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ACTION-PACKED ITINERARIES FOR EXPLORING Sweetwater County THREE DAYS OF SEEING IT ALL DAY ONE 9:00 A.M. – 10:00 A.M. Start the day with a tasty breakfast at Get Real Coffee. 71 Uinta Dive, Green River, WY 82935 • (307) 871-9874 10:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. Visit the Sweetwater County Historical Museum in Green River to learn about the history and culture of Southwest Wyoming. 3 East Flaming Gorge Way, Green River, WY 82935 (307) 872-6435 1:00 P.M. – 2:00 P.M. Grab lunch at Don Pedro’s Mexican Restaurant. 520 Wilkes Drive, Green River, WY 82935 • (307) 875-7324 2:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M. Rent a tube, kayak or raft from White Mountain Lumber and explore Expedition Island, float the Green River, check out the rock formations or attend one of the many festivals. 7:00 P.M. Enjoy dinner and get some sleep at your hotel in Green River. DAY TWO 8:00 A.M. – 9:00 A.M. Enjoy breakfast at Hitching Post Restaurant and Saloon in Green River. 580 East Flaming Gorge Way, Green River, WY 82935 (307) 875-2246 9:00 A.M. – 10:30 A.M. Drive the western half of the Flaming Gorge Scenic Byway south on HWY-530. 10:30 A.M. – 11:30 A.M. Visit the Red Canyon Visitor Center for maps, trail information or souvenirs. 11:30 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. Eat a delicious lunch on the patio or in the dining room at the Red Canyon Lodge. 2450 Red Canyon Road, Dutch John, UT 84023 (435) 889-3759 1:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M. Spend time at Lake Flaming Gorge horseback riding, paddle boarding, boating, fishing and kayaking. Rentals are available at the local businesses and marinas. 3:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Take a tour of the Flaming Gorge Dam. Stop by the Flaming Gorge Dam Visitor Center for more information. 4:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. Head to your hotel in Rock Springs to wind down with dinner at one of 70 local restaurants. DAY THREE 8:30 A.M. – 9:30 A.M. Get up for breakfast at Cowboy Donuts in Rock Springs. 1573 Dewar Drive, Rock Springs, WY 82901 (307) 362-3400 10:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. Explore the vibrant art scene and browse the unique shops and eateries in award-winning Downtown Rock Springs. Take a tour of the Rock Springs Historical Museum. 201 B Street, Rock Springs, WY 82901 • (307) 362-3138 12:00 P.M. – 1:00 P.M. Stop for lunch at Broadway Burger Station in Rock Springs. 628 Broadway Street, Rock Springs, WY 82901 (307) 362-5858 2:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Take a lesson in archaeology at the White Mountain Petroglyphs and discover ancient sandstone etchings. Then venture out to Boar’s Tusk. 4:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M. Grab an unforgettable ice cream cone at Farson Mercantile before hiking down some of the historic trails near Farson. 4048 US-191, Farson, WY 82932 (307) 273-9511 7:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. End the day over some Wyoming fare at Eve’s in Rock Springs and prepare to head home with bragging rights. 1501 Clubhouse Drive, Rock Springs, WY, 82901 (307) 522-5756
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