Buford, Wyoming -
Ames Brothers Pyramid
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The Ames Brothers were fat cat 19th century industrialists, now as forgotten as the lonely, towering pyramid that was built in their honor.
- Address:
- Monument Road, Buford, WY
- Directions:
- I-80 exit 329. The top of it is visible to the south when driving west, a mile or so before the exit. Turn south onto Vedauwoo Rd, then left onto Monument Rd. Follow two miles to the pyramid.
- Admission:
- Free.
- Hours:
- Daylight hours. Climbing is strictly prohibited. (Call to verify)
- Phone:
- 307-777-6323
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Ames Brothers PyramidThe Ames Brothers were fat cat 19th century industrialists, now as forgotten as the lonely, towering pyramid that was built in their honor. Roadsideamerica.com Report... [09/21/2008]
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Ames Brothers Pyramid The 2-mile road is washboard all the way. If you're towing a vehicle or trailer, you can easily unhook by I-80. Well worth the trip, lots of cool red granite littering the surrounding area, and a great view! [Skyler1967, 07/09/2010]
Ames Monument When I was in college at Laramie in the early 80's, there was a hole in the base of a corner of Ames Monument that a skinny person could squeeze through. Lo and behold, the Ames Monument is hollow. There's a smaller pyramid inside that was used as a base for the larger shell. It's large enough inside to climb around on. Also, on the eastern face, there's a path on the side where one can climb up to the medallion at the top without too much effort.
The hole has since been sealed, but it was something to do while you were there. [Robert, 05/05/2006]
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