If you’re heading out west, you’ll want to check out some of the best places in Wyoming. It’s not a state many people visit, which is a shame because there are so many interesting things to do here.
Jackson Hole, For Example
Book a stay at one of the many Jackson Hole hotels, and get ready for an adventure. Jackson Hole is a mountain resort that features skiing (what it’s most famous for). The mountain itself is over 4,000 feet above sea level, but you don’t have to ski to enjoy being here. You can traverse Yellowstone National Park throughout the year, visit the Grand Teton National Park, do some shopping, eat at some of the coolest restaurants, and take tours and check out the history of the place.
If you have a family, there is a wide assortment of stuff to do, including indoor rock climbing and a trampoline park. And, sometimes it’s fun to just hang out in your cabin and watch the snow fly in front of a cozy fire.
And The Fossil Butte National Monument
Fossil Lake used to be a great lake in the U.S., covering much of what is now desert in the southwest corner of Wyoming. Today, fossilized fish, animals, and plants litter the Fossil Butte National Monument plays home to a butte rising 1,000 feet into the air where you can join paleontologists to dig for prehistoric remains.
Don’t Forget Hot Springs State Park
This is the largest hot springs in North America and is located in the town of Thermopolis. The water here is used to supply several spa resorts and water parks. It’s run by the state and the State Bath House is open to the general public. So, you can walk in, soak in an indoor-outdoor pool for free for 20 minutes.
The Ultimate Place For Cowboys
Cheyenne is the ultimate place if you like outdoor rodeos – it hosts the largest one in the U.S.
While you’re here, check out the free pancake breakfasts, concerts when the sun goes down, and parades. The capitol building can be seen from almost anywhere in the city and the stained glass of the interior and marble floors make it worth the trip (if you’re into that sort of thing).
The Most Breathtaking View In Wyoming
If it’s views you want, go to Bighorn Canyon. The Yellowtail Dam built on the Bighorn River in the 1960s created this area. Here, you can see herds of wild horses riding along the canyon’s summit.
You can also visit the reservoir, which is a great place to do some boating and watersports.
Visit The Devil Before You Leave
The Devil’s Tower is a mountain that rises 1,267 feet into the air and is the core of an ancient volcano. It’s located in the Black Hills in Crook County, declared a national monument by President Theodore Roosevelt in 1906, and even appeared in Steven Spielberg’s sci-fi film Close Encounters of the Third Kind.
Bradley Tomlinson has worked in the travel industry for close to 10 years. He has recently started writing, sharing his tips and tricks on round-the-world travel on travel and parenting blogs.
