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10 Best Things to Do in Wyoming

Jyoti Babel
Nicknamed as "The Equality State", Wyoming is situated in the mountain region of Western United States. The state is home to some of the most famous National parks in the country, and is a nature lover’s and adventure enthusiast’s paradise.
Stunning mountain vistas, wide plains, gorgeous rivers and a rich Native American history of the West make this state a popular one among visitors.
Planning a trip to Wyoming? Here is a list of the 10 best things that you should do in Wyoming.

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Yellowstone National Park
Yellowstone covers 3,500 sq miles with canyons, forests, rivers, hot springs (Grand Prismatic), and geysers (Old Faithful).

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You can drive through the park, but do spend some time hiking the wilderness for the best experience. Watch out for grizzly bears, grey wolves, antelopes, elks and bison.
Grand Teton National Park
Grand Teton National Park features rugged peaks, diverse wildlife, alpine terrain, and stunning lakes.

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Experience Grand Teton by hiking, kayaking, fishing, rafting, snowshoeing, and skiing. Stay in Jackson to explore the park.
Jackson Hole
Stay in winter to ski at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, Snow King, or Grand Targhee.
During the summer months, hiking is very popular. You can also take a chairlift ride and the aerial tram to the Snow King and to the top of the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort. There are plenty of family friendly fun activies at both the resorts, so check out.

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Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area
This 839 sq km area features red canyons, a winding river, and arid forests in southwestern Wyoming and Utah.
The Flaming Gorge Reservoir that sprawls over 91 miles is the most popular area amongst visitors. Fish for trout, swim, go for boating or simply relax by the lake. You can test your photography skills to get some postcard perfect pictures of the reservoir.

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Devil’s Tower National Monument
Devil’s Tower, 867 feet tall, in Northeastern Wyoming, is the first US National Monument and a sacred site.

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Several parallel crack runs along the monument making it one of the sought after places for rock climbing in Northern America. If climbing is not your forte, go for a 1.3 mile guided hike around the tower known as the Tower Trail.

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Explore Cheyenne
Cheyenne, Wyoming's capital, embodies the Old West with its railroad history, rodeo culture, museums, mansions, and iconic steam engines.
Check out the Wyoming State Capitol, the Wyoming State museum and Cheyenne Depot and Depot Museum. Also if you plan your visit around April, don’t miss out on the Cheyenne frontier days – the world’s largest rodeo celebrations that features several events across 10 days.
Fort Laramie National Historic Site
Fort Laramie, a historic fur trading center, played a crucial role during the Great Migration westward.
During the tour of the site, you can explore the restored historic buildings; watch a short video explaining the history of the site and checkout the museum that has several artifacts like weapons, uniforms, etc., from the bygone times.

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Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area
Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area offers rugged canyons, diverse wildlife, and thrilling adventures. Hike its trails or enjoy boating and fishing on Bighorn Lake.

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The bighorn ranch tours is another thing you can check out here – to discover more about the ghost towns and ranches near Bighorn. Opt for camping around the lake for a more authentic experience.
Buffalo Bill Center of the West, Cody
Explore American Western history at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West, featuring 5 museums: Buffalo Bill, Plains Indians, Whitney Western Art, Draper Natural History, and Cody Firearms.
It also has a comprehensive research library. From art, natural history, regional heritage to firearms – everything has a dedicated space. It has been touted by New York Times as one of the most remarkable museums in the United States.

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Hot Spring State Park, Thermopolis
Hot Spring State Park has the world's largest mineral hot spring. Relax in the 104-degree mineral waters at the State Bath House.
During summer months, hike around the area and check out the rock formations formed by the mineral waters. You will likely also sight the Wyoming's central bison herd. There is a beautiful flower garden in the park worth checking out.