The Most Criminally Overlooked Town In Wyoming And Why You Need To Visit

Most people are familiar with Wyoming’s more popular travel destinations. Tourists rave about Jackson, Cody and Cheyenne. While these are all worthwhile towns in their own right, there are other towns in Wyoming that shouldn’t be underestimated. Here is one of those overlooked towns in Wyoming that you need to spend a little time exploring.

Sheridan is located in the north-central part of the state. The community consists of around 17,000 residents.

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With its close proximity to the Bighorn Mountains, friendly residents and abundance of activities, Sheridan is the perfect place to spend a little time.

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Check in at the Historic Sheridan Inn where “Buffalo Bill” Cody was part owner and auditioned actors for his touring Wild West show on the front porch.

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If you’re a history buff, stop by Trail End State Historic Site which is a historic house museum that depicts life from 1913-1933 through the life of John B. Kendrick, a Wyoming rancher and politician.

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See what life was like along the Bozeman Trail for soldiers and natives in the 1860s at Fort Phil Kearny State Historic Site.

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The King’s Saddlery And Museum offers a glimpse of what life was like in the Old West with its exhibits of horse drawn hearses, saddles, taxidermy wildlife, rifles and handguns.

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For nature lovers, head on into the Bighorn Mountains and hike to the beautiful Shell Falls.

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While in the Bighorn National Forest, also be sure to hike to the Medicine Wheel which is a sacred site for the Native Americans.

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Or stay closer to town and take a stroll through Kendrick Park which offers concerts, picnic areas, fishing, horseshoes, playground, swimming pool, tennis courts and wildlife viewing area.

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To wind down from the day’s activities, make a stop by The Mint Bar which is known as Wyoming’s legendary meeting place.

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What other towns in Wyoming do you think are overlooked?