Places to Visit in Wyoming
Yellowstone National Park
Featuring the world’s most prolific active geothermal area, Yellowstone Park is a fascinating place to visit in the state of Wyoming. You have the opportunity to view thousands of hot springs and geysers. Further, you can discover unique natural formations that include the remnants of a primeval forest buried by volcanic ash, a lake that drains to both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans and beautiful waterfalls.
Guest and Dude Ranches
Have you always secretly wanted to be a cowboy or cowgirl? Make your dream come true by visiting the many guest or dude ranches that populate Wyoming. Some of the traditional activities available on these ranches include horseback riding and roping a steer. Other activities include rafting, canoeing, fishing, biking, hiking and more.
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Located in Sheridan, this theatrical landmark originally opened in 1923–when it was a vaudeville theater known as the “Lotus.” The theater closed in 1982, but was luckily reopened in 1989. Today, this historic landmark offers professional theater, dance and music to this area’s residents. A definite must see for theater buffs!
Cheyenne Frontier Days
Frontier Days, the world’s largest rodeo, originated in 1897, and is still one of the state’s most popular attractions. Watch nearly 2,000 cowboys show off their specialized rodeo skills, plus bronco riding, steer wrestling, bull riding, tie down roping and more.
Archeological Sites
If you are interested in archeological digs, Wyoming has plenty to offer. From quarry tours to informative museums to real life archeological digs, you surely will not be disappointed with Wyoming’s offerings. If you wish to view actual excavations in progress, you can experience this unique opportunity here. Plus, get a peek at fossils of reptiles, birds, insects, fish, plants and even full-size dinosaurs.