Wyoming Official Travel Guide - 2025 Wyoming Official Travel Guide

Follow the Park to Park Highway — a popular early 1900s auto route connecting 12 national parks in the West — to discover road-trip stops too special to ignore, from Wyoming’s lively capital city to quaint small towns that move at a refreshingly slower pace. Drop a line in one of the West’s most renowned fishing destinations, revel in prehistoric and natural wonders, and pick up special Wyoming mementos — like cowboy boots and local wine — to remember your journey.

= ACCESSIBLE NATURAL AREAS

Visitor Centers

• Casper

• Cheyenne

• Chugwater

• Douglas

• Lusk

• Pine Bluffs

• Thermopolis

• Torrington

• Curt Gowdy State Park

• Edness K. Wilkins State Park

• Glendo State Park

• Guernsey State Park

• Hawk Springs State Recreation Area

• Hot Springs State Park

• Shoshone National Forest

STARTING POINT: SOUTHEAST WYOMING WELCOME CENTER

A Terry Bison Ranch Resort | Cheyenne

Climb aboard a custom-built train for a ride out to the middle of the working ranch’s bison herd. At the ranch, bite into the Senator’s Grill’s juicy bison burger.

B Quebec 01 Missile alert Facility state Historic park | near Cheyenne

Visit the world’s only easily accessible Peacekeeper Missile Alert Facility and get an idea of what life was like for the well-oiled teams that worked here during Cold War times.

C Table Mountain Vineyards near Torrington

This “pure Wyoming wine” is concocted using local ingredients. Make an appointment for sips of their semi-sweet Cowgirl Blush.

D Guernsey state park Guernsey

Explore historical structures built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s, including a museum located at the top of a cliff that gives way to expansive reservoir views.

E Glendo state park Glendo

The sparkling Glendo Reservoir attracts boaters, swimmers and anglers. Keep your eyes peeled for encampment rings from Native American tribes who once inhabited the area.

F Jackalope square Douglas

According to legend, the jackalope was born in Douglas. Pose with the 8-foot statue of the creature at Jackalope Square. Don’t forget to tag #ThatsWY!

G ayres Natural Bridge Douglas

Discover a 100-foot-long natural rock arch spanning La Prele Creek west of Douglas. This oasis has a short trail that leads to a view of the “bridge” from above.

H Lou Taubert Ranch outfitters Casper

This downtown Casper institution has supplied locals with Western essentials since 1919. With more than 10,000 pairs of boots in stock, you’re sure to find the perfect fit.

I Miracle Mile Fishing near Casper and Alcova

Portions of the North Platte River — including the Miracle Mile system — abound with brown, rainbow and cutthroat trout. Connect with a local outfitter to boost your chances of reeling in the ultimate catch.

J Wind River Canyon near Thermopolis

Travel through time on the Wind River Canyon Scenic Byway in Thermopolis to catch glimpses of wildlife and the canyon’s 2,500-foot, pink-hued rock walls, which date back to the Precambrian period.

K Wyoming dinosaur Center & dig sites | Thermopolis

Hundreds of displays and more than 30 mounted skeletons showcase Wyoming’s prehistoric past. See the Archaeopteryx specimen — one of only 12 in the world — or dig for fossils yourself. Learn more about Wyoming’s fossils on p. 67.

END POINT: YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK EAST ENTRANCE

Find more along the Park to Park route at travelwy.com/parktopark.

PLAN YOUR TRIP

Learn more about Park to Park road-trip towns as you map out your Wyoming adventure: travelwy.com/ptp-cities.

MORE TRIPADVISOR IDEAS

5.0

The Bread doctor | Torrington

College inn Bar | Douglas

National Historic Trails interpretive Center | Casper

Wyoming Whiskey | Kirby

4.5

Backwards distilling Company Tasting Room | Casper

douglas Railroad Museum Douglas

Fort Laramie National Historic site | near Guernsey and Torrington

Historic Governor’s Mansion | Cheyenne

Legend Rock state petroglyph site near Thermopolis

Martin’s Cove Historic site | Alcova

one Eyed Buffalo Brewing Company | Thermopolis

oregon Trail Ruts state Historic site | Guernsey

paleon Museum | Glenrock

Tate Geological Museum Casper

Wyoming pioneer Memorial Museum | Douglas

Wyoming state Museum Cheyenne

4.0

Cheyenne Botanic Gardens Cheyenne

Cheyenne depot Museum Cheyenne

Nicolaysen art Museum Casper

Register Cliff | near Guernsey

Windy peaks Brewery & steakhouse | Wheatland

Wyoming state Capitol Cheyenne

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