9 Underrated Wyoming Towns That Deserve A Second Look
By Kim Magaraci|Published October 29, 2018
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Kim Magaraci
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Kim Magaraci graduated Rutgers University with a degree in Geography and has spent the last seven years as a freelance travel writer. Contact: kmagaraci@onlyinyourstate.com
When the weather starts to get bad and Wyomingites begin to hibernate (just like the bears we share this land with!), we often daydream about moving to some tropical island. As much as a pina colada in Aruba sounds like heaven, there’s a reason people choose to live out here, and a crowded beach resort just doesn’t sound that fun. When you’re looking for a vacation closer to home, consider visiting any of these underrated Wyoming towns for a weekend away from it all.
Dubois has always been a proud town - when the post office rejected the original settler's town name of Tibo and assigned it "Dubois", the townfolks fought back by refusing to pronouce the name correctly. That's why you'll hear it pronounced like "cowboys", rather than "du-bwah". Today, this town is one of the most charming, artsy towns in Wyoming, and it's a popular place for summer cabins. It often gets overlooked for Jackson, but it's much more affordable with a welcoming community of locals.
Sheridan manages to blend its relatively high population (17,000+ year-round) with a rural, wild west feel, and that's why even the most crowdphobic Wyomingite will love a weekend visit to this historic town. The stunning mountain vistas and frontier town feel will capture your heart.
Greybull is a conveniently located town, dropped right between Cody and the scenic Bighorns. In town, you'll find all sorts of affordable attractions, restaurants, and places to stay. Be sure to visit the Museum of Flight!
Lander is one of the most enchanting towns you'll ever get to see. The small town, middle of nowhere feel is apparent here, but the town is just big enough to have hotels, restaurants, shops and more. Nearby Sinks Canyon State Park is one of the most unique spots in Wyoming, and it's where you'll find a disappearing river.
Kemmerer is a quirky town that's all about dinosaurs - and JC Penney. While fossil digs and dinosaur shops are all the rage here, be sure to take the time to visit the original JC Penney's, and perhaps even stop by the Penney House!
Douglas is the place to go if you love trains - their world class railroad museum will keep you entertained for hours. Plus, you can meet the world's largest jackalope right out front!
Centennial is one of the most scenic towns in the world. This little town is the gateway to the Snowy Range, and it's a popular place to grab a bite to eat before heading out on a snowmobile adventure or a hike.
Hulett considers itself to be the best little town in the West, and it's easy to agree with that proclamation. The town is super close to Devils Tower and is a popular spot for visitors to stay. The biggest event each year is the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, which brings over 100,000 people to the town that normally holds fewer than 500.
Thermopolis might be my favorite town in all of Wyoming. This super quirky town is home to the world's largest mineral hot spring in Hot Springs State Park, a swinging suspension bridge, a public hot spring bath house, a mineral tepee fountain, the state's best dinosaur museum, and a super charming downtown. What more could you possibly want in a little town that's home to fewer than 3,000 people?
