Posted in Wyoming
January 06, 2017
The 20 Places You Should Go In Wyoming In 2017
2016 may have come and gone but 2017 is still a window of opportunity filled with all kinds of endless possibilities. As one year comes to an end and another one begins, it’s the perfect time to reflect back on what you didn’t get to do or what you would like to do again. Start the year off right with this list of places in Wyoming that should be experienced throughout 2017.
We’re aware that these uncertain times are limiting many aspects of life as we all practice social and physical distancing. While we’re continuing to feature destinations that make our state wonderful, we don’t expect or encourage you to go check them out immediately. We believe that supporting local attractions is important now more than ever and we hope our articles inspire your future adventures! And on that note, please nominate your favorite local business that could use some love right now: https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/nominate/
Rock Springs Yurt at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort offers an unforgettable mountain experience, sleeping slopeside under the stars in the solitude of the Bridger Teton National Forest. This is one of the most unique glamping experiences in Wyoming with its remote and secluded location.
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Very few people can say they've ridden a rollercoaster in the snow. Cowboy Coaster at Snow King takes you for a thrilling ride through loops, curves and drops with some of the most spectacular scenery in the country. For more information, click here.
Everyone is so focused on reaching the national parks, the bigger prize, that the places along the way barely get noticed. This town in Wyoming provides a gateway to both national parks and is therefore one of the most overlooked towns in Wyoming. Dubois is a quaint little town with so much charm and character. For more information, click here.
There's one restaurant in Wyoming that takes your dining experience to a whole other level. Sanford's Grub and Pub is a unique way to spend a fun evening out in a rather unexpected atmosphere, especially for Wyoming. For more information, click here.
Most people go to state parks to camp, fish and hike but at this one park in Wyoming, there's something that's just a little unusual. There's a medieval-looking castle at Guernsey State Park. For more information, click here.
In some aspects, this is the most unique town in the world. Nature has blessed Thermopolis with a powerful sense of being that makes this small town very different from the rest. There's not another town in the world, outside of Thermopolis, that can claim the world's largest mineral hot spring. For more information, click here.
How often do you get to visit a hotel where notorious outlaws once spent time? The Historic Occidental Hotel is one of the most renowned hotels in Wyoming. Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, Buffalo Bill and Calamity Jane all were frequent visitors here. For more information, click here.
Not only is this town in Wyoming the oldest but it is also one of Wyoming's hidden gems. Many of the buildings that existed during Hartville's heyday still line the tiny main street today. For more information on this old western town, click here.
The oldest town in Wyoming is also home to the oldest bar. Miner's and Stockmen's Steakhouse serves some of the best steaks and drinks in the state. For more information on this old restaurant, click here.
This understated little chapel is located in the most beautiful and unforgettable setting in Wyoming. There's an undeniable connection between spirituality and nature. The closer we get to nature, the more of a connection we feel deep within ourselves. For more information on the Chapel of the Transfiguration, click here.
Not only is the Lower Falls the most spectacular waterfall in Wyoming but it is in all of America. The combination of scenic location, height and volume make this the most awe-inspiring waterfall in the country. For more information, click here.
A delicious meal and stunning views define the ultimate dining experience. At The Granary Ranch Restaurant, you can dine in style while marveling over one of the most beautiful mountain ranges in the state. For more details, click here.
Wyoming is home to many hot springs but this one in particular is really off the beaten path. In fact, in the winter, the only way to reach it is by dogsledding, skiing or snowmobiling. For more information on this remote hot spring, click here.
Brooks Lake Lodge and Spa is known as “The Exclusive All-Inclusive Wyoming Rocky Mountain Resort.” It’s hidden away in the Rocky Mountains, making it a peaceful vacation resort with luxurious rustic accommodations surrounded by gorgeous natural scenery. For more information, click here.
Prisons aren’t the most pleasant places to visit, whether they’re haunted or not, but this penitentiary in Wyoming is particularly disturbing. Apparently, this prison is plagued by quite a few restless spirits. There’s a lot of dark history within these walls. For more eerie details, click here.
It doesn’t get any more picturesque than a beautiful lake with a backdrop of majestic mountains. That’s exactly what you will find at Colter Bay. For more information, click here.
Can we go against everything we ever learned in physics and actually defy gravity in Wyoming or is it simply an optical illusion? My suggestion is to find out for yourself. This is a very unique occurrence that needs to be experienced firsthand. For more information on Gravity Hill, click here.
There’s a little known unique natural bridge in Wyoming… and it’s truly amazing. The most unique thing about this bridge is its incredible natural formation. For more information, click here.
Traveling CBS journalist, Charles Kuralt, called this drive in Wyoming “the most beautiful drive in America.” This route is the highest elevation paved highway in the Northern Rocky Mountains and reaches its peak at Beartooth Pass. Beartooth Highway provides breathtaking views of the Absaroka and Beartooth Mountains. For more information, click here.
There is something so intriguing about nature when it combines both the elements of beauty and mystery. This natural spring is one of Wyoming's most fascinating natural features outside of Yellowstone. In fact, this rhythmic spring in Wyoming is the largest in the world. For more on Intermittent Spring, click here.
Raise a toast to 2017 and get out there and make the most of it.
