffalo Bill ultimately passed away. He had his body transferred to Golden because he loved it so much. His grave site contains the remains of Bill, his wife and two small children. It's gated off so you cannot gain entry to the actual headstones, but onlookers have thrown coins in over the years. Some highlights of Buffalo Bill's life were serving in the Civil War, working for the Pony Express, scouting for the Army and being part of Colorado's gold rush in 1859. His cowboy act was a huge success and made a lot of people a lot of money. He died in 1917 in Denver at his sister's house. It was his last wish to be buried in Golden, CO, instead of in Wyoming where he had started his own town called Cody. To learn more or get directions to Buffalo Bill's grave, visit http://www.buffalobill.org/ .