The Old Fashioned Drive-In Restaurant In Wyoming That Hasn’t Changed In Decades
Kim Magaraci
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Remember your childhood trips to the Drive-In? There was nothing more fun than piling into the car and heading out to order burgers, fries, and shakes with the family at old-fashioned places to eat in Wyoming. Luckily, there’s still one Wyoming drive-in restaurant left – Dairy Land in Lander, Wyoming! If you’ve never been here, you have to check it out. Let’s take a closer look at Dairy Land in Wyoming.
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Hours: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday.
Have you been to Dairy Land in Wyoming? If so, let us know how it was in the comments. While you’re in this town, take a look at some of the other fun things to do in Lander, Wyoming.
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What are the most favorite foods in Wyoming?
The most favorite foods in Wyoming include:
- Prime Rib. While this can be found pretty much anywhere in the country, Wyoming has perfected it.
- Fry Bread Tacos. This Native American-inspired dish is fluffy fry bread topped with taco fixings like beans, beef, lettuce, and tomatoes.
- Chokecherries. Locals love chokecherry jam and desserts, especially chokecherry jam on a buttered biscuit.
- Bison. Bison is about as popular as elk in Wyoming and a thick bison burger is something locals absolutely love.
Discover more about the most favorite foods in Wyoming.
What are some odd Thanksgiving foods in Wyoming?
Some odd Thanksgiving foods in Wyoming include:
- Pumpkin Whoopee Pies. Usually, people favor the chocolate variety, but Thanksgiving in Wyoming calls for cream-filled pumpkin whoopie pies.
- Pork Chops. Turkey isn’t nearly as popular as pork in this state, and pork chops go just as well with mashed potatoes and gravy.
- Elk Tenderloin. It seems everyone in Wyoming either hunts elk or knows someone who does, so you’ll find elk on most tables on “Turkey Day”.
- Sopapilla Cheesecake. Imagine a light, fluffy sopapilla stuffed with cheesecake. This is a dessert like no other.
Find out more about these and other odd Thanksgiving foods in Wyoming.
What are the most iconic dishes in Wyoming?
The most iconic dishes in Wyoming include:
- Fresh Jerky. With a huge cowboy culture, jerky is bound to be popular and it’s not just beef, but elk, bison, antelope, and more.
- Chicken Fried Steak. This dish is a thin steak dipped in chicken batter, fried up, and served with white gravy.
- Elk Burger. Elk is a very popular meat in Wyoming and a scrumptious elk burger is one of the best ways to try it.
- Cutthroat Trout. These fish are found all over the state and locals love to cook them up either fried or grilled.
Learn more about the most iconic dishes in Wyoming.