There’s so much to see in Wyoming that it often takes a long weekend to really explore each of our small towns. If you’re looking to get away this year, plan a trip to any of these destinations that are sure to keep you occupied for days.
- Visit The Railroad Capital of America in Cheyenne.
Facebook / Cheyenne Depot Museum For well over 100 years, Cheyenne was the most important railroad city in America. The Union Pacific Depot was one of the grandest stations ever built, and to this day, America’s Railroad Capital is a fascinating place to visit. Stop by the Roundhouse, see the Merci Train, and take a train tour of the Terry Bison ranch while you’re in town.
- Visit the Fremont County Ghost Towns.
Flickr / Bureau of Land Management Fremont County is full of ghost towns, like Hamilton, pictured above. Each of these towns were once bustling centers of commerce and mining activity, and today, they’re shells of their past selves. Read more about these eerie, abandoned towns here.
- See the world’s largest mineral hot springs in Thermopolis.
Flickr / J. Stephen Conn Thermopolis is home to the World’s Largest Mineral Hot Spring, and it’s so worth a visit! Spend a weekend in the town shopping, dining, and exploring. Visit Hot Springs State Park for the bath house and trails, and be sure to carve out time to see the Wyoming Dinosaur Center, too.
- Spend a long weekend tracking down the best prime rib.
Google Maps Wyoming is known for grilling up the best steaks, and our prime rib is world famous. Visit a few of the restaurants that helped earn that reputation on this Prime Rib Road Trip through Wyoming.
- Hike in the Tetons - and take the Delta Lake Trail.
AllTrails / Jason Gardner The Delta Lake Trail is one of the more challenging day hikes in Grand Teton National Park, but you should make it a point to make the trek. Spend a long weekend wandering around one of our nation’s most beautiful preserved parks, visit Jenny Lake, dine at the Signal Mountain Lodge, and then challenge yourself with this hike before you leave.
- Get off the grid at Sinks Canyon State Park.
Facebook / Sinks Canyon State Park Sinks Canyon State Park is great for camping year-round. This remote Wyoming park is the perfect place for a long weekend getaway off the grid. If you’re worried about the weather, rent one of the climate controlled Yurts and you’ll have the most comfortable wilderness stay of your life.
- Getaway to charming Green River.
Flickr / Carfull in Wyoming Green River is an underrated town in Wyoming that’s worth a visit! Not only can you see the Flaming Gorge and wild horse of Pilot Butte, but the town itself is home to great little restaurants and a fascinating Sweetwater County Museum. See what Green River has to show you, here.
- Explore all that Guernsey State Park has to show off.
Facebook / Guernsey State Park Climb through old Civilian Conservation Corps buildings, see the Oregon Trail ruts, or just camp out for the weekend to enjoy time on the water. There’s no right way to visit Guernsey State Park, but you’re sure to fall in love with this underrated Wyoming park.
- Step back in time to the Wild West in the town of Cody.
Flickr / Kent Kanouse Cody, Wyoming was founded to be a cowboy’s paradise, and not much has changed in 120 years! Visit the famous Irma Hotel, tour Buffalo Bill’s Center of the West, take a trolley tour of town, and stuff your face at the dozens of mom-and-pop restaurants for a great weekend getaway.
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Facebook / Cheyenne Depot Museum
For well over 100 years, Cheyenne was the most important railroad city in America. The Union Pacific Depot was one of the grandest stations ever built, and to this day, America’s Railroad Capital is a fascinating place to visit. Stop by the Roundhouse, see the Merci Train, and take a train tour of the Terry Bison ranch while you’re in town.
Flickr / Bureau of Land Management
Fremont County is full of ghost towns, like Hamilton, pictured above. Each of these towns were once bustling centers of commerce and mining activity, and today, they’re shells of their past selves. Read more about these eerie, abandoned towns here.
Flickr / J. Stephen Conn
Thermopolis is home to the World’s Largest Mineral Hot Spring, and it’s so worth a visit! Spend a weekend in the town shopping, dining, and exploring. Visit Hot Springs State Park for the bath house and trails, and be sure to carve out time to see the Wyoming Dinosaur Center, too.
Google Maps
Wyoming is known for grilling up the best steaks, and our prime rib is world famous. Visit a few of the restaurants that helped earn that reputation on this Prime Rib Road Trip through Wyoming.
AllTrails / Jason Gardner
The Delta Lake Trail is one of the more challenging day hikes in Grand Teton National Park, but you should make it a point to make the trek. Spend a long weekend wandering around one of our nation’s most beautiful preserved parks, visit Jenny Lake, dine at the Signal Mountain Lodge, and then challenge yourself with this hike before you leave.
Facebook / Sinks Canyon State Park
Sinks Canyon State Park is great for camping year-round. This remote Wyoming park is the perfect place for a long weekend getaway off the grid. If you’re worried about the weather, rent one of the climate controlled Yurts and you’ll have the most comfortable wilderness stay of your life.
Flickr / Carfull in Wyoming
Green River is an underrated town in Wyoming that’s worth a visit! Not only can you see the Flaming Gorge and wild horse of Pilot Butte, but the town itself is home to great little restaurants and a fascinating Sweetwater County Museum. See what Green River has to show you, here.
Facebook / Guernsey State Park
Climb through old Civilian Conservation Corps buildings, see the Oregon Trail ruts, or just camp out for the weekend to enjoy time on the water. There’s no right way to visit Guernsey State Park, but you’re sure to fall in love with this underrated Wyoming park.
Flickr / Kent Kanouse
Cody, Wyoming was founded to be a cowboy’s paradise, and not much has changed in 120 years! Visit the famous Irma Hotel, tour Buffalo Bill’s Center of the West, take a trolley tour of town, and stuff your face at the dozens of mom-and-pop restaurants for a great weekend getaway.
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