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The Wyoming Dinosaur Center

Thermopolis

The Wyoming Dinosaur CenterThe Wyoming Dinosaur Center has 12,000 square feet of exhibition area. Fossils and life forms from earliest geologic time periods are displayed in a chronological perspective. There are over 200 displays throughout the museum. The central hall houses dozens of full-size..

Casper Planetarium

Casper

Casper PlanetariumThe planetarium has shows throughout the year, providing audiences young and old with a unique multi-media encounter with space and astronomy-related subjects. Exhibitions range from the latest frontiers of astronomical research to astronomy's earliest roots. The..

Trail End State Historic Site

Sheridan

Trail End State Historic SiteExhibits and displays throughout the home utilizing primarily original artifacts provide information on daily life, entertainment, interior design and changing technology as well as early twentieth century ranching on the Northern Plains.

Buffalo Bill Dam Visitor Center

Cody

Buffalo Bill Dam Visitor CenterOpened in May 1993 as a combination Visitor Center and Wyoming Highway Rest Area, the Visitor Center is operated by the Buffalo Bill Dam Visitor Center, Inc., a non-profit corporation formed to provide 50% financing for construction of the facility and operation of it..

National Bighorn Sheep Interpretive Center

Dubois

National Bighorn Sheep Interpretive CenterThe National Bighorn Sheep Interpretive Association is dedicated to educating the public about the biology and habitat needs of the Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep and to encouraging the active stewardship of wildlife and wildlands.

Dancing Bear Folk Center

Thermopolis

Dancing Bear Folk CenterOur mission is to recognize our rural Western past,to celebrate our present and to preserve traditional skills for the future. Lots to see, including: Textiles, games & toys, Teddy Bears & Dolls largest collection of artist teddy bears in U.S. Model trains & planes and..

Wyoming Dinosaur Center

Thermopolis

Wyoming Dinosaur Center The Wyoming Dinosaur Center has 12,000 square feet of exhibition area. Fossils and life forms from earliest geologic time periods are displayed in a chronological perspective. There are over 200 displays throughout the museum.

Old West Wax Museum

Thermopolis

Old West Wax MuseumOpened in August 1999, the Old West Wax Museum is a unique blend of history, folklore and folk crafts. Its appeal is timeless and ageless. More than 50 life-size wax figures in 20 Western frontier historical dioramas

Washakie Museum

Worland

Washakie MuseumTHE MUSEUM exists to provide visitors the opportunity to relate to the living environment of the early settlers from thousands of years ago in our Colby Site display of the earliest mammoth kill site in North America to settlers of the west one hundred years ago in our Time..

The Buffalo Bill Historical Museum

Cody

The Buffalo Bill Historical MuseumThe Buffalo Bill Museum examines both the personal and public lives of W.F. "Buffalo Bill" Cody (1846-1917) and seeks to tell his story in the context of the history and myth of the American West. It is highly regarded as a research center focusing on the life and times of..

National Museum of Wildlife Art

Jackson Hole

National Museum of Wildlife ArtThe museum is unique among American art museums, distinguished by its mission and location. With collections of nearly 4,000 works of art, the museum strives to enrich and inspire public appreciation of fine art and humanity's relationship with nature by focusing its..

Bradford Brinton Memorial and Museum

Big Horn

Bradford Brinton Memorial and MuseumThe Bradford Brinton Memorial & Museum was established in 1960 through the will of Helen Brinton and opened to the public in June of 1961 as a memorial to her brother Bradford Brinton. Today the Main Ranch House is filled with fine art and furnishings from the time of the..

Jim Gatchell Memorial Museum

Buffalo

Jim Gatchell Memorial MuseumOur museum is dedicated to following the late Jim Gatchell's vision of preserving the history of Johnson County, Wyoming, with emphasis on its Frontier Era, through the collection and conservation of related art, archives and artifacts. In the interest of educating museum..

The Don King Museum

Sheridan

The Don King MuseumA vast collection of saddles, but also Western memorabilia, Native American artifacts, old photographs, carriages and much more!

Old West Miniature Village and Museum

Cody

Old West Miniature Village and MuseumThe Old West lives on at the Tecumseh's Old West Miniature Village and Museum located with Tecumseh's Trading Post. Thousands of miniature figures trace the history of Wyoming and Montana from the 1600s to the late 1890s at the indoor village located near the Cody Rodeo..

Werner Wildlife Museum

Casper

Werner Wildlife MuseumLocated just a short walk from Casper College's campus, the museum is a valuable and interesting resource available to all! Wyoming is famous for its abundant and diverse vertebrate wildlife, thus the focus of the Werner Wildlife Museum is on wildlife indigenous to Wyoming...

Tate Geological Museum

Casper

Tate Geological MuseumOne of a minute number of geology and paleontology museums in Wyoming, the Tate houses a collection of over 3000 fossil and mineral specimens. Museum staff are always on hand to answer questions, help identify items visitors bring in, and make your visit to the museum an..

