Wyoming is home to plenty of historic landmarks, but none is as rowdy and fun as the Atlantic City Mercantile! This former General Store is now a saloon where you can drink your favorite brews and dine on mouth-watering steaks. Read about this historic building below, and trust us, it’s so worth the drive.

Atlantic City, Wyoming, is a super tiny town that’s survived the booms and busts of the mining industry and has managed to thrive way out in the middle of nowhere.

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In 1893, an immigrant named Lawrence Geissler built a general store in the heart of town, which also served as a telephone exchange and post office. It closed after Geissler’s death in 1929 but reopened as a tavern in 1964.

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Over the years, the Merc has changed hands a few times, but it’s always been a wonderful place to drink and dine in one of Wyoming’s most historic ghost towns.

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Everything in the building has a story — from the tables built with wood from the old barn, to the bar that was shipped up here from a brothel and paid for with silver dollars.

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The food here is outstanding, and you’ll understand why people drive for miles to dine. All of the steaks and burgers here are cooked over real aspen wood — no gas or electric stoves here.

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The result is a delicious, smoky flavor and steaks that are so tender, your tastebuds will be in heaven.

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Make the drive out to the Atlantic City, and visit the Merc for a history lesson and an unforgettable meal.

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You’ll find the Atlantic City Mercantile at 100 Main St., Atlantic City, WY 82520. They’re open Friday and Monday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., and on Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. for lunch and dinner.

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Plan your trip to The Mine Tour In Wyoming That Will Take Your Family On A Fascinating Adventure in nearby South Pass City, and have dinner at the Merc on your way home!

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