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BUFFALO BILL’S IRMA HOTEL, FLICKR/ 97423979@N00; INSET: 1 FORT PHIL KEARNY STATE HISTORIC SITE Built in 1866 to protect travelers along the Bozeman Trail, the site now features living-history demos and self-guided walking tours. 2 MEDICINE LODGE ARCHEOLOGICAL SITE An ancient treasure on the western slope of the Bighorn Mountains, petroglyphs and pictographs in sandstone bluffs date back 10,000 years. 3 WYO THEATER The WYO was one of the first and is now the oldest operating vaudeville theater in Wyoming, bringing professional music, dance and theater to historic Sheridan for the perfect night out. 4 JIM GATCHELL MEMORIAL MUSEUM See wagons that carried pioneers along the trails and discover how their simple wooden wheels and minimalist furnishings exemplify the travelers’ bravery. 5 HOOFPRINTS OF THE PAST MUSEUM Exhibits in Kaycee cover the history of Johnson County with special attention to the Hole-in-the-Wall, Johnson County Invasion, Dull Knife Battlefield, Fort Reno and the Bozeman Trail. 6 ALADDIN GENERAL STORE Find Western wear, jewelry and antiques in this century-old store in Aladdin (ask to explore the treasures in the attic!). Follow tradition by sipping lemonade on the front porch. 7 PONDEROSA CAFE & BAR This charming restaurant offers outstanding gourmet meals at hometown prices in Hulett. A variety of choices include fresh, seasonal menus and familiar favorites. 8 WASHAKIE MUSEUM & CULTURAL CENTER Learn the unique geology, archeology, paleontology and local history surrounding the Bighorn Basin in Worland. 9 VORE BUFFALO JUMP This natural sinkhole was used as a bison trap from about 1500 to 1800 A.D. by at least five different Plains Indian tribes and trapped at least 10,000 bison. 10 ROCKPILE MUSEUM This free museum in Gillette has something for all ages, including a dress-up section for kids and extensive displays of antique saddles, rifles, fossils and other fascinating memorabilia.
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