Fort Caspar Museum

Casper

Fort Caspar MuseumTour a reconstructed 1865 military post located at a major river crossing on the Oregon, California, Mormon Pioneer, Pony Express, and transcontinental telegraph trail corridor. Good idea if you're after fun places for kids in Wyoming.

Warren ICBM and Heritage Museum

Cheyenne

Warren ICBM and Heritage Museum The Museum is in historic Building 210, which was the Army commander's headquarters at the turn of the century. You will find exhibits in the first floor rooms, as well as the museum annex building 211, depicting the history of missiles and that of the 90th Space Wing. On..

Old West Museum

Cheyenne

Old West MuseumThe history of the world's largest outdoor rodeo and western celebration comes alive at the Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum. The museum offers members and visitors year-round programming, exhibits and activities that celebrate the heritage and pioneer spirit of the..

Sweetwater County Historical Museum

Green River

Sweetwater County Historical MuseumDiscover the rich cultural heritage of southwestern Wyoming at the Sweetwater County Historical Museum. Established in 1967 to preserve the history of Sweetwater County, the museum contains permanent and temporary exhibits, a large historical photograph collection, and..

Campbell County Rockpile Museum

Gillette

Campbell County Rockpile MuseumThe museum's exhibits focus primarily on general history with an emphasis upon Campbell County, Wyoming. There also have excellent collections of early printing equipment, saddles, household items and clothing from pioneer days, guns going back to the Great Sioux War, and..

Grand Encampment Museum

Encampment

Grand Encampment MuseumThe Grand Encampment Museum, located in Encampment, Wyoming, preserves history with its collection of over a dozen historical buildings filled with artifacts representing the timber, mining, and agricultural history of the Encampment valley.

The Nicolaysen Art Museum and Discovery Center

Casper

The Nicolaysen Art Museum and Discovery CenterThe NIC provides a place to educate, stimulate, and promote the understanding of art so that people can meet, view, study, create and enjoy contemporary art of the Rocky Mountain Region.

Old West Wax Museum

Thermopolis

Old West Wax Museum Step back into the Old West... where men and women were as raw and untamed as the country around them. Hero and heroine, outlaw and lawman, cowboy and schoolmarm, indian and mountain man-they all became part of the legends of the West.

Old Town Fun Park

Casper

Old Town Fun ParkOld Town Fun Park, featuring a 18-hold miniature golf course, excellent video arcade, a 24' climbing wall, and much more! Good idea if you're after fun places for kids in Wyoming.

Laramie Community Recreation Center

Laramie

Laramie Community Recreation CenterThe Laramie Community Recreation Center offers an indoor leisure pool, 8-lane lap pool, outdoor pool, water slides, lazy river, whirlpool, full-court gymnasium, cardio equipment, circuit weights, indoor playground, meeting rooms, teen area, and dozens of activity programs. ..

Casper Ice Arena

Casper

Casper Ice ArenaThe ice arena offers a wide variety of programs including public skating, Learn-To-Skate Classes, figure skating, hockey, curling, special events, birthday parties, and private rentals.

Casper Family Aquatic Center

Casper

Casper Family Aquatic CenterA great family friendly pool for all ages! Good idea if you're after fun places for kids in Wyoming.

Wind River Canyon Whitewater and Fly Fishing

Thermopolis

Wind River Canyon Whitewater and Fly FishingWhether whitewater rafting or fly fishing, you'll enjoy the unparalleled beauty of one of the oldest canyons in the United States. The geological formations, towering cliffs and wildlife only enhance an already great trip.

HorseWorks Wyoming

Grass Creek

HorseWorks WyomingHorseWorks is an authentic working horse and cattle ranch. Whether you are a beginner, or an advanced rider, you will enjoy our one-day (Saturday), one-week (Monday to Friday) and three-week Working Ranch Internships.

River Runners

Cody

River RunnersChoose from one of our family whitewater adventure packages for an unforgettable vacation experience on your trip through Yellowstone Country. Beautiful scenery and local wildlife await your trip down Cody's Shoshone River, so put on your life jacket and get ready for some..

Devils Tower

Devils TowerDevils Tower rises 1267 feet above the Belle Fourche River. Once hidden, erosion has revealed Devils Tower. This 1347 acre park is covered with pine forests, woodlands, and grasslands. Deer, prairie dogs, and other wildlife are seen. Also known as Bears Lodge, it is a..

Fort Laramie

Fort LaramieThis "grand old post," established as a private fur trading fort in 1834, witnessed the entire sweeping saga of America's western expansion and Indian resistance to encroachment on their territories. Indians, trappers, traders, missionaries, emigrants, gold seekers,..

Grand Teton National Park

Moose

Grand Teton National ParkLocated in northwestern Wyoming, Grand Teton National Park preserves a spectacular landscape rich with majestic mountains, pristine lakes and extraordinary wildlife. The abrupt vertical rise of the jagged Teton Range contrasts with the horizontal sage-covered valley and..

