Keep From Going Stir-Crazy With These 9 Ways To Enjoy Wyoming's Great Indoors This Winter

Wyoming winters can be brutal. We have snow storms that dump tons of powder, whipping winds that bring a chill to the air, and temperatures that would make polar bears feel at home. That doesn’t mean you have to stay cooped up all season! Skip the six extra layers and plan to enjoy some indoor activities in Wyoming while winter works its way into spring. Here are a few of the best places to spend time out of the elements in the Cowboy State.

Facebook / National Historic Trails Center

Learn all about how migrant trails shaped the history of the west at this fascinating museum that uncovers the secrets of the Oregon Trail, Mormon Trail, California Trail, and Pony Express.

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One of the coolest cowboy museums in the state is tucked away in a famous tack shop in Sheridan. Visit King's Saddlery for a look back in time to the days of the wild west.

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Google Local / Hoofprints of the Past Museum

Kaycee was once a famous outlaw hideout, and the Hoofprints of the Past museum is a quiet and underrated spot that tells all about how horses helped to define western history.

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One of the most incredible art galleries in the world is carved into a Jackson Hole mountainside. Visit the National Museum of Wildlife Art to see the incredible displays for yourself.

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Facebook / Buffalo Bill Center of the West

One of the world's best museums is hidden here in Cody. The Buffalo Bil Center of the West is a Smithsonian institution that features five different museums all in one spot. Your admission ticket is good for two days, and you're going to need all that time to see it.

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Every Wyomingite has to shop at Lou Taubert once in their lives! Visit to see the famous boot outfitter that has more than 10,000 cowboy boots on display at any given time.

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Facebook / Cheyenne Aquatic Center

You don't have to put your bathing suit in storage! Make plans to visit the Cheyenne Aquatic Center to enjoy a public pool that features a ton of fun activities, from mermaid swim classes to a rock wall high above the water.

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Casper College is home to one of the state's coolest natural history museums. Tate's claim to fame is the fact that it is home to Dee, an 11,000-year-old Mammoth that was discovered nearby in 2006! She's the oldest, largest and most complete Columbian Mammoth on display in America.

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Facebook / Cheyenne Botanic Gardens

Finally, if you're craving a bit of nature but don't want to bust out the heavy down parka, head indoors to the Cheyenne Botanic Garden. This beautiful display brings a tropical oasis to our capital city.

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