Wyoming is full of unique adventures that the guidebooks often keep to themselves. Check out a few underrated spots in the Cowboy State that deserve to be on your bucket list.
- Castle Gardens
Flickr / BLM Wyoming This ancient petroglyph site is one of the coolest spots in the state. It takes some planning (and a 4x4 vehicle) to get there, but it certainly deserves a spot on your Wyoming bucket list.Read more about this incredible site here.
- Visit The Smallest, Coldest, Snowiest Town Around
Flickr / Jimmy Emerson, DVM Bondurant is the coldest town in Wyoming, and you’ll love the tiny town charm no matter the weather. Take a trip to visit this little slice of paradise and you’ll understand what Wyoming truly is.
- Hike up to the Bighorn Medicine Wheel
Flickr / Kevin Baird A respectful visit to the Bighorn Medicine Wheel needs to be on every Wyomingite’s bucket list. This sacred Native American worship site is significant to many of the area tribes to this day.Read about this sacred site here.
- Drive the Chief Joseph Scenic Byway
K. Magaraci When it comes to gorgeous mountain drives, it’s hard to beat Wyoming. Take the 46-mile Chief Joseph Scenic Byway to see some of the best views from the heart of Wyoming.Read the story of this beautiful byway here.
- Travel with Historic Trails West
Facebook / Historic Trails West Spend a few days out on the Oregon Trail on your very own Wagon Train. Relive Wyoming’s past on these day trips, overnight treks, or multi-day excursions.Read about this historic adventure here
- Visit the eeriest ghost towns around.
Flickr / David Cohen When you’re out of places to visit, make it a point to track down the creepiest ghost towns and abandoned, haunted spots around. This road trip takes you to some cool, creepy spots.Head out to see the spookiest abandoned places in Wyoming with this map as your guide.
- Tour the Carissa Mine
Flickr / m01229 The historic Carissa Mine is now open again for tours! Visit South Pass City to see what life was like in an 1800s-era mining town.Find out how to tour this historic mine here.
- Camp at Jenny Lake
K. Magaraci The most spectacular lakeside campground in the world is tucked into Grand Teton National Park. You’ll want to get up early to get in line for a spot, as it fills up by 8 am and sites are first come, first serve.Read about this incredible campground here.
- Attend the Roosevelt Cookout.
TripAdvisor / CGW005 Many people initially write off the Roosevelt Cookout as cheesy and hokey, but once you actually attend, you’ll see why so many people return year after year! This old west style cookout is served up in the lands that made TR fall in love iwth Wyoming and the Yellowstone area. The live entertainment and hearty meals make this a memorable experience. See what the hooplah is about here.
Flickr / BLM Wyoming
This ancient petroglyph site is one of the coolest spots in the state. It takes some planning (and a 4x4 vehicle) to get there, but it certainly deserves a spot on your Wyoming bucket list.Read more about this incredible site here.
Flickr / Jimmy Emerson, DVM
Bondurant is the coldest town in Wyoming, and you’ll love the tiny town charm no matter the weather. Take a trip to visit this little slice of paradise and you’ll understand what Wyoming truly is.
Flickr / Kevin Baird
A respectful visit to the Bighorn Medicine Wheel needs to be on every Wyomingite’s bucket list. This sacred Native American worship site is significant to many of the area tribes to this day.Read about this sacred site here.
K. Magaraci
When it comes to gorgeous mountain drives, it’s hard to beat Wyoming. Take the 46-mile Chief Joseph Scenic Byway to see some of the best views from the heart of Wyoming.Read the story of this beautiful byway here.
Facebook / Historic Trails West
Spend a few days out on the Oregon Trail on your very own Wagon Train. Relive Wyoming’s past on these day trips, overnight treks, or multi-day excursions.Read about this historic adventure here
Flickr / David Cohen
When you’re out of places to visit, make it a point to track down the creepiest ghost towns and abandoned, haunted spots around. This road trip takes you to some cool, creepy spots.Head out to see the spookiest abandoned places in Wyoming with this map as your guide.
Flickr / m01229
The historic Carissa Mine is now open again for tours! Visit South Pass City to see what life was like in an 1800s-era mining town.Find out how to tour this historic mine here.
The most spectacular lakeside campground in the world is tucked into Grand Teton National Park. You’ll want to get up early to get in line for a spot, as it fills up by 8 am and sites are first come, first serve.Read about this incredible campground here.
TripAdvisor / CGW005
Many people initially write off the Roosevelt Cookout as cheesy and hokey, but once you actually attend, you’ll see why so many people return year after year! This old west style cookout is served up in the lands that made TR fall in love iwth Wyoming and the Yellowstone area. The live entertainment and hearty meals make this a memorable experience. See what the hooplah is about here.
What’s your favorite underrated Wyoming adventure? Tell us in the comments below.
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