Fossil Butte National Monument

Kemmerer

Fossil Butte National MonumentSome of the world's best preserved fossils are found in the flat-topped ridges of southwestern Wyoming's cold sagebrush desert. Fossilized fish, insects, plants, reptiles, birds, and mammals are exceptional for their abundance, variety, and detail of preservation. Most..

Sinks Canyon State Park Lander

Lander

Sinks Canyon State Park LanderLoads to do in the big outdoors, try hiking, bird watching, camping, fishing, rock Climbing or just relax and have a picnic! The visitors center have displays about the ecology, wildlife, and the history of Sinks Canyon including interactive displays and a "kids corner."..

Hot Springs State Park

Thermopolis

Hot Springs State ParkHot Springs State Park was built around the world's largest single mineral hot spring. Big Spring pours forth millions of gallons of mineral water every 24 hours at a constant temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Two swimming plunges and the State Bath House provide..

John D Rockefeller Jr Memorial Parkway

Moose

John D Rockefeller Jr Memorial ParkwayThe late conservationist and philanthropist John D. Rockefeller, Jr. made substantial contributions to quite a few national parks.Located at the heart of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, the Rockefeller Parkway connects Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks.

Cowboy Carousel and Amusement Park

Buffalo

Cowboy Carousel and Amusement ParkHave a ride on the cowboy carousel, then climb aboard the Cloud Peak Ferris Wheel and witness a beautiful view of the Bighorn Mountains and the Cloud Peak Wlderness Area. Then have some family fun with miniature golf !

Ripleys Believe It or Not

Jackson Hole

Ripleys Believe It or Not Whether you survive the puzzling illusion of the "Flip-Flop Lodge" or hike through our Bizzare Forest, here at Ripleys Believe It or Not you'll find something for everyone. Good idea if you're after fun places for kids in Wyoming.

Jackson Hole Play House

Jackson Hole

Jackson Hole Play House Jackson Hole's first live theatre opened in the 1950's and is still going strong, and family friendly!

Bit-O-Wyo Ranch

Cheyenne

Bit-O-Wyo RanchAt the Bit-O-Wyo Horse Barn Dinner Show you will experience true western entertainment and hospitality. Join us for one-of-a-kind western entertainment, trail rides and a cowboy experience at the Bit-O-Wyo Ranch in the foothills of the Medicine Bow National Forest between..

Cody Stampede Rodeo and Nite Rodeo

Cody

Cody Stampede Rodeo and Nite RodeoTop cowboys from across the continent come to Cody for the Stampede Rodeo, one of rodeo's crown jewels that contestants often call "Cowboy Christmas". The Cody Stampede Rodeo is where cowboys and cowgirls win the big purses and ride the best stock.

Dan Millers Cowboy Music Revue

Cody

Dan Millers Cowboy Music RevueJoin Dan Miller and his band for some excellent music, fJoin Dan Miller and his band for some excellent music, fun and some fine cowboy poetry! Good idea if you're after fun places for kids in Wyoming.

Stagecoach Adventure and Old West Cookout

Yellowstone

Stagecoach Adventure and Old West CookoutYee-haa! Ride on a horse-drawn, canvas-covered wagon to an authentic cowboy cookout steak dinner in Pleasant Valley. Have a look for wildlife along the way. When you get there, a singing cowboy (complete with guitar) will entertain you over dinner.

Wyoming Frontier Prison Museum

Rawlins

Wyoming Frontier Prison MuseumThe Museum is housed in the Wyoming Frontier Prison which operated from 1901 to 1981. The prison is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places and offers hour-long guided tours that take visitors through three cell blocks, the cafeteria, the grounds and the..

Spiritrider Wagon Train Adventures

Casper

Spiritrider Wagon Train AdventuresTreat yourselves to a new adventure that is educational, historical, and renew the relationship that you have with your kids. As you unwind and relax, you'll ask yourself why you didn't think of the great outdoors via the wagon train trail before. Everyone will learn new..

Cody Trolley Tours

Cody

Cody Trolley ToursCody Trolley Tours utilizes two live narrators, poster-sized historical photos, pass-around relics and entertaining audio clips, to share the story of world-famous William F. "Buffalo Bill" Cody while we spotlight historical sites, scenic vistas, geology, wildlife and old..

Wild Mustang Tours

Cody

Wild Mustang ToursWe transport you in an air conditioned van approximately 22 miles from Cody to the MucCullough peeks wild horse range. This a 110,000 acre refuge of unbelievable beauty. Pronghorn Antelope, Golden Eagles, Coyotes, and Praire dogs are just some of the animals you'll see as..

Museum of the Mountain Man

Pinedale

Museum of the Mountain ManThe Museum presents a visual and interpretative experience into the romantic era of the Mountain man and provides a comprehensive overview of the Western Fur Trade's historical significance. The Museum of the Mountain Man has a comprehensive collection of Rocky Mountain..