Wyoming is full of fascinating towns, but perhaps none is as amazing as Thermopolis. The largest town in Hot Springs County is home to just under 3,000 people, and it might just be the best town in Wyoming! From a charming downtown to record-setting hot springs, to the state’s premier dinosaur museum, there’s something for everyone here!
Thermopolis is one of Wyoming’s best little towns. Located right next to the world’s largest mineral hot spring, it’s no wonder this has become a hot destination!
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Broadway is the wide main street of Downtown Thermopolis. You’ll never have a hard time parking here!
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Thermopolis is also know for being the center of Wyoming’s paleontology community. It’s only a few miles from active dig sites, and home to the Wyoming Dinosaur Center.
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Throughout town, shops and stores line the street, and you can spend hours browsing local boutiques.
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Restaurants like the popular Front Porch cafe serve up breakfast, lunch, and dinner to hungry visitors or locals who seem to know everyone by name.
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You’ll be able to find some of the best burgers, prime rib, and other Wyoming classics anywhere you look.
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Each shop in town is staffed by friendly people who are more than happy to welcome you to their historic slice of paradise.
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Of course, the mineral hot springs are a big part of life in Thermopolis! Visit the Tepee Fountain, which was made by piping hot mineral water up in the air, and letting it leave sediment in the unqiue shape.
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Be sure to visit Hot Springs State Park, where you can explore the world’s largest hot spring, and catch breathtaking views of the Big Horn River.
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From the swinging bridge in the park, you’ll be able to enjoy the sight of mineral terraces as you look out on this gorgeous, unforgettable Wyoming landscape.
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Have you visited Thermopolis? Tell us your favorite story from the hot springs in the comments below!
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While you’re in town, don’t forget to visit the Wyoming Dinosaur Center – where you can dig for a day on a true dinosaur dig site!
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