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Outside. Inside. Everywhere.
No matter where you are across the state, you’re going to have a trail nearby or somewhere to get outside and recreate, and that was really important to me. I really wanted to be able to get out and disconnect, and that’s really what drew me to Wyoming.
Brynn
Laramie, Wy
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Higher Education
Low tuition rates go far in making us the second-best state in the nation for higher education, but what truly sets us apart is the variety we offer.
In addition to our four-year university in Laramie, you can get a head start in the trades at WyoTech, Western Welding Academy, Laramie County Community College, and Central Wyoming College, just to name a few.
School Districts
Having earned a spot in the top five best-performing states in the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) since 2015, Wyoming’s proven that our educators are delivering results that consistently stand out—and on a national level, at that.
Town Sizes
Looking for rural, small-town charm? Big city—well, Wyoming’s version of it—excitement? With 57 unique towns to choose from, the Equality State is a veritable buffet of opportunity for those looking for a change of place… and pace.
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Outdoor Recreation
Just about anywhere you find yourself in the 307 (Wyoming’s single, statewide area code), you’ll be in the neighborhood of 30 minutes away—or less—from opportunities to appreciate the “great” in the “great outdoors” year-round.
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Arts
Arts
Inspiration abounds
Birthplace to—or current home of—celebrated creatives including artist Jackson Pollock (Cody), musician Scott Avett of The Avett Brothers (Cheyenne), and author Craig Johnson of Longmire fame (Ucross), Wyoming’s wide-open spaces continue to cultivate creativity… from the tiniest towns to the capitol city.
Art Districts & Galleries
While you’ll find the state’s largest galleries in Jackson Hole, many other cities—including Cheyenne, Cody, Casper, and Laramie—boast impressive collections of their own. As locals know, and new residents quickly discover, it’s often the smallest towns (or furthest off the beaten path locations) that pack the most impact.
Festivals & Events
Running the gamut from a hot air balloon rally in Riverton, to a chili cookoff in Chugwater, it’s hard to top the variety of one-of-a-kind events you’ll find around the state. If you didn’t have “watch sled dog races” (Jackson), “check out the skijoring races” (Saratoga), or “attend a winter rodeo” (Cheyenne and Sheridan) on your to-do list before… well, welcome to Wyoming. You’re about to have a whole lot more fun.
Dining
Dining
A plate for every palate; a tap for every taste
Is anywhere truly “home” until you’ve found the places you’re proud to be considered a regular? You’ll be surprised—and, honestly, pretty thrilled—at how easy it is to find your new go-to’s, no matter where in Wyoming you settle in.
Eat
Several Wyoming-owned eateries have earned features on the show Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives (Jay’s Prairie Rose Cafe, Born in a Barn, and Sweet Melissa in Laramie, as well as Sitti’s Table in Cody), and Pine Bluffs’ own Curries’ Family Dining was featured in an episode of America’s Best Restaurants.
You can even pull up a stool at Wyoming’s oldest operating soda fountain (Chugwater), home to mouth-watering milkshakes, legendary burgers, and a monthly “Supper at the Fountain” event that draws diners region-wide.
Drink
Wait ‘til you give Wyoming brews a try. We offer a great mix of more well-known names (Melvin and Snake River in Jackson, Black Tooth in Cheyenne, Casper, and Sheridan) and under-the-radar gems scattered across the state—not to mention the state’s oldest bar, Miners and Stockmen’s Steakhouse and Spirits, located in Hartville.
History
history
See the sites
Truly a history-lover’s paradise, Wyoming boasts an impressive array of historic sites to explore—including some of the best-preserved wagon ruts on the path of the Oregon Trail (Guernsey) and one of the few dinosaur tracksites in the world with prints from the Middle Jurassic Period (Shell).
Historic Sites
Within Wyoming’s grand total of 28 unique historic landmarks, you’ll find several of Oregon-Trail-era fame—including historic wagon ruts, Register Cliff (Guernsey) and Independence Rock (Casper)—along with multiple historic military forts, and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to explore a launch control facility used during the Cold War (Cheyenne).
Museums
Our great state is lucky enough to house several show-stopping museums—Buffalo Bill Center of the West (Cody), National Museum of Wildlife Art (Jackson), National Historic Trails Interpretive Center (Casper), and the fan-favorite Wyoming Dinosaur Center (Thermopolis)—in addition to several children’s museums, Old-West-themed museums, and local history museums throughout the state.
Outdoor Recreation
Outdoor recreation
Go play outside
Fresh air fixes (almost) everything, and in Wyoming, our air is some of the freshest in the nation. Once you learn the fine art of layering—as the saying goes, “Don’t like the weather? Just wait a minute.”—you’ll be well on your way to savoring the seasons like a true Wyomingite.
Winter/Spring
Snow doesn’t stop us; in fact, the first flurries are just the start of a brand-new season of adventure, embarked upon by snowshoe, snowmobile, and skis. Stop by a local reservoir, nearby state park, or ski area to get a taste of Wyoming’s best cold-weather offerings, including cross-country skiing, snowboarding, ice fishing, and fat tire biking through the snow. Also, the two most magical words to hear in the midst of a cold winter day: Hot springs. (Find them in Hot Springs, Jackson, Thermopolis, and Saratoga.)
Summer/Fall
It’s the prime time of year to explore our 12 state parks, or road-trip through Yellowstone or Grand Teton national park. In addition to the places everyone knows about—like Flaming Gorge (Green River) and Devil’s Tower (Hulett)—you’ll find plenty of lesser-known lakes, hiking and biking trails, and rock-climbing areas for enjoying our stunning fall and summer weather.
Sportsmen
Sportsmen
Wild, wonderful Wyoming
Out here, you’ll find the rugged wilderness every sportsman and woman dreams of—with opportunity aplenty to pursue bird watching, shed (antler) hunting, or the thrill of the hunt.
Hunting
With an approved license through the Wyoming Game and Fish, you can go big (elk, deer, and pronghorn antelope are the most common); you can go bird (pheasant, grouse, and wild turkey); or you can stick to smaller game, including coyote and rabbits.
Wildlife / Bird Watching
State and national parks offer abundant opportunity to see the local wildlife—feathered and fauna alike—at play, as does Wyoming’s Red Desert (Rock Springs/Rawlins), the Hutton National Wildlife Refuge (Laramie), and the Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge (Green River).
Western Spirit
western Spirit
Spurs optional
As the heart of the American West, Wyoming proudly holds tight to its western roots—and in celebrating the grit and glory of good, old-fashioned cowboy culture, still alive and well on these windswept plains today.
Festivals
Best-known as the home of Cheyenne Frontier Days, the world’s largest outdoor rodeo and western celebration, Wyoming happily celebrates the American cowboy on a smaller scale throughout the summer, as well—with events including Chris LeDoux Days (Kaycee), Cody Stampede Rodeo (Cody), and Longmire Days (Buffalo).
In honor of our state’s rich Native American heritage, Fort Washakie hosts the state’s largest annual powwow (Eastern Shoshone Indian Days); there’s also the Ethete Celebration Powwow (Ethete) and the First Peoples’ Powwow (Sheridan).
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Wyoming Game and Fish
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