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Wyoming, an adorably attractive doubly landlocked state in the Western US’ Mountain West subregion, captures the interest of vacationers with its multifarious landscapes and rich American frontier heritage. Drawing attention to the lofty Rocky Mountain ranges in the west, the eastern High Plains, and large swathes of federal lands including national parks (Grand Teton and Yellowstone), national monuments, national recreational areas, wildlife refuges, and historic sites, Wyoming packs a wealth of marvels within its realm. Beyond the population centers of Casper and the state capital Cheyenne are eclectic towns that serve as superb bases for exploring the Equality State.

Sundance

Crook County’s administrative center, Sundance, labeled after the Indigenous tribes’ ‘Sun Dance’ ceremony, is situated in northeastern Wyoming in the Bearlodge Mountains’ valley on the western margin of Black Hills. The thoroughfares of this bewitching community remind one of the disreputable cowboys from the Wild West days and the spot where Harry Longbaugh (a member of the Wild Bunch gang of Butch Cassidy) was imprisoned, earning him the cognomen ‘Sundance Kid.’ The Crook County Museum housed in Main Street’s Old Stoney building and the proximate Devils Tower National Monument showcasing an ethereal rock formation in the Bear Lodge Ranger District of the Black Hills are must-visits for history enthusiasts. Outdoor lovers get easy access to many remarkable sites of interest like the Sundance White Ranch Park, Keyhole State Park, Aladdin General Store, and Mount Rushmore of South Dakota.

Powell

Named in memory of the renowned American West explorer John Wesley Powell, this All-America City (designated by the National Civic League in 1994) occupies the Big Horn Basin in northwestern Wyoming’s Park County, roughly 98 miles south of Billings, Montana, and 75 miles east of the Yellowstone National Park. Powell’s fine weather conditions, the picturesque campus of Northwest College, warm-hearted townsfolk, and plenty of open-air activities in all seasons make the town flawless for those in search of a tranquil sanctuary. Also, not to be missed are Powell’s popular spots like the Wild Rose Action Center, Heart Mountain Interpretive Center, and Homesteader Museum.

Ten Sleep

A teeny ranching community, Ten Sleep is set in the Bighorn Basin at the Bighorn Mountains’ western base in Washakie County of north-central Wyoming, precisely 59 miles west of Buffalo. Adventure seekers throng in large numbers to this town (christened for a primeval procedure of distance calculation) intending to survey the contiguous mountainous terrain coupled with the Powder River Pass and Ten Sleep Canyon. Also, take note of the Ten Sleep Pioneer Museum, Meadowlark Lake Lodge & Restaurant, and Ten Sleep Rock Ranch campground; aside from attending yearly festivities like the NoWoodStock Music Festival in August and a two-day parade and rodeo memorializing the Fourth of July.

Sheridan

Sheridan, the leading town of Sheridan, Wyoming, Micropolitan Statistical Area, and the seat of government of northern Wyoming’s Sheridan County is located along U.S. Highway 14 and U.S. Highway 16, equidistant from Yellowstone National Park and Mount Rushmore National Memorial. Outdoorsy types on a tour of this beauteous town fondly styled ‘Wyoming’s Jewel,’ can engage in multiple leisure-time activities in the bordering Bighorn National Forest and National Register-listed properties such as Trail End State Historic Site, Sheridan County Courthouse, and Sheridan Inn. Furthermore, set eyes on the Western leatherwork exhibits at King’s Saddlery Museum and the classic Western and American Indian artworks at The Brinton Museum. The town is also hosting the Sheridan WYO Rodeo at the Sheridan County Fairgrounds from 9th to 12th July 2025.

Thermopolis

Situated near the northern fringe of Wind River Canyon and the Wedding of the Waters, Thermopolis is the shiretown and most populous settlement of north-central Wyoming’s Hot Springs County. It houses natural hot springs and is surrounded by mountain massifs like the Big Horn Mountains, Owl Creek Mountains, Absaroka Range, and Bridger Mountains. The most attention-grabbing attraction of Thermopolis is the Hot Springs State Park that features ‘The Big Spring’ - the Â鶹AV’s largest mineral hot spring together with travertine terraces, water slides, boat docks, a State Bath House, a suspension footbridge, and a shepherded herd of American bison. The Victorian-style buildings of the Downtown Thermopolis Historic District, the assorted collectibles from pioneers in the Hot Springs County Museum & Cultural Center, and the exhibits and excavation sites of Wyoming Dinosaur Center are some of Thermopolis’ noticeable tourism-related businesses.

Pinedale

Girded by three alpine summits: Wyoming Range, Gros Ventre Mountains, and Wind River Range, Pinedale, the Sublette County seat, sits on a 7,175-foot-high mountain valley. Trailblazers on an excursion to this pivotal hunting outfitting town and portal to the Jackson Hole area can scout on horseback or ATVs the enveloping Bridger-Teton National Forest. Visitors can also enjoy kayaking, water-skiing, and fishing at Wyoming’s second-biggest natural lake - the Fremont Lake, in addition to getting unfettered access to the Titcomb Basin, Cirque of Towers, and the Continental Divide Trail. During the cold season, pursue ice fishing, snowshoeing, and skating activities in the frosty lakes, together with traversing the over 300 miles of primed snowmobile trails across the rugged terrain.

Dubois

This teensy Fremont County community, titled as a homage to Fred Thomas Dubois - a US Senator from Idaho, is located at the beginning of the Wyoming Centennial Scenic Byway next to the upper Wind River. Starring the Absaroka Mountains in the north and the Wind River Mountain Range in the south, Dubois offers out-of-towners hiking, mountain biking, camping, and big-game hunting activities in summertime. Visitors can also enjoy skiing, snowmobiling, and ice climbing during the snowy season. Concurrently, learn more about the roots of the Upper Wind River Valley via numerous permanent exhibits at the Dubois Museum; pop in the National Museum of Military Vehicles, and the National Bighorn Sheep Interpretive Center; and roam the miscellaneous guest ranches like Triangle C Ranch and the Crooked Creek Guest Ranch.

Lander

The center of administration of Fremont County, Lander, is set directly south of the Wind River Indian Reservation along the side of the Middle Fork Popo Agie River. This tourist hub and its great number of guest ranches beguile all those who wish to soak in the town’s rancher spirit. De-stress at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lander after sightseeing the Evans Dahl Memorial Museum, Sinks Canyon State Park, the Lander Art Center, and the Jackson Park Town Site Addition Brick Row.

Cody

Cody, the seat of Park County called in honor of Colonel William Frederick Cody, is situated in the state’s northwestern portion on the westward edge of Bighorn Basin. Get a feel of the town’s Wild West vibes while browsing the Downtown gift shops like Yellowstone Gift Shop, art galleries like Simpson Gallagher Gallery, eateries like Cody Steakhouse, and accommodations like Buffalo Bill’s Irma Hotel & Restaurant. Cody’s favored touristic attractions such as the Buffalo Bill Center of the West - the earliest and most exhaustive museum complex in the American West, the Heart Mountain Relocation Center, and the numerous open-air recreations in Shoshone National Forest must not be missed.

From the fabulous mineral hot springs of Thermopolis to Cody - the ‘Rodeo Capital of the Â鶹AV,’ the resplendent towns in the 10^th most extensive and least populous state of the nation are often overlooked by globetrotters. So, if you wish to spend some pretty moments away from the crowds or want to experience the Wild West’s incomparable frontier lifestyle, gain insight into pioneer history, and occupy yourself with a multitude of wilderness excursions, head straight away to these phenomenal settlements in the Cowboy State.