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Hot Spots Wyoming also referred to as the Cowboy State is a state in the Mountain Regions of the United Sates. Wyoming is home to some of the most popular national parks like the Yellowstone and the Grand Teton. With an environment of the Wild West, Wyoming provides room for hiking, camping and wildlife adventures. Right from the essence of the grasslands to the Rocky Mountains, the state provides an epic adventure with culturally rich cities of Cheyenne and Douglas.
Buffalo
The City is located near to the Yellowstone Mountains and offers great opportunities in hiking, camping and fishing. The City has a rich history and culture of the old Wild West and the Cowboys.
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Carousal Park: A Family Picnic Park with a huge area along with a Ferris wheel and a miniature Golf Course. The Carousal Park provides good leisure opportunities.
Casper
Casper is the heart of agriculture and oil industry of the state and also the second largest city of Wyoming after Cheyenne. Casper is also called the Oil City of Wyoming. The City is located at the foot of the Casper Mountains and is famous for the well known Fort Casper.
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Fort Casper and Museum: The Fort Museum features exhibits and collection of elements from the prehistoric Wyoming pertaining to agriculture, oil industry and fort history itself. Huge Fortifications and town walls form the center of attraction.
Other Attractions near Casper
Alcova
The Village of Alcova is located south west of Casper and is home to the famous Independence Rock and the Devil’s Gate.
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Independence Rock: The Independence Rock is a state historic site that features the names, remains and marks of the settlers heading west during the course of which they carved their names into the soft rock. It is also called ‘The Register of the Desert’ and is huge and covers a large part of the land.
Cheyenne
Cheyenne is the capital of Wyoming and also the state’s largest city. Cheyenne is named after the Cheyenne Indians. The Town was also known as the largest outpost of the United States Cavalry. The Town is home to the Wyoming State Museum and also the Union Pacific Railroad Depot. Cheyenne has a peaceful downtown with a lesser pace and some beautiful gardens.
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Cheyenne Botanic Garden: A paradise of lush green lands with variety of plants and flowers on display. An Exotic Botanical Garden also hosts many musical and cultural events.
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Wyoming State Museum: A large display of elements ranging from fossils from the pre historic period and many contemporary elements. The Museum also features information on the history of the area.
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Wyoming Transportation Museum: The Wyoming Transportation Museum is built in a fascinating area of the railroad station and depot housing locomotives and information on the importance of the railroad in the history of Wyoming. The Museum also features horseback riding and many periodic events.
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Wyoming State Capitol: Wyoming State Capitol is a neo classical example of architecture and is emblem and icon of the state of Wyoming with elegant design and enchanting sight of glory that can be related back to the era when it was constructed.
Douglas
The City of Douglas is a reprise for every traveler with a taste of adventure and photography as it is indeed famous for some unusual birds and animals that one may find along the roads and highways. World’s largest Pecan and a huge statue of a Rabbit with antlers are few examples of these unusual sightings.
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Wyoming Pioneer Memorial Museum: A collection of the memorabilia from the history of the state and the development of the west including some photographs, artifacts and decorative arts.
Laramie
The City of Laramie is the home to the remains of the great T-rex dinosaur housed in the Museum of Geology in the University of Wyoming and much more related to the history of the entire continent. Museums, parks, plains and mountains and all that can be counted to make the city famous enough to attract tourists from all over the place is pretty much Laramie.
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Abraham Lincoln Memorial Monument: A landmark dedicated to the great President Abraham Lincoln with its unique design and a tall statue with an observation deck is indeed an attraction for the tourists.
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Laramie Mountains: Laramie Mountains provide scenic beauties of the Rocky Mountains including the Laramie River flowing through these patches.
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Geological Museum, University of Wyoming: The Geological Museum is located in the premises of the University of Wyoming and houses some of the greatest collection of fossils and remains from the pre historic era of the area. The Collection includes remains of the mighty T-rex which is a center of attraction for the visitors.
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American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming: The American Heritage Center located in the campus of the University of Wyoming houses some special and rare collection of archives and manuscripts related to the American Heritage. The Collection includes paintings, art collections and photographs.
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Wyoming Territorial Park: A Restored Prison where the famous outlaw Butch Cassidy was once imprisoned. The Area has room for picnic and a Horse Barn Exhibit features display on the prison and city of Laramie. The park also includes an open air museum and a small zoo.
Thermopolis
Thermopolis houses some great and abundant hot springs of the hemisphere. State parks, museums and cascades provide much on the geographical history of the area.
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Hot Springs State Park: The hot springs produce water at a tremendous speed of about 20,000 gallons per hour. The Bathhouse, a walking trail and a bison herd are key features of the area. The area is also visited by some rare species of birds.
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Wind River Canyon: The Wind River Canyon provides room for River rafting, canoeing and kayaking.
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Wyoming Dinosaur Center: A collection of life size figures and remains of the mighty dinosaurs, some of them seen in the movie Jurassic Park are posed in a live-like environment. The area also gives description on all these mighty species that once ruled the planet.
Other Attractions of Wyoming
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Grand Teton National Park: The Grand Teton National Park was established in the year 1929. A vast area comprising of the Jackson Hole, a mountain valley and the Snake River provides leisurely activities that include hiking, canoeing and fishing. The place has some diverse and variety of flora and fauna. All sorts of adventurous and sport activities including some peaceful leisure environment can be found within the trails of the great national park.
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Yellowstone National Park: Similar to the Grand Teton National Park, Yellowstone too has a variety of flora and fauna, adventure trails and expedition opportunities. The place is vast and comprises of several ranges and patches of the mountains and lakes. The area provides some good opportunities for camping and hiking.
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Devil’s Tower: Devil’s Tower is a national monument located some north west of Sundance. The Devil’s Tower is actually a huge tall isolated crag believed by the native Indians as an old legend. The Scenic beauty of the area is truly unremarkable and the place is good for hiking opportunities.
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Bighorn Mountains: Near to the town of Sheridan, within the atmosphere of the west lie the beautiful Bighorn Mountains that comprise of canyons undeterred through millions of years of history.