Here Are The 9 Best Places In Wyoming To Visit On A Long Weekend

For well over 100 years, Cheyenne was the most important railroad city in America. The Union Pacific Depot was one of the grandest stations ever built, and to this day, America's Railroad Capital is a fascinating place to visit. Stop by the Roundhouse, see the Merci Train, and take a train tour of the Terry Bison ranch while you're in town.

Fremont County is full of ghost towns, like Hamilton, pictured above. Each of these towns were once bustling centers of commerce and mining activity, and today, they're shells of their past selves. Read more about these eerie, abandoned towns here.

Thermopolis is home to the World's Largest Mineral Hot Spring, and it's so worth a visit! Spend a weekend in the town shopping, dining, and exploring. Visit Hot Springs State Park for the bath house and trails, and be sure to carve out time to see the Wyoming Dinosaur Center, too.

Wyoming is known for grilling up the best steaks, and our prime rib is world famous. Visit a few of the restaurants that helped earn that reputation on this Prime Rib Road Trip through Wyoming.

The Delta Lake Trail is one of the more challenging day hikes in Grand Teton National Park, but you should make it a point to make the trek. Spend a long weekend wandering around one of our nation's most beautiful preserved parks, visit Jenny Lake, dine at the Signal Mountain Lodge, and then challenge yourself with this hike before you leave.

Sinks Canyon State Park is great for camping year-round. This remote Wyoming park is the perfect place for a long weekend getaway off the grid. If you're worried about the weather, rent one of the climate controlled Yurts and you'll have the most comfortable wilderness stay of your life.

Green River is an underrated town in Wyoming that's worth a visit! Not only can you see the Flaming Gorge and wild horse of Pilot Butte, but the town itself is home to great little restaurants and a fascinating Sweetwater County Museum. See what Green River has to show you, here.

Climb through old Civilian Conservation Corps buildings, see the Oregon Trail ruts, or just camp out for the weekend to enjoy time on the water. There's no right way to visit Guernsey State Park, but you're sure to fall in love with this underrated Wyoming park.

Cody, Wyoming was founded to be a cowboy's paradise, and not much has changed in 120 years! Visit the famous Irma Hotel, tour Buffalo Bill's Center of the West, take a trolley tour of town, and stuff your face at the dozens of mom-and-pop restaurants for a great weekend getaway.